Ported is a hell of a lot more cost effective than sealed for the same output ... Number one reason why I prefer ported ...
Why is it more cost effective ?
1) Less power needed ... In fact, you theoretically only need 1/4 to 1/2 the power to attain the same output as the same driver in a sealed enclosure ...
2) Less power means less expensive amp(s) and/or higher quality amp(s).
3) Less power needed means less upgrades to the electrical system.
4) Less power needed means one can use a driver with lower power handling capabilities.
5) Drivers with lower power handling typically cost less or are of higher quality for the same price.
6) Drivers with lower power handling often times have greater efficiency, further lowering the power requirement to match the output of a sealed enclosure.
Other benefits ...
7) Using the same driver in both systems (sealed vs. ported) at the same output levels, the ported driver receives significantly less power. Less power in addition to the natural properties of a ported enclosure above tuning means less excursion. Less excursion means less mechanical stress, higher BL, and, thus, lower distortion.
8) Less excursion reduces the chances of driver failure, further saving you money.
9) Ability to tune your system to your desires is much easier with a ported enclosure.
Of course, I seem to be the only one who uses ported enclosures for these reasons //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif
