Posted May 4, 201114 yr 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.
May 4, 201114 yr 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.
May 4, 201114 yr Bit of a high tune, that high won't yield very good low end response. http://www.carstereo.com/help/Articles.cfm?id=31
May 4, 201114 yr Square - ^2. Check out thisJust use that design if it fits your vehicle.Port area = port width * port height
May 4, 201114 yr Author 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.
May 4, 201114 yr 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
May 4, 201114 yr 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 CalculatorYou sure about 50%, seems like a lot.
May 4, 201114 yr 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 CalculatorYou sure about 50%, seems like a lot.Up to 50%. Depends on application that 50% may or may not work.
May 8, 201114 yr Author 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
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