[lsiberian]

ported vs sealed have nearly identical response curves. Also getting the QTC down while keeping the xmax limited proves very difficult. Still if you use a 100 watt amp in a 5 cu ft box you will get an F3 of 24hz which is pretty nice for a sealed box with a 45 dollar sub. Don't go above 100 watts as that's all this driver can take in sub use.

You can use box notes to get your dimensions and cut list.

 

[lsiberian]

If you don't want to go big the DPL 10 works pretty well in a 1.5 cuft sealed enclosure fully stuffed with about 100 watts input. A quick Unibox model has it peaking at about 103dbSPL @ 45Hz with an fb of 35Hz and f3 of 28Hz. Should sound decent in room.

I'd be very concerned with the high QTS at that point though. It will be a boomier sub. I think a parametric eq is a must for this sub.

 

[lsiberian]

http://www.subwoofer-builder.com/

source for Box notes.

 

[lsiberian]

okay ... i think i better stick with the Shiva X2 12" because it looks like trying to get a good 10" sub in a smaller box may not work....

Yes that is much better selection for a sub build. As are many other drivers on the market. I believe that driver is intended for speaker use actually.