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Old 06-07-2001 | 02:03 PM
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Sub enclosure size

I have a set of JBL 10" subs without a home. How would I find out how much air space they need and whether or not they need to be ported?

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Old 06-07-2001 | 04:33 PM
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What is the model number on the back of the magnet???? If the label is a teal/green then they are Grand Touring models and are about 5-6 years old. I have the T/S specs.....
GT102
Free air res. = 43 Hz
Q = .342
Vas = 1.02
The dual voice coil model has different specs.

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Old 06-07-2001 | 05:20 PM
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JL has a pretty good web site. I got the recommended enclosure volume of my 12W0-4 from their site.

I believe it's www.JLAudio.com

Thomas.
Old 06-07-2001 | 10:27 PM
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Yeah, I gues the model number would help, it says GT102D. Could I just use one of those off the shelf, premade boxes?

Mark

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Old 06-07-2001 | 10:31 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Mista:
What is the model number on the back of the magnet???? If the label is a teal/green then they are Grand Touring models and are about 5-6 years old. I have the T/S specs.....
GT102
Free air res. = 43 Hz
Q = .342
Vas = 1.02
The dual voice coil model has different specs.

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I don't know what all of that means

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Old 06-08-2001 | 10:14 AM
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Theile/Small specs which are used to determine box size.
BTW GT102D specs are.....
Free air Res 39 Hz
Qts .369
Vas 1.73

Radio Shack had a goodbook that covered the basics of box designing. I'll bet JLaudio has the same, if not BETTER info on their website.

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