Port area...

[H 2 the eigel]

Im working on a new project involving 2 15inch kicker L7s in a 12ft3 box tuned to 33-35hz ish...

My question is do you go with more port area but with a chance of a weaker box, or less port area and easier to make a sturdy box with. Basically how much of a role does port area really have?

[tehbert0]

you should have 12-16 square inches of port per cube. someone correct me if im wrong

[thehoe92]

you are correct.

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[brewer_brewer]

^^^^thats true to a point and most of the time it is the most effecient amount of port space. sometimes its not though.

and to the OP. yea port area has a huge role in the effeciency and sound of the box.

[audiofanaticz]

more or less port area is not going to make a stronger or weaker box.

[uluahunta808]

if you think ur box is gonna be weaker just add bracing inside it like dowls or things like that

[mhart]

double up on wood and add fiberglass and all thread rods.

[H 2 the eigel]

I was trying to be lazy and not worry about resin and fiberglass haha.... Cutting corners wasnt going to be worth it.

[siucsaluki11]

You dont HAVE to resin/glass the inside of the box. But if you dont, make sure you brace the hell outta it with allthread or 1" dowell rod.