Vented poles

[mjoekingz28]

I was looking at Kicker's 2017 subwoofer lineup and it seems their only subwoofer with a vented pole piece (a hole out the center backside of the magnet) is on their lowest priced Competition woofer with the dual white stitched surrounds.

Some, or all the other woofer have perimeter venting, but why would they only use a vented pole in this one low priced woofer AND what benefit or hindrance does it provide?

Thanks all

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[A_Contraptions]

vented pole offer some cooling (with cheap implementation since it can be done on a lathe) BUT has been known to not be the most affect way of cooling. one actual benefit is reduced noise while the sub is moving.

in the case of the kicker, its most likely just a cheap way to add cooling that does enough to meet there needs

 

[mjoekingz28]

Does (or can) it make the bass more mellow?

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

No. It's mainly for vc cooling purposes.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Are you considering Kicker subs but the pole vent is making you question them??? lol

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Comp don't mean competition. It means component.

And no the vent does not effect what something sounds like. You tend to lose a bit of motor force with a big hole cut in the back of the plate.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

kicker is garbage plain and simple... next thread.