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Free air or sealed enclosure?

Discussion in 'General Car Audio Discussions' started by FaintReality, Sep 30, 2002.

  1. FaintReality

    FaintReality Full Member

    How do I determine if a 6.5" mid-bass driver is best suited for IB (free air) or in a sealed enclosure?

    Thanks, Dave
     
    FaintReality, Sep 30, 2002
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  2. Honest Bob

    Honest Bob Full Member

    I would think that the manufacturer would say what the driver was intended for.
     
    Honest Bob, Oct 1, 2002
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  3. AbRaKaDaVa

    AbRaKaDaVa Full Member

    Most car audio components are designed to work in freeair situations (such as your door..) but will also work fine in sealed a appliciation such as kickpods
     
    AbRaKaDaVa, Oct 1, 2002
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  4. The_spacemonkey

    The_spacemonkey Full Member

    I prefer sealed myself, but you gotta watch out for making them too small, itll yield you a peaky midrange response. If they are kicks, Ive heard people say that cutting a small hole in the back to port it into the carpet will cut down on the peaked response.
     
    The_spacemonkey, Oct 3, 2002
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