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How much port area for two DC XL 15's?


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Just as the title says. I will be running about 2000 watts clamped per subwoofer and I will be tuned probably in the low 30 hertz range. I will be utilizing a single octoport. How much port area do the XL 15's like? Thanks SMD.

2011 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0 v6

2 sundown audio prototype nsv4 15s

crossfire 4k wired to 0.4 ohm

15 banks of maxwell 3.0 caps @ 18v

triple alts (x2 us alt 250's, x1 singer 320)

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bump need an answer real quick (:

2011 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0 v6

2 sundown audio prototype nsv4 15s

crossfire 4k wired to 0.4 ohm

15 banks of maxwell 3.0 caps @ 18v

triple alts (x2 us alt 250's, x1 singer 320)

153 at 23hz

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It's not about how much port area subs like, it's about the port area to net box volume ratio. I personally like 13-15in2 per 1ft3.

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level 4's are about 110-120 , im gunna guess 120-130 for the xl's thats a guess though, i do second CJ though

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level 4's are about 110-120 , im gunna guess 120-130 for the xl's thats a guess though, i do second CJ though

But those numbers are based off of te recommend airspace.

If you have 3.5ft3 net per sub, you would want somewhere between 45-54in2 of port per sub. I would tell you the same thing no matter what sub you were using.

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Multiply the net internal volume you want to use per 15 (for a slot port). So for the suggested 3.5 cubic feet: 3.5x16 = 56 sq.in. of port area. should be adequate. This is just a quick estimate though.

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level 4's are about 110-120 , im gunna guess 120-130 for the xl's thats a guess though, i do second CJ though

But those numbers are based off of te recommend airspace.

If you have 3.5ft3 net per sub, you would want somewhere between 45-54in2 of port per sub. I would tell you the same thing no matter what sub you were using.

I am probably gonna run 3.75 cubic feet per sub. Will the square inches per cubic foot range change for an aeroport instead of a slot port?

2011 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0 v6

2 sundown audio prototype nsv4 15s

crossfire 4k wired to 0.4 ohm

15 banks of maxwell 3.0 caps @ 18v

triple alts (x2 us alt 250's, x1 singer 320)

153 at 23hz

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It's not about how much port area subs like, it's about the port area to net box volume ratio. I personally like 13-15in2 per 1ft3.

Does the 13-15in2 per 1ft3 apply for any size sub as well? I assume so but would like to confirm.

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It's not about how much port area subs like, it's about the port area to net box volume ratio. I personally like 13-15in2 per 1ft3.

Does the 13-15in2 per 1ft3 apply for any size sub as well? I assume so but would like to confirm.

As long as you have the right box size YES, of course a 18 will need a larger net internal volume and therefore will have a larger port area.

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It's not about how much port area subs like, it's about the port area to net box volume ratio. I personally like 13-15in2 per 1ft3.

a general rule of thumb yes... ideal no

2 12s that move 7mm xmax in 4cuft do not need as much port area as 2 12s with 28mm xmax in 4cuft. its about volume displacement moreso than a sqin/cuft

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