box building question.

[gibblegeibel]

when building a box which do you want shoot for more gross volume or net volume? what is the difference between the two. i can't find much to discribe either or.

[Deeznutz]

Gross is external, net is internal.

[gibblegeibel]

ok thank you

[BassDoctor]

To expand on that a bit, net volume is the space inside the enclosure after subtracting all displacements (whether it be from port, subwoofer, bracing, etc.)

When someone recommends an enclosure size, they are most likely referring to net volume.