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If the Shoe Fits: Matching the Enclosure to the Vehicle

Given the volume of questions that our technical department receives on this topic, we are again publishing this Tech Talk. If you’ve ever wondered how many 18s should you put in your 99 Camaro, this is a must read! SPOILER, the answer is ZERO.  We’ve all seen the DD Box system right? Work within the 1.5:1 and 3:1 ratios for port size based on the cone area of the woofer then divide...

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Tech Talk – Check Your Space Before You Buy Your Bass

Sure, that pair of 18’s will totally fit in your Honda Del Sol! Of course you can fit a 9512 under the seat in your Ford Ranger! Don’t worry, we’ll cut the box for your 15 in half to fit it in the trunk of your new Camaro! Yeah, some of these examples might be a bit hyperbolic, but the DD Audio Tech Support team does get some doozies. Today we’re going to look at what you can do to fit the biggest...

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If the Shoe Fits: Matching the Enclosure to the Vehicle

DD Audio Tech Talk | WRITTEN BY AARON TRIMBLE | 25 May 2017 We’ve all seen the DD Box system right? Work within the 1.5:1 and 3:1 ratios for port size based on the cone area of the woofer then divide it by 16 to find your net airspace… No?  Well those of you who’re not DD Techies, check out last December’s Tech Talk, “Does Size Really Matter“, first! No, no it’s fine, we’ll...

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July Tech Talk: Breathe Easy – Making the Most of Your Ports

Ported enclosures are ubiquitous in car audio and you can rarely open a basshead’s trunk without finding that big gaping maw of the port staring back at you. When it comes to high performance port building there are some major DO’s and DON’Ts as the port can make or break any great enclosure whether it’s a slot port, round port or any other shape. DO improve airflow: Air is a gas, but it’s...

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