I just got all the parts for an Acoustic Energy AE 109, Crossovers, dual 4.5 "woofers" and tweeters. Port tuning is 45hz. I do not have TS parameter on all the drivers. The original enclosure is around 0.85 cubic feet, Port tuning is 45hz. Planning to move them to a 1.5 cubic feet enclosure. Should I retain the 45hz tuning or can I go lower?
I can't see the drivers operating successfully in other than their designated enclosure.
Note that the original enclosure has a compartment which is filled at the factory with metal shavings to add mass, thus subtracting from the overall volume of the enclosure. This seems contrary to fitting the drivers in a larger enclosure
Acoustic Energy AE109 Floor standing speakers review and test
Note that the original enclosure has a compartment which is filled at the factory with metal shavings to add mass, thus subtracting from the overall volume of the enclosure. This seems contrary to fitting the drivers in a larger enclosure
Acoustic Energy AE109 Floor standing speakers review and test
qguy hasn't made it clear what the larger box is expected to do. Is it about quantity/quality/different kind of enclosure?
sorry if i was not clear, but my question is what will the larger box do? Will it improved the bass, Gain efficiency..
As to why a larger box, I am putting in a place where the box needs to be that size.
As to why a larger box, I am putting in a place where the box needs to be that size.
A larger box volume can be exploited in many ways. Often it leans toward a reduced bass level, and sometimes toward a lower cutoff. With a ported box you have one more degree of control, but if you try to get more out of a box that's too large you can put a kink in the response which may not sound as good. On the other hand you could use a different kind of resonant enclosure, like a transmission line.
A benefit I can see would be a larger frontage on the outside of the box.
A benefit I can see would be a larger frontage on the outside of the box.
Reading reviews, most say the bass is good. I'd keep the enclosure volume the same as the original design.
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