is this sub for a ported or sealed enclosure
77566
It can be used for both, that depends on the specs for the enclosure. I used mine in a small sealed box (0.6 sq ft) with polyfill and it sounds great
77567
This subwoofer has specs that offer both sealed and ported applications. They were bought for a small sealed box in a Dodge Ram. Sound great.
77568
I have mine in a sealed box, although my box is small because I have it in a 85 Firebird.
388129
Yes, you will be impressed if you are replacing the mtx. Different class of sub completely. And you CAN run this sub either sealed or ported as I have done both. You get way more output in ported though. This sub doesn't have to be run ported though, but it comes alive in a ported enclosure.
332619
If "free air" means no box, then no, it won't work very well as a sub-woofer. If you mean a ported enclosure, then yes it will work well. A ported enclosure will give it a "boomey" kind of sound, which is fine for some types of music like hip- hop or metal. A sealed enclosure will make the bass sound tighter which is better for other types of music. The sealed enclosure will also require more power to drive the sub. Mine gets 100 watts continuous and I have used both types of enclosures. I'm skeptical about that 600 watt rating.
1620105
Std( midgrade )sub will fit but you'll get better sound from a shallow mount sub due to inadequate air space. I have a kicker cvt in mine and it gives me great bass all around
438516
Depends his much trunk you want after you build your enclosure, they recommend between 2.5-3.0 qubic feet for ported, and around 2.0 cf for sealed. This sub is a good bang for the buck but there are better subs that require smaller enclosures. (JL audio more money). I hope this helps.
104813
I'm running two of these monsters with a 2500 watt amp and they're in a ported single box, I've found they aren't very good at hitting the lows. Get the sealed box, trust me.
104811
For a sealed enclosure like for 1.25cu.ft and 1.5cu.ft for ported. I personally have mine in this box,
2097255
I don't know why it is sealed but I have played this amp for hours at a time and have had zero problems with any heating issues. I have played music through my CD player and my Surface tablet and everything sounds great!! I have it in a TV cabinet with two doors on it, I open one door for ventilation.
413906
Just from my experience these subs don't work in a ported box. Maybe they just weren't working in my box but I ended up making a new sealed box and they beat pretty hard for 50 bucks a piece.
1640839
JUST MY opinion, I'd say the ported box. I'm running the ported run buy a 1200 watt jl amp. The air flow out the bottom of the box is "wow". Couldn't imagine a seal box, I would NOT think the speaker could handle the movement of the pounding without having the ported box.
1028669
If there is some kind of enclosure in the door. These are not free air subs.
2229309
My personal opinion, ported but that's just me. I like deeper richer more powerful bass, but it currently have 3 of those same 12s in a sealed box anew they still hit hard as ever. However I'm making a ported box this summer. Overall, it's all about the kind of bass you like, if you want more clear bass go with the sealed, if you want the thunderous boom go with the ported. Hopefully I helped !!
1655836
Closing the port will not solve the problem. The box dimensions are different and a sealed closure should be between 1.2-1.5 cu ft. Also I doubt you will have a proper seal on the box. Any air escape will change the sound. I've been very impressed with the set up but that's MHO.
1682270
Hey robert. That sub needs at least. 1.25 cubic feet for a sealed box. 1.6 cubic feet for a ported box.. as per intstruction man,
2229312
If you have the space I recommend you get a 3.5 cubic foot box ported. A sealed box is only for small spaces like truck boxes. Ported is always better than sealed, but port must be tuned correctly for the subs, my box is at 36 hz and these sub pound crazy, great for the money! I have a 3000.1d hifonics amp powering these cheap babies.
511569
Specs can be found on MTX's page and many other sites. Look under "Specifications" or "Details" (Reference: Google) W=10", H=10", D=21.25" https://www.mtx.com/rt8pt-amplified-subwoofer-enclosure#product-details http://www.crutchfield.com/S-5EThBbuZrM0/p_236RT8PT/MTX-RT8PT.html
511284
Yes it sounds really good. The sub needs a big sealed box to sound its potential though. I have this same set up in a ported truck box doesn't sound bad just know it could sound better.