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bubbagumper6
07-20-2009, 09:57 PM
Flares are expensive when compared to just PVC...I know it's supposed to cut down on port noise, but if you have enough port area it shouldn't be a problem anyway right?
MakeshiftAudio
07-20-2009, 09:58 PM
If it is, you can curve it yourself with enough skills in manipulation of materials. There is a specific site that has a detailed tutorial for flaring PCV ports.
James Bang
07-20-2009, 09:58 PM
does a slot port have to be flared?
SPLluminator
07-20-2009, 09:59 PM
No it is fine if they arent flared. You do get a lot more port noise. You can cut a hole the ID of the pvc and then round the mdf in front of it. Idk if that made any sense.
bubbagumper6
07-20-2009, 10:00 PM
If it is, you can curve it yourself with enough skills in manipulation of materials. There is a specific site that has a detailed tutorial for flaring PCV ports.

link?


does a slot port have to be flared?

good point...


No it is fine if they arent flared. You do get a lot more port noise. You can cut a hole the ID of the pvc and then round the mdf in front of it. Idk if that made any sense.

lol, wut?
MakeshiftAudio
07-20-2009, 10:00 PM
Indeed.
dumple
07-20-2009, 10:02 PM
heat the end up with a heat gun and shove it over a bowl boom flare!
MakeshiftAudio
07-20-2009, 10:03 PM
http://www.subwoofer-builder.com/port-flares.htm
bubbagumper6
07-20-2009, 10:03 PM
heat the end up with a heat gun and shove it over a bowl boom flare!

lol nice idea
7ender
07-20-2009, 10:04 PM
http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=412621&highlight=aero+port+guide
amartin_72
07-20-2009, 10:04 PM
Yes they have to be flared
JBLCAMRY
07-20-2009, 10:06 PM
No it is fine if they arent flared. You do get a lot more port noise. You can cut a hole the ID of the pvc and then round the mdf in front of it. Idk if that made any sense.

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee174/kirbycamry/100_2030.jpg
bubbagumper6
07-20-2009, 10:08 PM
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee174/kirbycamry/100_2030.jpg

so basically just gluing the port in, then using a roundover bit on the surrounding wood?
SPLluminator
07-20-2009, 10:10 PM
so basically just gluing the port in, then using a roundover bit on the surrounding wood?


Haha, Yes that is what i meant. Thanks JBLcamry.
zack1442
07-20-2009, 10:10 PM
Yes they have to be flared

should be fine without em, just sounds slightly different..i dont think its extremely noticable
bubbagumper6
07-20-2009, 10:13 PM
Haha, Yes that is what i meant. Thanks JBLcamry.

sounds like the easiest route...
Lakota
07-20-2009, 11:20 PM
The flare makes you loud.
Pioneer~Saturn
07-20-2009, 11:27 PM
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee174/kirbycamry/100_2030.jpg

I must say that was a very nice enclosure build