Ported sub box or sealed?!

**xtc.thai** · 13-02-2008 08:47 PM

Whats better for car audio system?

what difference does it make?

**Dray_Templar** · 14-02-2008 07:42 AM

I'm a noob in car audio, but as far as i no, ported gives you louder bass, SPL or somthing, and sealed is meant to give you better sound quality, so as far as i no it depends of you just want it to be loud or if you want it to sound sweet, also some subs are designed for a sealed box and others ported and most work well in either. Audio Guru's Please correct me if I am wrong, also interested in hearing what some of you have to say.

**tron07** · 14-02-2008 08:44 AM

I would just go with seal... easier to get it right.

Most ported box that are poorly made (spec not correct, too small or port length too short) tend to be boomy and noisy.

**tron07** · 14-02-2008 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Dray_Templar

I'm a noob in car audio, but as far as i no, ported gives you louder bass, SPL or somthing, and sealed is meant to give you better sound quality, so as far as i no it depends of you just want it to be loud or if you want it to sound sweet, also some subs are designed for a sealed box and others ported and most work well in either. Audio Guru's Please correct me if I am wrong, also interested in hearing what some of you have to say.

ported box can be made for SQ purpose also, but its a lot teadious to do so... if you check out home audio stuffs, most of the bookshelf, floorstanders, subs are in ported box.

**integraz** · 14-02-2008 09:27 AM

Exactly.

the Difference is that Ported is louder/ more efficient.

Though ported is hard to get right, if you don't make the box properly, a number of things could make the sub sound like shit- hence why people say sealed is for SQ, cause it sounds better, but the reason is because they heard a shittly tuned ported box.

Sealed is easy to make, and is easy to get right/ more forgiveable.

But if you are able to tackle down ported, it is worth it, you get a louder sounding system with no need to add more power.

Also what subwoofer is it? because some subs just don't work in sealed or ported.

**cracker** · 14-02-2008 05:56 PM

yes i was also wondering the same question....i have the lil booklet dat came wit my sub and i checked the units and it said that ported had a higher number but i dunno what the number meant and wether high or lover was better except that was in feet squared

**xtc.thai** · 14-02-2008 08:22 PM

well ive made up my mind and i bought myself a very good quality ported box and omg it sounds great!. very punchy but also very loud. very happy with it. was gonna get 2 subs but this 1 sounds so much better than twin 12's. im happy

**ICACHA** · 18-02-2008 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by xtc.thai

well ive made up my mind and i bought myself a very good quality ported box and omg it sounds great!.

pre-fabricated ported box off the floor of a chain store?

Originally Posted by xtc.thai

very punchy but also very loud. very happy with it. was gonna get 2 subs but this 1 sounds so much better than twin 12's. im happy

please let us know when you've damaged your sub... i need a good chuckle

wonder why you didnt read and take in what tron07 had said, i agree 100% with him here...

Originally Posted by tron07

I would just go with seal... easier to get it right.

ported, so easy to get wrong and damage speakers... but there is more than just the box, you need the right amp also for the ported enclosure or you will damage speakers no doubt about it...

**xtc.thai** · 18-02-2008 07:55 PM

lol, no not off a chain store, nope havent damaged my sub and yes it maybe easy to get ported subs wrong but the one i have bought for myself works perfectly and sounds just the way i wanted it. and everyone that has heard it thinks that i have a good combination with my amp/sub and box

**Dray_Templar** · 18-02-2008 08:32 PM

thinks i will go sealed yep yep... 2 x 12" earthquake tremors.. but they won't be in till next month

**tron07** · 19-02-2008 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by xtc.thai

well ive made up my mind and i bought myself a very good quality ported box and omg it sounds great!. very punchy but also very loud. very happy with it. was gonna get 2 subs but this 1 sounds so much better than twin 12's. im happy

lol at off the shelves box....

Not to pour cold water on you, but how much listening experience does your pals have?? Do you know what is cone break up, lead slap, etc is and how they sound??

On the plus side, its not that easy to damage a sub, unless you blast it excessively.....