Sub Box Question

[LVShark]

Is it ok to put only 2 10' Component subs in a box that is already cut out for 3? Will it make it sound any different? Should I try and cover the third cutout up?

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[DoesDad 10+ year member]

Do they have separate chambers?

 

[mt3130]

If they don't have separate chambers, I would imagine it sounds like a box with a giant hole in it lol.

 

[LVShark]

Its one big box with 3 cutouts, but none of them are individual. Will this dramatically affect the sound? or is it not that noticeable?

Sorry for the late response. Been having bad internet connection lately.

 

[Side Show 10+ year member]

depends... what subs ect ect ect. try cover it and see if it sounds any better...... or try modifying your box to a ported box

 

[bbeljefe]

You'll definitely want to cover the unused hole but there's no way to tell what the affect will be until you try it. There are a lot of factors that come into play but generally speaking, a larger box will provide better low end extension at the expense of sound pressure. So in the end, that means your subs should sound really good on low notes but they won't be heard very far away.

 

[LVShark]

What should I cover it with?

 

[bbeljefe]

The best thing to cover it with is a piece of MDF (or plywood) cut the same size as the outside dimension of one of your speakers. You can use one of your subs as a template to pre drill mounting holes in the plug so that your screw holes will not be outside the speaker mounting area of the baffle.

 

[Justin009]

Try modifying your box.

 

[bebitte3o 10+ year member]

Save time, buy sub and put them in the third cutout