Cerwin Vega has a ton of horn designs online. They made a bunch for movie theatres while pioneering subwoofers for the first time. They did this for the movie earthquake in the 70s. The theatres back then didn't have subwoofers and Cerwin Vega made thousands of subwoofers with boxes and delivered with those Earthquake films.
Lol this is the exact video you asking for. And 64 likes lmao. He's even telling you how to tune the horn VS schematics of subwoofer sd. I can't believe this comment 😂😂
You have to be absolutely the Best my G. Never heard it explained like this. I took carpentry in high school just too make boxes for Suzuki Samurai jeeps & Broncos.. you make me wanna get back into the Craft. Peace 73X
You explained both enclosures not only accurately, but simply and concisely. (Moreso than anyone else I've heard) There's so much bad info, inflated specs and misinformed people in car audio, that hearing someone knowledgeable discourse on the subject is refreshing. Nice craftsmanship too, btw.
I can't get over your boxes. Dude you have a real talent for this and being so preticulur about how and what your boxes look and sound like, says a lot about you. I want one of your boxes so bad. Please please make blueprints I would love to build one.
Glad I watch this brother in 2021, you have definitively directed me to what design is best for my application.. thanks for your time and imparting your knowledge.
I have a 4.7 cube box with 100 sq. inches of port area for a single 12". It was an experiment and worked quite well. Thanks for the explanation. I am planning on a box experiment using the principles of a "loading wall" and kind of a horn too for a more venue/stage show oriented subwoofer box.
The man is pure genius, master of his craft and he has the ability to the complex and make it simple to the point anyone can understand clearly. Keep up the good work and I will be contacting you for my truck box.
First off this is the best channel yet about enclosures I've encountered and delivery of ideas. 💯 Good. I just bought three 12-in stereo integrity SQL 12 s and I'm going with a horn loaded front firing sealed off from trunk enclosure that faces the 3 12s like this if you were looking at them overhead \_/. The chamber they're firing into is MDF on top and bottom of these three enclosures, reinforced. Each sealed in .8 cubic feet for a QTC that's tight and accurate. I was going to go with a front firing sealed off from trunk ported enclosure, with the aero ports ran up through the rear deck loading onto the glass. However,I've always preferred that thump and projection ability with accuracy that the horn produces.
you do great work been building boxes for 30 years was 17 when i started alot of people dont understand how the right box makes all the difference keep up the good work
You explained this so well, I can tell you know a lot because you dumbed it down and it actually made sense! Most people seem like they are proving they are experts rather than teaching the target audience at the audience's level. Those boxes look great too.... nice smooth corners
Thanks man. I learned a lot today and opened my mind to bigger and better builds. I love sq that still can do 50s and 60s on the meter. I want to try doing a horn with the new solo x pro kicker l7x 15" or even 18 if they ever get them out and build a folded horn enclosure in the back of a jeep. Loud, efficient and clean!.
I would love to see what this looks like on the inside. I've tried for a few days now to see a similar build to this with no luck. Would really appreciate if you could make more videos on this
This is really really nice damn bruh so detailed! I always thought the horn was predominantly used for large open spaces, I’ve never seen one mounted in any type of car. Seems like it’s way better and efficient than the ported.
WOW. Thanks for explaining this in simpleterms. Now I know what to do with my ford ranger early 90s!! Going to build around my TERAMPS 3000 HD 1 OHM. These amps are more than a beast. crazy power in a perfect small space. I think I go 2 12 inch sundowns or 4 8s on one side so I still can maintain a seat in the back and storage room. Thanks again for the explanation MB. B E A Utiful
this man knows his design criteria, If you build with Baltic Birch (yes more expensive ply) they will not need as much bracing and you will find you can use thinner ply with the same cabinet stiffness. Charge more for a better product. Your explanation is spot on and the language is suitable for most lay people who don't build speakers from scratch. :) Excellent video and boxes. Nice double baffle on the 8" box good job.
Often double 18s nowadays because you can pack more in a lorry. If you need to drive 2 lorries to get the same output from horn subwoofers, then any efficiency gains are negated by the inefficiencies of 2 trucks vs one. If the venue has a low power supply and the subwoofers can be permanently installed, then you get more out of the horns, and spend less on drivers, though more on cabinet woodwork. Double 18s are good at concentrating bass for space, though Danley Tapped horns are probably doing even better nowadays. I've also found 6th order can gain quite a bit in the upper passband for only being 50% larger than a vented box, and that's without increasing the amp power. I did my birthday party in a village hall and had substantial output from 2 12" subwoofers on 600 watts though only turned up about "40% loudness" which actually gives not 240 watts but just 30, for you need disproportionately more power to get slightly louder, psychologically speaking. By placing them both side by side and facing into a corner at close proximity - far more than I would have had placing one in front of each mid/high stand on the same amplifier. The rig fitted in a Citroen C2 and slammed and got pretty low too.
So a horn port for 2/8 will make it sound like a pair of 12s a single 12 a single 15 what would you rate it as soundwise instead of a regular port ? Curious because I have four American Bass vfl 8's and I'm wondering if it'll sound louder or just as loud as 2 15's in a horn box versus a normal ported box
Would two sundown x8 v3 perform better in horn or bass reflex which box would be bigger ? Can these speakers work in both enclosures pros and cons if either
Is it possible to do a horn enclosure with 6.5 ct sounds meso and is a horn enclosure good truck builds since there isn't much area for the sound to bounce off of?
It would be nice to see a graph comparing the two. I use WINISD a lot but I don't recall it having an option for horn loaded woofers. I dont know of any that does? so what is the best type of speaker for a horn loaded woofer? would it be one that also works for an open baffle?
Can I use my pair of sundown x15 for a horn enclosure if so how big would the box be. Putting it in a Chevy express conversation van I have already remove third row seat
So for an Audio Legion 1600.1 mono amp running a 12" dual 2ohm Audio Legion Maximus wired to 1ohm... should I go ported or horn? Also what tuning would you recommend? Im just sitting on them until I have funds for build.
Thank you for the video. Question: for HF Mid/Sub Bassbox; 80-250,300 hertz range. Your thoughts on enclosure design in my van. All sizes and shapes welcomed from your experience to hit those frequencies best.
If the ported enclosure gets higher meter results, at what point would a ported pass the horn enclosure in spl? Can you still feed a sub max rms wattage in a horn?
Horn vs 6th order for 8s. I have a dual slot and a 6th order built already. Curious if a horn enclosure would benefit me. Same environment. Same power. 2005 Chevy Trailblazer. Audiopipe Apmi2k.
GREAT information in your video. Your wood working skills seem at par to your knowledge of horn loading. You gained a subscriber. I agree with you on 8's! I'm yet to try 6's though. Your thoughts horn loading?
Whats up MB! So what about these different order enclosure? Like when they say 4th order or 5th order? Can you give some insight on these type of enclosures? Man I remember when I first subscribed you only had 100 some subscribers and now look at you! I'm proud to have watched you on your journey and thank you again for helping me! Much love !
I have 2 10 inch Rockford Fosgate power series what do u suggest type of box for it Its in regular simple box now with small round ports it's not all that yet I have 750 Rockford Fosgate ampl mono on it as well
Could you build a box for 1 DC audio xl 10 dual 2 ohm? Can’t find specific specs for port area. Specs for box volume say 1 cu ft ported. I’ve heard this sub likes a lot of port. I emailed dc audio for more specs about an aero port and all they told me was a 4” port tuned at 34-35hz. I’m not opposed to going with a slot port, it’s in a box right now 1 cu ft with 14” of port area kerf ported, and there’s definitely some port noise. Let me know. Thanks for your time and keep up the great videos and information.
Can we get a demo of the horn enclosure?
One of the best explanations I've heard on the diff's between horn loaded enclosure and ported bass reflex enclosure.
I salute you sir!
Could you make a video about designing a horn enclosure and hints for the build. Thanks a lot, my compliments for your Channel
That u not going and see
Lol
Cerwin Vega has a ton of horn designs online. They made a bunch for movie theatres while pioneering subwoofers for the first time. They did this for the movie earthquake in the 70s. The theatres back then didn't have subwoofers and Cerwin Vega made thousands of subwoofers with boxes and delivered with those Earthquake films.
Lol this is the exact video you asking for. And 64 likes lmao. He's even telling you how to tune the horn VS schematics of subwoofer sd. I can't believe this comment 😂😂
Can it be made with the speaker hole on the bottom
You have to be absolutely the Best my G. Never heard it explained like this. I took carpentry in high school just too make boxes for Suzuki Samurai jeeps & Broncos.. you make me wanna get back into the Craft. Peace 73X
You explained both enclosures not only accurately, but simply and concisely. (Moreso than anyone else I've heard)
There's so much bad info, inflated specs and misinformed people in car audio, that hearing someone knowledgeable discourse on the subject is refreshing. Nice craftsmanship too, btw.
I can't get over your boxes. Dude you have a real talent for this and being so preticulur about how and what your boxes look and sound like, says a lot about you. I want one of your boxes so bad. Please please make blueprints I would love to build one.
Preticulur 🤣
Glad I watch this brother in 2021, you have definitively directed me to what design is best for my application.. thanks for your time and imparting your knowledge.
I have a 4.7 cube box with 100 sq. inches of port area for a single 12". It was an experiment and worked quite well. Thanks for the explanation. I am planning on a box experiment using the principles of a "loading wall" and kind of a horn too for a more venue/stage show oriented subwoofer box.
The man is pure genius, master of his craft and he has the ability to the complex and make it simple to the point anyone can understand clearly. Keep up the good work and I will be contacting you for my truck box.
First off this is the best channel yet about enclosures I've encountered and delivery of ideas. 💯 Good.
I just bought three 12-in stereo integrity SQL 12 s and I'm going with a horn loaded front firing sealed off from trunk enclosure that faces the 3 12s like this if you were looking at them overhead \_/. The chamber they're firing into is MDF on top and bottom of these three enclosures, reinforced. Each sealed in .8 cubic feet for a QTC that's tight and accurate.
I was going to go with a front firing sealed off from trunk ported enclosure, with the aero ports ran up through the rear deck loading onto the glass. However,I've always preferred that thump and projection ability with accuracy that the horn produces.
you do great work been building boxes for 30 years was 17 when i started alot of people dont understand how the right box makes all the difference keep up the good work
You explained this so well, I can tell you know a lot because you dumbed it down and it actually made sense! Most people seem like they are proving they are experts rather than teaching the target audience at the audience's level. Those boxes look great too.... nice smooth corners
Thanks man. I learned a lot today and opened my mind to bigger and better builds. I love sq that still can do 50s and 60s on the meter. I want to try doing a horn with the new solo x pro kicker l7x 15" or even 18 if they ever get them out and build a folded horn enclosure in the back of a jeep. Loud, efficient and clean!.
I would love to see what this looks like on the inside. I've tried for a few days now to see a similar build to this with no luck. Would really appreciate if you could make more videos on this
Very solid video, thorough explanation. Keep posting more!
This is really really nice damn bruh so detailed! I always thought the horn was predominantly used for large open spaces, I’ve never seen one mounted in any type of car. Seems like it’s way better and efficient than the ported.
Great channel. I really like your content and knowledge level. Future customer.
Dropping knowledge for us. Thank you for your videos.
I found this to be very useful and informative I appreciate your content and keep crashing it brother💪🏾Maryland showing ❤️
By far the best explanation I've ever heard on port vs horn enclosures! Sub'd! (no pun intended :o)
Wish I knew that much about Soundwaves and box building. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
WOW. Thanks for explaining this in simpleterms. Now I know what to do with my ford ranger early 90s!! Going to build around my TERAMPS 3000 HD 1 OHM. These amps are more than a beast. crazy power in a perfect small space. I think I go 2 12 inch sundowns or 4 8s on one side so I still can maintain a seat in the back and storage room. Thanks again for the explanation MB. B E A Utiful
Now that explains dem horns, thanks mang, great explanation! 🙌🏾
Great information like always.👍
Brotha, if I had the space I may have went with the horn for my box. Another great vid. Keep it going!
this man knows his design criteria, If you build with Baltic Birch (yes more expensive ply) they will not need as much bracing and you will find you can use thinner ply with the same cabinet stiffness. Charge more for a better product. Your explanation is spot on and the language is suitable for most lay people who don't build speakers from scratch. :) Excellent video and boxes. Nice double baffle on the 8" box good job.
I finally get it thanks to the way you explain it. Cheers mate
I spoke with you yesterday. I can't wait to try this
New viewer. You really explain things well. Very nice !!
man i little bit less accent can make it easier to understand your videos for foreign speakers of english . thx for the video .
Great explanation. Needed this. Thank you 🙏🏾
Best vid youve made. Awesome job
Droppin knowledge. Great work sir, keep at it!
Thanks
I was always curious on what clubs and concerts used for boxes. Thanks man 👍🏻
Often double 18s nowadays because you can pack more in a lorry. If you need to drive 2 lorries to get the same output from horn subwoofers, then any efficiency gains are negated by the inefficiencies of 2 trucks vs one. If the venue has a low power supply and the subwoofers can be permanently installed, then you get more out of the horns, and spend less on drivers, though more on cabinet woodwork. Double 18s are good at concentrating bass for space, though Danley Tapped horns are probably doing even better nowadays. I've also found 6th order can gain quite a bit in the upper passband for only being 50% larger than a vented box, and that's without increasing the amp power.
I did my birthday party in a village hall and had substantial output from 2 12" subwoofers on 600 watts though only turned up about "40% loudness" which actually gives not 240 watts but just 30, for you need disproportionately more power to get slightly louder, psychologically speaking. By placing them both side by side and facing into a corner at close proximity - far more than I would have had placing one in front of each mid/high stand on the same amplifier. The rig fitted in a Citroen C2 and slammed and got pretty low too.
amazing and super well explained
Best explanation yet best.
Great video your knowledge and ability to articulate are top notch could you make a detailed video about SPL it would be greatly appreciated thank you
I’m so glad you remembered everything i taught you Myron bruh lol. Proud of you homie.
Your the best teacher ever
1 of the best UA-cam channels that breaks everything down to the nitty gritty
Boss channel and great information
I had no idea horns could be used in this way untill now. Thank you for this
I came up with a design for a horn enclosure just to see if I could do it and I love the fact that it plays windows and all down the same as up
Great video learned alot!
Great Explaination. Thank you.
My dude if I could buy a horn enclosure box from you that would be dope your knowledge is precious. Love from the HI, Oahu G 🤙🏽
So a horn port for 2/8 will make it sound like a pair of 12s a single 12 a single 15 what would you rate it as soundwise instead of a regular port ? Curious because I have four American Bass vfl 8's and I'm wondering if it'll sound louder or just as loud as 2 15's in a horn box versus a normal ported box
How can i calculate the tunning for a horn enclosure i might want to do it for my DD715 cause i use it as my home audio sub
Nice video bro love it
Would two sundown x8 v3 perform better in horn or bass reflex which box would be bigger ? Can these speakers work in both enclosures pros and cons if either
What program or calculations do you use to design your horn enclosures?
Is it possible to do a horn enclosure with 6.5 ct sounds meso and is a horn enclosure good truck builds since there isn't much area for the sound to bounce off of?
So is the chamber behind the sub hole sealed and then fires into the folded horn walls on this design?
what this means horn type has wider freq. bandwidth in tuning..? This is one of the best explaination, really love it
It would be nice to see a graph comparing the two. I use WINISD a lot but I don't recall it having an option for horn loaded woofers. I dont know of any that does? so what is the best type of speaker for a horn loaded woofer? would it be one that also works for an open baffle?
What box do u suggest for bed of a buggy im running 2 kicker cvr 12s
Ok question single 12 orion hcca in a bow whats the best port u would suggest horn or slotted??
Just learned something because of your last video I had to look more into this subject.
So for a Ford F-150 super crew, dual 8 inch setup, a horn enclosure would be best? Or rear facing port?
Can I use my pair of sundown x15 for a horn enclosure if so how big would the box be.
Putting it in a Chevy express conversation van I have already remove third row seat
So for an Audio Legion 1600.1 mono amp running a 12" dual 2ohm Audio Legion Maximus wired to 1ohm... should I go ported or horn? Also what tuning would you recommend? Im just sitting on them until I have funds for build.
Does the horn need to be the right length to be set on the quarter wave length?
Last year I attempted to build a horned enclosure for 2 sdr 10’s, and I was amazed by the output. Hands down the loudest set of 10s I’ve ever heard.
How did u calculate the box design after u modeled it
What would a box for a mtx 9500 12 cost? I'd like the sub to face up and the port towards the hatch its in a foxbody so it can't be tall
where can i get a cut sheet for horn enclosure for L7 15?
Thank you for the video. Question: for HF Mid/Sub Bassbox; 80-250,300 hertz range. Your thoughts on enclosure design in my van. All sizes and shapes welcomed from your experience to hit those frequencies best.
Thanks. Now I know what the horn enclosure does and why I see them in venues.
Brother. Deffinantly dont keep it simple. Knowledge is power!
Interesting information 🤔. Thanks heaps and cheers from Australia! Subbed and liked 👍
I learnt a lot. Thanks
Can I use the horn enclosure for Pioneer TW-3002d2 Champion Series Pro?
If the ported enclosure gets higher meter results, at what point would a ported pass the horn enclosure in spl?
Can you still feed a sub max rms wattage in a horn?
Looking into get me a horn enclosure wanted to know if it would work for lexus Gs350 12",
Great video.
Horn vs 6th order for 8s. I have a dual slot and a 6th order built already. Curious if a horn enclosure would benefit me.
Same environment. Same power.
2005 Chevy Trailblazer. Audiopipe Apmi2k.
Good infi Mann, never saw a video describing it in real talk!!!
Does a horn enclosure perform better for a crew cab than a porter enclocare?
nice! well explained!
Hi mate what size is the port on the horn box.
Can i use pressure woofer or sq woofer with hornbox?
Will the horn work Kicker Q L7 single 15?
You got the gift bruh👍🏾
Is there still no horn enclosures graphed like in winisd?
thx for explaining the horn, I'd actually prefer a horn or tapped horn enclosure over a 2nd or 4th order reflex for SQ.
When would u recommend to use a horn enclosure?
This was great thanks man
GREAT information in your video. Your wood working skills seem at par to your knowledge of horn loading.
You gained a subscriber. I agree with you on 8's! I'm yet to try 6's though. Your thoughts horn loading?
Thanks for the info man! Could you show us a vid of the horn in action ?
Hi bro love ur videos
Keep it up
Can you do a sealed box as well as a push/pull (Isobaric) box? Thank you!
Do you have a website so i can order a custom horn enclosure
Right on man, thanks.
Whats up MB! So what about these different order enclosure? Like when they say 4th order or 5th order? Can you give some insight on these type of enclosures? Man I remember when I first subscribed you only had 100 some subscribers and now look at you! I'm proud to have watched you on your journey and thank you again for helping me! Much love !
MBE, does a horn load off the back of a (suv) the same as any other enclosure? And, what is bigger, a horn or 6th order enclosure?
I have 2 10 inch Rockford Fosgate power series what do u suggest type of box for it Its in regular simple box now with small round ports it's not all that yet I have 750 Rockford Fosgate ampl mono on it as well
Have you ever built a 8 inch sub box for an old 83 chevy and if so how much would one cost me? (For 2×8inch Orion subs)
Could you build a box for 1 DC audio xl 10 dual 2 ohm? Can’t find specific specs for port area. Specs for box volume say 1 cu ft ported. I’ve heard this sub likes a lot of port. I emailed dc audio for more specs about an aero port and all they told me was a 4” port tuned at 34-35hz. I’m not opposed to going with a slot port, it’s in a box right now 1 cu ft with 14” of port area kerf ported, and there’s definitely some port noise. Let me know. Thanks for your time and keep up the great videos and information.
What if my manufacturer recommend 12 sqin port area? I have 2 12 audiopipe bd3 900rms each
Great vid. I learn
Awesome explanation I need that two 8 box for my 2018 accord how can some one get in touch with you