The BEST Port Video EVER

[@chiphill4856]

As a 35year mechanical engineer, I approve this explanation. Just the right amount of technical details. 👍🏼✌🏼

[@theprodigy01uk]

Knowledge not shared is wasted. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge. I could listen all day 😁

[@alfcarjackstheclown7849]

Your right about that. Always remember wipe front to back. Stay safe and clean

[@christophersmith108]

If I could add two "thumbs up" for this post I would!

[@DOMTHESAUSAGE]

@@HexiBase would love to see your old build videos again

[@josealfredfernandes]

@@HexiBase excuse me which is better? A big port down to 18hz? Horn loaded? Tapped horn? Paraflex?

[@yommmrr]

Wow, that is easily the best and most informative audio video I've seen on here. From the top quality info to the well made graphics. This man knows his trade.

[@NicksStuff]

I didn't understand a single thing, yet I'm amazed and loved the video

[@225maine]

😂😂😂😂

[@Militaryman64]

Buwaat,,👀,you no have no teligence,,🤭😂🤣🤣

[@samuelthabah2643]

#Nick's, haha ya me too didn't know what he's talking about

[@xxmadman55xx]

@@Militaryman64 I want some teligence. And some god damned tegrity.

[@thamerendyck1795]

Yup that's the audio world

[@georgepezos2569]

You just made something that so many people dont understand so simple, ive tried so many ways to explain why some ports need to be there and they still dont understand. Thankyou for make it so much simpler.

[@OddJob728]

Holy shit. I feel like I just had a 1 hour lecture in 7 minutes. Lots of great information. Looking forward more of these informative videos. Thanks for sharing & keep it up. To take things a step further, some math formulas or guiding principles to help out with designing enclosures would be greatly appreciated.

[@whitlcj1]

Was waiting for him to either open his eyes or play the keyboard the whole time. Just had an idea for a speaker box design though so I thank you very much.

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Fabulous! I read up on all this stuff 30 years ago and I'm very rusty, this is getting my brain back up to speed fast - thank you!

[@richbolcer990]

I’ve never commented on any video on KZbin... I felt you deserved to know that this video and several other videos you’ve made are providing information that I have spent months searching for. Thank you, extremely impressive video, and awesome teaching method. I’m currently building boxes for 2 Fischer midrange home audio speakers... almost have all the info I need..

[@coltonnewman8283]

This is some gold right here. Thank you for sharing! Now I understand why I personally like round ports better than a slot port

[@paulleech6412]

My first subwoofer box was homemade with round nonflared ports. Nothing special 12 in woofers and a budget amplifier but wow. All about the round ports.

[@adrianosparlapipas]

@@HexiBase Do you think that using a round port in a Voight pipe or ML-voight would make a diference? It seems that so many professional "youtubers" are using it. Thanks! You are the best! So Laconic..

[@corvettefever360]

I have commented before and I will again, this is the guy to listen to and watch. I am also a guy who knows this subject matter for many years oh, so I can tell you for a fact that this guy is good. The level and execution in which he explains things is superb. He doesn't just recycle and regenerate the same generic stuff over and over as do most of the videos on audio. I also respect that he said that he is still learning, because that shows intelligence instead of arrogance. I have over 20 years experience myself, including a MECP, and I'm also always learning new things. I like watching his videos for these reasons and or even just to touch up on a few things. Then again when I'm out in the shop, I'd rather watch this type of thing then Keeping Up with the Kardashians or some nonsense.

[@sbeezynukka]

And this is why you’re the ONLY person I hire to design my enclosures! These other so called designers can’t even go into depth of why they send out what they sale to people!

[@sbeezynukka]

@@HexiBase You'll have my business as long as you're offering your services, They have nothing on you except price, but you know what they say about that ... matter of fact i need to submit a design request for my new work vehicle as i need my usual

[@MrDiJ1980]

Why did I just find you now. It is so nice to see videos on these subject with people who have real knowledge. I would like to start building speakers as a hobby and you answered allot of questions I had. But made me aware of allot of thing I didn’t know existed. Thank.

[@imqqmi]

I like high info density videos like this, no drawn out introductions and repeating over and over or product placements. Greatly appreciated! 7 minutes well spent!

[@freedomtvofficial7205]

This dude does not fuck around. Instant sub. I'll agree with what someone else said, I also feel like I just got a highly condensed lecture with no bullshit filler. Amazing video.

[@northeastcorals]

This is an excellent example of how to produce a quality educational video which is extremely time efficient & to the point yet still entertaining. Top marks.

[@Marsden12001]

Man you have the most informative channel on speakers in all of KZbin. Bar none! Thanks for doing what you do.

[@Doctorbasss]

Simply AWSOME!! Yes finally a guy that explain very well in deep the accoustic theory!!! A big thanks from Doctorbass, Canada

[@mica4153]

you earned a sub for 3:11 😂it's refreshing to finally see someone bash that format of explaining or teaching concepts. also explaining so much in that first 3 minutes, in an easy to understand way.

[@stevejessemey8428]

Your knowledge and experience is priceless 👍. And you explain everything in a professional manner 🤘

[@tomsav67240]

Usually, when I see the name of video "The BEST Video EVER" immediately I change the channel, but this time it was a good video. The really good one Thanks

[@justlooking6898]

Such technical info with a dash of comic relief is always welcome and/or gives me something to comment upon. So, thanks for that and keep it up! 😊

[@kalaiona1470]

Your gonna go a long way my friend, keep doing your thing. knowledge is key

[@lovejago]

Hell iv been in this for over 40yrs. And i still learn something all the time!!

[@TheShrimpfather-aka-Martin]

Awesome, glad you're still making videos Pete!

[@ArduousFormula]

I have been researching this for weeks and this has tied everything together into one neat explanation that I finally understand. Thanks.

[@saulcustomz2480]

Watched this 3 years ago when I first started making boxes and kinda understood it but bow I feel this the only man I can listen too to reassure myself I’m doing everything right 😂😂

[@corvettefever360]

Flared round vent/ports are the best way to go. Just common sense in a way. Here is another way to look at it, for the most part, car exhaust pipes are round for the same reason. Most may not know this but a cars exhaust, length & diameter, also play apart in tuning the engine. And just like looking for a specific tuning frequency of a speaker box, you are essentially doing the same with an engine. This is also why sticking the largest diameter or shortest length pipe MAY NOT always be optimal for a specific build. Regardless this is why I follow this guy, because I am experienced in this field, got my MECP, & other certifications in the mid 90's, not to mention as much experience in building high performance engines & high end fabrications, & so I can confirm that this guy knows what he is talking about. One of the best actually, so pay attention to what he says, because he is on point

[@philgale1752]

Wow ... your fantastic at presenting , editing , explaining , etc etc and your knowledge is just . Wow .

[@milspecfpv]

It was a little funny the second time... Haha! Great content. I've also been in the hobby for 15-20 years and I'm still learning. Love it.

[@ZegaracRobert]

Stumbled upon your channel, finally i can learn something new after decades of loudspeaker building/interest! Thanks for your effort in making these videos! +1sub

[@thewiggleroom811]

same

[@gregory3861]

Finally, someone that can translate knowledge very very well into a concise and informative video. Well done Sir, and thanks.

[@speakerpat]

I think I never subscribed to someone this fast! The knowledge you have and the way you present it is really nice.

[@greggarner4477]

The most informative 3 minutes ever. Thank you very much

[@gonzalezfamilyyuma]

i saw this video 4 yrs ago. good to see it come back across my page.

[@ferrarirobin]

Wow, awesome stuff here. I definitely subscribed. Would you be able to make a video on the basics of how to build a subwoofer enclosure? :) For example: A driver with these specifications + These expectations in terms of frequency response and application = This is how to design the best enclosure. Because when i look around, i can find tutorials or guides but it's just like, you have these specifications, run it through this program and there it is. But i want to know why we choose a port width, length, box size, ... So i can take that knowledge to the next project. I think i understand the basics, however it's sometimes very confusing. But for some reason i immediately understand everything you explain.

[@enifyako]

I'm going to be watching this for weeks. This video, in combination with the "Five Enclosures You've Never Heard Of" video, has served to make me extremely interested in using enclosure design and clever waveguides to create a wide-response hifi speaker for myself. Regular, 2-way vented systems are always quite boring to me, because it's all-too simple to use a rectangular or cylindrical vent and put up with the "bass extension" results you get from low-effort solutions to driver problems. There's a 6th 1/2-order hybrid you described in the other video that's intrigued me. Much too much to think about, but I have to begin to understand how these pieces work before I can begin drawing designs. I must agree with several other commenters: you have the most in-depth, "hidden knowledge" available in any video about speaker design I have ever seen. Most everyone else is either concerned with the loudest bass or the prettiest 2-way. I hope you continue, consistent with your position on the Con-Ex scale, to provide powerful information like this going forward.

[@vikassm]

Learned more about vents from this one video than in the last 20 vent-related videos! I'm building my 'first' set of speakers from the ground up, this video has helped my progress immensely. Thank you! 👍

[@buckyflex1]

"Took me 20yrs & I'm still learning." Thats a true audiophile. If actively seeking out new knowledge, insight, & data ISN'T where the bulk of your time 'doing audio' is spent then you're not an audiophile. Sorry but it's tru.

[@Ben79k]

no idea how this ended up in my top recommended but I've never learned so much about something in 7 minutes.

[@mr.bumbles5201]

I am so grateful that I stumbled on to your channel. I first got interested in speaker enclosures back in the 80's. It soon become a passion. I lost that passion in the 90's but since hearing you it's been resparked. Keep the information coming.

[@maryjaneevadiamond6359]

Why are you so smart. I mean, I know basics of car audio, and some things that even installers don't know, but this is over the top. Your good.

[@richiecolon3774]

I was sure that this was going to be click bait...so glad I took a chance! So well done🎶👍🏼

[@boominc0420]

Very informative as usual Pete. I have learned alot over the years from your videos. Keep them coming.

[@TheDudeAbides-247]

Love that studio. So neat and tidy.

[@mrdr9534]

Came here by "accident" but was captured by Your clear and knowledgeable presentation of a subject I didn't even think could interest me. Once again confirming my hypothesis that anything can be made understandable and interesting if it´s presented and explained "the right way". Thanks a million for taking the time and effort of sharing Your knowledge in such an excellent way. Best regards.

[@BVLVI]

I clicked away at the end, then came back because you asked me to comment. My comment is I love you! Also I have a 44 Trimaran sail boat I would like to get some bass out of that is using the body of the boat as the box. I wonder what a great a fun video that would be.

[@hot9dog]

Good job as always sir. Clean and to the point- killer graphics.

[@sandwich.entity3810]

Would love to see some explanations about complications from corners/bends in ports/horn paths. Your videos are great, I have learnt a lot from your channel!

[@forbiddenera]

That moment when you know more than anyone you have ever met..then feel like a complete noob hearing someone else explain something..20 years of audio engineering and while I understand all this, I could never explain it to someone else this well. Awesome.

[@Ratkill]

Videos I watch for information I'll typically play at 1.5 to 2x just because of general inefficiency in presentation). Your pace and script is perfect! Its obvious you're teaching something you know very well. Subd!

[@svalbard01]

So basically, you're switching Pete from a rectangular port presentation to a circular port presentation. Using his own knowledge against him! Well played...

[@manueldriggs7099]

Your presentation was short and concise. Brilliant explanation! Loved it!!! = )

[@pookiedacat8364]

I love your explanations, you cover horn theory so well.

[@kencohagen4967]

I missed your videos for a while now. Glad I found your channel again!

[@michaelnorman9644]

Never built a speaker... Never thought about building a speaker... But this dude has changed my life

[@davey4697]

Give this man a proper round of applause - he clearly is an expert on ports.

[@jeremyhearn8941]

Thanks again for another great guide to more info to figure out for my own builds.

[@bassbuildscarlmeadors6650]

i agree it was well conducted he said what we wanted and done. no drawn out talk until we fall asleep kind of video

[@Psy6o]

As always spot on much respect ... I just shut up and learn something from each of your videos

[@JoeJ-8282]

I really need to find a true audio nerd like you, here locally in MY city, (Albuquerque, NM, USA), that I can talk speaker stuff with for hours on end! I love working with speakers! I love designing, building, repairing, AND most definitely improving any speaker I get my hands on! It's really fun to me to make them sound as good as they possibly can. I am also always in a continous learning process about speakers, so videos like this are great! I would really like to talk with someone like you about the details of when, why and HOW to best utilize all these different designs of ports... among all of the other parts of a speaker of course... That's why I wish I personally knew a guy like you who is as passionate about the topic of great sounding speakers!... Keep up the great, very informative videos. I subscribed so I can see more of them!

[@BurkeBass]

your videos are the best! Glad you're making them still

[@albertj3421]

I love seeing someone who knows what they are doing. Cheers.

[@johnyount2895]

Yes and then you have to factor in the cubic feet of the enclosure based upon how much your subwoofers can move plus if you're really built in some serious to cubic feet of your vehicle matters to

[@notsure7404]

If I wanted to do this professionally like him, what would the career field be called? And what should I major in or what specialized schooling would I need?

[@lerevenantband]

I just discovered this channel. So rad.

[@stevebahr7782]

Wow, great info. Had a book on this subject years ago. Stupidly loaned it and never saw it again. More please...

[@sparkybluefox]

Wow ! HexiBase, you know your subject ! Great video(s) ! Thank you for posting for us all to learn. SBF

[@Greysniper1]

Fascinating stuff! I would really appreciate if you made some more videos like this explaining the fundamental operation of enclosures and speakers. I'm interested in acoustic design and your content so far has been very helpful. Cheers!

[@Basshead6400]

Awesome video as always,, looking forward to more explanation about this subject. I learn a lot every time I watch one of the vids - Love it

[@jimgardiner1558]

Just came across this video and I enjoyed it. I will have to look for some more recent ones. A lot of information touched on here. It is apparent from your comments that you know a lot about ports and wave guides. I am hoping you have more videos that expand upon this topic. I have been designing and building speakers off and on for at least 30 years now and the last one was my first attempt at a transmission line. I think I’m in love! It was a difficult design and build that involved a fair bit of tweaking but it turned out great (in my opinion). That was the last speakers I built (about 15 years ago). Still enjoying them but now that I am retired I want to built a larger pair. I am worried that I may has just gotten lucky last time and may not be as successful this time. Thanks for your entertaining video.

[@DennisFranssen]

Please never stop talking! and thank you for these lectures!

[@corvettefever360]

I'm glad you said this, I've been trying to explain this to people for years. I even use the example of car exhaust systems. There is a reason that they are round. Regardless, you are one of the very few people that I have seen say this about round ports versus Square or rectangular.

[@Lyrics-hs9hx]

If possible please make a video about air vent sound. I mean how to reduce the air sound in the vent when the subwoofer playing.

[@ronjlwhite8058]

Awesome content Pete. Love the channel.

[@1endell]

Man, thank you! I know absolutely nothing about audio, but I'm trying to learn and you help a lot.

[@cboyamg]

Pretty good... Maybe you should mention that a-periodic enclosures need to be ported outside of the area the speaker is facing. Its a little more than covering the port with cloth

[@jeff3278dagu3278]

great amount of knowledge, definitely enjoy, please don't stop

[@batmandeltaforce]

Best I ever made was a triangulated vent in the bottom corners:) EXTREMELY efficient:) Damn near perfect.

[@Live_Loud]

Round port FTW! Less volume, more efficiency and can be modified if needed!

[@MisterKaen]

Awesome bro. Another gem

[@Bassotronics]

Thanks to this video, I finally found out what’s the name of the design I made 15 years ago and it’s nothing more than a T-line. That’s what I used to call it anyway but then lots of people have been telling me that it’s not a T-line and I always was confused to what the hell it was.

[@Tankable]

This is very good information! Love your ability to simplify to a laymans terms.

[@iisreallughtkingsun4360]

Thanks brother 👍👍👍👍✌ u have a ( student ) today just JOINED CLASS ✊✊✊

[@hotrod6919]

Funny! found this searching head porting, you would be a natural guru at building race engines you just explained the evolution over 100 years worth of fluid dynamics under 10 mins

[@BADALICE]

This will be the first time, I have viewed any of your videos, nice one; handy. I have had my mind on a speaker project . My accumulation pile has potential for some sweet little projects. Desk Top, or Book shelf blue tooth system, with red cedar. If it doesn't sound good, at least it will smell good. I have been checking out some electronics videos, Led circuits, amp circuits, speaker wiring methods, and I bet you that's why KZbin recommended your video. Good Call. I'm really glad I caught this before I built my enclosures. subscribed.

[@jbirdlin]

Very informative and quite intense. I would like to hear more about shape selection for a build. Because the box design programs only give you a port length based on the selected radius entered (therefore a round port is assumed).

[@thinkharder2028]

I think that was the highest density presentation I've heard yet. Thank you for not wasting my time and also for being bang on! But I have to add there is one type you didn't include. The one that uses multiple small vents to add resistance to the inductive loading of a regular port. (Just a bunch of drinking straws jammed into a cylindrical port)

[@xaytana]

What about reversing tapers? Or what about reversed compound tapers, like a diamond shape with the tips cut off? Or even reversing flares, having a smaller opening that rapidly open to the port size? Or making a TL out of a compound taper? Or a TL-horn hybrid, where one section is straight and the other tapered, with both variations of flat first and tapered first? Or really any hybrid method of combining various port types? I have a lot of other ideas, but that's just a handful of them. I know these probably don't sound or work as well, but I want to see what unconventional methods accomplish, for science.

[@rl4416]

i love your vids dude . thank you

[@champipy]

Question to HexiBase: can I use multiple holes on the box, instead of a single tube? For example if tube required would be 10 cm long and 3 cm diameter, can I simply drill 5 pieces of 3 cm diamater holes on the front baffle which is 2 cm thick? I guess the resonating “airmass” would be similar. Yet no one uses holes! Why?

[@joshfrench7483]

Man you are very knowledgeable sir. I'm still in the beginning stages but trying to lessen and your videos are very informative and most importantly accurate info. I really wish I could get a box designed and built by you lol!

[@audiogman5865]

Wow. Finally someone that knows what they’re talking about. That was awesome. Thank you.

[@danielscantlan3966]

I love your video's great job at explaining your knowledge in different areas of audio. Great work looking forward to watching future vids.

[@gijoemolinaro]

Thankyou for this vid I wish I was more knowledgeable on the subject keep up the great work God bless😊👍👍👌👌👌👌

[@COMPASBASSCHICALI]

Damn brother seems that you more than others that think they know😱👍💪

[@1bboyred1]

good shit!! been so long since iv seen a video from you

[@sychosez]

I am amazed at the wealth of information you presented in 7-8 minutes. WOW! I have always been interested in the science of sound and have found a new wealthy source of information to indulge my itch. I definitely hit that "Subscribe" button.

[@SaftTechnologies]

Best video on this topic in a long time!

[@dougmittleberger8802]

So I guess what I need to know is what is best for a down facing subwoffer for the rear seat of a pick up

[@garystewart6093]

Great video, well presented and illustrated. Had to watch it twice as I’m new to this game. But feel I’ve learnt a lot.

[@byulharang2664]

Wait that's not the ports video i thought it was, great video tho keep up the good work👏🏾