sub box concern?
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: May 19, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Topic: sub box concern?
Posted By: Steelcity
Subject: sub box concern?
Date Posted: August 08, 2005 at 2:19 PM
I have purchased a sub that has a top mount depth of 5- 5/16". I am looking at an enclosure that is 5-3/8" top (angled box) and 8-1/2" at the bottom. Now based on these measurements it should fit by about 1/16". Will this be ok or should I look for a larger enclosure?
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Posted By: dwarren
Date Posted: August 08, 2005 at 2:23 PM
Use a spacer ring between the woofer and box.
Or modify the box slightly, like sanding.
Your main concern is if the woofer has a vented pole piece, it will need air circulation.
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Posted By: Steelcity
Date Posted: August 08, 2005 at 2:35 PM
Can't get to Kenwoods site for some reason but here is what is listed on the distributers site regarding the pole? Extended pole piece and bumped back plate for increased cone excursion
Posted By: Steelcity
Date Posted: August 08, 2005 at 2:54 PM
Ok got to the kenwood website and it says nothing about the pole needing to be vented? Only that it can be used in a sealed or ported box
Posted By: dwarren
Date Posted: August 08, 2005 at 3:43 PM
Right, the sub's magnet has a hole on the bottom of it and it will require some air flow behind it.
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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: August 08, 2005 at 5:00 PM
Steelcity, it'll have plenty of room. The magnet is not going to be situated against the top of the box, but midway between the box's top and bottom panels.
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