To Doug Schneider,
I was wondering which type of enclosure is better for a home-theater application. Is it the sealed or ported subwoofer? What about for a music application?
Thank you so much.
Regards,
Maximillan Cue
You’ll find arguments on both sides. Some people will say that ported enclosures are better, because they generally have higher output capability with lower distortion, while others will say that sealed enclosures give tighter, more accurate bass. The truth of the matter is that it mostly comes down to how the subwoofer has been designed, since there are a lot of variables that can go into creating one, not to mention budget considerations if the designer is trying to meet a price point. So, look more at the end result that was achieved with a particular sub rather than simply looking at whether it’s a sealed or ported design. There are excellent ported subs, as well as excellent sealed ones. Likewise, you can find really poor examples of both types. I hope this answer helps you with your decision. . . . Doug Schneider
