Silicon and bass

TTerry944
TTerry944 Posts: 3
edited October 2001 in Technical/Setup
I recently made my own sealed subwoofer box for my car. I finished the seal by applying a LOT of silicon to the seams inside. I purposely put a lot of silicon to make sure it was completely air tight. But I have a new concern, can silicon "absorb" bass? If I cut or scraped some of it out will that increase the bass? Thanks for your help!

Tristan
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2001
    If it doesn't absorb water, it doesn't absorb air. SHOULDN'T absorb bass.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grand's)
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  • CHRIS
    CHRIS Posts: 454
    edited October 2001
    I agree with George.
    Chris
    Chris :)
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited October 2001
    Seeing as how you came into the home audio forum for this car audio question, you have to take what you get...

    First off, I agree with George. But lets put this theory to the test. Take the bass unit, while powered up and ready to rock and roll, strap an audio test disk to it (a ten pound steel weight plate will do just fine), throw it in a lake, let it soak for a few minutes and then crank that baby up! Then remove it from the water and let us know if it absorbed any water and bass.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2001
    Some guys just know how to take the ball and run with it. Bob, didn't we strap some lead or steel to something once, and throw it off a bridge?

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grand's)
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited October 2001
    G.,

    Yeah, I think we solved a problem with an EQ using the slate isolation platform/bridge theory.
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  • CHRIS
    CHRIS Posts: 454
    edited October 2001
    Funny, but slate is a proven isolator, granite better yet, according to Ken S. sandstone is just as good. As well as agreed by many on the forum.

    Didn't know we had a problem Bob.? Here I was going to be stupid enough to ask if you wanted 2-30 foot runs of AQ at NC, but you pay shipping. Being as Wes already had some and didn't need it. O-well no skin off my back.
    Chris
    Chris :)
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited October 2001
    You're absolutely right! That was the one.

    George Grand (of the Jersey Grand's)
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited October 2001
    Chris,

    Who the hell rattled your cage?

    Who was talking to you, about you, or talking about anything at all to do with you?

    NOBODY on this green earth has to inform me that slate and granite are good isolators. And, NEVER in my life did I ever suggest otherwise!

    Where on earth did your post come from?

    If you don't know what G. and I are talking about...ASK US!!! Don't just get rude with me!

    I CAN be just as rude as the next guy if you give me cause to be.
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  • wangotango68
    wangotango68 Posts: 1,056
    edited October 2001
    damn if you are going to give away speaker cable send it my way!!!


    scott:cool: s.trigg@home.com :cool:
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  • CHRIS
    CHRIS Posts: 454
    edited October 2001
    Bob
    If you want to know who rattled my cage email me-
    Chris :)
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