Description
LS3 Subwoofer Enclosure Recommendations
The LS3 subwoofer excels in both sealed and ported enclosures. Below are recommendations based on 700 watts RMS power, perfect for tight installations such as under seats or custom consoles.
Sealed Enclosure:
- 📏 Size: 0.60 Cubic Feet NET
- 🔊 Resonant Frequency: 46Hz to 50Hz
- 🔍 Characteristics: Smooth performance with a 3dB down point at 38Hz. Full excursion is reached at 400 watts RMS.
- 👍 Recommended For: Balanced sound quality and overall output.
Ported Enclosures:
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1.25 Cubic Feet NET
- 🔲 Port: 4” round x 16” long
- 🔧 Tuning Frequency: 37 Hz
- 🔊 Resonant Frequency: 52Hz
- ⚡ Characteristics: Provides a 5dB increase over sealed enclosures. Focuses on hard-pounding bass at the expense of sub-bass extension. Ideal for high SPL applications.
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1.5 Cubic Feet NET (Recommended)
- 🔲 Port: 4” round x 15” long
- 🔧 Tuning Frequency: 35 Hz
- 🔊 Resonant Frequency: 45Hz
- ⚡ Characteristics: Delivers a 5dB increase over sealed enclosures, offering a good balance of sub-bass extension and upper-bass output. Provides the best mix of output and depth.
Select the enclosure type that aligns with your sound preferences and installation constraints for optimal performance. 🎵🔊
