Bandpass Enclosure: An enclosure that is specifically tuned to give maximum energy to a very limited range of frequencies, usually the lowest. In this arrangement, the woofers are fully enclosed in the box with the sound pressure being vented through one or more ports.

 

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Bandpass Enclosure: An enclosure that is specifically tuned to give maximum energy to a very limited range of frequencies, usually the lowest. In this arrangement, the woofers are fully enclosed in the box with . . . View Full Definition

Totally -Enclosed Enclosure: A motor enclosure which prevents free exchange of air between the inside and the outside of the enclosure but is not airtight. Different methods of cooling can be used with this enclosure.

Sealed (Enclosure): Sometimes known as an Acoustic suspension type, the sealed enclosure is a simple design in which each woofer is mounted in a sealed, airtight box or compartment with a specific internal volu . . . View Full Definition

Ported (Enclosure): Any enclosure design with ports. In such designs the internal pressure wave is processed to be used either solely, or in conjunction with the woofer front wave in order to produce sound. A p . . . View Full Definition

Totally -Enclosed Fan-Cooled Enclosure: Provides for exterior cooling by means of a fan(s) integral with the machine, but external to the enclosed parts.

Totally- Enclosed Non-Ventilated Enclosure: Has no provisions for external cooling to the enclosing parts. The motor is cooled by heat radiation from the exterior surfaces to the surrounding atmosphere.

Vented (Enclosure): A type of speaker system also known as Tuned, Tuned Port, Ported, or Bass Reflex. They are basically Acoustic Suspension enclosures with the addition of a port or opening with a specific len . . . View Full Definition

Tube (Enclosure): A type of woofer enclosure consisting of a long tube with a woofer at one end, and a port or Passive Radiator at the other. A good low-end reproducer, this design is very compact and general . . . View Full Definition

Hatchback (Box Or Enclosure): An enclosure of such size and shape as to enable its efficient use in hatchback-style vehicles. Normally, these enclosures are somewhat deeper than standard angled enclosures and have either . . . View Full Definition

Enclosures: The housing, frame, of the motor of which there are two broad classifications: open and totally closed. There are specific types of each: ODG - Open Drip-Proof, Guarded, ODG-FV - Open Drip-P . . . View Full Definition