Has anyone has used a small bandbass
Has anyone has used a small bandbass
03-17-2006, 12:22 AM
#2
50 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 233
Yes, But you have to be carefull with them. Bandpass offers some really good benefits, but it will not allow you to hear some of the things that you need to hear. In some cases, notibly big power ones, many people will drive the sub beyond its mechanical limits and because of the tuning, you may not hear it. What happens? You turn it up for a rocking good time, but are shredding the driver to a pulp. It should be designed really well, with the right driver and application. Is there a reason you would like to use a bandpass? Is this going to be a first order or second order bandpass? (port on both sides or just one on one side?)
03-17-2006, 12:51 AM
#3
Originally Posted by sawnicxs
Yes, But you have to be carefull with them. Bandpass offers some really good benefits, but it will not allow you to hear some of the things that you need to hear. In some cases, notibly big power ones, many people will drive the sub beyond its mechanical limits and because of the tuning, you may not hear it. What happens? You turn it up for a rocking good time, but are shredding the driver to a pulp. It should be designed really well, with the right driver and application. Is there a reason you would like to use a bandpass? Is this going to be a first order or second order bandpass? (port on both sides or just one on one side?)
Reason; so my wife can't damage her subwoofer no matter what she does back there.
Reason two; my wife can't stand it when I pull up to the driveway and she can hear my hatch rattling like hell.
If your married you'll understand.
Wife,"You can put a stereo in my car but!!!!!!!"
03-17-2006, 02:39 PM
#7
Bandpass enclosures are usually pretty big...so I don't know if you'll have much luck finding a driver that'll work in a small box...unless it's a small driver.
Also, a capable driver like the Type X would need a pretty big port to avoid port noise...which could make it difficult to build.
Could sound pretty good though...granted the enclosure isn't designed for too wide of a passband.
Also, a capable driver like the Type X would need a pretty big port to avoid port noise...which could make it difficult to build.
Could sound pretty good though...granted the enclosure isn't designed for too wide of a passband.
03-17-2006, 04:51 PM
#8
Infinity perfect 10 recommends .6 and .35 Cuft. with a 3in. port 10" length
which I would consider small.
Unfortunately the perfect 10 can not handle 900rms.
Alpine has no recommendation for a bandpass box for type x but claims it is suitable for use in one.
which I would consider small.
Unfortunately the perfect 10 can not handle 900rms.
Alpine has no recommendation for a bandpass box for type x but claims it is suitable for use in one.
