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  • WEB-EXTRA: Online Volume Calculator for Speaker Enclosures
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    From "Tricked Out"
    episode DTRK-113


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    Speaker-Enclosure Volume Calculator

    In this episode of Tricked Out, host Andrew Totolos installs an acrylic subwoofer-enclosure on a Toyota Celica. For our particular upgrade, we selected 10" speakers and opted for a sealed-box design.

    Size of the enclosure is important. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for the proper speaker-box volume to accommodate your speakers and the size of your vehicle's interior. For the proper sound in our vehicle, the recommended volume for each enclosure was 0.8 cubic feet.

    To ascertain the proper dimensions and volume for your project, you can use the online volume-calculator below.

    Volume Calculator - Rectangular/Square Enclosures
    Measure the outside dimensions of your enclosure and the material thickness, then enter the numbers below to calculate interior volume. **Note: If you used dividers and/or braces, the volume of each divider/brace will need to be subtracted from the interior volume.
    Width Height Depth Thickness Interior Volume
    inches inches inches inches cubic feet

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    Sealed-box enclosure.
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    Vented-box enclosure.
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    Vented Box or Sealed Box?

    When installing a subwoofer and enclosure, consider the type of music you'll be listening to. For standard fare and most rock-music genres, and allowing for loud volumes, a sealed box may be preferable. A sealed box contains the sound and forces most of the sound frequencies to be transmitted via the speaker cones, resulting in a "punchier" sound. For bass-heavy styles like hip-hop, dub, dance or trance, you may want to consider a vented box. The vented box allows for fuller, deeper-sounding bass by enabling the bass-frequency sound waves more time to expand before they reach your ears.


    RESOURCES :

    Special Resources for Tricked Out, episode 113

    Stillwater Designs/Kicker
    Website: www.kicker.com

    Racing Innovations, Inc.
    Website: www.racinginnovations.com

    Crutchfield Car Audio
    Crutchfield is not only a catalog retailer specializing in a wide array of popular audio equipment, they excel at providing information and resources for audio-system installation by car owners. Their Crutchfield Guide: Car Stereo Installation offers valuable information on installation of components in most vehicles. Their free catalog offers advice on selecting the best type of system for your tastes and the most suitable equipment for your vehicle.
    Crutchfield Corporation
    Website: www.crutchfield.com

    The12Volt.com
    The 12Volt.com is a specialized website devoted to providing technical information for mobile electronics installers as well as professional tips and tricks. Included are a mobile electronics glossary, charts, diagrams, specs, calculators and general information on car-audio, security systems, cruise control and other automotive electronics systems.
    Website: www.the12volt.com

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• Acrylic Subwoofer Enclosure: Prep Work
  		• Acrylic Subwoofer Enclosure: Box Panels
  		• Acrylic Subwoofer Enclosure: Glue-Up and Amp-Wiring
  		• Acrylic Subwoofer Enclosure: Completion
  		• WEB-EXTRA: Online Volume Calculator for Speaker Enclosures