Port too small?

[45js45 10+ year member]

Will I get port noise if the slotted port is only 1" wide?This is for a single 12" sub.Port measurments are 1x14.5x11.65?

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[RyanMiskin 10+ year member]

Yes, too skinny, and just too small overall.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

How tall is the port and how big is the box a buddy locally built a small box 1.25 with a 1"wide 15" tall port for an sa12 and it sounded good no port noise.

 

[Heavylifter 10+ year member]

if the port is 14in tall it should be fine, if its 11.65in tall that is on the small side. Also port location in the vehile will also determine port noise. In trunk your not gonna here it but in cab you may need to make sure you have enough.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

It would depend more on the over all size of the enclosure.

 

[Heavylifter 10+ year member]

It would depend more on the over all size of the enclosure.

True, I missed that, 1x14 would not be enough for a 2 - 2.5cu box.

12-15in per cube should be ok IMO

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

I like 16in2 per 1ft3 works very very well.

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

If using a decent sub, double the width to 2". Then re-figure the needed port length, and redo the design so that you still have the same net air space after all displacements.