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Depends on sub as well but my cliffnotes response is ported will offer a bit more output and fun factor. The sound will have more body to it and the punch will have a larger foot print. Where as sealed will be a bit more reserved, more linear and musical, and the punch will be sharper and quicker. Example, kick drums with sealed will be very accurate, and should keep up with little overhang and ported could be “slower”, thumpier, but a bit louder and full. Don’t get me wrong, custom ported boxes can be very quick, very musical, and accurate but that usually requires building an enclosure that perfectly matches the sub and its needs and parameters.
