Do I need an airhole.....

T_Unit616
T_Unit616 Posts: 131
edited February 2011 in Car Subwoofer Talk
Do I need an air hole for my sub box? Pioneer 12" 400 Watt, box dimensons: 9 inches tall, 14 wide, and 15 long.
Post edited by T_Unit616 on

Comments

  • Greg Peters
    Greg Peters Posts: 605
    edited July 2006
    T_Unit616 wrote:
    Do I need an air hole for my sub box? Pioneer 12" 400 Watt, box dimensons: 9 inches tall, 14 wide, and 15 long.

    If you are asking about a "port", a little research for your sub would be in order, to see if it's suited to a ported enclosure.

    Pioneer likely has two possible enclosures recommended for your sub. One would be sealed (and small), the other would be ported (and probably larger).
  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    ...if you are a porpoise :D
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
  • Greg Peters
    Greg Peters Posts: 605
    edited July 2006
    T_Unit616 wrote:
    Do I need an air hole for my sub box? Pioneer 12" 400 Watt, box dimensons: 9 inches tall, 14 wide, and 15 long.
    It's pretty hard to tell you if you need an "airhole" in your box with just the info you provided.

    You really need the exact model number of your Pioneer sub, and then you should look at Pioneer's website for box options.

    Some woofers are designed to be used either ported, sealed, and some are OK for both- it really depends on which one you own.

    As far as your post in the other thread,
    T_Unit616 wrote:
    Like nobody helps here man it is ****

    ...I wish you luck in your search.

    You should try thisforum-
    http://www.caraudioforum.com/vbb3/index.php
    CarAudioForum.com - The WWW Car Audio Forum

    They are far more knowledgeable about airholes.
  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited July 2006
    ,,,or a whale,,,:D
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited July 2006
    ...if you are a porpoise :D

    Brilliant!!!

    Do you need an airhole?

    No. Sealed is better.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
  • brettw22
    brettw22 Posts: 7,621
    edited July 2006
    T_Unit616 wrote:
    Is there help for me being a moron?
    Please take this: Newbie IQ Test
    comment comment comment comment. bitchy.
  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited July 2006
    MacLeod wrote:
    Brilliant!!!

    Do you need an airhole?

    No. Sealed is better.

    :D:D
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
  • tommyboy
    tommyboy Posts: 1,414
    edited July 2006
    T_Unit616 wrote:
    Do I need an air hole for my sub box? Pioneer 12" 400 Watt, box dimensons: 9 inches tall, 14 wide, and 15 long.

    you forgot to tell everyone its in a cardboard box, just to make sure someone doesn't give you the wrong information;)
    AVR: H/K AVR240
    Fronts: Monitor 50s
    Center: CSI3
    surrounds: R15s
    Sub:Velodyne DPS10
    Dvd/Cd: Samsung HD upconverter (for now)
    TV: 50" Sammy Plasma
    game hardware: 360 and gcn.
    Gamertag: kovster27
  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2011
    Let me think.....
    _________________________________________________
    ***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***

    2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
    SOPA
    Thank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman
  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2011
    Classic :cool:
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2011
    Never a dull moment here! Got Polk? It's better than COMEDY CENTRAL!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    Good to know there are still people out there who make me look good :biggrin:
    - Computer Rig -
    YAΘIN MS-20L, polkaudio RT5

    - Main Rig -
    Pioneer SC-37, Overnight Sensations, Samsung 52" LCD

    - Currently In Progress -
    Curt Campbell's Uluwatu LCR, LMS Ultra Gjallarhorn, JBL W15GTi stereo subs, 2.1 entertainment system for the gf
  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited February 2011
    Did it suffocate?
    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
  • JimAckley
    JimAckley Posts: 1,138
    edited February 2011
    I couldn't agree more.
    - Computer Rig -
    YAΘIN MS-20L, polkaudio RT5

    - Main Rig -
    Pioneer SC-37, Overnight Sensations, Samsung 52" LCD

    - Currently In Progress -
    Curt Campbell's Uluwatu LCR, LMS Ultra Gjallarhorn, JBL W15GTi stereo subs, 2.1 entertainment system for the gf
  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited February 2011
    LMAO! Forgot all about this guy. Cardboard box!!! Yeah, really a cardboard box for a sub enclosure and with a straight face! But it pounds.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=491981&postcount=6
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited February 2011
    Do I need an airhole.....
    I couldn't live without one but my co-workers would surely feel blessed and be happier if I didn't have any.
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
  • arun1963
    arun1963 Posts: 1,797
    edited February 2011