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<blockquote data-quote="bbeljefe" data-source="post: 8283249" data-attributes="member: 655960">The diameter of the piston determines the size of the sub, lol. But I don&#039;t think that&#039;s what you meant to ask.Enclosure size and tuning have an enormous amount to do with how a sub will perform. Generally speaking, larger enclosures will yield lower response and smaller ones will reduce low end output. Tuning controls if and where the sub will peak but it is also very size and subwoofer dependant. Some 12&quot; subs will do very well in a small box while others will perform completely different in the same box. Moreover, where the box is mounted and in what vehicle also plays a role. This is why it&#039;s important to design an enclosure around the sub, the environment and the musical goals of the listener.For good response on rock music, I would go with a low compliance (high powered) sub in a mid sized box tuned to ~35Hz in most cases. Contrary to popular belief, you don&#039;t have to imprison your subs in a sealed box in order to get fast, accurate bass. You just have to do some due diligence and build a proper vented enclosure.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="bbeljefe, post: 8283249, member: 655960"] The diameter of the piston determines the size of the sub, lol. But I don't think that's what you meant to ask. Enclosure size and tuning have an enormous amount to do with how a sub will perform. Generally speaking, larger enclosures will yield lower response and smaller ones will reduce low end output. Tuning controls if and where the sub will peak but it is also very size and subwoofer dependant. Some 12" subs will do very well in a small box while others will perform completely different in the same box. Moreover, where the box is mounted and in what vehicle also plays a role. This is why it's important to design an enclosure around the sub, the environment and the musical goals of the listener. For good response on rock music, I would go with a low compliance (high powered) sub in a mid sized box tuned to ~35Hz in most cases. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to imprison your subs in a sealed box in order to get fast, accurate bass. You just have to do some due diligence and build a proper vented enclosure. [/QUOTE]

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