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toymachine tinkerer
Joined: 16 Apr 2003 Posts: 120
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2003 1:11 pm Post subject: To port or not to port? |
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Ok this is me first sub box im gunna make with the redoing of me boot. I've only got one 10" sub @ the moment so i wanna make the most of it. Should i port it or just leave it closed? does one give better bass? And what about that padding stuff inside the box (i dunno wat its called) will i need any of that. I was gunna do about a cubic foot. But i dunno if its right or if u can comment coz its different for every sub eh. Thnx guys -RH |
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tx1975 tinkerer
Joined: 21 May 2002 Posts: 321
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2003 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: To port or not to port? |
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porting will depend on what type of sub it is and what its designed for, u will need a larger box if you port it and it will be louder but loose some clearity. i have a JL 12 in a box about 500mm square and its enough to vibrate everything. |
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NeWaZ tinkerer
Joined: 08 Feb 2002 Posts: 161
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2003 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: To port or not to port? |
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hey man in relation to dampening material, it is only meant for a sealed enclosure, giving the sub the impression that it is in a slightly larger box. look up the specs of your sub and it will tell you whether it is suited to a sealed, vented or free air environment.. i wouldn't recommend going against the specs of the sub as you'll find it wont sound as good as it should.
cheers
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GROOV3 petrol head
Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 3682
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2003 3:15 pm Post subject: Re: To port or not to port? |
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the best thing to do is mount the sub with the box sealed see what it sounds liek if you dont like it port it
sealed is a more punchy bass
ported is more rolling or booming bass almost just behind the music |
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Knobby tinkerer
Joined: 09 Oct 2001 Posts: 172
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2003 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: To port or not to port? |
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go sealed man, ported "can" get louder, but a sealed box sounds better... in my opinion anyway. just don't skimp out on buying a decent amp. as for size, ... as mentioned previously check the specs, but 1cubic foot is generally a bit to big for a 10" sub, go more like .8-.9 cubic foot. chuck a bit of old pillow material in the box, and she'll sound a treat. |
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peanut buttered tinkerer
Joined: 11 May 2003 Posts: 74
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2003 8:12 pm Post subject: Re: To port or not to port? |
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If you want to know about sub boxes, this months hot4s mag has a 4 page article on this very thing.
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toymachine tinkerer
Joined: 16 Apr 2003 Posts: 120
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Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2003 9:44 pm Post subject: Re: To port or not to port? |
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Sweet thnx lads, theres a bitta light shining above now i think. |
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