Will Double Baffle Block backflow of basket?

[Cali_Screw 10+ year member]

So i just recently picked up a Pair of Lightning Audio Storm X1.10.VC2. Call me crazy but i was looking at the setup on the sub and became concerned. If you double baffle your box, which you should with these subs. How in the world does this sub's cone breathe/vibrate the air in the box on the top opening. Having the double baffle would completely close of the top opening.

I don't mean to sound dumb in any way, so please feel free to clear this confusion up. and from my understanding the bottom opening is for the voice coil to breath?

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[twistedchild420 5,000+ posts]

It doesn't "breathe" in just that spot....take note of your coil "breath"

 

[rickymac21 10+ year member]

double baffles are fine... Only provides more strength,,,,



People do a lot more than just doubled..... lol.. go for it

 

[CRXBMPN 5,000+ posts]

yeah i wouldnt worry, the coil gets cooling from what i assume is a pole vent. if its that much of a deal breaker then just do a flush mount so there is only 1 layer of wood but you still get the strength from the added piece of wood for rigidity...

 

[Cali_Screw 10+ year member]

well the whole issue was i'm worried about the flow of air that would be restricted from top area that will be closed off from baffle boards. Not sure if i was unclear, if so sorry.

 

[ThumpinTitan 10+ year member]

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[Cali_Screw 10+ year member]

No one eh?

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

I see what you're saying....not sure if it would affect anything though

 

[Cali_Screw 10+ year member]

I see what you're saying....not sure if it would affect anything though

lol Neither do i, the car i heard it in was good, but whose to say it didn't hinder the performance of the driver..

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

Chamfer the lower baffle maybe..

 

[Cali_Screw 10+ year member]

Chamfer the lower baffle maybe..

even then the top opening is only about a 1" and the 2nd baffle would be lower then it lol... Weird situation, dont know if i even need to worry about it..

 

[audio_phill 10+ year member]

A well braced single baffle is plenty for these.

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

Anything to help create a better airflow will help. Subs are practically air pumps.

Get creative w/ the baffles and chamfering

Chamfer where the air flows, but not there the basket's spokes are, that's where the mounting holes usually are

 

[JL Audio 5,000+ posts]

my not just take a something and cut around where those vents are slightlu, or at least sand the wood inward around that part so it wouldn't close it off completely?

 

[bball09124 10+ year member]

I would try the sub inverted and then normal to see if there are any audible differences. If it is noticeably louder inverted, then looks like you'll need to go with a single baffle. If you don't notice anything, then you're good to go.

I'd bet that if you were competing you'd pull a much higher number inverted. I've read how neo motors increase scores simply because they are so much smaller than ferrite and do not impede airflow as much, even when the neo magnet is relatively "equal" in strength.