How bad is it if a sub box is too small??

sealing a ported subwoofer....??? | Overclockers Forums

usually a sealed box will have smaller volume then a ported box. By decreasing the volume you get tigher responce and more punchy bass. Stuffing ...

Question on Oversize Sub Box - Maxima Forums

Be careful on how much power you're sending the subs when they're in a large box. It'll also allow them to play the low stuff a bit easier as ...

How critical is an air-tight speaker enclosure? - the MRH Forum

I've found the volume of the enclosure itself is equally important - too big can be just as bad as too small. In most cases, a properly sized sealed enclosure ...

'01 silverado sub enclosure. 10's vs 12's - Polk Audio Forum

my 12's were in an already too small an enclosure in my camaro. like 1 cubic foot per sub when the recommended sealed volume is like 1.5 cubic ...

What happens when you don't have enough cubic feet in a ...

The suspension on the sub would more then likely be damaged. You can stuff the box with Polyfill which will make the sub think the box is bigger ...

Sub box too small???? | Team Integra Forums

umm, inverting the box doesnt make the box bigger, it just means that he wouldnt have to subtract for woofer displacement... if i measure a 13.5 ...

Common Thin Subwoofer Mistakes. Bass in a small space. - YouTube

... If you found this video helpful then you can ... Comments186. Joseph Saucedo. You brought up a good point you can make a really small box ...

indications and consequences of using a too small box? [Archive]

unless you've seen the sub spec saying it takes .25 cubic feet, I think it might be a bit less than that. What sub are you using? A smaller box ...

Subwoofer too small for hole I cut in my sub box!! HELP - Jeep Forum

What you use is precision. If the boxes aren't perfect (never are exactly), they can have a different tonal quality and frequency response. And ...

Advantages of a larger / smaller box? - ecoustics.com

From my experience the smaller box sizes are more controlled and have a nicer tonal quality to them but if to small dont hit the really low end ...

When to use Poly-fill in an enclosure? - The Malibu Crew

It may sound less 'live'. The inverse would hold true if the enclosure is too small....having less deep bass extension and a more singular, ...

Regular vs Slim subs also General Box Size questions

I also disagree with your footprint statement. A small sub can fit in a smaller footprint box than a slim sub. Slim subs take more volume ...

cutting port holes in a sealed box - FEOA Forums

A ported box will give you a little more bang for the buck, but you lose some of the sound quality. The bass will become more "boomy." So it all ...

Just converted my ported subs to sealed...what a difference!

Subwoofers don't even benefit from any fill except in cases where you want the speaker to "behave" as if it's in a slightly larger enclosure.

Your subwoofer port rule of thumb is wrong! - YouTube

... If you found this video helpful then you can ... Your subwoofer port rule of thumb is wrong! ... How to Design a Subwoofer Box that plays SUPER LOW!

Sub box - I.C.E. / Security - NZHondas.com

I would go on the smaller side too, especially if you have a smallish amp powering them, they will get flappy in a big box with bugger all power ...

Box Volume too small for 12" Sub - CorvetteForum

The sub needs to move freely in order to cool a sub properly. If you impede that progress, you will heat up and melt the voice coil. Also the ...

Another Subwoofer Question - Sub vs. Box Volume

What I can add is what happens with too small a box. The sub+box will have a bass peak higher in frequency than optimal, and the bass response ...

resizing sub box? | SHO Forum

if air is escaping through cracks in the box, it is not dampening the cone correctly. This goes for ported boxes, just as much as it does a ...

Sub/Enclosure advise needed... | Page 3 - NastyZ28.com

This will also give a more accurate volume for calculating the proper port size and length. Some subs are really good in a small volume ...