Sealed vs. Vented
  
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The best way to choose which enclosure is right for you is to understand the difference between them. Sealed and vented boxes are the most common, and will be the only two covered in this tutorial.

A sealed enclosure is one that is air tight, with no leaks or openings. Between the two, the sealed box is smaller in size, and can fit into tighter spaces. These boxes can handle more power, and generally provide better sound quality.

Vented, also known as ported, enclosures have an opening in the box. This design is more efficient, usually yielding 3dB more than sealed. They have good upper and lower bass frequencies, and can cool the magnet structure because of air circulation. Despite the advantages, this design is larger, requiring more space.

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