Wtf is a Sonotube?
06-10-2011, 02:27 AM
#2
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It's basically a tuneable port. They can be found in different diameters and cut to any length for tuning. I've seen some guys have the flared(aeroport) ends machined or use beefed up aluminum flares from HVAC systems.
I have seen cylindrical enclosures(eg. Bazooka) as well and have heard they are an efficient shape. I actually have an old MDF bazooka style tube that I want to fit with a beefier sub, that matches enclosure volume and do an external port.
I have seen cylindrical enclosures(eg. Bazooka) as well and have heard they are an efficient shape. I actually have an old MDF bazooka style tube that I want to fit with a beefier sub, that matches enclosure volume and do an external port.
06-10-2011, 08:29 PM
#4
Have you ever seen a build like this? That's 10 11" diameter subs and 424.43" of port area, way too much port area but you get the idea. It'd probably even out a bit better with like 8-12 12's. That's 3 different sizes of sonotube and the outside diameter is 47" - the interior height of a Chevy Astro. Save weight, less flex, better resonance, better air flow? Expensive?
Edit: Imagine being able to fit a couch inside that port... for HT. That'd be nuts.
Edit: Imagine being able to fit a couch inside that port... for HT. That'd be nuts.
Last edited by Lord Huggington; 06-10-2011 at 08:34 PM.
06-12-2011, 01:33 PM
#9
With 48" sono you could do 8 12's in 2.5-3 NET each or 6 15's in 3-3.5 NET each, anymore and it'd probably be over a musical tune.
Why would it be a waste of money? Two 4x8 sheets would cover the front and the back 1.5" ($120), and you'd have some left over from the port being cut out.
Why would it be a waste of money? Two 4x8 sheets would cover the front and the back 1.5" ($120), and you'd have some left over from the port being cut out.
