Enclosed vs open
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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=39041
Printed Date: May 11, 2024 at 8:41 AM
Topic: Enclosed vs open
Posted By: hopesfall
Subject: Enclosed vs open
Date Posted: September 12, 2004 at 6:15 PM
What is the difference if I put a 12 inside an enclosed box, rather than putting it inside a box that exposes only the frame and dust cap?
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Posted By: /R7
Date Posted: September 12, 2004 at 6:21 PM
are you saying invert your subwoofer in a box so the back of it sticks out, or are you implying a box with no walls and just a frame structure?
if its 1. then nothing changes
if its 2. subwoofers require an enclosure, unless they are specifically a 'free-air' subwoofer, but i havent seen any to my knowledge.
if its neither, please explain a bit more clearly.
in any case, i would stick a 12" in a sealed enclosure because it suits my music taste better
Posted By: hopesfall
Date Posted: September 12, 2004 at 6:27 PM
I heard someone call it a bandpass, but im not sure thats what they were talking about. Its completely covered in a box, you can look inside the plexiglass to see it.
Posted By: pimpincavy
Date Posted: September 12, 2004 at 8:05 PM
Bandpass boxes are often used by lower end companies, like audiobahn, dual, boss, etc. To make their subs seem more appealing. Bandpass boxes are made to hit hard at a certin Hz level (ex. 30Hz). This means the sound you get from the subs is loud, but not very accurate. So you can kiss sound quality goodbye. I (and most people on this site) would not recommend putting your subs in a bandpass box, if you want SPL, use a ported box, if you want SQ, use a sealed box.
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