subwoofer question
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 11:21 amany one knows the differences between a tube sub and the normal box shaped sub??
apart from the sharps?
apart from the sharps?
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Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 11:21 amPosted: Tue May 23, 2006 11:32 amWell the box will have more sharps mate, tubes dont have corners
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 11:33 am....sorry, couldnt help it 
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 11:35 amOne is box shaped, the other is tube shaped.
Tubes can be good because they are light weight and very rigid - the sides don't flex. Boxes can be made rigid but they require lots of internal bracing and end up being very heavy.
Tubes can be good because they are light weight and very rigid - the sides don't flex. Boxes can be made rigid but they require lots of internal bracing and end up being very heavy.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 11:44 amhttp://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/reviews/20040713/subs_comparison.html?print=1&page=all
Have a read up on that mate may answer your
Have a read up on that mate may answer your
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 11:47 amtube subs are space savers and they're shit. IMO
EDIT: generally speaking.
happy now stereo???????
EDIT: generally speaking.
happy now stereo???????
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 12:05 pmthx very helpful
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 12:23 pmhidepenny wrote:thx very helpful
Your very welcome
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 12:25 pmdiesel wrote:tube subs are space savers and they're shit. IMO
Not completely true.... A well constructed tube sub can be better than a shitty boxed sub...
But in general it is true...
There are many flavours of boxed subs, enclosed, open, vented, unvented, 12, 14, 18".... each one has its own characteristics in sound...
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 4:34 pmwell its horses for courses.
it depends what u wanna do with the subs.
i've seen tube subs that are better than some boxed subs. They are not bad. Also it depends what sort of music u listen to. Subs (tube/boxed/free air) react differntly to different music.
some people might disagree but its my 2c.
it depends what u wanna do with the subs.
i've seen tube subs that are better than some boxed subs. They are not bad. Also it depends what sort of music u listen to. Subs (tube/boxed/free air) react differntly to different music.
some people might disagree but its my 2c.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 4:41 pmMay as well just buy a decent set of 3ways, otherwise you only ever hear the bass and don't appreciate the other parts of the composition.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 4:44 pmthats right.
u gotta also invest in a set of mid range and tweeters
u gotta also invest in a set of mid range and tweeters
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 5:11 pmagreed.
a pair of 6inch splits on the front and a 10inch sub in the boot will usually be plenty for most cars.
most 4 channel amps will allow this set up, buy bridging two channels for the sub
a pair of 6inch splits on the front and a 10inch sub in the boot will usually be plenty for most cars.
most 4 channel amps will allow this set up, buy bridging two channels for the sub
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 5:22 pmMy amp splits either 4 channel, bridged to 2 channel or bridged to 3 channel. 3 channels allow stereo splits and a sub. I tend to run 4 channels, front 2 have 3 way splits, back 2 have crossovers running a 1" tweeters, a 4" mid and an 8" sub each. Gives a good balanced sound, and the 8" subs have quick enough responce for metal tracks with double kicks.
Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 5:24 pmNot much room for either type of subwoofer on a 636.....