Do subs hit harder in a ported box?
Do subs hit harder in a ported box?
If you like your music “boomy”, vibrating your car’s body panels, you want to consider a ported (vented) enclosure. These types of enclosures, when built with the properly calculated volume and tuned to the correct frequency for the subwoofer, are generally louder than a sealed enclosure.
Are JL Audio subs better than kicker?
The Kicker speakers are less expensive, but the JL speakers sound better. 8″ speakers have more surface area and usually handle more power than 6.5″ speakers. The larger cone area and higher power handling mean that the 8″ speakers play louder and give you more mid-bass response than a 6.5″.

What happens if my ported box is too small?
If the port becomes too small, it may result in port noise, or allow the woofer to simply unload. Do not underestimate the sub / port arrangement. Sometimes where you place the vents or subs can make a monstrous difference in output.
How big of a port do I need?
The port area is in square inches, meaning it takes height times width to calculate total area. A port 4 inches high by 4 inches wide would calculate as 4 x 4= 16 in2. In our example box, we have an inside height of 14.5 inches. To calculate the slot width, divide 54.5 sq.

Can a ported box be too big?
You can always try few sizes of the enclosure as it is depending greatly on its tuning frequency… But if the enclosure too big or polyfill put too much, it may cause the sub to lost its compression….
How much louder is a ported box then sealed?
Sealed box vs ported box – what’s the difference?
Type of subwoofer box | Impact on bass sound |
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Sealed box | Tighter, more accurate bass. Smaller box size Needs more power for louder bass |
Ported box | Bass is louder and more boomy, less accurate Larger box size More efficient, doesn’t require as much power |
Can two subwoofers share airspace?
If the subwoofers are in a shared enclosure of two cubic feet then they will share the air space between them and each will operate as if it is in a one cubic foot enclosure. That’s a fact. But if the subwoofers are not identical and do not receive an identical signal this will not hold true.
Does bigger box mean more bass?
the bigger the box, the lower they will hit. to a point. when you get to big it will all just sound like sh.it. if you want really deep bass look at the specs for the box that they tell you and just go slightly bigger if you want.