Specs to look at to pick sealed, ported, 4th, 6th, or T Line

[Jroo 10+ year member]

Could someone give a simple explanation of some of the sub specs I should look for that give a quick idea of what enclosure a sub will likely work in? Certainly I know there is more than just looking at specs, but something quick that I can use when looking at a speakers T/S so I can say it should work in ported, sealed, ETC. The basic boxes I see everyone ask about are sealed, ported, 4th order, 6th order, and Tline. Could some address what I should look for in those 5 styles of boxes?

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[MakkMar10]

I'm no expert but from wat I do know....It's all in your preference, What do you want basically? What kind of space you have to work with? Then choose a box design. There are subs to satisfy every need. Each box design has its pros an cons. So once again, It's all in what u ultimately want. Do research, watch vids, talk to the experienced folk around here....Good Luck

 

[Jroo 10+ year member]

I think its a little more involved than that. I know some guys at a glance can tell you what subs are suited for which type of enclosures. An example of this is guys will say hey I want to try a 4th order and I have sub "X". Guys then chime in and say sub "X" doesnt do well in a 4th order but should do well ported or in a 6th order. I know from looking at some other posts, people said you can look at the Fs, and QTs of a sub and get an idea. Those usually tell you sealed vs. ported. What else would I look at to get an idea of 4th order and 6th order. I am also seeing where people say that subs that do well sealed go 4th order, ported friendly can try 6th order. Honestly it seems like people stick any sub in a T line as long as they have the space for the line lenght.

 

[shauncox26]

cause line's are as good as u can get all the way around.

 

[Roland 10+ year member]

Could someone give a simple explanation of some of the sub specs I should look for that give a quick idea of what enclosure a sub will likely work in? Certainly I know there is more than just looking at specs, but something quick that I can use when looking at a speakers T/S so I can say it should work in ported, sealed, ETC. The basic boxes I see everyone ask about are sealed, ported, 4th order, 6th order, and Tline. Could some address what I should look for in those 5 styles of boxes?

It seems that you should have in mind the box type first, then find the sub that work best in that box.

Or vice versa.

There was a great web site the broke down the benefits of each type of box real well, but i can't find it right now. i'll keep looking, i'd like to have another T-line built myself. Unfortunately a good T-line is not a DIY project for my skill level.