How big?
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From: College Station, Tx
How big?
Hey guys, I was wondering if the bigger the box you build the better the sound you will get? I have 2 JL Audio 10's and was gunna build a failry good sized box but what size would yall build it? Thanks for yalls help!!
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From: indiana
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well im not an expert with uhhh physics or whatever, but im thinkin the bigger the box the more "boom" and with a smaller box i think it is tighter, but not as loud. correct me if im wrong...
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From: Fort Smith
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 10-May-02 AT 00:45 AM (EST)]Jen - did you buy the JL's new? If so, there should be a piece of paper giving you the cubic airspace each speaker will need. Design a box for those specs - you measure your airspace by:
Length X Width X Height = ____ divided by 1728. Use inches in your measurements.
You can damage a speaker by not having the right airspace, plus the sound is definitely determined by the airspace and whether it is a sealed enclosure or a ported box.
Let me know what type of JL 10's are they, and I can get you the specs on how to build your box.
But to answer your question - No - the more airspace does not make sound quality better...
Length X Width X Height = ____ divided by 1728. Use inches in your measurements.
You can damage a speaker by not having the right airspace, plus the sound is definitely determined by the airspace and whether it is a sealed enclosure or a ported box.
Let me know what type of JL 10's are they, and I can get you the specs on how to build your box.
But to answer your question - No - the more airspace does not make sound quality better...
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Cobra hit it right on the head. You really need to have the correct air space for your speaker. Having too much or too little will make a nice speaker sound like crap. You can Check JL's website for the correct airspace depending on what series of sub you have.
Good Luck
Murph
Good Luck
Murph
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ive seen too many people take quality subs and stick them in a huge box that they had custom made. beware of these box makers who act like they know what they are talking about, they just want money. always get factory specs, i recommend ported
