Smokey&thebandit

Here's what I got so far. Finishing it up in the morning.

Smokey&thebandit

Here's the sub. It's a 8" L7 solo baric. In my old truck that I had it in people thought I had 2 10"s. love this little guy. Plus the wiring. Dual coiled sub. So 1- to 2- and 1+ to 2+ then respectfully out to the amp.

sixsix

I was looking at this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-2012-Fo...item53eb469da6 but was unsure how it would sound. Never had a ported box before and that's really what I'm worried about. What type of music do you listen to?

Smokey&thebandit

Here's the rest of the job. Sounds great with all music!!! I'm very pleased how everything turned out. Thanks to all that helped me!!!

Smokey&thebandit

I listen to a lot of country. But I do listen to a lot of rap too!! If you make sure to pair the correct amp and take some time to tune it, it's amazing. Sounds like 2 10s. I'm very impressed with this sub. A ported box will be louder and have better acoustics. It won't have that "chest pounding" feel as much as a sealed box. The vented box I built is exactly what I like. It hits hard but it has a smooth feel.

Smokey&thebandit

If you listen to death metal the vented box will sound mushy

sixsix

Well that won't do me any good then...sealed it is.

Smokey&thebandit

However If I were to buy a sealed box I would buy a 10" in the Kicker L7 because the sealed box will dampen the 8" too much for my taste

Guinness68

I use an 8" Punch 1 Rockford Fosgate in a sealed box and it's simply fantastic. Hits hard, is accurate, and doesn't have a funky fq curve like a ported or vented box. No offense to ported sub guys. Also, a sealed box requires less air, so the box can be smaller. Ported subs tend to be boomy with is great for dance, hip hop, or rap; but not as good for rock, country, jazz, classical.

My two cents. keep the change.

Alexander1986

Im looking into doing the samething to my 09 XLT, aftermarket sterio with stock HU. I was looking at getting the PAC AOEM-FRD24, but i says it is only compatable with f150s 04-08. Is this the one that you purchaced for your truck or did you get a different one?? Thanks alot, this thread has been helpfull.