Best port opening for music preferences. Looking for general rule of thumb.

[Keveeno]

When building a box port opening is, I would say, a crucial element to designing a box. What is your take or general rule of thumb when it comes to port opening for various kinds of music. Music genres to port opening size (preferably in sq in. to 1 cu ft net volume). Rock, pop, trance, metal, hip hop, r&b, jazz, dub step, techno, etc. What is your rule of thumb and for what music is it for?

[flood77]

ive always been told for more boomy bass go with a ported box tuned around 35-38hz and that would cover a wide range of music,but im no expert

[boom50cal]

Aeroports, 12-14 sq inches of port per cube. Best for a musical daily setup, imo.

[bkolfo4]

Port area is not based on sq in per cuft, it is based on Sd, Xmax, and tuning frequency.

Port size is not related to the type of music you listen to. Frequency response is based on the t/s parameters of the driver and the box design (net volume and tuning frequency).

The correct sub and a box designed with a flat response should cover anything you throw at it.

[Joe X]

When building a box port opening is, I would say, a crucial element to designing a box. What is your take or general rule of thumb when it comes to port opening for various kinds of music. Music genres to port opening size (preferably in sq in. to 1 cu ft net volume). Rock, pop, trance, metal, hip hop, r&b, jazz, dub step, techno, etc. What is your rule of thumb and for what music is it for?

If you want flat inside a car just go for sealed or a 1:1 (or so) 4 order bandpass. Ported will not play flat in most car setups, it also has to do with the drivers themselves.