I am purchasing a single kicker L7 solo baric for my firebird. The box I am getting is the t-top box from subthump, which houses 2.2 cubic feet. I am opting for a ported enclosure in order to get the low (sql?) bass. My question is should I go for the 12" when the recommended ported volume is not optimum, or should I opt for the 10" version which would be suited perfectly for the cubic feet volume in the box.

Either way, it will be powered effectively with a solid kicker mono amp. Would there be a noticable dropoff (of low bass) in the 2 sizes even though the 10" would have sufficient room? Which route should I take? Thanks for the assistance.

 

ttt

 

If you want to go with a ported enclosure get the 10" and matching enclosure.

If you don't meet the cabinet and port requirements for the 12" subwoofer the performance won't be it's best.

A 12" in a sealed box would sound pretty good.

 

would the ported 10 L7 sound respectable, when compared to the average 12" sub?

 

My experience has been that a proper enclosure will definately sound better than a sub that isn't in its "best environment". Go for the 10 or switch boxes to better suit the 12

 

i agree with tweek. You should always put a speaker in its recomended size enclosure. Not doing so will result in a loss of sound quality. A sub may play flat or not able to handle as much power.