should i go to a sealed box

[Redrig]

i have 2 12" rockfords in my x in a band pass box. i notice all you guys have sealed boxes. they are 4 ohm wired to 2 ohm. obviously there an advantage to change to a sealed box, im wondering what sound difference i will get?

 

[white96x]

most likely a big difference......

 

[ShadowA2J]

Actually I think most people you will talk to have ported boxes. It all depends on what kind of sound you like and what your subs are designed for. Check your specs.

 

[explorer4x493]

Here it is right here.

The bass will be more crisp, and the bass will be "tighter".

On the other hand it won't necessarily be as loud. With 2 i don't think it will matter.

In mine all i ever had was a sealed.

 

[Redrig]

i dont really know the specs at this time. i do know there 200 watt rms and my amp is 200 watt rms bridged. thats how i have them wired. i used to have basically the same setup in the trunk of a car with a sealed box and my thump was better at a low volume and also you could hear it a long ways away. do u think it was the sealed box or the trunk? thanks for all the help

 

[white96x]

box has a lot to do w/sounds, although trunk and airspace also have something to do w/it, in my experiences you would be happier w/a sealed box.....

 

[99explorer5.0]

I had my eclipse 15 in both a sealed and a ported box. The ported box hit deeper and lower notes and the sealed box is tighter and i was actually able to turn up my amp a bit more and get more volume from the sealed box.

When i had it in the ported box the sub moved so much i thought it was going to blow itself apart. In the sealed box the speaker still moves alot but seems to be in a bit more control.

 

[Redrig]

ok i think im going to try a sealed box. i dont think it costs much to build one anyway just didnt want to waste time on it if it was the wrong thing to do. again i appreciate the advice one more quick question any advise on the dimension of the box i should build with what i have

 

[white96x]

you need to check the specs of your subs before you build a box.....

 

[MO_GUY]

bandpass boxes arent all that great at all......here's how you should base your decision....

Sealed enclosures - good response and tight bass at most any frequency.... good efficiency

Ported enclosures - greater sound pressure levels than sealed enclosures if designed properly, sloppier bass, must be tuned low for every day listening. Bad design can result in blown speakers. Ported enclosures have a higher efficiency due to the fact the hot air can be pushed out the ports and cool air can then be drawn back in to cool the voice coils.