T-Line vs Slot

[byers319]

im just wondering what the advantages of have a t-line instead of a slot port are, or vise versa

well obviously a t-line the port is longer

thanks!

[EclipseChris]

im just wondering what the advantages of have a t-line instead of a slot port are, or vise versa

well obviously a t-line the port is longer

thanks!

From what i understand, T-Lines are da shiz (technical terms). If you can, do a T-Line. They hit lows like crazy. Only problem (correct me if i am wrong) that i know of is that they have to be HUGE. Slot ports are easy to make, easy to calculate, and generally smaller than T-Lines.

[byers319]

hmmm alright thanks

[IH8PunkRok]

t-lines are actually easier to calculate than a slot port (as it doesnt require a pre-made calc)

t-lines are in essence the perfect box for your woofer. each box is designed to the woofers specs. they play music really well and bring out the best in most any woofer.

it is true that a traditional bass reflex design can be louder than a t-line, (with the right woofer) that t-line will sound better and play more flat.

t-lines are generically quite large and very hard to design however.

[byers319]

that seems like an oxy moron

there easier to calculate but harder to design?

so are t-lines or slots going to give me more dbs

[dugee81]

With a slot, you specify around what hz frequency you want your sub to peak at, where as t-lines are more flat with response. I haven't had a t-line tho so I can't say which one is louder

[IH8PunkRok]

that seems like an oxy moron

there easier to calculate but harder to design?

so are t-lines or slots going to give me more dbs

not an oxy-moron by any means

i can calculate required dimensions in a matter of minutes but drawing it up to fit in a vehicle with minimal turns proves to be difficult

t-lines are not used for db's

mainly because a general rule of thumb it to use half rms power so you do not blow your woofer. there is no back pressure

[zfrerichs]

Ported box will be louder. But will require more power

[byers319]

so t-lines are more for SQ

[IH8PunkRok]

so t-lines are more for SQ

kinda

their main purpose is efficiency

but they do sound really good