Speaker Installation

Subwoofer Enclosures

Without the perfect box, even the best subwoofer will sound like sneakers in a dryer - it definitely thumps, but it definitely isn't satisfying! A solid, well-built box that meets the subwoofer manufacturer's volume specifications is the secret to healthy, accurate, ground-pounding bass. Picking a box that suits your needs is essential to your subwoofer satisfaction.

• Sealed box - also known as an acoustic suspension. This box is great for all kinds of music and has the broadest range of frequency response.
• Ported box - also known as a vented enclosure. These boxes really bring out the LOW end sounds by releasing the rear wave of the woofer through a specially tuned port. When paired with compatible woofers, these boxes are great for those who want a little extra boom for their buck but still demand great sound quality.
• Bandpass box - The woofer is housed inside of the box with only ports allowing the bass to escape. This type of box has a limited frequency response, but what it lacks in response you gain in SPL. Bandpass boxes are an awesome bang for the buck for the serious bass-head.

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