Passive Radiator in lieu of Port

Tony Curnyn New member Username: Savonis Post Number: 8 Registered: Apr-04	Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 14:16 GMT Has anyone ever used these in lieu of a port? http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?webpage_id=3&SO=2&DID=7&CATID=29&ObjectG roup_ID=527&filter=new+passive+dayton If so, any advantages/disadvantages, or comments in general?
GlassWolf Gold Member Username: Glasswolf NorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 3304 Registered: Dec-03	Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2004 - 18:26 GMT I've used passive radiators before.. they work pretty well. I used a pair of 10" radiators with two 8" subs in one car. sounded pretty nice.
Jonathan Silver Member Username: Jonathan_f GA USA Post Number: 227 Registered: May-04	Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 04:18 GMT Adire Audio makes them for their subwoofers, I think mainly for the Shiva. You can download the tech sheet as they do the math for you and take all the guesswork out of it.
Jonathan Silver Member Username: Jonathan_f GA USA Post Number: 229 Registered: May-04	Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 04:45 GMT Yeah, Adires passive radiator is called the PR15. You can download the Shiva Passive Radiator application tech sheet on their website, it's mainly intended for home use, but will work just as well in a car. They give box dimensions, etc.