ported vs sealed box difference

ok so i have the subs in my sig and i took out the jl's. so there is now two 6 inch holes on the side of the box. the two twelve's now distort like hell when i barely put any power to them or turn it up too loud. i know they are trashy but they never sounded that bad with the holes plugged with the jl's. i was wondering if they distorted becuase of the the holes in the box? i think it is. thanks guys.

the ESA subs require a sealed enclosure. I used to sell them. they arent bad speakers for the buck.non the less seal off the holes and you will see them preform much much better.

yea, the holes are'nt anatomically correct or whatever (i know thats not the word but i couldnt think of the word...so whatever), so they arnt set to ported box standards, they have to be a certain diamater and stuff to make them sound right.

werd :)

alrighty thanks guys. i figured that was the problem. i need new subs anyways so ill just leave it probably.

you will still have to cover those holes cause they willdistort any sub you put in there cause the box is not tuned correctly...

you will still have to cover those holes cause they willdistort any sub you put in there cause the box is not tuned correctly...

oh ok i didnt know that. i was going to make new boxes if i got new subs anyways.

what kind of subs are you looking to get...somthing that will beat you stupid?

what kind of subs are you looking to get...somthing that will beat you stupid?

haha not that loud. i want two MA audio MA 800XL.

have you heard of the SPL ML12W? they handle 1,200w with dual 4 ohm voice coils..can be broke down to 2 ohms and sound awsome in a vented enclosure...

no i havent. i dont think i would be able to afford those.

lol bet they are cheaper then the MA Audios...welll depending on were you get them from...