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Air Space equation

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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: May 05, 2024 at 8:01 PM


Topic: Air Space equation

Posted By: davedyer79
Subject: Air Space equation
Date Posted: April 07, 2005 at 10:00 AM

Might be a basic, generic question but I have never been showed the equation to build a proper air space sealed enclosure.  If the sub calls for 5.25 sealed air space for a sub, how do you figure your enclosure as far a height, width, and depth.  I have built many enclosures and have guesstimated, but with this one I would like to be specific.  Thanks to all.

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 07, 2005 at 10:18 AM

It's basic geometry.  For a cube or prism (right square or right rectangle) the formula is

(Height X width X depth) = volume.  If it's a wedge or cylinder or other shape, you must use the proper mathematical formula.  There is a calculator on this site, look to the left and follow the links.

You can use whatever dimensions you like to achieve the desired volume, although there are some rules of thumb depending on what kind of speaker enclosure you require.  For subs, the ratio of one dimension to another is less important.  Also realize it is the inside volume that matters as this is the airspace that will interact with the speaker to create your sound, so if you measure the outside of an enclosure you must subtract the thickness of the walls from the measurements to end up with the inner dimensions.  To be accurate, you must also subtract the volume of anything inside the enclosure, such as braces, ports, the speakers themselves, etc.  Generally, if you are within about 10% for a sealed enclosure the performance change will be minimal.  For ported enclosures of any type the tolerance is about 1/2 (5%) to attain proper performance.



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Posted By: Optik
Date Posted: April 07, 2005 at 10:22 AM

You want to be exact well go here https://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/boxcalcs.asp play around till you get what you want or you might try WINISD





Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: April 07, 2005 at 10:34 AM
Or here...

5.25FT?!?! That's a FREAKING HUGE box... Especially for a sealed enclosure... you're gonna have to brace that thing like nobody's business... When you think you have too much bracing, add some more. Not kidding...

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: April 07, 2005 at 11:14 AM
Wow, I missed that little tidbit.  5.25 cuft for a sealed enclosure?  Hmm, yes, very damn big.  Please share your design parameters and what driver you are using!

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Posted By: Optik
Date Posted: April 07, 2005 at 1:42 PM
I missed that to are you sure you don't need 5.25 for a two sub setup sharing the chamber. I would like to know what sub and what you are going to put the box in.




Posted By: davedyer79
Date Posted: April 07, 2005 at 2:43 PM
Yea, 5.25 was just an example.  I am glad I peaked some of your imaginations, but I just threw a number out there. My subs are Memphis HPO 10" and call for a .75 enclosure.  I will be putting them under the seat of a 2004 Chevy SS.  I should have enough space, just wanted to be certain.  DYohn, I am a dentist and I had a lot of math, just never thought how to apply it to this.  I knew I should have paid more attention when my professor said we will use this in everyday life.  haha  Anyway, thanks for the responses, and I will let ya'll know how it turns out. 

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