center port vs slot port

[cocoleveo7686 0]

I dont compete.  My last 3 systems were with the port on the right hand side.  But I like the design of the center port and it will also help with loading issues.   Will it sound different with the port being in the center since im used to it being on the right.  These are the 2 im looking at

 

heres one

 

heres the one i really liked

[jcarter1885 995]

No it wont sound different, the center port advantage is structural integrity. Besides that not much of a difference.

[cocoleveo7686 0]

No it wont sound different, the center port advantage is structural integrity. Besides that not much of a difference.

 

 

yes and it will also help me with loading issues.  The port length for the first  box is 38 and the box width total is 37.5 so i was afraid of loading issues but wont have to worry about that with the center port.  Plus i love the looks of the design.  Also triple baffle, 3.2 cubes with 60 sq inches of port. 

[95Honda 486]

What do you think "loading issues" are?  Unless the vent is too small, and the box Q drastically changes to the point of a leaky sealed (or Aperiodic) box, the drivers will behave the same regarless of vent location, baring extreme variations in box dimensions.

 

If you were really concerned about Hemholtz resonance behavior, I would get rid of the aggressive curve or kerf on one side as this has an unpredicable effect on vent performance. 

 

I think we get tied up in heresay too much in car audio, and not hard science.