craniumcrackinbassv2 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 just wanted some info on this topic, sealed vs ported. i would like to know which is " better " for the sub which is louder and which sounds better. ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michigancapri92 Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I ran some p1s in a sealed and a ported and I liked the ported ... deeper bass louder imo Quote Teamcapri.comThe TeamCapri 1992 Mercury Capri XR22012 FORD EDGE SQ BUILDOld build logMy FeedBack1992 Mercury capri XR2 Hyper LED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socky Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 sealed is more for sq. As ported is more of a spl. Sealed you can achieve tighter bass. As for ported you will noticed a gain in sound to where to tune the box to, mostly ment for lower bass, and move more air. Quote Jeep Cherokee 4dr -4.75 in front, new rusty's 4.5 in rear leafs -micky thompson 35x14.50x15 -locker rear -Rusty's offroad Engine/transmission/transfer case/crossmember/gas tank skid plates -Warn front bumper with 8000lb winch -Custom rear bumper -Warrior product tube doors (summertime) -Optima redtop (starter) -26XK miles and still runs like a bat out of hell Kenwood H/U 1/0 wire, 136 amp alt 200 ah batteries 12.7 daily 2 Apsm 1500 @ 2 ohm strapped on zv3 d1 with ns softparts Mb quart 125.4 wired to 4 aura 6's 3.6 cube box tuned to 36 plays down to 23hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 sealed is more for sq. As ported is more of a spl. Sealed you can achieve tighter bass. As for ported you will noticed a gain in sound to where to tune the box to, mostly ment for lower bass, and move more air. SQ is Sound Quality SPL is Sound Pressure Levels. Thats something i didn't know for months... Quote i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craniumcrackinbassv2 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 SQ is Sound Quality SPL is Sound Pressure Levels. Thats something i didn't know for months... wow finally i havent been able to find out what that was either! and thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 both types of enclosures can sound great. lots of times they type of box you use is completely dependent of the sub. Ported is definitely the louder of the two, but don't write a properly set up ported enclosure off as a great SQ enclosure either. You also have to look at how much power you are giving your sub. If you are under powering them by quite a bit, a small sealed enclosure won't be your best choice. Tons of over powering and you don't want a huge ported box. Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassl0va Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 sealed is more for sq. As ported is more of a spl. Sealed you can achieve tighter bass. As for ported you will noticed a gain in sound to where to tune the box to, mostly ment for lower bass, and move more air. Ported enclosures can sound nice too, it just takes more designing and testing to get it right. T-Lines are probably one of the best for having a bit of both. But they are harder to fit in a car because of their large size... Quote My RE MT 18" wall build Former build, farewell beloved wall.In progress, Toyota Starlet build This forum has a massive boner for ridiculous electrical upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craniumcrackinbassv2 Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 both types of enclosures can sound great. lots of times they type of box you use is completely dependent of the sub. Ported is definitely the louder of the two, but don't write a properly set up ported enclosure off as a great SQ enclosure either. You also have to look at how much power you are giving your sub. If you are under powering them by quite a bit, a small sealed enclosure won't be your best choice. Tons of over powering and you don't want a huge ported box. thanks for the info man, but what would you suggest for 2 SA12's on a fosgate t1k <-- ( temp. amp ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT.Smoke Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Ported enclosures can sound nice too, it just takes more designing and testing to get it right. T-Lines are probably one of the best for having a bit of both. But they are harder to fit in a car because of their large size... x2 on this. I have never ever ran sealed in my car and i have always done very well in SQ judging its all about being able to control your equipment properly... Stay away from a T-line unless you know what you are doing as far as setting your amps and what not because if you overpower your sub you will cook the hell out of it... Quote Team MaxRetribution Si Vis Pacem Parabellum Id rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6 Bowhunting- Life Begins and Ends at Full Draw Bowhunting Team Fatal Trajectory Hunt Team http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/49335-sick96vtecaccords-t-line-build/?hl=sick96vtecaccord << Accord Build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/68498-smokedout08impalas-tline-build/?hl=+sick96vtecaccord << Impala T-line build Rebassed.com for all your music needs 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 thanks for the info man, but what would you suggest for 2 SA12's on a fosgate t1k <-- ( temp. amp ) Either enclosure will work, question is how much space do you have and what do you want to use? Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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