ChiTownTBird312 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 ive noticed that most of the top-of-the-line subwoofers use foam surrounds (like Fi, DC, RE, JL, etc.) but others use rubber surrounds (MTX, Fockford Fosgate, Kicker, etc.) may be a vague question, but which is better? and why does it seem that mos of the top-of-the-line subs use foam? Quote Matt W. 1996 Thunderbird LX Sport 4.6 new system soon...still deciding on what to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 a few different answers to that Foam is lighter, and quiter, it will when matched to a light rigid cone, help with sensitivity. easie, and cheaper to make- alot cheaper rubber is good for SQ subs, especially when dealing with sealed enclosures, high excursion designed subs ( less abaility to rip at high excursion, and allows for more springyness to help with cone reflex) a rubber surround allows for a low QTS over a foam surround which will help raise Qts thats all I can think of at the moment Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownTBird312 Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) so if rubber is good for high excursion....why dont spl subs use them?? Edited July 15, 2008 by ChiTownTBird312 Quote Matt W. 1996 Thunderbird LX Sport 4.6 new system soon...still deciding on what to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptcary Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thanks, Ive been wondering this too; In Texas sun, I always wanted a rubber surround sub, as the sun eats up the foam ones long term. Can't be anything wrong with foam if FI and DC use it. Quote PTCary 2003 SMD PT Cruiser 2011 Honda CBR 250R 2010 Mazda 3i Sport MY BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~digital~bass~ Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 so if rubber is good for high excursion....why dont spl subs use them?? Because you dont need high excursion for spl. Unless your burping at like 35hz-. Spl is usually 55hz+. Quote Car Audio + Bodyboarding/Longboarding = LIFE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiTownTBird312 Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 ohh..i see Quote Matt W. 1996 Thunderbird LX Sport 4.6 new system soon...still deciding on what to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevrbumpn Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 12 hrs late here I see.... yeah, SPL woofers, or well subs in ported boxes, at tunning, the cones barely move all the excursion is when the sub is play outside the tunning point but again, the smaller the port area, the more excursion at tuning, larger the port area, the less excursion... kinda wierd huh? Quote I have a ritual called "terminator". I crouch in the shower in the "naked terminator" pose. With eyes closed I crouch for a minute and visualize either Arnie or the guy from the 2nd movie. I then start to hum the T2 theme. Slowly I rise to a standing position and open my eyes. It helps me get through my day. The only problem is if the shower curtain sticks to my terminator leg. It sorta ruins the fantasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Performer Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Thanks, Ive been wondering this too; In Texas sun, I always wanted a rubber surround sub, as the sun eats up the foam ones long term. Can't be anything wrong with foam if FI and DC use it. Not to mention the Texas humidity... Anyone know any facts on whether humidity affects the way your bass will sound? I can remember when I had my ported boxes on my way to school on very humid mornings my bass would sound TERRIBLE, where as on a more dry day they would sound fine. (By the way, the subs were foam surround on those) Now I have 2 sealed boxes with rubber surround subs and they don't seem to have that problem... Anyone know if (foam vs rubber/sealed vs ported) might have any kind of advantages/disadvantages in humid climates? Quote CERTIFIED BITCHES!!! Not being new at something doesn't mean anything. Just because a prostitute isn't new at what she does, doesn't change the fact that she still 'sucks' Click to see my build! Proud DC owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPimpin91 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Not to mention the Texas humidity... Anyone know any facts on whether humidity affects the way your bass will sound? I can remember when I had my ported boxes on my way to school on very humid mornings my bass would sound TERRIBLE, where as on a more dry day they would sound fine. (By the way, the subs were foam surround on those) Now I have 2 sealed boxes with rubber surround subs and they don't seem to have that problem... Anyone know if (foam vs rubber/sealed vs ported) might have any kind of advantages/disadvantages in humid climates? I had a foam surround sub. I still have foam surrounds except different subs. Ear and the meter have proven that when it is hot bass is louder. I did Bass Race this pass weekend. Qualifying I did a perfect run. Next run I was sweating balls inside of my truck. Went up for the run, started gaining quick, so I dropped the volume below where I normally have it and I still busted out. Quote BigPimpin91's Banging Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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