Box Size
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
Box Size
Hey,
My sub lists recommended box size of 1.5 cu ft. What are the negatives of using a smaller box....say 1.1 or 1.2? Also, it is listed as 150 rms @ 4ohm, what would be the effects of running @ 120 rms?
My sub lists recommended box size of 1.5 cu ft. What are the negatives of using a smaller box....say 1.1 or 1.2? Also, it is listed as 150 rms @ 4ohm, what would be the effects of running @ 120 rms?
Postmaster
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,545
Likes: 4
From: Coal Region
Box Size
it shouldnt matter much, sub output will be a little different but not much. manufactors ususally give a recommened range on box size so u should be fine, average space for a 12" woofer is about 1v3.
also, driving a woofer under the RMS isnt going to hurt it, just be careful to how the gains are set. running it at 120 instead of 150 would just mean the output wont be as loud, but 30w isnt gunna be a dramatic difference. what kinda woofer is it?
also, driving a woofer under the RMS isnt going to hurt it, just be careful to how the gains are set. running it at 120 instead of 150 would just mean the output wont be as loud, but 30w isnt gunna be a dramatic difference. what kinda woofer is it?
Senior User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: Somewhere between Heaven
Box Size
When you make a box smaller, you make the sub more inefficient. This means you actually need more power. If you're going to "underpower" it, you actually should make the box a tad bigger. However, with a sub whose RMS is only 150, it's probably pretty efficient, regardless of box size. Underpowering a speaker doesn't hurt it, necessarily. Make sure that you don't clip the amp and go crazy with the volume. You can cause thermal failure of the sub if you're irresponsible. I would just try to stick with the manufacturers rec. enclosure size and set my gains accurately.
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 812
Likes: 0
From: New Canaan, CT
Box Size
Hey op what does .8v3 mean?
.80 cuft vented 3 times? Can you tell i'm not the box expert (yet). Give me time and a few more lesson tho and I'll be a posting guru like you!!!!
i had 2 of those running in a .8v3 sealed box and they were fine, had 150w rms going to em and they loved it.
Senior User
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 338
Likes: 0
From: Somewhere between Heaven
Trending Topics
Postmaster
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,545
Likes: 4
From: Coal Region
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AndeyHall
Audio & Video Systems, Navigation, Satellite Radio & Mobile Electronics
12
May 31, 2011 01:17 PM
bullish4
Audio & Video Systems, Navigation, Satellite Radio & Mobile Electronics
3
Aug 19, 2006 07:36 AM
Veeha
Audio & Video Systems, Navigation, Satellite Radio & Mobile Electronics
6
Jul 9, 2004 07:42 PM
jclarke2899
Audio & Video Systems, Navigation, Satellite Radio & Mobile Electronics
16
Feb 15, 2004 08:02 PM