Will type of boot determine how well a sub sounds..?

[peterp096]

Hi all
Was just wondering about if the type of boot you have determines how well a sub in its enclosure performs.For example I'd tend to go for the 12" sub in any case to get the deeper longer bass notes but how would a 10" in an unported enclosure sound in my Brava?

Or does the boot type not have any impact and its down to preferred type of music?

Cheers
Peter

 

[Tom]

The car volume as a whole affects the sound, not just the boot.

As I've said many times with modern high power long throw subs there is really no-longer this whole thing of 10" being tight, 12" being low and 15" being very low. Thats a throwback to 10 years ago.

There are 8" drivers on the market that drop lower than some 12" and 15" drivers. Its more a case of loudness, the larger the driver the louder it goes.

 

[Anonymous]

So Tom, would you know if the Vibe driver is bigger than,say a JBL (to get the most from the volume?)

 

[Tom]

Which vibe and which JBL?

 

[Anonymous]

Ok,lets say the JBL GT4 the Vibe blackair active in terms of 2 of the market leaders for quality.Looking to obtain bassy sound with high volume would I be better off with a 10" or 12" in my Brava?.

thanks
Peter.

 

[Tom]

The vibe might have an edge over the JBL but both are more market midfielders in terms of quality.

In both cases a 12 would be louder.

The vibe space 12 is actually pretty good in the right box, but at £170 for the driver you are getting into more serious kit.

 

[Anonymous]

Cheers for the good advice as usual Tom

Pete

 

[Tom]

Whats your budget again?

 

[Anonymous]

It's around £300 MAX as I've aleady got a basic boot instal,but looking to upgrade,which makes the Vibe ported 12" active with built in amp more attractive.Plus I need as much boot space as I can muster too accomodate a pushchair!!

 

[Tom]

After loud, low or quality?

 

[Anonymous]

fussy-loud and bassy.

 

[Tom]

Streetbass then

Ported won't go as low as sealed but will go louder. Ported boxes are also much larger generally.

Something like:
http://caraudiosecurity.com/catalog/product_info.php+products_id+2484

But its 18" wide, almost half the boot!