Cabinet Bracing

[acousticwave]

How critical is it for the cabinet bracing to match in a pair of towers? For example, if the bracing is spaced differently will it make a noticeable difference in sound? I made a mistake and I am debating if I should start over. Both cabs have approximately the same bracing, it is just spaced differently.

[Dwight]

Heres a thought, this could be a benefit, each cabinet resonating slightly different so as not to reinforce each other. Speculation, but you may be on to something here.

[billfitzmaurice]

Brace spacing doesn't need to be precise.

[acousticwave]

Okay awesome, I really didnt want to start over. What happened is that I was cutting the hole for the port on the back and I did it on the wrong side (top). The front baffle wasnt on yet. I can still make it work but the spacing for the bracing will be opposite the other tower. This is what happens when I get distracted.

[philthien]

I agree that differences in bracing could amount to a plus.

[duronboy]

I've been placing bracing randomly on purpose. I just make sure the total space used is the same.

[badman]

If it's enough bracing and not completely wacky placement you're good.

[Dave Bullet]

Wild guess... there's probably more variance in drivers and crossover component tolerances, than would be caused by braces not matching in 2 cabinets.