What size box for sub
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Depends on the room you have, the music you listen to, the power you have going to sub & the sub parameters itself.
For most part a sealed box has more tight (less boomy) bass, smaller encloser, requires more power to reach same db's as a ported box.
Without knowing the sub itself, its impossible to come up w/ an accurate enclosure.
For most part a sealed box has more tight (less boomy) bass, smaller encloser, requires more power to reach same db's as a ported box.
Without knowing the sub itself, its impossible to come up w/ an accurate enclosure.
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1 cubic foot is normal for a 12,,,, but you should really check with the mfg,,, as they can differ
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if you get the brand/part number any car stereo place should be able to give you the size box it needs. for a 12 it is usually between 1 and 1.5 cubic feet. dont forget to compensate for the speaker sticking into the box. if you dont have enough room to make a big enough box, some dacron fluff can 'fool' the box into thinking it's bigger. a sealed box will be much tighter than a ported. also make sure you seal the seams and the speaker, even a very small airleak can wreck the sound.
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If you're building the box yourself a trick I was taught is to mix wood glue with the left over saw dust from building the box. Mix the two and paste it to the box creases(inside). Makes a wood paste like welding.
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Call a Hifonics dealer. They'll tell you right over the phone what the CI need to be and if they can be ported or not. I would go with no port though. Like others said, tighter more solid bass with enclosed box.