What a rough decision...
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What a rough decision...
Ive had my MAX sealed... and I've had it ported..
Sealed >
Somewhat flat response, excellent midbass properties (for a subwoofer)
Ported >
Incredible low end. Low low drums nearly kick you out of the seat. Much louder than sealed, much harder to locate in the vehicle. But the excellent "midbass" properties are all but gone. It's not a huge difference, but it helps in definition of sound. The SQ out of ported and sealed is identical but for this difference here.
hmn..
Sealed >
Somewhat flat response, excellent midbass properties (for a subwoofer)
Ported >
Incredible low end. Low low drums nearly kick you out of the seat. Much louder than sealed, much harder to locate in the vehicle. But the excellent "midbass" properties are all but gone. It's not a huge difference, but it helps in definition of sound. The SQ out of ported and sealed is identical but for this difference here.
hmn..
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Re: What a rough decision... (Kale)
How about building a larger sealed box? It should increase the low end response while maintaining "midbass" and SQ. You'll also get more efficiency from the same wattage.
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Re: What a rough decision... (leolufse)
I've thought about it. Right now the box is at ID's spec. 1.3 net
I'm going to invert mount the sub and see what happens. That will make the box 1.4x net.
unfortunately my midbass comes from 5.25's... so the mids can't round out the sub all that well.
[Modified by Kale, 8:37 AM 12/17/2003]
I'm going to invert mount the sub and see what happens. That will make the box 1.4x net.
unfortunately my midbass comes from 5.25's... so the mids can't round out the sub all that well.
[Modified by Kale, 8:37 AM 12/17/2003]
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Re: What a rough decision... (EatRice)
why would you want to use a passive radiator?
im going to run my sealed box again tonight and see how i like it
i never ran sealed @ 1000 watts. only ported @ 1000.
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Re: What a rough decision... (Kale)
using a inductor/cap to x-over the sub is a bad idea, it would be added weight because when we are talking about 1000 watts, that would be a LARGE coil. It will consume wattage. Use an active crossover in the amp or before the amp. No wasted wattage :)
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