Should you put poly fill in a ported box?
Sealed subwoofer boxes are the best candidates for polyfill. It is possible to use polyfill in a ported enclosure, but this is not recommended, as it would then change the tuning of the box.
How much polyfill do you put in a sub box?
The sound wave coming off the back of your subwoofer reacts with the air contained in the box. Polyester fiber stuffing slows down sound waves inside the box, making the subwoofer perform as if the box were bigger. Use 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of stuffing per cubic foot of box volume.
Should I stuff my sub box?
Absolutely no stuffing is necessary,and in fact detrimental. If so this will be so much easier when making this sub box. What wood would you guys use to get the best sound quality out of the box,and how thick should the wood be.
What does adding polyfill to a sub box do?
The material is easy to apply to the inside of your subwoofer enclosure and allows you to add the perfect amount of fill so your box appears bigger to the subs which will then produce better audio quality. When Poyfill is added to your enclosure, the airspring within the box begins an isothermal process.
What does polyfill do in a sealed sub box?
What if a ported box is too small?
If the port becomes too small, it may result in port noise, or allow the woofer to simply unload. Do not underestimate the sub / port arrangement. Sometimes where you place the vents or subs can make a monstrous difference in output.
Can I make a sealed box ported?
You can place a port in your now sealed box. A simple hole saw and drill will do the trick nicely. Youll have to determine the net cubic air space. (net= space left after the subwofer is in) Then determine what tune frequency you want to port the subwoofer at.
Does a bigger sub box make more bass?
By making the enclosure a bit bigger it will become more efficient in many cases, increasing output. Remember, there is such a thing as too big. As the size of the enclosure increases, the mechanical limits of the woofer will be easier to reach. If the box is too small (by a reasonable amount) add power.