bigger is better??

Discussion in 'Subwoofer Box and Custom Fabrication' started by Eleu, Jan 3, 2009.

  1. Eleu

    Eleu Full Member

    so in a vented box.. is bigger better?
     
  2. Eleu

    Eleu Full Member

    I gots the 2 12 ma120xe drivers. and got a ton of trunk space.... so I have crunched out a couple different box sizes. any suggestions or corrections.

    36w 18 h 12 d = 4.125 cuft
    with a slot port 6.5h x 3w and 25" long.

    36w X 14H X 17D... about 5cuft. with a slot port 17w X 3.5h at 15.68 inches Length...
    but I also got
    36w X 14H X 17D... about 5cuft.
    14h X 8.5w and 35 inches long....

    I think iam having trouble converting ports to square/vents. any ideas??¿

    the subs call for 2, 4" ports per driver and a minimum of 2.0 cuft per... box is trying to be tuned to 38 Hz
     
  3. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    IMO, enclosures are better bigger, BUT there is a cutoff point when the subs lose control and bottom out. Like G3 said recently, when you use low power, increase the box size and it increases the efficiency.

    Here's a link to play with. Its a not COMPLETELY accurate, but it will get the job done. If I remember right Pedro used it for his box.

    http://www.reaudio.com/speaker_box/LPort_Box_Calc.html
     
  4. G3n3R@1

    G3n3R@1 Full Member

    It's all about WINIsd
     
  5. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    i did use this for my box,and yes it worked out good for me and my 8's.
     
  6. aznboi3644

    aznboi3644 Full Member

    there is a point of diminishing returns where the power handling loss is not made up by the small efficiency gain.