Results 1 to 9 of 9

Thread: 1 15" sub with ported box

  1. #1
    DX User
    Join Date
    Jul 2004
    Posts
    28

    1 15" sub with ported box

    I have an '86 4dr and I was looking to purchase the 15" Earthquake DBR,and mounted in a ported box(do not have the dimensions and tunning).I was wondering if a single 15" with around 400w rms could reproduce some decent bass in my sedan?



  2. #2
    SEi User Acid X's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Vehicle
    1990 CRX, 1992 Honda Civic DX (sold, then stolen! :(), 1988 Honda Accord LX (sold + missed :()
    Location
    Azusa, CA - Los Ang. County
    Posts
    1,373

    Re: 1 15" sub with ported box

    Yes. It can. Very decent. Haha.
    Alas, no more 3gee. She was a wonderful car and will be missed..

    No more 92 hatch either! I go through cars too much.

    90 CRX

  3. #3
    3Geez Veteran MessyHonda's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Vehicle
    89 LX-i(5speed)
    Location
    Bay Area
    Posts
    22,201

    Re: 1 15" sub with ported box

    yup that is going to be a decent sound. i knoe this guy who owns a stereo store and all he does is swear by earthquakes.... so they must be good...my buddy has 2 12s Tremors that are 800watts each in his 85 accord and it sounds good.

    1989 Honda Accord LX-i
    B18c1 swap since 7/2011
    175whp and 132tq
    Redzone tuned

  4. #4

    Vanilla Sky's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Vehicle
    1999 Penalty Box
    Location
    Palatka, Florida, United States
    Posts
    8,932

    Re: 1 15" sub with ported box

    if you play a lot of music with kickdrum bass, then you would be better served by a pair of 12's. a 15 is only good for loud ambient bass in an automotive environment. it takes HUGE boxes to get a nice flat sound with most 15 inch drivers. smaller drivers usually like smaller enclosures.

    as for decent bass, YES. a BIG yes. a single 10 would be enough for most people if properly installed with a good sound deadening install.

  5. #5
    3Geez Veteran MessyHonda's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Vehicle
    89 LX-i(5speed)
    Location
    Bay Area
    Posts
    22,201

    Re: 1 15" sub with ported box

    Quote Originally Posted by Vanilla Sky
    if you play a lot of music with kickdrum bass, then you would be better served by a pair of 12's. a 15 is only good for loud ambient bass in an automotive environment. it takes HUGE boxes to get a nice flat sound with most 15 inch drivers. smaller drivers usually like smaller enclosures.
    as for decent bass, YES. a BIG yes. a single 10 would be enough for most people if properly installed with a good sound deadening install.

    yeah i agree...thats why im going with a 12 inch Kicker Solobaric (the square one) since its good up to 750 RMS its more than good for a honda...i had 2 10inch and it made it hit good but too much vibrabitions and rattle. im going to put some rubber or something on the license plate and the bar for the trunk.

    1989 Honda Accord LX-i
    B18c1 swap since 7/2011
    175whp and 132tq
    Redzone tuned

  6. #6
    LX User 88eyeguy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2004
    Vehicle
    97 Prelude, 97 Suzuki RF600R
    Location
    dallas
    Posts
    329

    Re: 1 15" sub with ported box

    Honestly, I have two Dual XS10 10" subs powered by an old Kicker amp in my trunk, and even with the top down they still give me a back massage with every beat. I haven't been able to turn my stereo or amp high enough to create any distortion in them yet, and they produce clear, loud tones guaranteed to make you deaf if you listen for too long.

    I just helped a friend install two 12" Alpines with a higher RMS rating than my Duals' peak rating, a 1500 watt Kicker amp, and a Pioneer Head Unit comparable in features and price to my Alpine 9851, and mine still hits harder. Granted my subs are in a 240sx convertible (NO trunk space), and his are in a Mercury Mariner. So far I haven't been impressed by any 15" subs, as they seem to focus on a single tone as opposed to bringing out the whole range. In a 3g, I wouldn't suggest anything higher than two 12" subs. Trust me, they will sound incredible with a proper setup and some good sound deadening.
    Four cars (and one motorcycle) in three years and not one with a cupholder...this is the story of my life.

  7. #7
    3Geez Veteran MessyHonda's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Vehicle
    89 LX-i(5speed)
    Location
    Bay Area
    Posts
    22,201

    Re: 1 15" sub with ported box

    i just sold my amp and subs...for 300...but the dude gave me a 300 10 inch kicker sub that i plan runing with a cheap amp i got at walmart... im going to get a box for it. i think its sealed tho. when i had the 2 10s in a bandpass box it made it hit so hard that the whole car would shake. i wanted trunk space insted of a good sounding stereo that weighs 60 pounds...the kicker is like 12 pounds in the box and with the amp is like 15...its hits alright its not the best...but it goes give the car a lil punch...if i was you just get 2 10in subs in a ported box...should be good.

    1989 Honda Accord LX-i
    B18c1 swap since 7/2011
    175whp and 132tq
    Redzone tuned

  8. #8
    DX User
    Join Date
    May 2006
    Vehicle
    87 accord exi
    Posts
    36

    Re: 1 15" sub with ported box

    ooo sounds like a great system actually. Im running a mono block sony w/ a single 12' type R, and that pounds reall good. just get a good amp!

  9. #9
    LX User
    Join Date
    Jul 2005
    Vehicle
    1987/honda/accord LX 1988/honda/accord lx-i 5spd/1990 accord ex auto
    Location
    scranton,pa
    Posts
    190

    Re: 1 15" sub with ported box

    i have two JL 10 " subs in an inclosed box. and i have a 800w legacy amp and it makes my eye lasnes vibrate. right now im loaning my system out to a friend b/c his 12" went kaput. so my car isnt on the road now so he's got my system, till she gets back on the road.

Similar Threads

  1. Classic "Taxi". Good ole Jim. "What does the yellow light mean?".
    By Bluntman in forum Classic Honda Community Chat
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 06-28-2012, 12:21 PM
  2. Ported Subwoofer Box Fits (2) 12"
    By hondaaccord_86 in forum For Sale
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-28-2012, 09:12 PM
  3. Ported box position
    By X-1 in forum Interior & Exterior Care
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 05-17-2007, 07:48 AM
  4. Ported vs. Sealed
    By 3rdGenFanatic in forum Interior & Exterior Care
    Replies: 27
    Last Post: 02-03-2003, 06:15 PM

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
This website uses cookies
We use cookies to store session information to facilitate remembering your login information, to allow you to save website preferences, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.
     
Links monetized by VigLink