Dannys SXI
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This might have been asked alot and if it has soz.
I was just wondering what is better for subs out of sealed and ported boxes.
Also what are the advantages of each type of box.
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CRB 553
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Ported boxes need to be slightly larger and the port produces more 'boomy' bass ideal for rap sum drum and bass etc... sealed enclosures have a more defined beat (more punch) and r better for dance, rock etc....
Hope that helps!
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corb
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ported boxes are also harder to build cos you need to get the tuned frequency correct. too low and itll sound shite, too high and itll sound shite.
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JayC
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Also not that it has been proved but subs in sealed boxes will last longer that a subs in ported boxes.
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Dannys SXI
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well i listen 2 hip-hop and dance mostly so should i go 4 a sealed 12inch sub?
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Andy_S
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yeah that would be a good choice. I listen to that stuff too, Ive got a 13" ported, but I think i'm gonna change it maybe a 15", not to sure yet. I just like the long deep bass on rap tracks.
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Dannys SXI
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if you got a 15" would you go for anouther ported box or go for a sealed one this time
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Andy_S
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with a 15" ported, it needs to be ported really to make it move. But I might go for the 13" JL7. I like both 12 and 15" subs, so 13 is ideal for me, but I need to hear them to decide.
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Dannys SXI
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ok thn. well i think i mite go for 12" or mayb 2 12" in a ported box and if it isnt very gud get a sealed box.
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Andy_S
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2x12" ported will kick! Go to your local ICE shop and see if theyve got any demos
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Dannys SXI
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well am tryin 2 find an ice shop near me. There is halfords, motorworld and acoustic solutions but i dont reckon it has ne demos. So am tryin to find one near me wiv a few demos to see what they r like
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Andy_S
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that would be your best bet. look in the yellow pages. They all should let you, just wave cash in front of their faces!
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Dannys SXI
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what makes would you look at? i no JL are good. but wot about rockford, kenwood etc
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Andy_S
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how much you wanna spend? and what amp have you got?
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Dannys SXI
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well am lookin at spendin between £600 - £800 on subs and an amp to run thm. just cn wot there is at the minute for that cash
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Andy_S
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you need to look round for a good amp, to power to subs. you might be best looking at second hand stuff if you want to get quality gear. the best thing to do, is look around.
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