Ar195 bow subwoofer enclosure

[swatski]

You may want to double check that..... I think the enclosed version is labeled 10W5...not 10IB5. I'm pretty sure "IB" denotes "infinite baffle".

http://intl.jlaudio.com/m10ib5-cg-wh-marine-audio-m-series-subwoofer-drivers-91780

I don’t remember all the technical detail involved and what implications it carries for the sound quality but some boaters deliberately enclose those infinite baffle subs to get more horsepower out of them. My read on that was that’s exactly what I would do if I ever mount an extra sub.

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Found the thread I was looking for with @davidanalog comment
Check post #9
https://jetboaters.net/threads/not-another-subwoofer-and-stereo-talk-sound-video-clips.16494/

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[redthumper9]

Found the thread I was looking for with @davidanalog comment
Check post #9
https://jetboaters.net/threads/not-another-subwoofer-and-stereo-talk-sound-video-clips.16494/

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Roger that! I'm always for whatever works. I had not ever heard that nor read that thread. Very interesting info. Good luck and I hope it's everything you want..... I'm always looking for ways to add more bass. I have a ported enclosure built for a Wetsounds XXXV2 and if it didn't take up so much room, I'd add another!

 

[Chris D]

Interesting. Maybe I'll buy a M10w5 and see which one is better in this type of enclosure. It wouldn't be the first time I've had to buy multiple subs to get the sound I wanted.

 

[redthumper9]

Interesting. Maybe I'll buy a M10w5 and see which one is better in this type of enclosure. It wouldn't be the first time I've had to buy multiple subs to get the sound I wanted.

I wouldn't do that yet..... Go with what you have....it may be exactly what you are looking for. After all, we talking about boats, not a recording studio.

 

[Chris D]

I wouldn't do that yet..... Go with what you have....it may be exactly what you are looking for. After all, we talking about boats, not a recording studio.

You're right. I'll run what I have and I'll go from there.

 

[Chris D]

sanded and ready for paint.

 

[2kwik4u]

What are the plans for wiring? How are you gonna get wires into/out of that box and to an amp? I know my kids absolutely drench that area when we're at anchor.

 

[Chris D]

What are the plans for wiring? How are you gonna get wires into/out of that box and to an amp? I know my kids absolutely drench that area when we're at anchor.

I'm thinking about going through the bottom of the enclosure then under the front seats. The wires won't be exposed at all.

 

[Mainah]

Looks to be turning out nicely. The JL M series 10 inch IB was designed for at least 2 cuft of air volume. Less air volume will shorten the stroke and could lead to some odd slightly off frequency output at high volumes. The non ib sub wants a little under 1 cuft. Hard to tell what you have there but filling it with water then measuring the water volume that comes out will give you the needed data.

Any concerns about the back or side walls of the box causing unwated oscillation induced vibration against the boat fiberglass?

 

[Chris D]

Looks to be turning out nicely. The JL M series 10 inch IB was designed for at least 2 cuft of air volume. Less air volume will shorten the stroke and could lead to some odd slightly off frequency output at high volumes. The non ib sub wants a little under 1 cuft. Hard to tell what you have there but filling it with water then measuring the water volume that comes out will give you the needed data.

Any concerns about the back or side walls of the box causing unwated oscillation induced vibration against the boat fiberglass?

Yeah it could sound terrible but it could sound awesome. I will be posting about the sound this weekend. I've had to swap out subs before to get the sound I wanted. Yeah I will find out the cuft by the water method, I'll do that after I sound test it. Yes you read my mind, I will see how a rubber type spray will work or maybe a thin waterproof fabric. Plasti dip may work.

 

[Chris D]

 

[Chris D]

 

[zrated512]

looks really good. how does it sound??

 

[Chris D]

looks really good. how does it sound??

Thanks. Unfortunately it doesnt sound good with this sub. I will have to go a different direction with the subwoofer. Looking at the JL M10W5 or back to my usual Alpine type-s.

 

[zrated512]

Thanks. Unfortunately it doesnt sound good with this sub. I will have to go a different direction with the subwoofer. Looking at the JL M10W5 or back to my usual Alpine type-s.

Thats a bummer man, but that's part of it i suppose! TBH im not a big fan of IB subs. My buddy has 3 10" M10IB subs in his regal and it sounds good but not as good as you would expect for the cost and qty of 3 10" subs.. I ended up going with 2 10" w3v3...

 

[Bluewater272]

That looks really awesome.

 

[adrianp89]

Looks great - I still think you have room to mount under the bench seat. I put 2 there on my SX210.

 

[Chris D]

Looks great - I still think you have room to mount under the bench seat. I put 2 there on my SX210.

I have my coolers under there though lol.

 

[Jaylex]

That does look pretty sick...eliminates the lack up bass up front once you get it dialed in!

 

[Irvs]

Thanks. Unfortunately it doesnt sound good with this sub. I will have to go a different direction with the subwoofer. Looking at the JL M10W5 or back to my usual Alpine type-s.

My 2015 sx192 setup:
- 4 Wetsounds XS-650 driven by Wetsounds HTX4
- 2 Wetsounds Rev 10 tower speakers driven by Wetsounds Syn DX2 (I installed a tower)
- Wetsounds WS-420BT (I removed the stereo unit)
- Rockford Fostgate P300-12 in the storage compartment under the stereo <-----this thing CHEAP sub kicks ass!
- Wetsounds AS-10 enclosed sub <-----Bought this thinking it would outperform the P300-12 and NOPE. I WASTED CLOSE TO $700 THERE!


....if you have money to throw around, get one of those Rockford Fostgate p300-12 and tryi it out.