Ported boxes are actually bigger.Originally Posted by peejayy
if youre talking about ebay made ported boxes then maybe they are smaller, but trust me, theyre not good.
A ported box requires a computer or some formula to be tuned at a certain frequency response. A hole in a box, sadly, makes it "ported".
word should be "vented".
cause a circular port in a box without proper design can actually degrade a sub.
"Ports" are usually rectangular, and on the side of the box with a certain depth and certain lenth into the box.
Cylindrical ports are also used, but not common on an everyday vehicle, as they take the most space and are quite abit pricey to be properly tuned.
Sealed and ported are actually the same "loudness"
And depending on the setup. Sealed can sound more louder than ported.
Ported can be more resonant.
Reason why i say sealed can be louder is because a ported box can produce lower frequency notes more efficiently than that of a sealed. Lower frequency sound less loud to the human ear.
A sealed box will produce more of a thump sound.
A ported box will produce more of a doof sound.
My actual thoughts.
If you want sound quality, go for a sealed box.
If sound quality to you is more doof and have everyone hear it outside. then go for ported.
and if size is a concern. i recommend 12"
both sealed and ported, its the most responsive size for sound quality and doof.
(doof being SPL, sound pressure level)
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