Subwoofer question

[Hifonics]

Hey everyone,

If I have a box tuned to 31hz and a sub with a Fs of 38, will the sub be damaged playing notes in the 20's? I'm a bit confused about that.

Thanks!

Hif

[Hifonics]

Bump! Subwoofer experts, pleaseeee help!

[Supercharged DCs]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but it depends on the F3 point of the enclosure.

[cjvue]

There are lots of variables that will have an impact on how the sub will behave and produce the lower extension of frequency (below tuning). My experience, subs will have no issue geting down to 25hz (or even lower depend on subs) if correct box tuned to 31hz.

[Hifonics]

Thanks guys. I am just worried because I don't want to blow this one

[cjvue]

If you worry, go with recommended box size. I, on the other hand, like to test its full potential.

[Hifonics]

Ya, I had my box made and originally was supposed to be 3.5 cu @ 35hz but they made it 4.1cu @ 31hz. Kinda really pissed me off. And the shop also set up my gains to my BTL 15 and blew it. Now I realize if I want it done right, gotta do it all myself.

Edited October 28, 2011 by Hifonics

[AmericanLegend]

If your box is tuned to 31 hz, then the sub will unload on frequencies lower than that. At 20 hz for example, your sub will be flopping around without any support in that box and will be making almost no sound.

If you want to play 20's, tune deeper.

[Hifonics]

If your box is tuned to 31 hz, then the sub will unload on frequencies lower than that. At 20 hz for example, your sub will be flopping around without any support in that box and will be making almost no sound.

If you want to play 20's, tune deeper.

But if I set my subsonic to lets say 28hz (with a 31hz box), it will be ok if the sub has a Fs of 38hz?

[Stee-Z]

if the shop owner set your gains and blew ur BTL id be pissed! Go buy him a DD-1 and tell him to learn how to set gains lol