Fairing speaker pod preparation for new system.
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It's embarrassing when I'm referred back to my own thread. 
Actually, my port or not to port question in this thread was aimed specifically at the DD-AW6.5's. My previous thread was more generic.
I guess that drilling a hole in the pods isn't really "porting" as much as it is "venting".
Actually, my port or not to port question in this thread was aimed specifically at the DD-AW6.5's. My previous thread was more generic.
I guess that drilling a hole in the pods isn't really "porting" as much as it is "venting".
Everything I've read indicates that "porting" requires installation of a Port Tube of a specific diameter & length that is determined by the size of the speaker, desired tuning frequency, size of the enclosure and several other factors.
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I've also found that they've been used in some mid-bass applications for cars & homes.
Since the AW6.5 is a mid-bass speaker and I'm going to install it in a sealed enclosure, a tuned port might work for improved bass and venting.
Preliminary calculations indicate a port diameter of 1.25" and length of 4 1/2". I just need to measure the exact volume of the pods.
So is trying a Port Tube a viable option or am I wasting my time? The port tubes are cheap.
Since the AW6.5 is a mid-bass speaker and I'm going to install it in a sealed enclosure, a tuned port might work for improved bass and venting.
Preliminary calculations indicate a port diameter of 1.25" and length of 4 1/2". I just need to measure the exact volume of the pods.
So is trying a Port Tube a viable option or am I wasting my time? The port tubes are cheap.
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I think I'll order a pair and see how they sound, versus just cutting a hole.
They're cheap and if they don't work out, I can always use them to upsize my gauges (ear not instruments). LOL
They're cheap and if they don't work out, I can always use them to upsize my gauges (ear not instruments). LOL
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