Bandpass Subwoofer Enclosures

Bandpass Subwoofer Enclosures - Car Subwoofers

what's the difference between a bandpass subwoofer enclosure and a carpet/wood enclosure?

Sep 14, 2008 by mithamansbro | Posted in Car Audio

also.

does the plexi-glass rattle with a bandpass enclosure?
also which one would you suggest for 2 10" kickers.
and i dont want my trunk rattling

a bandpass enclosure is a type of box.

carpet and wood are materials used to make a box.

there are 3 basic types of boxes. sealed wich is the smallest, and quietest, but the best sound quality.

then there is ported, which is larger, has and has a port which increases efficiency and loudness, but only in a certain frequency range.( the larger the port, the louder the woofer, and the smaller the frequency range. a smaller port allows for a larger frequency range, in exchange for a slightly quieter peak, which is better for sound quality.)

a bandpass box has 2 chambers. a sealed portion and a ported portion. it allows for louder bass, but has the narrowest frequency range. the plexiglass won't rattle unless it isn't screwed down very ttightly. If it is't screwed down tightly then it will let air pressure escape which will not only cause it to rattle, but it will decrease the loudness of the woofer.

RJ | Sep 14, 2008

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J.B.1972 | Sep 14, 2008

I want to purchase a subwoofer enclosure but i do not know whats better a Bandpass enclosure or a Ported one?

Mar 12, 2008 by Ricardo | Posted in Car Audio

I have 2 12" kenwood woofers probably about 400 rms each. What do you think I should get? I dont even know the difference between both.

Thanks In Advance!!!!

From working with Kenwood before I know they usually work well in many types of enclosures. So you can really decide more on what type of sound you want. You should make sure to check the manual though. Your sub may only work well in a certain type of enclosure.

Sealed will be the best SQ, ported will have more output with a loss in SQ, and bandpass will have even more output but will only be in a limited frequency range. Because of this it does not sound good for all types of music. Ported and bandpass tend to have a boomier sound.

One other factor is how you are going to get the box. If you have it custom made then you can choose from the sound you want. Do not buy a prefab enclosure, especially if it is a bandpass one. It will likely result in loud sound but not anything you would want to listen to. This is also the same for ported but to a lesser extent. A sealed enclosure will be more forgiving of the enclosure it is in so that would be best if you do want a prefab enclosure.

Good Luck!!!

MDC | Mar 12, 2008

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