2 quick questions

[NCHEVYHEVN 10+ year member]

First, what is a good idea on how much port area you should have per cubic foot? Some have said 10 but then some say 15. Is it more of a personal preference or will it make a big change? And would that be for the total box volume or what sub will see after all the displacements. Also what us the minimum port width you can use without getting turbulance or causing any problems?

Second, I'm fixing to build another box and after building my first I really don't want to use screws because of having to predrill and countersink all the holes. I don't have access to a nail gun so is it possible to use just nails and a hammer. My cuts will be pretty straight because I'm going to use a table saw. Also the inside of the box will be fiberglassed for strength.

Thanks

Chris

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[NCHEVYHEVN 10+ year member]

ttt

 

[rpfuror 10+ year member]

1st: as far as port volume and noise you can determine reccomended size based on xmax and net volume (look at the sticky, or carstereo.com for calcs)

2nd: you can get away with just wood glue if you have straight cutts and clamps, the screws / nails only added bracing and support while the glue drys. But if you have improper cutts you may want to stick with screws.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

The port area that you need is also dependant on power applied. If you don't power the crap out of your subs you can get away with smaller ports.

 

[NCHEVYHEVN 10+ year member]

Thanks for the replys.

As far as power I will be running an ed nine.1 so I'm thinking 1200-1300 watts depending on if the truck is running and how strong the electrical is.