reconing SSA Icon from a 12 to a 18

[Wackzirth88 4]

So I currently have a 12" SSA Icon on a sundown sae 1200 in 2 cu ft enclosure tuned to 32 hz. I'm wanting to try something new and came up with the idea to recone it to an 18 and run it in a 4.5-5 cu ft sealed enclosure.

I know it will have a flatter response but am I going to see a nice increase in output? I would assume because of the large cone area difference.

I thought about trying a different sub but I like my icon and have always wanted to try a 18; and it'll be cheaper than purchasing a different sub. Will I be disappointed? Can anyone point out differences like pros and con's, lol. Any help is appreciated

[Sencheezy 689]

Hmm, maybe buy a second 12 and port it?

[Wackzirth88 4]

Thats 300 just for the other sub. And I have a d2 now so it wouldn't wire up in my favor to utilize my amp. And a single 18 is still more cone area which is what I'm after I guess. Here I am talking my self into it lol

[Fi 4 life 0]

I'd do the recone to an 18. You'll notice more output on the same power

[Wackzirth88 4]

More or less, how does the icon do sealed? I like how it sounds and the output with the ported box. I've had sealed set-ups and liked them as well. I listen to a mix of music, primarily rap (ace hood, meek, tech 9) and quite a bit of rock rhcp, rage, 5 finger death punch and various dub step tracks and things similar to it.

[garychurch84 127]

So I currently have a 12" SSA Icon on a sundown sae 1200 in 2 cu ft enclosure tuned to 32 hz. I'm wanting to try something new and came up with the idea to recone it to an 18 and run it in a 4.5-5 cu ft sealed enclosure.

I know it will have a flatter response but am I going to see a nice increase in output? I would assume because of the large cone area difference.

I thought about trying a different sub but I like my icon and have always wanted to try a 18; and it'll be cheaper than purchasing a different sub. Will I be disappointed? Can anyone point out differences like pros and con's, lol. Any help is appreciated

The Icons are great subs for sure!

Miss hearing mine:( lol

[Frank You 0]

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

I have both an Icon 12 in a ported box (2.1 @ 28hz), and an Icon 18 in a sealed box (5.1 built by our very own TeamSSAudio NEM).  Same power, same car, same coil.  The Icon 18 is louder and still has that warm and full sound the Icon is known for.

 

Just replied to your PM a moment ago.

[Wackzirth88 4]

Thats probably wat I'm going to do then. Its goin in the trunk of a Buick lesabre, I planned to have the sub firing upwards. Would these dimensions work 26"W x 26"D x 16" T; flush mount. I'm getting 4.77 cu ft almost exactly 4.5 after sub displacement. If it is sufficient, should I put in polyfill in it to increase efficiency?

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Yes polyfill.

[Wackzirth88 4]

Thanks Aaron. I sent you a pm with questions

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Thanks Aaron. I sent you a pm with questions

[Shogen 325]

Huge upgrade in cone area. Should come out sounding great

[Wackzirth88 4]

Thats wat I'm hoping for....pondering making aero port box if it doesn't take up too much room(any advice on designs are welcome; can't me taller than 16" tho). The sealed design will only cover around half my trunk given me decent storage/cargo space

[frogcase2002 393]

Thats wat I'm hoping for....pondering making aero port box if it doesn't take up too much room(any advice on designs are welcome; can't me taller than 16" tho). The sealed design will only cover around half my trunk given me decent storage/cargo space

Go ported! If the space is available

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

 

Thats wat I'm hoping for....pondering making aero port box if it doesn't take up too much room(any advice on designs are welcome; can't me taller than 16" tho). The sealed design will only cover around half my trunk given me decent storage/cargo space

Go ported! If the space is available

 

This!!!

[frogcase2002 393]

Or maybe a 15 ported if an 18 wouldn't fit

[Fi 4 life 0]

I'd still vote 18 sealed over 15 ported if both fit

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

It's a win win, the 18 specs out well sealed and performs well for sure.

[Wackzirth88 4]

I'm going with 18, always wanted one lol. No doubt my trunk is big enough to go ported but I need some trunk space(occasionally gotta fit a stroller in there and whenever we had a trip need that little storage). Going with a 18 sealed I'll have over half my trunk still. If an aero ported box doesn't take up much more; that'll be the winner