too big a box a problem?

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Topic: too big a box a problem?

Posted By: dandrade
Subject: too big a box a problem?
Date Posted: May 28, 2006 at 7:15 PM

hello I have a alpine type r 12" in a volume of 1.2 sealed box as opposed to the optimup .85 or recommended .75-1.00.

I know I probably should have returned the box but I heard sealed enclosures are very forgiving, and it probably taken a while to get a new box/been a pain going to all the different shops

However, I didnt and was wondering the drawbacks in sound that may be happening, or if I could do a quick fix to the box inside (can the sub be taken out/ put back in again).

thanks, hopefuly I dont sound TOO retarded

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: May 28, 2006 at 7:24 PM

You should be fine with that enclosure. In fact, I'll bet it sounds better than it would in 0.85 - less boomy.

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Posted By: arrow12
Date Posted: May 29, 2006 at 12:09 PM

Like DYohn said... It should sound pretty good. If there is some sound issues, then just glue some MDF inside until you get the right internal volume.

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