Ported or Sealed

[FAM4LIFE 10+ year member]

Thinking of getting two 12" Ed Ks and was wondering which type enclosure requires the least amout of power to drive these subs. My amp will kick out 750 wtts rms and I can't get rid of it at the moment so which enclosure would sound better?

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[Brock 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by FAM4LIFE Thinking of getting two 12" Ed Ks and was wondering which type enclosure requires the least amout of power to drive these subs. My amp will kick out 750 wtts rms and I can't get rid of it at the moment so which enclosure would sound better?

ported

 

[joshpoints 10+ year member]

Ported takes less power, but sealed boxes sound so much cleaner. The bass is tight and accurated with sealed boxes.

 

[Brock 5,000+ posts]

Originally posted by joshpoints Ported takes less power, but sealed boxes sound so much cleaner. The bass is tight and accurated with sealed boxes.

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[94yodapickup 10+ year member]

do u have enough room to go ported? cause thats a big problem ported boxed take much more airspace

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