Carpeting a box

[pmureika 31]

Will carpeting the sub box lower your db output?

[SS Teacher 177]

Only if you cover the speaker!

[pro-rabbit 64]

This is debatable. In some cases it will, but it is very minimal. If this is a daily application it won't make a difference in sound produced or volume, but yes it may lower your reading on the meter.

[pmureika 31]

This is debatable. In some cases it will, but it is very minimal. If this is a daily application it won't make a difference in sound produced or volume, but yes it may lower your reading on the meter.

I wouldn't think by much.

[MikeMartel 64]

Iv seen some tests done and it can be as much as .5 db lower by adding carpet.

[ricksi30 923]

If it isn't a vehicle that you compete with do not worry.

[Julian 641]

Competition wise, yes carpet can make a difference but daily wise.. no real audible difference.

[swift 501]

The box it self I think makes less of a difference as the interior of the vehicle. For SPL that is