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Porting a sealed combo?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by DJJazzV, Jun 11, 2007.


  1. Jun 11, 2007 #1
    DJJazzV

    DJJazzV Bushwood Caddy Day: 1:00 to 1:15

    May 17, 2007
    New Jersey
    Would anyone see a problem with porting a sealed face combo amp? I forgot to check the back, but assuming that's closed, would cutting a hole or slot in the bottom of the face do more harm then good?

    I have a new Fender Bassman 150 that is ported. It sounds very good, and projects great as well. Very nice for small band practices in a basement instead of the big stack.

    I'm curious about porting an Ampeg Portbass 2x10. I was checking one out in a store, and it wasn't ported. Just seemed like it should have been.

    If porting would improve it, maybe I'd swap the Bassman for it.
    Thank you.
     
  5. Jun 11, 2007 #2
    asad137

    asad137

    Jan 18, 2007
    Minneapolis
    Physicist
    Don't do it. Ports aren't just holes, they are designed specifically for the speaker and enclosure. Similarly, a speaker in a sealed box will likely require a significantly different enclosure to be used in a ported configuration.

    Asad
     
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