Do you have to put this subwoofer in a box or is it built to be unbaffled?
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I dont have a separate box. The rear of speaker enters small port a potty area on my 23" center console.
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I like the way this speaker sounds in a sealed box. I would use the box that JL recommends but I would add internal bracing as this will keep your box from flexing/adding turbulence in your box. The cleaner the power you feed it the better it sounds, keep this in mind when choosing an amp.
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Yes you do! The subwoofer is pre-amplified, but the satellite speakers are not. They whole setup sound very well for its size!
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I've been wonder this very same thing and thought I would provide a link to the article regarding not using the subwoofer port. I'm not sure if I understand it, but here it is : http://www.polkaudio.com/education/article.php?id=19
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I have had it in a single sealed and I have dule ported, for a sealed box, they are noticeable. However if you put them in a ported box, they slam hard so it's really what you want, if you want to get noise complaints then go ported
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Sorry I don't remember because I bought the subwoofer almost 3 years ago. But I can tell you it's a large box and heavy. The subwoofer itself is quite large.
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No, it is designed to sit flat, mine was used as a stand under my tv. The subwoofer is built in on the bottom of this unit.
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if you are going for sound quality then yes. If you want to get loud then go ported. A sealed box will save on space too. But the P3 subwoofer is made to work perfectly in both.
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You don't have to plug in the subwoofer, but if you can find a spot for it you'll appreciate it. The bar sounds good on it's own but the subwoofer does add quite a bit.
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I have 1 in a standard sealed enclosure and it is AMAZING. Very clean crisp bass with plenty of power. The shop I had it installed at actually started carrying these subs to sell after hearing the power this sub had in a small enclosure with only 800w pushing. I would make the switch IF crisp bass is what your after (I listen to all kinds of music and need it to compliment rap/rock/pop/dub step). If shaking the vehicle next to you is your only goal go ported.
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Any sub sounds better in a vented box. Even so, I made a closed box for the small space I have an it sounds great.
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In the wall I did not put an air box. The wall works as a box and the sound is amazing. Best speakers to go with.
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No, you do not have to have a subwoofer. It's awesomer when you do, but still awesome without it.
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Not necessarily, should be placed where the bass Output is most pleasing to your seating arrangement. Experiment with location to take advantage of the room's acoustic response. Check the internet for hints on subwoofer placement for much more and better advice than there is room for here...
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A subwoofer is not necessary. It is optional in case you enjoy emphasizing the bass sounds.
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It will need a custom built enclosure because of the size of the sub itself. My fiancee and I had to have a box built around it by Pioneer specifications.
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Also don't forget to stuff or line your box with poly-fill (I pulled the stuffing out of my pillows). It gives it a more FULL sound. I used 50% off the box with the poly stuff. On the size of the box I was limited on space in my family SUV. My JL 10" sub was too deep for the box... So I built a 1" ring wood collar riser to seat my speaker screws on. It gave enough clearance in the back of speaker to fit :) Sounds Great!!!If you want deeper base use bigger box if u have the room.Dont forget to stuff it...or you could port. Try more then less stuffing, play around with it, have fun! Also don't forget to stuff or line your box with poly-fill (I pulled the stuffing out of my pillows). It gives it a more FULL sound. I used 50% off the box with the poly stuff. On the size of the box I was limited on space in my family SUV. My JL 10" sub was too deep for the box... So I built a 1" ring wood collar riser to seat my speaker screws on. It gave enough clearance in the back of speaker to fit :) Sounds Great!!!If you want deeper base use bigger box if u have the room.Dont forget to stuff it...or you could port. Try more then less stuffing, play around... » Read More Also don't forget to stuff or line your box with poly-fill (I pulled the stuffing out of my pillows). It gives it a more FULL sound. I used 50% off the box with the poly stuff. On the size of the box I was limited on space in my family SUV. My JL 10" sub was too deep for the box... So I built a 1" ring wood collar riser to seat my speaker screws on. It gave enough clearance in the back of speaker to fit :) Sounds Great!!!If you want deeper base use bigger box if u have the room.Dont forget to stuff it...or you could port. Try more then less stuffing, play around with it, have fun! « Show Less