Fixing the sub box today!

[96_Fbird]

Well i just noticed that my subs were not in separate chambers in my box so i decided to do it today. Just took the measurements and will start installment soon. Ill post pictures as I go.

[StrtRacer98]

Re: Fixing the sub box today!

Obviously, it isnt required to have them in seperate chambers, but if you feel the need to tear your box apart to do so, have fun :tup:

[96_Fbird]

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I was always told it sounds better is that true?

[RadRacer]

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Depends on the set-up. Mine sounds amazing with them in one large chamber.

[96firebird311]

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If you're running two of the exact same sub off the same amp, there's no reason to have them separated.

[96_Fbird]

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really? Sorry i've just always heard its better for them ...hmmm i already bought the board and cut it out hahaha I have 2 12's running of one amp in my box now and my box is pretty big.

[auto666]

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unless you reverse polarity on 1 sub they are fighting each other for air

[96_Fbird]

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thats what i thought so i wanted to put a board there

[96_Fbird]

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Well put the piece in place glued and air nailed it a few times just to make sure. Have to wait till tomorrow for the glue to dry then i am going to caulk them and wire them up! Will post pictures tonight.

[96firebird311]

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unless you reverse polarity on 1 sub they are fighting each other for air

Or you could just not be an idiot and actually wire them correctly...:D

[RadRacer]

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......I'm no sound scientist, but two exact same subs running on the same amp will not need separate chambers. IMO, all you've done is cut the total airspace per sub in slightly less than half (take into account the thickness of the board). Before they had combined airspace and had more airspace and if they're hitting at the same rate like they should, then they shouldn't be fighting for airspace.

[96_Fbird]

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well i figure im this far i didnt have to take my sub box apart to separate it so i m going to do it and see if it sounds better or worse then ill report back here

[96firebird311]

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Infact, if you wanna split hairs, what if you don't split the box EXACTLY in half? Now one sub has more space than the other, and will perform different accordingly.

All in all, it's not a big deal. Certainly wouldn't call it "fixing" the box.:)

[96_Fbird]

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LOL ok ok. No but i know i split it in half took account the width of the boards and such. It actually isnt any louder or softer but sounds "clearer" you could say. Not a big difference so I cant say i'm upset I did it. If anything was just experience working with boxers and mine sound a tad better now.

[TheGr8Schlotzky]

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At least it sounds better, even if just a tad. you have any pictures?