Porting a box
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#4
i'm not as big on audio as i once was but i liked the sound from a sealed box better with my subs in the past, but i have seen alot of guys with ports i think that it all boils down to if your box is the right size(volume) for your sub the last ones i had work great in a small box i think if you port it you need a bigger box but i don't know what you have so i can't say for sure check alpine's site and see what Cubic feet they say you need then measure and see if you have it and remember you have to take away volume for you speaker sticking in the box as well as any internal structure
#8
Your sub will probably always be louder with the windows down, no matter what type of box.
A ported box should generate more SPL than a sealed box, but If you add a port to a existing sealed box, you'll probably be way under volume. This may counteract any gains from a ported design. It's also easier to screw up the box if it's a ported design (or convert).
I recommend you search the web for the thiele/small stats of your sub, and build a proper box for it.
http://www.linearteam.org/winisd.html
Or use this online to determine what kind of box your sub is better off with.
http://www.bcae1.com/spboxad2.htm
Daniel... Punctuation is your friend.
A ported box should generate more SPL than a sealed box, but If you add a port to a existing sealed box, you'll probably be way under volume. This may counteract any gains from a ported design. It's also easier to screw up the box if it's a ported design (or convert).
I recommend you search the web for the thiele/small stats of your sub, and build a proper box for it.
http://www.linearteam.org/winisd.html
Or use this online to determine what kind of box your sub is better off with.
http://www.bcae1.com/spboxad2.htm
Daniel... Punctuation is your friend.
#14
Originally Posted by vansnxtweek
what does it include...i thought you just cut out the hole, and put in the tube.
Gets very complicated if you do not know a lot of stuff.
People think it is just cutting a hole and putting in a tube. Ever have anyone tell you that "ported subs sound like crap?" Thats why.
Find someone who knows what they are doing to teach/show you how. If not, you wont be happy with results.
#16
Originally Posted by vansnxtweek
what does it include...i thought you just cut out the hole, and put in the tube.
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