With IB subs, is in wall component rack ok?

[krips]

In my new house I was hoping to put IB subs in my front false wall. However I will also have a component rack that will share this wall and not be enclosed so some air would escape. Would this make my IB system not work? If it wouldn't I guess I could do multiple sealed subs behind the wall too.

[cjd]

Would you be able to enclose the rack?

Backwave leakage will usually reduce the output at any given power level. Even if you seal off floor-to-ceiling where the rack is leaving a big box (but not quite as big as before) for the subs.

C

[krips]

Well I had originally had my plans drawn up where my rack was in its own little room behind my false wall. I guess I could still go that route or build a plywood box w/ door around the rack...which would be ugly. I will try and get that sub-room back in the plans then. Thanks .