Hello All,
I've searched the forum to death but have found little guidance so...
Long time lurker, first time question. Love this place, like many of you I've spent many late nights reading diyma till I'm blurry.
Hoping someone with some van experience (or even a good theory) can give some input about options to replace my sub set up.
1986 GMC G20 van with fully upholstered interior and shag carpet. In other words a very dead environment.
I'm running 3 way active w/pioneer 80PRS. Using HAT Clarus 6.5 components in custom pods on the front doors, powered by a JBL GTO 75x4.
Alpine PDX-1.1000 sub amp, 1k at 2/4 ohm.
I've run a Type R for years in a proper built-to-spec vented box, rear-firing in the back corner, sounded just OK to rock out but not SQ by any stretch.
Ready to do something different [meaning-I broke it].
I'd like to get a good blend with the fronts. FWIW I like to hear the strings in jazz and funk, feel the wobble in EDM and rage with the kick in hard rock. And I'm not shy with the volume knob.
Was about to step up to a quality mid-priced 12 and a larger well made vented box in the same location, but wondered if I should use a different approach given the application?
Does my large well damped cabin warrant any obvious choices/limitations?
I have a good handle on sealed vs ported in standard
Car apps but does that change for me?
The teenager inside my 40 year old body says FTW go big 15 ported! But the engineer in me says wait, what does science have to say?
10's sealed? 12 sealed?
How about something in a center console box between the front seats firing down. Sealed? Ported forward? (really curious about this one).
Not seeking brand advice, looking at quality stuff in the $400-500 range.
Thanks for any assistance!
Jim in Motown
