port volume for DCON 10

[MrBrooks 0]

I have always been a sealed box guy,so I have NO idea how to tune a box. That being said,how much port do I need in a 1.25ft box with DCON 10????? Will be for daily use playing mostly rock/metal. I was thinking 40-45hz maybe? Please correct me if I'm thinking wrong.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

17-22 square inches of port should be more than enough. I would tune way lower than the 40-45hz you stated. I have a DCON 10" Ported and tuned to 33hz and it sounds amazing with all types of music.

[Duran 387]

Bit of a high tune, that high won't yield very good low end response.

http://www.carstereo.com/help/Articles.cfm?id=31

[MrBrooks 0]

24-28" square or cubic???

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Square - ^2. Check out this

[ssh 924]

Square - ^2. Check out this

Just use that design if it fits your vehicle.

Port area = port width * port height

[MrBrooks 0]

Thnx Duran. That calculator helps a lot. Looks like 3" x 12.69" will put me at 32hz. Had been thinking round port for simplicity. Unless you all don't recommend a round port. Wanna keep box kinda flat and tall. To fit in the corner of cargo area where a jump seat once was.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

An Aero Port can be used if room is a concern as you can use up to 50% less port area with an Aero Port. Aero Port Calculator

[ssh 924]

An Aero Port can be used if room is a concern as you can use up to 50% less port area with an Aero Port. Aero Port Calculator

You sure about 50%, seems like a lot.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

An Aero Port can be used if room is a concern as you can use up to 50% less port area with an Aero Port. Aero Port Calculator

You sure about 50%, seems like a lot.

Up to 50%.

Depends on application that 50% may or may not work.

[xiihustleix 6]

I'm going to have to agree with everyone so far on the tuning...deff tune it LOWER.

[MrBrooks 0]

Upon further research and playing with the calculator Duran linked me too. Looks like a slotted box is doable. 1"x8"x9.5 will put me to a good 33Hz.

Thanks for all the info