2 subs, 1 box
04-19-2001, 11:49 PM
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Car: 1986 Trans Am
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2 subs, 1 box
There was a post a while ago that was discussing whether or not a sub box should be divided into two seperate compartments. If someone know where it is or wants to comment on this please let me know.
For the record, I just wired up my subs and I am not to impressed with the sound. I do believe that I am short of air for the subs I bought. (I bought the subs before I built my box). Does any one know how that would sound? (other than crappy of course)
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For the record, I just wired up my subs and I am not to impressed with the sound. I do believe that I am short of air for the subs I bought. (I bought the subs before I built my box). Does any one know how that would sound? (other than crappy of course)
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04-20-2001, 08:22 AM
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This might help you.
https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/...ML/000758.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/...ML/000758.html
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Here's what I typed on a previous post which can be found here https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/...ML/000857.html - - -
The key to having a box without a divider is that all of the subs must behave as close to identically as possible. This means that the subs should be the same brand/model, the signal they both receive should be the same (ie. - mono, not stereo), and the gains should be set the same.
There are some benefits to using a sub box without a divider. I, however, feel the benefits of having a divider outweigh those.
Some advantages of using a divider include:
* The divider acts as a brace for the box. (the more bacing the better)
* The divider allows you to run the subs in stereo. Most people run multiple subs in mono, but certain situations require a person with given equipment to run in stereo.
* The divider allow you to run just one sub at a time. If one sub fails then you can continue running the other one without problem. Or, if you want less bass output you could switch off one of the subs.
* If there is a problem with one of the subs, it is easier to diagnose if the box has a divider. For example, one of the subs could be blown but would still appear to be moving because of the interaction from the other sub. This could actually damage the remaining good driver. A divider prevents this.
I'm sure there are other reasons to use a divider. Some uninformed people have argued that NOT using a divider will make your setup about 3db louder. This is NOT true and acoustic coupling will occure even with a divider. Having, or not having, a divider makes no difference in the sound you hear from a properly fuctioning (and designed) sub box. The choice is yours but I prefer the benefits of a divider that I outlined.
The key to having a box without a divider is that all of the subs must behave as close to identically as possible. This means that the subs should be the same brand/model, the signal they both receive should be the same (ie. - mono, not stereo), and the gains should be set the same.
There are some benefits to using a sub box without a divider. I, however, feel the benefits of having a divider outweigh those.
Some advantages of using a divider include:
* The divider acts as a brace for the box. (the more bacing the better)
* The divider allows you to run the subs in stereo. Most people run multiple subs in mono, but certain situations require a person with given equipment to run in stereo.
* The divider allow you to run just one sub at a time. If one sub fails then you can continue running the other one without problem. Or, if you want less bass output you could switch off one of the subs.
* If there is a problem with one of the subs, it is easier to diagnose if the box has a divider. For example, one of the subs could be blown but would still appear to be moving because of the interaction from the other sub. This could actually damage the remaining good driver. A divider prevents this.
I'm sure there are other reasons to use a divider. Some uninformed people have argued that NOT using a divider will make your setup about 3db louder. This is NOT true and acoustic coupling will occure even with a divider. Having, or not having, a divider makes no difference in the sound you hear from a properly fuctioning (and designed) sub box. The choice is yours but I prefer the benefits of a divider that I outlined.
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