What is better, a ported subwoofer enclosure or sealed subwoofer enclosure?

Question

What is better, a ported subwoofer enclosure or sealed subwoofer enclosure?

Answer 1

I'd Go With A Ported Enclosure. Heres Some Pros & Cons On Both Sealed & Ported Enclosures.

Ported (Pros)

. Much Much Louder!!! (3-6db Increase)

. Increased Efficiency, Increased Low Frequency Output, Relatively Low Distortion!

CONS

. Bigger Enclosure Takes Up More Space In Trunk Or Wherever.Less Tolerant Of Design/Construction Errors, No Woofer Control Below Tuning Frequency.

Sealed (Pros)

Smaller Enclosure, Higher Power Handling, Excellent Dampening And Transient Response, Easy To Design And Build, Can Be Forgiving Of Design And Construction Errors.

CONS

Efficiency Vs. Output

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Answer 2

Ported produces a clearer sound and bass. Overall it's a little more expenisve depending on what size subs you have but the bass hits clearer

Answer 3

depends on what you want

Answer 4

well if ur like me and ur lookin for more sound i would go for the ported ones  

Answer 5

Sealed boxes: For deep, precise bass

A sealed box is an airtight enclosure housing your subwoofer. A sealed box is best for any music that demands tight, accurate bass. Expect flat response (not excessively boomy), deep bass extension, and excellent power handling. Since a sealed enclosure tends to require more power than a ported box, use an amplifier with ample wattage for optimum performance.

Ported boxes: For forceful bass

Ported boxes use a vent (called a port) to reinforce low bass response. You get more output than you would from a sealed box at any given amplifier wattage. Some people prefer the sound of ported boxes for rap, rock, heavy metal, or any hard-driving music. Ported boxes can deliver deeper bass than sealed boxes, though they need to be much larger than sealed enclosures to accomplish that.

Bandpass boxes: Maximum slam

Bandpass boxes are a special type of ported box designed for maximum slam. The woofer is mounted inside a dual-chambered box (one chamber sealed, the other ported), with the sound waves emerging from the ported side. The sound that comes out of the port is extra loud within a narrow frequency range.

Because bandpass boxes are super efficient within that range, they tend to boom. Their aggressive sound is great for rap, reggae, and hard rock. Not all subwoofers work well in bandpass boxes, though and they tend to sound muddy if not properly tuned