Differences between Sealed and Ported enclosure’s.
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@livebig6414Ай бұрын
watching your old videos, so much information learned… this is gold
@marksmith28123 жыл бұрын
I like the way you teach better then the professionals. You get to the point. No fluff no pass.
@illphill55883 жыл бұрын
When I was young hanging around my cousin he always had sealed boxes in all his cars and they always pounded hard I always like the sound of a sealed box
@carlitot53882 жыл бұрын
Same here!!!!!! Sounded more clean !!!! Tight bass! Especially in a suv !!
@pighater9512 жыл бұрын
@@carlitot5388 Correct ppl don't realize how good a sealed. Box sounds
@BeanieMan2522 жыл бұрын
@@onechippyboi so being that in a sealed enclosure, the only sound projected is the front of the sub surround, how does that translate to a 4th order?
@BeanieMan2522 жыл бұрын
@@onechippyboi okay thanks! This is great info
@RodofAllTrades3 жыл бұрын
Dude. You are SO down to earth with everything you talk about in your videos. I find myself to be technically savvy when it come to audio principals, but I love the way you explain things. It gives me ideas on how to explain to others who are not so savvy. Another excellent video!
@LoudStereoTINYDICK5 ай бұрын
Been doing car audio for 10 years but i still love listening to this and expanding my knowledge even more
@Shomare1004 жыл бұрын
I’m glad u’r talking about the back wave being involve in ported. Not many talk or know about this
@guestguest9 ай бұрын
I’d have to hear ported in one of your custom boxes to be convinced. From my experience the bass hits lower notes inside the car with sealed but the bass from ported hits lower notes a few feet in front of the car.
@Mad21X2 жыл бұрын
I have sat through lectures both at undergrad & post-grad levels, seminars, technical meetings etc and when I tell you, MB you are an EXCELLENT teacher. Straight to the point, no fluff and humble, common qualities you find in all Subject Matter Experts(SME’s)
@brentlohrenz42984 ай бұрын
Absolutely true info. As an example when we first started in to SPL comps, we had a Chevy Astro van with 12, 15" JL w0 each pair in a 9 cubic foot sealed box. (Suggested by JL) Went to a comp in Vegas and hit in the mid 140's. It hit low and mean setting alarms off for blocks. After that comp we went to a ported enclosure with a single MTX RFL in a Yugo and did constant 160s tuned at 63hz. The Yugo sounded like crap bur was loud, the astro van sounded clean and mean. Each box design serves a purpose. As Ive aged I tend to like sq and sealed boxes myself. But still like a well designed ported also.
@rapidric44452 жыл бұрын
been in the subwoofer game 20 years I'd consider myself very well educated with all things car audio. you did a excellent job explaining this. anyone watching pay close attention he's droppin info that most ppl do not understand and will set your audio system above other ppls systems. it's not all about power its about the correctly built box for your application. typically ported run very well in suv or a car with a back seat that goes down typically they don't perform as well in a sealed trunk environment use your time and energy building out what's best for your application that's the key not haveing a powerful sub or amp. additionally I see way to many people running CCA power and ground wires... don't do this if your serious about your system you should be running oversized high quality OFC copper wire with high quality terminals. and please stop grounding onto a painted surface it will never work correctly always bare metal then protect that connection with a sealant to prevent future issues. no matter what how big your power wire is your always limited by the smallest power or ground wire in your system. upgrade them all for optimal power flow. all these things will put you on the next lvl
@ala2sav4 жыл бұрын
This man got a PHD in music
@user_abcxyzz2 жыл бұрын
You mean physics
@CUSOCOOL2 жыл бұрын
@@user_abcxyzz no. music.
@user_abcxyzz2 жыл бұрын
@@CUSOCOOL acoustics: the branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound.
@dwaynecheatom68592 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣 facts
@mtcoiner7994 Жыл бұрын
This guy teaches people who have PHDs.
@alex-eo4so Жыл бұрын
I am just now getting into car audio. You explained this so well. I have a sealed box now and I am going to switch over to a ported enclosure.
@jo3rdchannel94028 күн бұрын
U explained this way better than all the other videos I have seen. Thanks
@mr84ttop343 жыл бұрын
Bro you know your shit! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
@grominwithrob13397 ай бұрын
I really like a sealed enclosure with extra juice for the low end extension and quality of sound reproduction. I am willing to sacrifice SPL for sound quality and depth of reproduction. Great video as always.
@charlesking6783 жыл бұрын
This is a clear concise explanation of ported vs sealed. Good video. Thumbs up for me.
@brandobashin48382 жыл бұрын
I already knew the differences but you do a great job explaining! used to be all bout that SPL ported boxes for the win but recently I hate the boosted and lacking areas so I made a big sealed box for JL w6 12 v2 and mannnn this thing gets loud and low and it’s it’s SMOOTH every bad note hits the same and it’s all loud!
@brandobashin48382 жыл бұрын
Never had a good custom box ported box but definitely been thinking bout hitting you up for a ported box when I get my money up
@Karizma231 Жыл бұрын
What size cu (gross) is the box?
@brandobashin4838 Жыл бұрын
@@Karizma231 5
@Karizma231 Жыл бұрын
@@brandobashin4838 damm, that can't be right. That's massive
@bossman16802 жыл бұрын
Sealed boxes make you feel that bass in the pavement 🤣 setting off factory car alarms.
@Satch_4_Hogs2 жыл бұрын
@MBEnchlosures LLC one thing I was expecting you to say, sealed typically is smaller volume versus ported. That can be a real consideration at times. It's a different conversation, but I don't hear people talk much about passive radiator setups. I really really like it. You can get the tighter higher frequency response of a sealed box, and the added efficiency at lower frequency of a ported box. I've got a 10" that plays lower 20 Hz area with authority. Very musical box design.
@romellojames45483 жыл бұрын
I feel like we just met, smoked n chatted a lil bit. Good knowledge g
@gocart093 жыл бұрын
Glad I found you dude knowledge is king
@Gr8rome4072 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing teacher I learned more in 4 of your videos than I ever knew before thank you so so much brother
@geoffrey68762 жыл бұрын
Can you do a db test with the 8(S) in a sealed box vs a ported box. Would be a great video and we don’t get to see any videos of sealed enclosures from one of the greatest sub enclosure designers.
@M.B.Enclosures2 жыл бұрын
i dont like sealed boxes, ported is best to me. so i will not be doing this video
@jimbird46492 ай бұрын
It all comes down to music choice and how you want your low end. Controlled punchy or loud and boomy.
@pauloegidiooliveiratommasi2330Ай бұрын
Yeah.. i like both.. but o prefer sealed with high spl
@cameronjackson50977 ай бұрын
I have been debating on a seal or ported for my new duel 12 set up thank you. Seal it is
@cameronjackson50977 ай бұрын
Love the vibes of the video
@justforlaughs89883 жыл бұрын
It really depends on the ported box every box is not the same I've heard guys using pre fab enclosures and they sound like garbage you absolutely have to have the correct volume with the correct Port area and Port velocity and you want at least 10 DB of rise and should have a decent frequency band for instance my average enclosure that I build will play down to the low 20s high teens and up to 70 to 90 HZ with 10 to 15 DB of rise
@pighater9512 жыл бұрын
Sealed box hit hard ASF i rather have a sealed
@2869may2 жыл бұрын
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@terrellmayfield8669Ай бұрын
Me too, My problem with Porter is you hear and feel more force and air then you do bass on the inside of the car now on the outside of the car you can hear and feel the Bass but on the inside it's just air and pressure vs the sealed box you can actually hear the bass being articulated better
@onesexyblkdude Жыл бұрын
At this point you my Uncle and I'm your Nephew. I'm sending all my questions to you cause you know how to explain things the way I understand!
@patrickbennett4393 жыл бұрын
I like sealed boxes with shyt tons of power and alot of woofers over a ported box with less power and less woofers. I can feel sealed bass more and its meaner and cleaner and just is so earthquake, however, i cant ever buy the best subs cause those mega subs with like rediculous insaine xmaxx want a ported box... So im stuck with mid grade subs usually, but they good.. People hear me forever away still.. I think that clean bass note travels better than the ported even though its louder.. not sure , just seems.
@2869may2 жыл бұрын
Check my sealed 10's... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZqahqiZebqInbs
@sniper85672 ай бұрын
A ported box do roll off after tuning. But it will still be louder then a sealed enclosure about 3/4 of an octave below tuning. A correctly designd ported box i almost always superior. In my opinion a sealed enclosure is only better when space is limited, or you want your subwoofer to play below 20Hz. It is also much easier to build and design then a ported box.
@javiderek312 жыл бұрын
I've only had ported boxes tuned to 33-35hz on my two kicker 12 cvr And my American bass xfls. Always ran them on my 800rms amp. People never believed me and I just tell them it's all in the box.
@israeltorres41094 жыл бұрын
Keep coming with the knowledge!
@mongoose60ft423 жыл бұрын
I like the way you explain things in your videos. Makes it easier to understand!!!!! Thank you.
@damienfrizzell9394 Жыл бұрын
i got a t2 power in a sealed mdf box its like 50 or 60 kgs a fkn love it the speed and articulation is a nother level compared to ported and it doesnt shake the car so much
@andreamilliou16612 жыл бұрын
Your videos inspired me to build my own box (10" Kicker L7 under seat) recently. I still don't quite understand port tuning that well but trial and error got me through it. Thanks for making these videos!
@loudelvis6102 жыл бұрын
Loved the 33hz video...its the magic number....I call it that Tony Dorsett tuning ...I'm old school
@sethgt12342 жыл бұрын
I prefer sealed all day every day!
@simpleman36822 жыл бұрын
😎😎😎😎 Awesome Man. Great Video. Thanks for sharing. I'm Old school and love Power and Ported
@sgt.hollowpoint69683 жыл бұрын
In regards to ported vs sealed, I think it all depends on where the box will be installed. I had a ported box in the trunk of my vehicle, and it sounded nice. Yet, when I took the same setup, and moved it to the back of a Tahoe, it didn't sound as nice. Going back to the ported box in the trunk to my car, it sounded nice, yet when I would lower the back seat (acces into trunk), it would hit harder. So I guess it all depends on where you'll install the box; I guess if the box and subs have more air. But in regards to having more air, the subs and box had plenty of air in the back if my Tahoe, yet they didn't sound good. It's still all a mystery. LOL
@M.B.Enclosures3 жыл бұрын
A custom enclosure must be designed with vehicle in mind. That why the enclosure sounded different
@kelaro753 жыл бұрын
@@M.B.Enclosures 🎯
@sgt.hollowpoint69683 жыл бұрын
All this Jalen Hertz talk, got me 🤪
@alexramirez-fs9yu27 күн бұрын
What are your thoughts on a passive bass radiator?
@kylerumsey89428 ай бұрын
Why do we not see more band pass boxes anymore? Wouldn’t that be the best of both worlds ?
@christopherl.roberts5392 жыл бұрын
I guess you can also determine your best choice between ported and sealed by the primary choice of music that you'll be listening to. Rap vs Rock/Metal etc.
@Psy6o2 жыл бұрын
I listen to it all I got a gatley ported box it works on my DC audio level 4 tens on everything I don't have to search for songs to play it works on all of them windows or down
@Finejunk12 жыл бұрын
Lots of rms in a sealed is how I grew up. You’ll hear the difference from a cheap sub and a good sub. Country, Hip Hop, and EDM from a sealed. Not the hard thump but the warm thump. The thump that feels like it’s gonna drag you straight to hell.
@2869may2 жыл бұрын
Me too... Check my sealed 10's kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZqahqiZebqInbs
@johnnycorn72253 жыл бұрын
I have three stereo integrity SQL 12s and ready to run them sealed in my car. I know that loading a surface always gains a little bit of output ( like facing your subs upward toward the glass and a hatchback for example). What are your favorite ways to improve the sound of a sealed install? I can either wall them directly up to where my rear seats are and seal off from trunk to eliminate the back wave or I can put the subs all the way in the back of the car and fire them into a chamber that comes all the way up to the opening and then seal that off from trunk. Iron law states that more space equal more bass and it also helps with the subs being further back from the driver's seat as it allows the wave of bass to develop further. I have seen diagrams from professionals stating there's always decibels to be gained when loading surfaces with sealed enclosures. With the subs facing each other and loading onto the boundaries and the air mass in the chamber I can't help but think it will be a significant gain over just walling them up flush against the trunk opening. Ideas, opinions, it's basically three 12s in the back of the car firing into a v shaped megaphone( with a MDF floor and ceiling on top of the three enclosures) that's mouth opens up into the listening area. I can't help but think it's going to sound good as it will take advantage of the horn loading effect like a hatchback. I don't want to slam 3K of legit power directly into my back window in a coupe lol!
@damnitdang Жыл бұрын
How's the install? I haven't installed my si sql 12s yet. But I'm going ported first, then later this year, I'll probably buy a 3rd sub and do 3 12s seal in about 3.2cf net
@devinburis55012 жыл бұрын
Love the knowledge, keep making videos God bless you
@waymanlittrel90284 ай бұрын
always come and reference your videos before doing a build. Such good information fam. Would anyone happen to know the resonant frequency of a 2012 suburban?
@Karizma231 Жыл бұрын
Why do you like ported over sealed if sealed can get as low and is more accurate?
@GTILOUD Жыл бұрын
3db boost over sealed if you are chasing a number than you generally want a ported enclosure but sealed done properly is better than a ported enclosure in some opinions.
@davidperry40133 жыл бұрын
I prefer sealed or infinite baffle for my sub. I’m all about that musical sounding deep rich punchy bass.
@davidperry40132 жыл бұрын
I actually went with ported for my Fi Neo 3.5 12 inch and realize that the bass is still tight and punchy.
@airuzair24242 жыл бұрын
@@davidperry4013 did it sound muddy?
@johns81102 жыл бұрын
Like that plaque behind ya! and you bud! Merrry Christmas mb:)
@mburgiful3 жыл бұрын
to be far sensitivity is measured at the fs of the driver
@FatFolksProductions Жыл бұрын
This was an excellent video well explained. My question would be more for a home theater application in a small room. I have a 12x12 room. Which in your experience would perform better? My listening is split 50/50 music and movies.
@marcusstanley93173 жыл бұрын
MB if on a sub in a sealed box is only getting bass from the front of the cone, why do a lot of people run 4th order box? A sealed box inside a ported box doesn't make sense to me and how is a 4th order louder than just a regular sealed box? I don't understand how it works. I understand 6th order and I was just wondering what was your knowledge of the my question. Love your channel brother especially the teaching videos 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@blakebrockhaus3473 жыл бұрын
Basically, in a 4th order bandpass you're using the sealed box to change the properties of the subwoofer to make it better for the ported side. Now, imo outside of shear spl and giant walled builds, a standard ported box is gonna be better. But 4th orders definitely have great applications in certain areas.
@mikenichols177 Жыл бұрын
I have a question in a single cab truck with a small space would u recommend ported or sealed 2 w6 12
@M.B.Enclosures Жыл бұрын
depends on space.. i choose ported if you have the room
@bulldogbradford80812 жыл бұрын
Great information that the new jacks need to listen too...
@Propheticpriest3 жыл бұрын
Hey, can you do a video tutorial or just elaborate more on horn enclosures
@PhiMobileSounds3 жыл бұрын
Need to find the video on orders of the enclosures (if I am saying this correctly). I think I understand the differences but you can always draw new information from anyone.
@burgahman13 жыл бұрын
Can you please do demo on the DB g5 8” sealed vs ported ? I have a 2017 Toyota Sienna with a 12” bravos sub running off a zapco reference 500.1 I wanna use the same custom enclosure that’s in the rear drivers side where they would have the option 8th seat and run it @ 2 ohms . The info you give is really informative and since I did a search on the db G5 sub, you really got me hooked. Thanks in advance my man coming from Ontario, Canada
@bigrigslaps46602 жыл бұрын
Great video.. You answered all my questions
@marcusstanley93174 жыл бұрын
Great video man I like the way you teach man I'm looking to start building enclosures and I'm trying to learn all I can because I'm a newbie but if you could send me some stuff I should read or watch it would be gratefully appreciated Sir, God bless and may you and your family remain safe🙏
@BrettStevens4321Ай бұрын
Is there a difference between sealed and banpass?
@sniper85672 ай бұрын
Not sure what you mean when you say that a sealed enclosure can take more power. It will need to handel more power at the lower end. If the driver can handle that power or not is a different matter. The excursion will almost always be the limiting factor no matter how much power the driver can take.
@denisbasshead77873 жыл бұрын
Ok you are 100% the Big BOSS at the sound game bro you are audio subwoofer professor
@williamwilson2303 Жыл бұрын
I have always went torward sealed, but i listen to punchy fast music .. i wanna do b2 rampage’s in sealed in my 14 mustang . It would be nice to know i have the right box
@jerrysweat4994 Жыл бұрын
I have 4 DD 8s in my truck. Not in a sealed box or a ported box but the best sounding enclosure you can have... what kind is it?? Hint, not IB either....
@markhigh45772 жыл бұрын
Got question I get ready to run 3,18 on audiopipe 1800 what be best box
@baackendshad27933 жыл бұрын
Should i go with a ported or a sealed box in a trunk of a car ?
@Jacob_Dimarco6 ай бұрын
So I have a 16 cuft box with 4 separate chambers. 2 chambers are tuned to 36hz and are a slot port. The other 2 chambers are still sealed enclosures and I was wondering if I could use a round port on those 2 sealed chambers. So now they would all have there own chamber and own port. And one last question, is it okay to keep my 36hz slot ports and have the round ports on the other 2 chambers tuned to a lower number like 33 hz?
@davyleshore39346 ай бұрын
I have 85 el Camino I’m having a box built for it with four 8” Toro fierce subs, sealed, what are your thoughts on that?
@macymorse80 Жыл бұрын
I have a good question for you. I’ll be getting the Kicker Q class 12” 42CWQ142 sub in my 08 Colorado extended cab. BUT my question is if I would be okay running it in a wider flat box that would span the width of the back wall with the seats removed so I can have space to put groceries in behind the seats and still be good. So can a speaker box be not as deep and wider than normal and be the same as a more cubed shaped box an still play 30 hertz and be good.
@robindas1207 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation
@The_Reel_King_Kong7 ай бұрын
Im new too the channel, Had a few questions about my 07 Avalanche I want thunder but I'm up against the wall about the type of enclosure I want to build What type of box enclosure would you recommend to maximize bass I'm not a fan I'm not a fan of the down firing subs or the up fire Subs under the seat so would a midgate enclosure be the best setup because to me. it still looks as if the woofers are being muffled on a midgate enclosure What would you recommend?
@babydyke4163 жыл бұрын
Any links you might add to the video description? I'm very new to this and I could definitely benefit from some good literature to go along with all my KZbin research! Love your videos! I have a whole lot to learn yet but I know I'm gonna upgrade my alternator and/or add another plus another battery and... well everything I can do and save to plan and build my dream system! Thanks!
@Tonytone93 Жыл бұрын
Would it be a bad idea to put two vxf 15s in a sealed ground shaker box?
@xxflaxxdread3 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir this was very informative.
@richardwarren3183 Жыл бұрын
I'm having problems with my dB 300, 4ooo wats, 1 ohm.. I have Two other dB 1 ohm at 2000 wats. 1000 rms. How do I drop the two dB to a two ohm load. I keep clipping an my gain is barely on.. Could you help me out. I would be vary greatful. Many blessings..
@baackendshad27933 жыл бұрын
Which box should I go with if I want my back seat to stay up bc I have a ported box now with two 12 inch ds 18 subs 1200 watts each also a 4500 watt amp and there not boomy with the seat up only boomy with the backseats all the way down!!! What should I do ? Pls hit me back I need to find a solution you see like your well educated on car audio.also I have stock door speakers bc my car is leased.
@Thizz29798 ай бұрын
I got one T1 12 gonna run it at 800 rms 2ohm Manuel says use 3/4 mdf can I use 1 inch instead
@raalph32063 жыл бұрын
Clicked real quick cuz I trust a black man
@Saturn-Matrix7 күн бұрын
I see the significance of 33 once again. Frequencies
@Rolandyeslek2 жыл бұрын
I have one DC level 6 18 (and I have 2 10 inch ZV6 ) Which has the capability of getting louder so I know what to put my money into.
@grantmackinnon13072 жыл бұрын
i have an old sony hifi system from the early 90s that uses a quasie-sixth order series tuned bandpass. I didnt know what that type of enclosure is until now. the original sony woofer rotted so now its just a cheap lanzar sub. who ever designed that back in the day must have know a thing or two about tuning enclosures.
@Psy6o2 жыл бұрын
if done right both ways can be loud if done shitty they will both sound terrible
@romellojames45483 жыл бұрын
I got a question though g. Why do subs sound at their loudest when they’re back fired close to the trunk? I get the loudest and most physical with every box I’ve messed with like that. Even compared to downfiring towards the spare
@M.B.Enclosures3 жыл бұрын
All vehicles differ... that works in your car
@romellojames45483 жыл бұрын
@@M.B.Enclosures pretty much works in all sedans and coupes that I’ve fucked with.
@romellojames45483 жыл бұрын
@@M.B.Enclosures I think what really differs is sub specs. IB is the best sound, but only with the right subs. QIT or some shit
@g2cool766 ай бұрын
MB why do you prefer ported over sealed?
@milwaukeekid2637 Жыл бұрын
Here to learn and boy am I learning
@geoffrey68764 жыл бұрын
Could u talk about xmax. I have DD3512s esp with 17-18mm xmax but they have better output compared to some subs with a greater xmax
@blakebrockhaus3473 жыл бұрын
Ik this is an old comment. But hopefully thisll be helpful. Motorforce plays a big role. A sub that can move far, but doesn't, won't get loud. The other, is that xmax is just linear excursion. You can push well past xmax, but it won't sound as good, and it'll be less efficient. DD tends to have reasonable xmax, but extremely high xmech. The DD USA line also has really fucking strong motorforce.
@oldguyBMX2 жыл бұрын
Tuning a ported enclosure is tuned from the length of the port or the diameter? Any Info thanks.
@montanaplease Жыл бұрын
Tuning a box is in the length of the port not diameter . Longer the port the lower the tune
@cjon24s69 Жыл бұрын
@@montanaplease Its both the diameter/area and length
@montanaplease Жыл бұрын
Tuning has nothing to do with the diameter
@cjon24s69 Жыл бұрын
@@montanaplease it absolutely does. If you dont know the diameter of the port then its impossible to know what length it needs to be. Length is only half the equation. More port area = longer port with same net airspace.
@pighater9512 жыл бұрын
Sealed box is tight bass but u fill it
@2869may2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZqahqiZebqInbs
@scottkellogg814511 ай бұрын
I have a ported box tuned to 38 Hertz with a 12
@thebedrockboy855910 ай бұрын
Have you ever tried anything with a pr
@ElfaboD2 жыл бұрын
how much rms for a under a seat for a sealed box 10s
@TheHiimrice4 жыл бұрын
Whats a good dampening factor for an amp im looking at the B2 audio rage 2500.1 it has a dampening factor greater than 400 signal to noise of 95db is that a good choice of amp
@M.B.Enclosures4 жыл бұрын
TheHiimrice don’t know much technically on this... but I prefer 200 and more. We know the amplifier controls the sub and it’s ability to do so is measured in the dampening factor but the length on the wires used affects this as well so the higher the number the better
@Derekaholmes2 жыл бұрын
ooooweeeee wifey was one more question away from a DV at 6 min 30 secs
@davidlunsford61552 жыл бұрын
Just subbed.👍
@moto4life12 жыл бұрын
In my opinion ported will never "hit" as hard as sealed, just saying! Haha Kool vid well said. Keep them rolling out. Peace
@montanaplease Жыл бұрын
You would be wrong. Nobody is breaking any records with sealed enclosures. However you want the highest sound quality you can definitely say that sealed is better
@GTILOUD Жыл бұрын
@@montanaplease you are wrong he's not talking about a meter but the feeling of the sound wave from a sealed vs a ported enclosure.
@S_Carolina_Pyro8642 жыл бұрын
👍🏾👍🏾💥💥
@user-yu8je3be3v11 ай бұрын
I thank sealed hits harder in a SUV
@NateHarrisCreations3 жыл бұрын
Good vids but your volume in all your videos are too low
@Dmack4344 жыл бұрын
When are you gonna start on your son's truck build? I'd like to see the journey of it if possible
@M.B.Enclosures4 жыл бұрын
Dmack434 soon ...a video or 2 at the most on that enclosure.