bass tube yes? no?

toxik iroc · #1 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 06:26 AM

one of my friends sugested me getting a bass tube? I know nothing about em. what are the pro's vs. cons? What are some good brands? this would be going into a camaro and not my 89 535i

carstereopro · #2 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 07:06 AM

Tubes do offer some unique mounting options, and can take up little space depending on woofer size, but they've never been considered good sounding to most enthusiasts.

If you like loud, boomy, exaggerated bass, Yes.

If you'd like clean, tight, snappy, low playing bass I'd recommend a good quality sub in a small sealed enclosure..like Boston Acoustics G1 10" in a 1/2 cubic foot enclosure, a JL 10W1v.2 in a .6 cubic foot enclosure, etc...

If you want loud, clean bass I's run a Boston G1 in a 1.3 cubic foot box, slot ported to specs.

toxik iroc · #3 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 08:06 AM

i listen to alot of metallica queen, zepplin,bad religion, and other altrenitve stuff i dont like that loud shitty boom.. i like the clean and clear amazing sound but im not sure the dementions of the aera i have. i still need room for other shit and just a sub

toxik iroc · #4 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 08:08 AM

i have a 12' JL audio sub box but it doesnt fit in my well. I dont mind tanking the sub from that but im just concered about other it taking up too much space

toxik iroc · #5 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 12:03 PM

Anyone with another opinon?

carstereopro · #6 (**permalink**) 10-26-2007, 07:20 PM

if you listen to rock you should look into a good 8" or 10" subwoofer in a small sealed box.

toxik iroc · #7 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 06:37 AM

why sealed box and not open\?

carstereopro · #8 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 10:26 AM

When choosing a subowofer box, the decision between sealed and ported will determine how the final install will sound. The general rule for this choice is fairly simple.

Sealed subwoofer boxes generally are much smaller than ported enclosures. If you're limited on space, it would probably be a good idea to go with a sealed enclosure. Not only is there a size difference, but there is also a difference in sound between the two enclosures. Sealed enclosures tend to produce tight, accurate bass and have a flat frequency response curve. They are also generally the enclosure of choice when looking for a SQ (Sound Quality) oriented setup.

Ported boxes can get very large and have many varying factors that will determine their size and sound output. Ported enclosures produce louder bass than sealed enclosures, and allow you to tune the box to a specific frequency to determine how the bass will sound. Higher tuning on a ported box will get louder, but at the expense of sound quality. Lower tuning will still get louder than a sealed box, and at the same time will yeild fairly good sound quality.

Port area and port type also plays a role in ported enclosures. Too little port area for the subwoofer box can result in port noise, which can severly detract from the sound quality of your setup. To much port area can also have a negative impact on the sound quality. However, if your goal is to get loud and not care about sound quality, then a ported box, tuned high, with a large amount of port area is the way to go.

Personal preference and size limitations will both play a role in the decision between sealed or ported enclosures. If you have the room, and you want to get loud, go with a ported box. If you're limited on space or are looking for the best sound quality possible, it would generally be best to go with a sealed box. Either way, as long as the specifications of the subwoofer box are within the subwoofer manufacturer's recommended box specifications, you should be safe with either choice.

toxik iroc · #9 (**permalink**) 10-30-2007, 05:03 PM

thank you man

toxik iroc · #10 (**permalink**) 11-01-2007, 04:08 PM

iight so i just bought some 4x6 and 6x9 infinity referance speakers fronts are 2 way rears are 3 way and a new head unit wich is an alpine ill post pics some time, just no money for sub yet

CrookedMile · #11 (**permalink**) 11-18-2007, 08:09 PM

Not to mention that a ported/bandpass box would weigh your trunk down like crazy....

Get the lightest sub box possible. Don't get those bass tube things. You can make your own box for very cheap and light. Google is a great source.

meanm50 · #12 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 10:21 AM

5 gallon bucket, 12 inch sub, hot glue.......there ya go...bass tube! Probably sound better than the ones they sell too.

toxik iroc · #13 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 05:59 PM

lol are you serious abou that? i wouldnt do that i would rather have something that looks good and works even better

CrookedMile · #14 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meanm50

5 gallon bucket, 12 inch sub, hot glue.......there ya go...bass tube! Probably sound better than the ones they sell too.

This is a forum of all things BMW, not ghetto.

meanm50 · #15 (**permalink**) 11-19-2007, 10:15 PM

Perhaps I was misunderstood....sorry...I would never actually do that and hope that no one took that seriously. All I am saying is that bass tubes don't belong in any vehicle of mine. They sound flat and crappy to me so I will never own one. There are plenty of other options even if space is a limitation. I would advise anyone considering a tube not to buy one. That was the question asked wasn't it? Believe me I know there is no home for getto here, I guess sarcasm doesn't come across on a computer well. Xtant makes a 100w mono amp that is about as big as a cd jewel case (top surface area) two of them bad boys on two of JL's 8w0 in a little sealed box romps. I sold a system to a guy when I worked at CarToys and it had 4 JL 8w0s running off the Xtant amp and it all fit under the rear seat in a 97 Ram. It pounded. Perfect for a rocker. Nice and tight. But that combo of amp (Xtant 1.1i), and subs (JL 8w0) would sound miles better than a tube. Not much more expensive either.

xtant 1.1i Amplifier

JL Audio Products: Subwoofers / 8W0