Name: Sounds Good To Me
Address: 1010 W Broadway Rd #2, Tempe, AZ, 85282, US
Telephone: (480) 968-8543

Ported vs Sealed Enclosures 101

By Mugs

Sound advice from the car audio experts at Sounds Good To Me in Tempe, AZ. Ported vs Sealed Enclosures 101 for subwoofers: Which is right for your vehicle is dependent upon the music that you primarily listen to.

Ported boxes are louder than sealed boxes
Ported are 3db louder. 3 db is where humans (that would be us) can hear the difference.
Sealed boxes are tighter, quicker, less boomy
Ported boxes are bigger than sealed boxes

Ported and Sealed Subwoofer Enclosures at Sounds Good To Me Car Auto Electronics in Tempe, Arizona

So what’s the best for you? Here is some data I collected in an easy to follow chart:

Music	Sealed	Ported
Pop	Good	Better
Rock/Alt	Better (clean noise)	Ok (little boomy but pretty good)
Classical Jazz & Blues	Best	Nope (too much low frequency – boomy)
R & B / Hip Hop / Rap	Hell No! (you crazy…or white?)	Hell Yes! (No contest)
Electro / Dance	Good (til aound 11:PM, then meh)	Yes, Best (Dis is what you want)
Country	Best	SOMETIMES (Depends on # of beers…)
Big Band	Best (if you must know…)	But really, grandpa? Who listens to Bug Band?

Sounds Good To Me is a car audio, video, and vehicle security installation specialist based in Tempe, AZ, just south of Arizona State University. We provide professional system design and installation for cars, trucks, SUVs, boats, and motorcycles throughout the Phoenix metro area.

Call (480) 968-8543, visit soundzgood2me.com, or email [email protected] to get started.

Luke Messer

2 years ago

I went into the shop to see how much it would cost to wire and install a speaker I bought for a newly purchased vehicle.

Mark came out to see what the issue was. He identified the prior wiring harness as a Kenwood, which was slightly different from the Pioneer head unit I had.

He gave some tips on installing the equipment I had, reassured me that it was a job I could handle, and gave me enough connectors to wire the new harness myself.

I really appreciated both the tips and the connectors. Thank you, Mark!

Jereme Neuendank

Great and honest service! They were able to remove an aftermarket security alarm in no time at all. Would highly recommend to anyone who needs their services.

Guillermo Lopez

Mark and Dave are great. They know a lot about a lot. I went in and gave them a wishlist of what was most important to me (work the understanding that I did have kind of a budget), and then they came back with an array of options. Ultimately, I got a setup that sounded great and had all the features I wanted that fit right into my price point. It was a great experience and I will absolutely be back.

pete barnett

Everyone very nice and courteous very clean very good prices plenty of parking

Brandon Rolfes

3 years ago

Sounds Good to Me is the real deal! The owners Mark and Dave are down to earth and truly care about their customers and have a passion for all things audio! No pressuring sales, they explain everything to you in a clear manner, so you can make your own decisions! Been a long time customer for more than 10 years, and they always remember who I am, and are always willing to help me out! 10/10!! Look no further for an experienced car audio shop! I’ve had many audio systems installed here, and everyone sounded better than the last! Installation is very clean and professional! Always quick to help diagnose any minor issues, every customer is a VIP!

Kenny Munoz

I was looking into finding a car audio place and didn't know where to turn. I saw that Sounds Good To Me had a great rating and decided to stop by the store. Lucky for me that I did since their deep product knowledge and professionalism shined thru quickly. I am happy that I found Sounds Good To Me and highly recommend them for any car audio needs. There was no pressure or any attempts to upsell. A fast install of a new sub is exactly what I was looking for and I couldn't be happier. Thank you.

Lawrence Maddi

6 years ago

Dave the owner is a really nice guy and he knows his stuff, as well as Mark and Keith, they know what they doing. Matt the technician is the man!!! He install my stuff perfectly and put it exactly the way I wanted it. Matt did a excellent job and I definitely recommend this place for all of your auto needs.

Ported vs Sealed Enclosures 101

So what’s the best for you? Here is some data I collected in an easy to follow chart:

Music

Sealed

Ported

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