is it possible to construct bass horn for car

[bigpetey]

I was wondering if it is at all possible to construct a bass horn for use in a van and could i use 2 12" rockfords for it? and if so can any one explain on how to construct one that will work. thanks

 

[mikee12345]

Basshorns are the hardest to make

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quadroph/

read my site and my 8" digitor horn

I treid it in the car lastmonth-it did work


I dont reccomend you try making your own unless you enjoy using Programs
CAD and Spreadsheet


http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quadroph/basshorn2.jpg


If u give me T/s specs i can model it up to see if it has potential
Fs,Qes,Qms,vas,re

Cheers

 

[asauer]

Yes, it can be done, and has been done. From what I understand, the results are not as great as hoped. My reasoning behind that is because horns are designed for long-throw sound, and a vehicle's interior is far from a large space.
I am VERY curious about horns in the auto environment, if it can be worked out right I would be very interested.

 

[mikee12345]

and has been done

i did it..who else has?

From what I understand, the results are not as great as hoped

on the contrary

i achieved HIGH SPL

Im using my SPL meter when i get my day off work
Sunday/monday.

My reasoning behind that is because horns are designed for long-throw sound, and a vehicle's interior is far from a large space.

not as such.
Corner horns are designed for 1/8th space acoustic constriction.

Volume of a room/listening environment ofcourse plays a part

Dispersion wont matter for bass apart from the fact that the horn Does Beam slightly,perahps +6db front lobe for a stack of horns it depends on the configuration.

For HF ofcourse its an entirely different matter.

People always thing of horns having 'throw' this is mainly Midrange and suchlike.HF definately.One can cause dispersion pattern by setting the angle of the sides of the horn+ more.

am VERY curious about horns in the auto environment, if it can be worked out right I would be very interested

me2,which is why i treid it. Now i have SPL meter to prove.


Cheers!