sub encloser size

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
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Printed Date: April 17, 2026 at 7:08 PM

Topic: sub encloser size

Posted By: hardwork
Subject: sub encloser size
Date Posted: May 25, 2010 at 11:12 PM

Can anyone give me a link to a subwoffer sizing guide or someting along those lines?

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Posted By: blanx218
Date Posted: May 26, 2010 at 12:03 AM

you're gonna have to be a little more specific as to what you're looking for.

if you're trying to find the right enclosure for your subs then you should check the specs of the subs with the manufacturer

Posted By: hardwork
Date Posted: May 26, 2010 at 1:37 AM

I am looking for a basic overview of all company subs with the smallest being 6" the biggest being 15"

Posted By: licto
Date Posted: May 26, 2010 at 1:48 AM

Go to JL audio on the web.......

Dowld all the PDF's associated with all their subwoofers.......

Read the PDF's and write down all the enlcosure sizes for both sealed and ported.......

Now go to all the other manufacturers and do the same thing.........

Put that info into Microsoft Excel........

Plot the graph......

Posted By: hardwork
Date Posted: May 26, 2010 at 10:08 AM

thanks very much posted_image

Posted By: j.reed
Date Posted: May 26, 2010 at 4:40 PM

hardwork wrote:

I am looking for a basic overview of all company subs with the smallest being 6" the biggest being 15"

And your doing this why?

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Posted By: hardwork
Date Posted: May 26, 2010 at 10:52 PM

same reason I buy all the car books and magazines,so I have all the information on hand when
I need it

Posted By: j.reed
Date Posted: May 27, 2010 at 12:17 AM

I see. A better way to go about it IMO would be.

1- The vehicle being used. This is going to let us/yourself know the amount of space and type of layout that is going to suit a sub in question. Narrowing out what will fit properly size wise.

2- Budget. With a price point you can then narrow out more expensive or cheaper quality brands/manufactures.

3- Overall goal. This will narrow your selections even further. Are you looking to build a SQ system, SPL comp vehicle,... Something in between?

Once you have that figured out, seek out the help of the community you have here. There is a wide variety of knowable installers and audiophiles here. We can help guide you in a direction that fits The 3 most important criteria's I pointed out above. Then you can have a much narrower and less extensive list to compile and make a decision on. Saving you A LOT of head aches.

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