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Old Jul 3, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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Single 12" box??

I am wanting to put a 12" kicker comp in my 05 screw, however I cant find a box for a single 12" that down fires. Does anyone know where I can order one from?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Found mine on ebay!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Any reason you're set on using that particular sub? Unless you already have one in hand and have to build to it for money reasons, there might be better or most cost effective options.

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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Brad Johnson
Any reason you're set on using that particular sub? Unless you already have one in hand and have to build to it for money reasons, there might be better or most cost effective options.

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My buddy has one he is going to sell to me for cheap. What were you thinking of a better option?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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My buddy has one he is going to sell to me for cheap. What were you thinking of a better option?
Sometimes cheap isn't, and there are times when free can be too expensive.

If the sub won't fit and you have to do a bunch of mods to make it work, it might be more cost effective to get a sub that will fit in box that works for your setup.

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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Brad Johnson
Sometimes cheap isn't, and there are times when free can be too expensive.

If the sub won't fit and you have to do a bunch of mods to make it work, it might be more cost effective to get a sub that will fit in box that works for your setup.

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What would be the best way to go? I want a single 12 and I need a amp.
I can find dual 12 boxes but not one for a single.
 
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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A lot of the problem is in the dimensions. A 12 in a downfire is a pretty tall order without the box sticking out from under the seat a bit. It has to do with making the speaker fit in a downfire position while maneuvering the box around the uneven contours of the floor. Can be done but is normally accomplished with a custom box.

Might consider a 10" box and put your money into good sub to fill it. A quality 10" in a properly sized box can easily outgun a mediocre 12" in a poorly built custom enclosure. For around $300-$350 you could put together a setup that will work a lot better than you may realize and still fit unobtrusively under the seat.

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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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To answer the OP question, I got my 12 single from:

http://stores.ebay.com/rodneyscustomspeakerboxes


He builds good boxes however I outgrew the kicker and went with the newer Memphis. I used Rodney box but sealed it with resin and some fiberglass as shown here:

http://www.xperties.net/photos/v/cars/f150/subbox/

Now with the new Memphis I be jammin except I'm only throwing around 330rms watts so I need a better amp to give it it's required 500rms.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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Now Im thinking about a zero rockford or memphis shallow mount. in a 10
 
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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 01:12 PM
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10" boxes will accomodate many standard subs. No need to go with a shallow mount unless you absolutely have to. I have an Image Dynamics ID10D in my box. With the dust cover removed it fits with room to spare. Many other subs that might be 1/4" to 3/8" too deep will actually fit if you take off the ugly-adz (and usually way overblown for looks) magnet covers.

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Old Aug 7, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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How much mounting depth is there in a 05 sscrew??
 
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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Mostly a function of how the enclosure is configured. Each enclosure will have a slightly different max mounting depth.

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