PSW-10 Port Noise

themuskr
themuskr Posts: 149
edited December 2008 in Troubleshooting
Is there anyway to reduce the subs port noise. At higher volumes its really noticeable. Right now i'm running it with the port filled. I think part of the problem is that the port isn't flared on the inside. I guess my real question is there a way to organize the air to minimize port noise.

all help is appreciated

P.S. excuse me if there are spelling errors i'm in a hurry
2 Mirage OMD-5's (burled Maple)
1 Mirage OMD-C1
4 Mirage nanosat MX
Mirage MM-6
Def Tech Prosub 100
Pioneer Elite vsx-40
BJC cable
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    themuskr wrote: »
    Is there anyway to reduce the subs port noise. At higher volumes its really noticeable. Right now i'm running it with the port filled. I think part of the problem is that the port isn't flared on the inside. I guess my real question is there a way to organize the air to minimize port noise.

    all help is appreciated

    P.S. excuse me if there are spelling errors i'm in a hurry

    How does it sound with the port filled? If your looking for a lot of volume and/or bass I would get a better sub. Your not going to get rid of that port noise running that speaker hard. Also if your running it hard I'm sure it sounds very distorted.
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  • themuskr
    themuskr Posts: 149
    edited December 2008
    Im not like playing it super loud. It's just under high excursion the port noise is prevalent.
    2 Mirage OMD-5's (burled Maple)
    1 Mirage OMD-C1
    4 Mirage nanosat MX
    Mirage MM-6
    Def Tech Prosub 100
    Pioneer Elite vsx-40
    BJC cable
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,775
    edited December 2008
    You probably need a better sub. When I tried the PSW-10 I thought had more port noise than actual output.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited December 2008
    Keiko wrote: »
    I get port noise sometimes. I take some Alka Seltzer and it makes it all better. :p

    +1 Better sub.... Try experimenting with placement to.

    Where did you put the Alka Seltzer. :eek:
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited December 2008
    If you are getting port noise on that sub IMO either you are playing the frequencies at the lower end of the spectrum too emphasized or you are cranking it up. That's not what the sub was intended to do.

    If you want a DJ type sound, you need to upgrade the sub to something that can deliver the "boom".
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • themuskr
    themuskr Posts: 149
    edited December 2008
    Your probably right. user error. Just upgraded to Mirage sub and speakers so its all good now :)
    2 Mirage OMD-5's (burled Maple)
    1 Mirage OMD-C1
    4 Mirage nanosat MX
    Mirage MM-6
    Def Tech Prosub 100
    Pioneer Elite vsx-40
    BJC cable
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