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Subwoofer Plug

Howdy, how to do you get or make a good subwoofer plug? I have a pair of SVS subs that I'd like to plug and, given that I'm trying to blend subs with Maggies, any sub I get in the future will either be sealed or I would like the option to at least trying a port plug. Problem is that unless it comes with one I have zero idea what to do. I suppose I could throw my dirty laundry in there, but that doesn't seem optimal somehow..... I should probably stick to clean clothes. ;)
aewhistory
eldartford
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What you want is an "acoustic suspension" subwoofer. This is NOT the same as a "sealed" subwoofer, and even less a ported unit with the port pluged.
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zmanastronomy
738 posts
 
You can go to Lowes or HD and get some pipe insulation that fits the size of your port.
It's made out of neoprene with a hole in the center.
It will give you a smaller port and controle excess blume with the bass. Hope this helps. John
rodman99999
6,033 posts
 
Bonded Dacron(http://www.foambymail.com/DACRON/polyester-fiberfill.html)(http://www.ebay.com/itm/27-Wide-Bonded-Dacron-Batting-SOLD-PER-YARD-/390104452113?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad4098c11)works great for damping ports. You can roll it as tightly or loosely as you desire, which will enable you to tune the port to your taste. The stuff is available at most fabric shops.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
You can also stuff the port with drinking straws. It's tedious, but it can be done. However, fighting a component to this extreme usually means its days are numbered. These small subwoofers require high power and heavy EQing to reach their maximum performance.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
Why don't you call SVS and see if they'll send or sell you a plug? Your model may not have come with one, but all their ported square subs come with foam plugs now to adjust the bass rolloff profile.
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