Ported Enclosure for 12" AA Havoc

[ShadowWolf9 0]

Vehicle Make and Model: 2009 Honda Accord Sedan

Direct of Box/Subs: toward trunk

Sealed or Ported: Ported

Number of Subs: 1

Brand and Model of Subs: Ascendant Audio 12" Havoc

Max Dimensions: 2.5cf

Zip Code for Shipping Quote: 12590

I talked with you multiple times of the phone. Just waiting for you to get all set up in the new shop.

-Paul

[Argent Audio 54]

Here is what I have:

2.25 @ 33 Hz

17 deep

17 tall

28.75 wide

Andrew

[ShadowWolf9 0]

17 tall is damn tall.

I'm going to have to measure that and check back with you. It might not fit.

Edited March 18, 2011 by ShadowWolf9

[Argent Audio 54]

I can cut it down to about 15 and make it a bit deeper.

Andrew

[ShadowWolf9 0]

After measuring, 17" tall clears by about half an inch so maybe going a tad shorter would be on the safe side.

[slim2fattycake 85]

You might want to get a cardboard box or scrap wood and make a frame to be sure. I had to cut down a box about 3inches because I didn't do that for a 2010 accord and it didn't fit in the trunk opening. Not sure how different the trunks were for the 09 sedan vs 2010 coupe. The box I did was for a 15".

[Argent Audio 54]

I will drop it down to 14.75 just to be uber safe. I will revise the design shortly and post results.

Andrew

[Argent Audio 54]

I just did 15 tall to see if you could work with that.

15 tall

17 deep

32 wide

2 cubes @ 33 Hz

Andrew

[ShadowWolf9 0]

I'll try a cardboard model of it to test it out. Hopefully with the increased width it doesn't interfere with the rise of the trunk from the wheel wells.

[Argent Audio 54]

Keep me posted and let me know if it works.

Andrew

[ShadowWolf9 0]

Did a quick measurement with cardboard.

http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/4910/dsc00758g.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/6853/dsc00759x.jpg

There's plenty of space concerning height, but as you can see it cuts it very close with the tire wells in that first pic and the box needs to basically be pressed right up against the back of the trunk to fit, leaving no room for the sub to be pushed. Not sure how to go about positioning it...

[Argent Audio 54]

Ok I will up the height by a half inch and the depth by two inches to try and shave down the width.

Andrew

[ShadowWolf9 0]

Even still, wouldn't there be insufficient room for the sub to move air when facing the trunk? Will I have to position it towards the rear seats?

[Argent Audio 54]

If I made it narrow enough could it be pushed further back into the trunk?

Andrew

[ShadowWolf9 0]

Definitely, the trunk is somewhat triangular in shape. I'll measure the exact distance between the wells tomorrow morning.

[ShadowWolf9 0]

Sorry for the miscommunication. Been busy.

Here's another shot of the trunk. the distance between the wheel wells is about 21.5" and it goes back much further obviously since my current sub and box are in the way.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5224/dsc00761iy.jpg

[ShadowWolf9 0]

Any update?

[ShadowWolf9 0]

Actually, since I have the rear mids and the stock sub removed in the back, would it be viable to port up since there are 3 empty spots where they once were?

[Argent Audio 54]

To fit it in that narrow of a width you would have to go with an aero port. I think 1 four inch aero port would be enough since they are super efficient when it comes to port noise etc.

Andrew

[ShadowWolf9 0]

Whatever we can do to make it fit with keeping maximum quality I'm all for. I just want to get this sucker in since I have all my other gear ready. Any additional think is needed I'm all for such as double baffles and whatnot. I'd like ti carpeted as well. You can pretty much go as deep with it as you want like that.

edit: I have heard Havocs don't mix well with large ports

Thanks!

Edited April 18, 2011 by ShadowWolf9

[Argent Audio 54]

Here is what I came up with:

15 tall

21.5 wide

21.25 deep

2.5 @ 32 Hz

(1) 4 inch aero port

Flush mount, sub and port rear

Andrew

[ShadowWolf9 0]

Should be perfect. Ill measure it up again when I get home to make sure.

[Argent Audio 54]

Did those dimensions work?

Andrew

[ShadowWolf9 0]

Wow! My apologies! I could have sworn I left a response before I went away on business. Terribly sorry for leaving you hanging for almost a month.

Yes, those dimensions will definitely work. I just removed my old setup since now all I need for my new system is the box. I snapped a new photo. As you can see, you can even go much, much deeper if you wish. Whatever you think would be best. It's how the trunk is shaped that prevented me from going with a 15" sub. I would have loved to.

Hopefully we can get the order going and I can have you paid by Sunday. I'm leaving for Costa Rica on Monday and would like to have everything set in stone before I leave.

edit: (the distance between the rise in the trunk beside those wires is exactly 22" all the way down so it should fit nicely)

Edited May 21, 2011 by ShadowWolf9

[ShadowWolf9 0]

Leaving tomorrow for 9 days. I'd like to pay you before that so you can get started on the box while I'm gone.