To port or not to port?

[toymachine]

Ok this is me first sub box im gunna make with the redoing of me boot. I've only got one 10" sub @ the moment so i wanna make the most of it. Should i port it or just leave it closed? does one give better bass? And what about that padding stuff inside the box (i dunno wat its called) will i need any of that. I was gunna do about a cubic foot. But i dunno if its right or if u can comment coz its different for every sub eh. Thnx guys -RH

[tx1975]

porting will depend on what type of sub it is and what its designed for, u will need a larger box if you port it and it will be louder but loose some clearity. i have a JL 12 in a box about 500mm square and its enough to vibrate everything.

[NeWaZ]

hey man in relation to dampening material, it is only meant for a sealed enclosure, giving the sub the impression that it is in a slightly larger box. look up the specs of your sub and it will tell you whether it is suited to a sealed, vented or free air environment.. i wouldn't recommend going against the specs of the sub as you'll find it wont sound as good as it should.

cheers
NeWaZ

[GROOV3]

the best thing to do is mount the sub with the box sealed see what it sounds liek if you dont like it port it

sealed is a more punchy bass
ported is more rolling or booming bass almost just behind the music

[Knobby]

go sealed man, ported "can" get louder, but a sealed box sounds better... in my opinion anyway. just don't skimp out on buying a decent amp. as for size, ... as mentioned previously check the specs, but 1cubic foot is generally a bit to big for a 10" sub, go more like .8-.9 cubic foot. chuck a bit of old pillow material in the box, and she'll sound a treat.

[peanut buttered]

If you want to know about sub boxes, this months hot4s mag has a 4 page article on this very thing.

peanut man

[toymachine]

Sweet thnx lads, theres a bitta light shining above now i think.