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12-16^2" every 1^3' is the general rule.

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^^Thats generally the rule but some subs for example DD 9500 like 20sqin per cube or so they say.

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Port area is based on air velocity, which is calculated on the volume of air the driver can sweep (or will sweep if you do not plan to drive it to the extreme).

The idea of port area based on per cubic ft of enclosure is not the best way. It is generic, because most 10's, 12's, 15's, 18's, etc. will have close to the same airspace requirements. . .It is a recommendation that works for those who do not want to figure out what they really need.

As I have said many times here before, a 15" driver with 10mm of excursion on 100 watts does not require as much port area as a BTL on 4000 watts, even if they are in the same box. . .

Brian

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1992 Astro Van - (6) BTL 15's and (6) IA 40.1's = 159.7 dB at 43 Hz.

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^times three unles aero(round) port then 8-12 sqin

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