How is speaker diameter measured?

How is speaker diameter measured?

The speaker diameter is a measurement of the outside diameter of the speaker frame (or equivalent diameter for non-circular frames), excluding any mounting lugs. The diameter is implied in the size; for example, a 6-1/2 inch speaker is 6-1/2 inches in diameter.

How do you calculate the volume of a speaker box?

You simply measure the height, width and depth (in inches), multiply them together and then divide that number by 1728. If the box has internal measurements of 6″ high*18″ wide*12″ deep then the volume of the box is 1296/1728=. 75 ft^3.

How is speaker wattage measured?

Multiply the amperage and the volts to find the max wattage. Take the speaker’s voltage and multiply it by the amperage to get a rough estimate of the maximum wattage. For example, if your speaker has 120V and 5A, multiply these numbers together to get 600 watts.

What is baffle cutout diameter?

The Baffle Cutout Diameter is the measurement of the line that divides the mounting height and mounting depth. To make sure that the subwoofer replacement will have a snug fit, the baffle cutout diameter should be the same as the diameter of the hole in the enclosure.

How do I know what size my subwoofer is?

How To Measure Your Existing Subwoofer:

  1. Step 1: Remove the subwoofer from its enclosure.
  2. Step 2: Measure the speaker mounting depth.
  3. Step 3: Now measure the mounting height.
  4. Step 4: Take the cutout diameter measurement.
  5. Step 5: Measure the mounting screw width.

What sizes do subwoofers come in?

The four most common subwoofer sizes are 8, 10, 12, and 15 inches.

Does box size matter on subwoofers?

When it comes to subwoofers, the answer’s yes; size matters greatly. If you have a couple of 8″ drivers in a box you’re calling a subwoofer, you’re going to be disappointed if you follow the setup steps we’ll be discussing – because you won’t get the results we’re getting.

How big is the hole for a 10-inch subwoofer?

Measure the outside diameter of the subwoofer. Subtract 1/2 inch from the speaker diameter. For example, if the speaker is a 10-inch subwoofer, then the diameter is 10 inches and your final measurement is 9 1/2 inches.