sealed vs. ported

[heydude348]

I know it's been asked a thousand(or more) times but which will be better for a full range of music/ Rock,Rap, hip hop,etc.

I will be running 2 JL 10W7's. Each will have a JL 500/1. When I bought the speakers, second hand, they were in a single box/ported.I cut the box in half( first because it would not fit in the car and secondly because I wanted to do a little testing to see which would sound better) and know one is 23 1/2 x 13 3/4 x 14 3/4.All outside dimensions.3/4" MDF.Slot ported.The second box is 18 1/2 x 14 3/4 x 13 3/4. Outside dimensions.Sealed.If my calculations are correct the first nets-2.066.And the second nets-1.597. If I've missed something feel free to correct me. By those calculations it seems like the first is off by JL recommendations by more than .25 cu.ft. Like I said I bought he box already maid. The second one I made , which was the remainder of the first, I cut down and sealed . I know it's long winded but the end is near.

Assuming I correct the specs on the ported design, which one will give me the best all around sound? Also, I did not take into account the air space the sub displaces.

[Guest]

we cant know the precise box size of ported boxes without knowing the dimensions of the port

edit: i'd just do a proper ported box. in my opinion

[Cardboardcat15]

I would only do sealed if there was a space restraint.

That, or if there's a shit ton of power and cone area.

[MrSkippyJ]

a propper ported enclosure can sound good with any music.