I have assembled a small amplifier and two 2-inch speakers in a small wooden (cigar) box. The enclosure is about 4 inches by 5 inches by 6 inches, and is essentially sealed except for two 1 3/4-inch holes that expose the speaker cones; the speakers are mounted tightly to the back side of the panel.
I don't need or expect high performance from the speakers. The entire assembly will be used primarily to amplify human speech (podcasts, e.g.) that are stored on my MP3 player.
My question is whether or not I should port the enclosure. I don't want to boost the bass; I just wonder if the speaker cones would move more freely if the box was vented, and if so, how small a vent can I get by with?
Thanks.
I don't need or expect high performance from the speakers. The entire assembly will be used primarily to amplify human speech (podcasts, e.g.) that are stored on my MP3 player.
My question is whether or not I should port the enclosure. I don't want to boost the bass; I just wonder if the speaker cones would move more freely if the box was vented, and if so, how small a vent can I get by with?
Thanks.