is it fine to run sub free aired(without a box)?

[doublevision 10+ year member]

Im waiting for my box to be built but i can't wait to listen to my new sub. I want to hear what it sounds like so can i play the sub free aired as in not in a box, not IB either. Or will playing the sub free air damage my sub? BTW its an IDQ v.3 12 inch

Click to read more...

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

I don't think you'll hear anything if you just play it free air

 

[benchambers80]

Playing the sub in free air will not damage it unless you exceed its mechanical (easily done) or thermal limitations. You wont hear much though.

 

[SethPhillips 5,000+ posts]

wait for the box....!!!!

you can play it.. but not loud!!! and ur not going to hear mutch of anything... just wait..

before you do something dumb and **** it up...

 

[baneshecker 10+ year member]

Check your local craigslist if you are that antsy to hear it, you may find a free or really cheap sub box.

 

[doublevision 10+ year member]

i probably just wait for my friend to built my box then.

 

[dftnz7 10+ year member]

A guy I know was waiting for a box once and mounted his 15" sub into a 5 gallon bucket and used that til he got his box. I wish I could tell you I am making this up, but I am not.

He Liquid Nails'd a piece of 5/8 plywood to the bucket then mounted the sub to that.

This would be better than letting it sit there making no noise and running the risk of damaging it.