Bandpass
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=34593
Printed Date: November 03, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Topic: Bandpass
Posted By: flashalex
Subject: Bandpass
Date Posted: June 25, 2004 at 10:37 PM
I am running 2 Audiobahn AW1200Q subwoofers with a Audiobahn A8002T amo in a bandpass box someone had given me. Does anyone know if a bandpass box is bad for this kind of subwoofer. Like will it blow my subwoofer if I turn it all the way up? Or should I get a box that is made to the exact specs for the sub.
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Posted By: pimpincavy
Date Posted: June 25, 2004 at 10:53 PM
You should ALWAYS get a box that is to spec with the subs.
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Posted By: evnldr
Date Posted: June 26, 2004 at 8:17 AM
Subwoofer Specifications
Size: 12 inch
Rec. Sealed Box Dims: 0.50 - 1.50 cu.ft.
Rec. Ported Box Dims: 1.30 - 3.70 cu.ft.
Free Air Usage: not recommended
Sensitivity: 92.7 dB
Frequency Response: 20-500 Hz
Recommended RMS Power: 700W
Peak Power Handling: 1400W
Impedance: dual 4 ohms subwoofer wiring options
Lot of room for box size there, WOW..... he MAY be ok with MOST any box... a min of .5 for a 12" -=speachles=-
Subwoofer Specifications
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: June 26, 2004 at 8:55 AM
I doubt that sub would sound good in anything smaller then .8 cubic feet. Just because Audiobahn says that you can use it in a .5 cf enclosure dosn't mean it will sound as good as having it in a larger one (i'd go for a ported box probobly around 2.25 big).
Posted By: speedwayaudio1
Date Posted: June 26, 2004 at 10:18 PM
I don't think it will "hurt" the sub, but I'm sure it would sound better in a sealed box.
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Big Dave
Posted By: defective
Date Posted: June 26, 2004 at 10:29 PM
obviously, it seems as though he may have enough power to make up for the SPL that will be lost in a sealed.
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