Aero Port Subwoofer Enclosure: American Bass Titan 12

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In this video I build and enclosure for an American Bass Titan 12" subwoofer using a pair of 4" aero ports. To learn more about port tuning check out this video: • Understanding Port Len...
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:08 Why are aero ports better than normal ports?
1:35 How to tune an aero port.
2:50 Top tips for breaking down plywood for a subwoofer box.
3:50 Cut circles the easy way
4:18 Subwoofer specifications
4:30 Tricks for making braces
6:35 The easy way to assemble a subwoofer enclosure
9:30 Tips for installing ports
10:40 The best woofer tester ever
11:00 Test bump
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@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Learn more about port design here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9-fo7efyrmbl2w.html

@frozencreativellc Жыл бұрын

Great info! I had no idea you could go up to 34-36 m/sec with flared ports! That tidbit of info is a gem!

@DIYAudioGuy Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@redman4076 2 жыл бұрын

Great box and this video is FULL of great intuitive straight forward information My hat's off to you DIY Guy 👍🏽👌🏽✌🏽💯

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@boominS10 2 жыл бұрын

Nice choice of music. Timestretch sounded great in my nitro. I had 2 massive audio summo 12s in 6 cubes with 2 of the 6in precision ports tuned @ 32hz. Those subs put up a 151db legal score on 1 of the oldschool American Bass VFL120.1 wired at 1ohm.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Another good one is closer by nine inch nails. If you're mids can keep up with your subs it will become your favorite demo track.

@johnnyditommaso6807 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you stepped up your game. What a great box. Wood work looks awesome. :)

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I try to get better with every box!

@retrojason321 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video! I'm planning a ported sub someday. Keep it up

@workingclassperson2124 2 жыл бұрын

Love making boxes. And watching other make boxes as well ✌️

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@bankal1442 2 жыл бұрын

I can't believe how this video is juuuust on time ahahah I've been doing my head in all day on getting the perfect aero port for my sub !!!

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

It's like I was reading your mind or something, or maybe Google was just spying on you!

@bankal1442 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy Google is definitely spying on me but I'm sure you were too 😆

@ajvboston1 2 жыл бұрын

Super Nice Enclosure!

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@CORZER0 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome! thanks!

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for watching!

@scottholt3545 Жыл бұрын

Love to see a port designed as a tuba is tuned.

@paulgood2218 2 жыл бұрын

Great video !!!

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@st170ish 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmmm is that some premade speakers I can see on your fridge... tut tut tut! Great vid mate

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

That's an old pair of sonys that had for at least 15 years, probably longer. They mostly just sit and collect dust.

@HifiVega 2 жыл бұрын

That Captain Spaulding shirt doe! Nice enclosure

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

What's the matter kid, don't you like clowns?

@angelvip2474 2 жыл бұрын

Sid Haig RIP. Dude was a legend🤙🏽

@kipplitz 2 жыл бұрын

Big Props for the Fastcap Glubot!

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Those are great if you're buying your wood glue by the gallon.

@randomtube8226 2 жыл бұрын

I like big passive radiators.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

So do I!

@Live_Loud 2 жыл бұрын

I love aero ports for 2 reasons. Takes Less space and less dead weight!

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've used them. Usually if I want around port I'll just get some PVC. But, I've never really been happy with the look and going with an arrow port let you get away with a smaller port.

@Live_Loud 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy I came across your video again as I've used normal pvc pipes as port and there is hell lot of port noise. Box volume is 4 cubic feet & I've used pair of 3" ports with 6" length. I thought port area won't matter but now lows are good but it's not that loud and sounds muddy! Please help me what can be easy fix? Box is already ready so very less scope of mods.

@thomaslove6494 2 жыл бұрын

@@Live_Loud you need to check the tuning of your box with it's current set up and then look at the frequency curve on win isd to look for better port dimensions

@dannypalmer7701 Жыл бұрын

Yep listen for the best bass output when installing the air port.

@joshuakemp1439 2 жыл бұрын

Prices are little high for me but your work speaks for itself. Awsome enclosure

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I get that.

@joshuakemp1439 2 жыл бұрын

I do however would like to thank ylu for all the free information and guidance

@BabyCharlotteschannel 2 жыл бұрын

@@joshuakemp1439 absolutely Brother!! Has quickly become my favorite channel on the tube of you's...

@martyzuno4807 2 жыл бұрын

Freedom units Yeah baby !

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

🇺🇸🦅🇺🇲

@MisterEE100 2 жыл бұрын

One day America will join the modern world and use metric, even though almost every industry in America already uses metric. Interesting video, I like to see how people do things like this to further my knowledge.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I joke around, but honestly you're right. It would be so much easier to just use metric.

@jerryees 3 ай бұрын

Do these ports in 2 inch flare create any kind of noise?

@Jake-uh3ch 4 ай бұрын

Do you lose efficiency and spl with a hi port air speed?

@greggriffin3242 Жыл бұрын

Great video very informational what is that tool on the end of the router to make the circles cut outs

@DIYAudioGuy Жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3C8JXcm

@phrogman4654 2 жыл бұрын

They make thin wall PVC drain pipe FYI. Lowe's has it for sure.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, DWV pipe. That's the best thing to use if you're going to use PVC pipe for a port because it's cheaper and plenty strong for a port.

@soundman_caraudio 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@mkloudsql3285 2 жыл бұрын

Curious about what an enclosure tuned to 80 hz would look like. To run mid bass pro audio namely dd vow8. Something that wont go in a door, behind the box facing in

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

The port would not be very large at all.

@scottbe1 2 жыл бұрын

I feel that letting us here the sub in the box would make the videos better. There is tons of non copy righted music that you can play with big bass. Other than that awesome video.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@redman4076 2 жыл бұрын

Yep I totally agree or play some decaf or slowed and chopped music BUT BEAUTIFUL BOX my friend👍🏽👌🏽✌🏽💯

@thomaslove6494 2 жыл бұрын

But you can't really hear it like it's playing in person can you? I mean even if you are playing the video through your own subs it's not like you could ever replicate what's going on in the car he's in...

@scottbe1 2 жыл бұрын

@@thomaslove6494 good point I would just like to maybe take a gauge at it

@wtfngarage2082 2 жыл бұрын

One day I'm a have to buy a subwoofer box from you

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully by then I will figure out an affordable way to ship them.

@wtfngarage2082 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy I live in Kentucky idk where you live but if it close I'll just drive to you

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

@@wtfngarage2082 shoot me an email DIYaudioguy@gmail.com

@elishahocking2885 2 жыл бұрын

When are you reviewing Johnathans prefab box?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

When my last box review makes enough for me to afford to get one. JP ain't going to send me one for free.

@roundtownjohn Жыл бұрын

Loved the video! I shop a lot at parts express seeing as how I build car audio, am a mobile DJ, and I live 45 minutes away haha. I clicked the discount code link and it seems to be down unfortunately. Is this discount code no longer available?

@DIYAudioGuy Жыл бұрын

Parts Express has updated some things on their end, Sorry.

@dlcarburetor 2 жыл бұрын

@3:37... "freedom units"... 🤣 Justin you Crack me up

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

That was the goal.

@buckyflex1 2 жыл бұрын

Try flaring a piece of 10" inner diameter PVC I cut the handles off a wok, put it upsidedown on an electric hot plate, a heat gun on 1 side & me w a torch on the other, 2 patio stones & a 3ft steel I-beam on top for downforce, & I barely got it to flare so I used that for in er flare, cut a 6in long piece of 10in Sono tube, cut tabs 1in wide 3in long all the way around, bent & fanned them out to make the shape of the flare, backed the cardboard sono tube w fiberglass fabric & resin making it solid enough for me to stand on, then used Bondo body filler to smooth out the flare, hide the cardboard, & make it aesthetically pleasing. It was a job but that was the only way i could think of getting a flare on a 10in dia ⅛-¼in thick pvc

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I like the wok idea, It allows you to provide even heat. As you learned it's very tricky. The sonotube idea is also very clever, but man that's a ton of work!

@buckyflex1 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy yeah the wok was great especially since its Teflon coated

@thomaslove6494 2 жыл бұрын

@@buckyflex1 where do you get 10" pvc pipe at? The biggest I can find is 6". I'm in the USA

@elsadoo Жыл бұрын

Hello sir, please I need a guide for a DIY project. I have a kenwood 12 KFC-WPS1D speaker, I would like to use it as sub at home, am just confused on the right amplifier I use to drive is. Can help me please.

@DIYAudioGuy Жыл бұрын

parts-express.sjv.io/qnjMgL

@dnlpnd 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you stand on the theory that a dual 4" PP' design causes more turbulence (otherwise known as port not being as "efficient") versus the similarly tuned box with one 6" PP from Parts Express?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

In my opinion it does not make a difference. I would have gone with one of the 6-in ports but I was worried about the clearance between the woofer and the port. Nothing sucks worse than building a box, dropping the woofer in and having the magnet slam against the port.

@krishammonds5121 2 жыл бұрын

Please tell me exactly what that is you are using to cut out the holes for the subs. I can't cut out a good circle to save my life. I love all ur videos. Find them extremely helpful. And the way u explain is very easy to comprehend. Oh yeah, where can I get that thing u used for the circle cuts? Thanks.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

This can attach to any router. amzn.to/3IdRwiD

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

It works best with a plunge router. This is the one that I use, but any plunger router will do the job. amzn.to/3t1JlQ6

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

It's always best to make the cut in two or three passes. So that you don't break the router bit. Here is the quarter inch bit that I use in the router. A less expensive bit will get the job done. amzn.to/3HbShYn

@billy3650 2 жыл бұрын

Nice box. What amp did you run on it?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

An older Kenwood monoblock.

@WOLFTICKVIDEOS 2 жыл бұрын

5:38 Tell us how you really feel about that tape 🤣👍.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

As you can tell I'm kind of ambivalent toward it.

@WOLFTICKVIDEOS 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy 🤣

@Skydeeppearls 2 жыл бұрын

Can you leave the pvc pipe aero a litle outside and still have the same tuning or should be complitly inside for the same tuning? Thank you

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can! When you do that it will make the box a little bigger since the port will be taking up less space in the box. That will lower the tuning frequency. It won't matter much if is just a few inches.

@Skydeeppearls 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy thank you so much for the reply man, i think i understood, it is important the length of the pipe even if it is outside a litle

@coleross9295 6 ай бұрын

Does the port have to be inside the inclosure to function properly?

@DIYAudioGuy 6 ай бұрын

Nope

@jorgeestrada3815 Жыл бұрын

So can a Made a biguer box for a shorter port, I calculate a 4.97 qf for a 6 inch and 15.3 long aero port tune to 32hz, can somebody tell me if I'm right or not please..I'm using a sundown x2 v2 12 1500 rms

@DIYAudioGuy Жыл бұрын

No way to know for sure without running it through a port calculator or modeling it in WinISD. I get a ton of requests to do this, I can't do them all. But if you want me to, I charge a small fee. diysubwoofer.blogspot.com/2021/05/custom-subwoofer-enclosure-designs.html

@SbassLaser 2 жыл бұрын

what model of table saw is that?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Kobalt from Lowes. IMO it is the best entry-level saw on the market. They have a newer model out and they typically offer a HUGE black friday discount.

@DodgyBrothersEngineering 2 жыл бұрын

🎼 I like big ports and I can not lie you other brothers can’t deny....

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yea brother.

@mitchellreynon3621 2 жыл бұрын

How much is a sealed box for american bass titan 15 inches dual 4 ohms?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Are you asking what size, or how much for the box?

@stevenrajh 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have an email address? Would like to share the dimensions of my box with you so you can give me some feedback on it. I'm using an American Bass XR10" D2 sub. Not too versed in winisd

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

diyaudioguy@gmail.com

@stevenrajh 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy thanks. will shoot you an email

@lylegoodluck Жыл бұрын

Is the port calculator the total length of the port or just the middle section??

@DIYAudioGuy Жыл бұрын

Total length. On the precision Port website they give the instructions for how long to cut this intersection. It will depend on which size flare you use.

@HungNguyen-ed3rh 2 жыл бұрын

Like..có thể áp dụng cho gia đình được không?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I don't understand, but thanks for commenting!

@RamsesHarrysson 2 жыл бұрын

freedom units :D :D :D

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@TaylaFam 2 жыл бұрын

How do you know what port diameter to use for your enclosure?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I base it off of the tuning frequency and port airspeed in WinISD.

@SaifAli-ko3ht 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m getting 2 American Bass 15” Signature Series 5000watts Rms, what amp would u recommend me using?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

If you need 10k watts then you need a 10k like this: lddy.no/11loc Make sure you beef up your electrical: lddy.no/10avb

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Unless the sub is the dual 2 ohm, then you probably need to 5k's. Down 4 Sound has what you need. lddy.no/1065t

@MadTrollGaming 2 жыл бұрын

Don't get the DC. Get a BC17k and run it at half ohm.

@SaifAli-ko3ht 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy ok thank you very much still deciding if to get the American Bass or the deaf Bonce 3515 😕

@SaifAli-ko3ht 2 жыл бұрын

@@MadTrollGaming ok thanks

@reeupp1257 Жыл бұрын

Do i use gross volume or net volume when using the calculator?

@DIYAudioGuy Жыл бұрын

Net

@reeupp1257 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy thank you sir

@CrimsonDad813 Жыл бұрын

Never seen someone use earmuffs using a router…… must be a loud router, mine is pretty quiet. Only would break out the earmuffs if I’m using my circular saw

@DIYAudioGuy Жыл бұрын

I bust out the hearing protection for everything, even things like drills, impact drivers and lawn mowers. If I'm going to go deaf I'm going to go deaf listening to loud music, not from loud power tools.

@aaronfraser5775 Жыл бұрын

Where is the box instructions purchase location??

@DIYAudioGuy Жыл бұрын

There should be a listing to my teespring store right under the video, when you go to the store you should be able to find the plans. If they're not there let me know and I'll see if I can find where I put them in upload them.

@alihariris2933 2 жыл бұрын

هذا الصوت مثلي للمنزل لاسياره

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know the language, but I am appreciate you stopping by to comment.

@dannypalmer7701 Жыл бұрын

Pay attention to your sound waves bouncing off the walls inside the box!

@emanuelsantos44 2 жыл бұрын

Subwoofers 90s

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@bissenbakker1975 2 жыл бұрын

Did you call them freedom units?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was an attempt at humor.

@bissenbakker1975 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy 👍 Thanks for the good videos

@blakebrockhaus347 2 жыл бұрын

I'm an engineer and all of my friends call them freedom units vs science units

@jayinmi3706 2 жыл бұрын

Almost every time I've had wood cut at Home Depot, they pull the saw down to the bottom and then pull it back up in one motion. Often the wood shifts as this is happening and I end up with cuts that are 1/8-1/4 off from top to bottom. The last time, the girl that cut it for me acttually knew what she was doing, and slid the wood away from the blade before bringing it back up. I've even offered tips to people who were running the saw to take the extra few seconds to do it right and had them decline. I've also had them refuse to cut wood once they found out it was for a speaker box.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I have never thought about that -- I will pay closer attention the next time I am having them break down sheet goods.

@95Sn95 2 жыл бұрын

From what I've seen and personal experience the majority of American Bass drivers are under rated or have a oddly high rating that is genuine, this model is know for handling decent amount of power so it may not seem that efficient because of the suspension compliance but if you tossed 1000w+ at it it may wake up and really slap...? My XRs have a 1500w rating I was very skeptical of that they resemble your typical 1k sub but I now have 2 on a True 5k and they seem take it without breaking a sweat.... One thing I hate about AB is they will not divulge the ts parameters on certain models...hmmm? so DATS is my only hope and I haven't bought it because my laptop is dead.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've used one. I think you're right I think you really need to throw the power to it. I suspect that once it's broken in a little bit it'll flex more.

@95Sn95 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy yeah my AB XRs changed alot from new to broken in, they were coined ABs more SQ oriented sub and I wasn't impressed at first but once those broke in they did sound butter smooth. They do get loud but the 200oz motor is only have a double stack so they have a lower xmax and xmech is limited so I will build some new custom subs and save those for something else or sell em. I am building a custom 18 with a 100% custom motor for kicks it may out do my 2 15s where it will have 28.5 xmax an easy 4" peak to peak excursion...the mechanical is limited to suspension with a 5.25" gap depth from seven .75 slugs. Have all the parts So some lathe work left and it's ready for assembly, pretty anxious. Great videos! Have a great day.

@cartonnick 8 ай бұрын

how to concert to metric the very easy and more precise way is to buy and use a metric meter ...it is very easy it is metric ...

@colbylaro9361 2 жыл бұрын

Come on shop teacher! You know that five core amp isn't giving that sub enough juice! Don't worry about saw dust too much.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

I think this subwoofer could benefit for some break in. The suspension was very stiff.

@dannypalmer7701 Жыл бұрын

If not your speaker will ride on a prssure of air and not push all Bass out!

@BangingCamry 2 жыл бұрын

35 hertz would have been more musical. Most lower tuning is for newer rap and rebassed/decaf

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

That's the beauty of designing and building your own boxes, you can tune it based on your own objectives and your own tastes.

@MrJoaquinnavarro Жыл бұрын

before you say its good sound check first

@Hellahard 2 жыл бұрын

The rule of thumb. Thou shall not beat his wife or child with a switch no thicker then his thumb. I never understand why people still use that one.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 жыл бұрын

As best I can tell that origin is not generally accepted to be the truth.

@Hellahard 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAudioGuy Probably that bad Catholic upbringing my family used to keep me in fear. ;) I've never looked it up till you questioned it. There is a lot of strange history that makes no sense.