Infinite Baffle VS. Sealed Enclosure

[aveosummit]

To help you out

Definitions of Infinite Baffle on the Web:

* An enclosure that is larger than the VAS of the driver, or, any baffle board where there is no path for the energy from the rear of the woofer to meet the energy from the front of the woofer.
www.customautosounds.com/faq.html

* alternative term for a sealed speaker enclosure. Because the sound waves created by a speaker cone's rear motion cannot interact with those emanating from the front of the cone, the effect of the sealed box is akin to having a front baffle of "infinite" size, hence the phrase "infinite baffle."
mixguides.com/studiomonitors/Basics/audio-glossary-basic-monitors/

* A loudspeaker which is constructed in a totally sealed enclosure so that it completely separates the sound radiated from its back. The opposite of a ported enclosure.
www.dilettantesdictionary.com/index.php

* A speaker mounted in a board with no side or rear panels. Also called "free-air." Technically speaking, a speaker can be considered infinite baffle if it is in a sealed enclosure that is larger than the Vas of the driver.
www.irex.com.hk/glossary.html

For the visual learners out there

an example of an IB system


an example of a sealed enclosure


Since I am in a funds crunch, I have designed an IB for the aveo and will let you all now how it turns out...Just wanted to know what everyone else thinks...

[aveosummit]

I will have pictures of my IB setup soon, outside of the car and inside probably in the morning.

[aveosummit]

Here is a link to help others who like be creative on the different types of enclosures

www.caraudiohelp.com/custom_car_audio_boxes/custom_car_audio_boxes.htm

[aveosummit]

What type of enclosures are you all using?

[AveoSam]

here ill help ur thread out since no one seem to want to reply....if i was into putting audio in my car i think i would go with the enclose one....i like that look

[aveosummit]

I think many people bought the vehicle for its "economy" and want better performance, there are a few who like BIG SPEAKERS lol

[AveoSam]

aveosummit said:

I think many people bought the vehicle for its "economy" and want better performance, there are a few who like BIG SPEAKERS lol

i would be in that catergory because big speakers and systems mean more weight to lug around and frankly i can't really tell differences in the sound of systems so would benefit me....now if i was going show id hook it up with some nice speakers....plus its just more stuff inyour car that gives people a reason to steal it

[aveosummit]

That is why you go softly into the night...and Boom Responsibly

[justanotheruser]

Well, right now I have dual 10" woofers in a sealed box plus 6x9" speakers in boxes and they all fit under that stupid lil flap in the hatch. That's my theft deterrent system at the moment, woo!

However, when I get my windows tinted nice and dark and put a security system in I'm going to take that flap and the stock speaker mounts out completely. Should look good, if you plan on going "show" with your car. I don't, but I still like it.

[aveosummit]

Well I have finished phase one of my IB box, it is functional and loud now I just have to make the trunk pretty..lol

[aveosummit]

I should be posting pictures of the IB layout later today.....

[ArtooAveo]

Isobaric, baby.... 15's!!

[aveosummit]

I should be posting pictures of the IB layout later today.....

Here are the images that I promised everyone.

REAR

FRONT

As different as it looks, it is loud as hell, feel like you are in a theater watching an action movie..lol

Will have updated pictures of it in the car later, still working on the layout....overdesigning probably...

[aveosummit]

I am currently working on a fiberglass design to go under the false floor and not remove the spare tire. I will keep you posted...