I have one 15lightning audio subwoofer in a rectangular sealed box that I built from rockford fosgate's specs I want to know if I port it with a hole saw it will get louder?

1. Does sealed subwoofer box shape matter?
2. Can I make my sealed box ported?
3. How does a sealed subwoofer box work?
4. Can a sealed box play low?
5. What if my sub box is too small?
6. What does tuning a sub box mean?
7. What's the best wood to build a subwoofer box?
8. Which is better a sealed box or ported?
9. Where does the subwoofer box port go?
10. What happens if a sealed box is too big?
11. Can you invert subs in a sealed box?

Does sealed subwoofer box shape matter?

Yes, the shape certainly can have a huge effect on the sound of the system.

Can I make my sealed box ported?

You can place a port in your now sealed box. A simple hole saw and drill will do the trick nicely. Youll have to determine the net cubic air space. (net= space left after the subwofer is in) Then determine what tune frequency you want to port the subwoofer at.

How does a sealed subwoofer box work?

SEALED SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURES

Sealed enclosures reproduce the low frequencies more accurately than ported enclosures because the air inside the box acts like a shock absorber, allowing the subwoofer to move back and forth in more control.

Can a sealed box play low?

Sealed boxes are made for a flatter frequency response over a wider range of frequency's. They also help your box in the lower frequencies as well just not as loud.

What if my sub box is too small?

If the box is too small (by a reasonable amount) add power. It will help the driver overcome the lack of volume present to still belt out that bass! ... If the port becomes too small, it may result in port noise, or allow the woofer to simply unload. Do not underestimate the sub / port arrangement.

What does tuning a sub box mean?

Posted on Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 06:39 GMT. adjusting the tuned frequency of a subwoofer enclosure is done by changing the length of the port slot or tube(s) used in the enclosure. It has nothing to do with the settings on the amplifier.

What's the best wood to build a subwoofer box?

MDF is the most popular, and the best overall material for subwoofers for many reasons. This manufactured wood is very durable. It's dense and thick, which helps bring out the best sound quality from your subwoofer, rather than a thinner board that would allow the sound to resonate and distort.

Which is better a sealed box or ported?

Ported boxes use a vent (called a port) to reinforce low bass response. You get more output than you would from a sealed box at any given amplifier wattage. ... Ported boxes can deliver deeper bass than sealed boxes, though they need to be much larger than sealed enclosures to accomplish that.

Where does the subwoofer box port go?

Best acoustic coupling is accomplished when the port(s) are installed on the same side as the woofer(s). If this is not possible, installing ports on the side or back of the enclosure are good alternatives. Do not block the opening of any port(s) and always position multiple ports on the same side of the enclosure.

What happens if a sealed box is too big?

Sealed boxes will generally losen the air pressure inside, thus slowing down the woofer, thus reproducing a lower frequency. However after a certain point, it will become sloppy uncontrolled, and sound like trash.

Can you invert subs in a sealed box?

Can you mount a sub inverted in a sealed box? I wondered that too. Yes you can, just make sure to invert the polarity also. It sounds pretty much the same, and gives you some extra room if needed.