Sealed vs Ported Subs

mufsoman
mufsoman Posts: 635
edited June 2009 in Speakers
So what's the verdict on sealed vs ported subs? Does one perform better for music vs HT? Does one fill a room better than the other/a greater thump to the chest. Does one have a faster response than the other, etc, etc??? As always, looking forward to everyone's opinions and experience. I have a large room to fill, 600 sq ft. Thanks
Parasound HCA-2003A & 2205A
Front: Rti12's
Center: Csi A6
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Atmos: Mirage Nanosats
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited June 2009
    It's all in the design. Sealed generally has tighter bass but diminished output.

    Ported generally has a +3db boost at a given tuning frequency (of the port).

    All this means nothing if it's not designed correctly.....

    Read some reviews and you will see what works better. My dad has the PSW1200 (the gigantic one) and its bass is awesome for movies (bottom power port) but I feel it leaves something desired for music. I have the PSW150 (i thought it was a 200) and I love how punchy it is, but for 600sq ft it wouldn't even put a dent in a room that size.
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • curved
    curved Posts: 664
    edited June 2009
    I tend to like sealed, however I will say that my Snell (ported) doesn't sound like many ported subs. There is a lot of research that goes into a good ported sub.
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    AMP - Adcom 555 (Main)
    Main - Polk RTI8**/RTiA5
    AMP - Adcom 545II (Center)
    Center - Polk CSiA4**
    Sub - Snell Basis 300:p......Zone 3 (Outside)
    CD - Yamaha CDC-555.......Def Tech AW5500
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    BR - LG BD390
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