they are pretty much used as an easy port, like if you don't know what port to use or what size you need. You make an enclosure to hold 2 what ever size subs you want, put the sub in one whole and use the radiator to cover the other whole. So it kind of works like two subs but really is only one. They might work well in a low power system say maybe up to 500 watts.
I also thought it was worth a shot, then the spyders came off my baskets and my coils got damaged. Now I have no subs and can't figure out how people live with out subs for the lows??
The boxes I made where about 1.5 to 2 cubes and I placed the radiator in the rear of the box. It sounded great for a while and increased my spl slightly. There are a bunch of ways to use passive radiators this is just the way I did it so I could keep my spare tire. You might have better luck if you want to try it, but I don't recommend it.