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isobarik-ported or sealed

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Printed Date: May 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM


Topic: isobarik-ported or sealed

Posted By: customsound79
Subject: isobarik-ported or sealed
Date Posted: January 11, 2006 at 10:49 PM

I'm moving my two 12's from a van to a car trunk that will allow me only 5.5 cubic feet for my box. I've never attempted an isobarik but it sounds tempting and I like the WinISD calculated curve. Most info points to a sealed enclosure, but WinISD will figure for a port. Which is better and is it worth the effort?

Thanks for all of your help! 




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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: January 11, 2006 at 11:03 PM

At first glance that looks WAY big for an isobaric.  The benefit of using isobaric loading is that you can use much less space, less than just one sub would take.  See DYohn's response HERE.  What 12s do you have?



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Posted By: customsound79
Date Posted: January 12, 2006 at 6:35 AM
Kicker L7's. I would love to replace them one day with higher SQ subs, but they're cheap and effective. Thanks for the link, that was exactly what I wanted to know!

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