Custom Sub Box Help, Dimensions, Materials etc Options

[red94celicagt]

Hey guys! So I went onto ebay and purchased 2x 12" alpine type S subs (tight budget) for 160 shipped. I also have a 800 watt MA Audio amp i bought from my friend.

Now it's time to build a box

Has anyone here made their own sub box? If so, what materials did you use, what design and dimensions did you use? Any help would be appreciated as I plan to get this project off the ground by tomorow, thanks guys!!

[playr158]

you pretty much have 2 main material options

MDF board (heavy)
or
fiberglass (light)

mdf is easier to use however

look on apline's site for the needed dimensions of the box and then work from that!

[mark_426]

Yeah, you need to find volume of the box.

I used Advantec flooring material, and made individual boxes for my L7's...

Heres an inventor version, scaled down:



Installed, a rough cell pic:

[Scarrell]

uh... right... anyway.... use 3/4th" MDF... build a box to the subs' specs.. are your subs dual 2 ohm or 4ohm? and whats the rms on that amp?


Meterials:

3/4" MDF
1 1/2" - 2" deck screws(go in easier)
silicone or liquid nails to seal the box up.(use latex gloves... can get messy and doesnt come off easy)

a drill(to pre-drill and to drill the screws in)

Jigsaw (to cut the holes for the subs, can be used to make the cuts)

circular saw(can also be used to make cuts)

you can pick up MDF at Lowes, Home Depot, places like that.., they can also cut it for you.

and take your time.

[mark_426]

# top-mount depth: 6-1/4"
# sealed box volume: 0.85-1.5 cubic feet
# ported box volume: 1.25-2.0 cubic feet

There is the pertinent information.

You'll need to decide ported or sealed for your enclosure..

Then plan how big you want it in your celi, and where...

Make sure when you design it, you account for the thickness of the material for inside volume.

Then, find area of material, and buy it... Measure carefully, and cut your parts... Then glue/silicone, clamp, and screw it together. If its large, you will want to reinforce it, especially if your woodwork isn't perfect.

[blkGT]

feel free to shoot me any questions on aol. i just finished mine. pics are under "new sub box" its a 3 sub fiberglass enclosure.

aol: jesus fish kyle

[red94celicagt]

thanks man, Ill hit ya up if I run into any problems...subs are due to arrive on tuesday! box needs to be done by then