PSW111 Sub in cabinet?

Mr. Mojo
Mr. Mojo Posts: 53
edited October 2007 in Subwoofer Hookup & Bass Management
Would this sub (PSW111) work OK in a cabinet?
I'm asking because it has a downward firing port and I'm not sure if that means that some of the sound won't come out of the front of the cabinet.
Another question would be how does a downward firing port work?
I'm looking at matching the RM10s with the PSW 111.
Thanks for your help!
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  • LBrize
    LBrize Posts: 58
    edited October 2007
    As far as I know you would be fine. The downfiring port uses the floor to enforce bass response. You may get a little less overall from a front firing port, but the bass should be a little more accurate, especially in the frequencies that would have been exaggerated by the floor. Hope that helps
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    Great post from LBrize. Bass is predominately non-directional and the subwoofer will use the mounting surface to enforce bass response. I think you could view this as a grass roots version of the Polk Audio Power Port.
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  • Music Joe
    Music Joe Posts: 459
    edited October 2007
    In cabinet I would want to try out front firing woofer and port. You said the same place has cabinets and subs...listen out then set it in cabinet and re-audition maybe.
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