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Old May 2, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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box for subs

Hey i got 2 10" subs and i want to kno should i get a box with holes or no holes i listen to a lot of hip hop im thinkin about going with closed cuz i heard its better sound any opinions?
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Old May 2, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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lol by holes I assume you mean ported.. well its said sealed is better for sound quality and ported is for loudness and hard hitting
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Old May 2, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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It seems you're debating sealed vs ported boxes. If that's the case, it's partially dependent on what subs you got? Also, pre-fab boxes (sounds like what you're looking at) are terrible. They are "designed" for a wide range of subs. Therefore, they are not great for any driver. For this reason, I'd stay away from them. Now, back to the debate. Generally speaking, ported boxes are louder than their sealed counterparts. Now, the problem with the ported boxes is that you (generally) give up sound quality for the extra volume. There's also a difference if you play a lot of chopped and screwed music. For the C&S music, the bass is generally at the lower frequencies, and if your box is not set up for that (or your sub won't play below your tuning) you will likely run into some serious problems, especially if you're overpowering the sub.
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Old May 2, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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i have 2 10" rockford P2's what do u mean stay away from boxes like bassworx? Also if i have it sealed i can damage my subs??
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Old May 2, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by getpaper450
i have 2 10" rockford P2's what do u mean stay away from boxes like bassworx? Also if i have it sealed i can damage my subs??
Hes sayin u need to have a box built to the specs of your subs instead of just buying one at say best buy or something. Look in your owners manual and it should tell u everything u need to know about them.
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Old May 2, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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A buddy of mine has a bassworx box for his P2s... It's not bad, but it's not the best... If you have the tools, you can build a box for much less that will do much better... You can always damage your subs, but it's harder to do in a sealed box.
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Old May 2, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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it is harder to damage my subs if i have a sealed box? i already have custom box for my subs but its 2 boxes 1 sub in each its well done but i dont like the look so zzzzzzzzzzz
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Old May 2, 2009 | 05:36 PM
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It's more difficult to damage a sub by overpowering them due to the box helping out the suspension of the sub to keep it from passing it's mechanical limits. This is easier to do in a ported box because of the air escaping from the box (via the port), and thus, it's easier for the sub to pass it's mechanical limits...
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Old May 2, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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so theres a big difference in making a custom box and buying one from best buy even if its just 2 10" P2's??
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Old May 2, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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There will be a big difference, yes. Most pre-fab boxes (the ones at Best Buy, etc.) are built designed to be easily mass produced. Therefore, they do not take the time to round corners, put 45's in corners, etc. These are the things that really make a good box.
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Old May 3, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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One P2 is designed for a sealed box volume of 0.7 - 1.8 (cubic feet) and a ported box volume of 1.79 (cubic feet). It's up to you rather you want to build or buy a box close to those numbers. Obviously if the box meets those numbers it's optimum sound quality and better sound for your speakers.
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Old May 4, 2009 | 04:06 PM
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Damn this was some of the best advice i've gotten for sound in a long time!
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