audio set-up for beginners [continued]

[jhnkvn]

ahh... still in the process. ported box won't give pretty accurate throws unlike the sealed box can.

It's just harder to do so. But the statement is false.

A bigger subwoofer doesn't move any "slower" than a smaller subwoofer. Reproducing 30hz from a 15" driver with a 12" is the same.. it's simply the amount of back and forth motions you need to reproduce the frequency. 30 hertz is 30 hertz.

The reason why it's "inaccurate" for some is because they fail to tame the peaks of a ported box at its tuned frequency. The reason why many SQ enthusiasts go for sealed is because its 12db/octave drop goes hand-in-hand with the 12dB/octave increase of cabin gain at frequencies >80hz.

But for those who have EQ, get a driver and throw it in a ported box is the way to go. You enjoy the benefits of SPL, lower xmax, lower THD%, better power handling, etc.