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03-16-2006, 03:38 AM
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looks good how does the center channel sound ?
I was thinking of putting this in the pocket below my deck.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PYLE-PLTVD-7-5DI...QQcmdZViewItem
I was thinking of putting this in the pocket below my deck.
http://cgi.ebay.com/PYLE-PLTVD-7-5DI...QQcmdZViewItem
03-21-2006, 12:29 AM
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I made this out of 3/4" mdf from Lowes'. Wanted something hidden and still wanted some cargo space. I made simple rectangular boxes before... this was tough. This was before the amp. I'll get pics of that later.
03-23-2006, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hmlbtz
?????how hard is it to build a sub box??i want to build one myself to give it it's uniqueness..but i don't know how it would turn out sounding..anyone done it? any advice?? tnx!!
Heres a cool link http://www.ehow.com/how_4073_build-subwoofer-box.html
03-24-2006, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by hmlbtz
?????how hard is it to build a sub box??i want to build one myself to give it it's uniqueness..but i don't know how it would turn out sounding..anyone done it? any advice?? tnx!!
I made my own tirewell box out of mdf because I didn't want to spend so much time making a fiberglass box. Plus, I could get the exact internal volume I wanted with MDF and make my box ported for a little more output.
Check out your local Lowe's or Office Depot and look for 3/4 inch mdf (medium density fiberboard). I don't suggest particle board... I had a bad experience with it (well, my buddy did).
The hardest part will be measuring and calculating your internal volume.
03-24-2006, 02:45 AM
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Well, if you want to try a subfloor box(tirewell box), here's some things that might help you.
Here's some stuff you'll need:
1. The specs on your subs (data sheet/manual with the recommended box volume/size diagrams, and info like the mounting depth among others)
2. What kind of box you want (between sealed and ported). I'd recommend ported if it can go in a 1 ft^3 box or less... 1.5 cubic feet per sub like I did will make the box a lot bigger, and I don't recommend it because doing that with mine was a biznatch!
3. And if you can get your hands on a tool to cut perfect circles because a jigsaw is too imperfect (or my skill with it is)
4. Circle template for your sub for the mounting circle
5. You'll need wood($30), a couple of tubes of silicone sealant($5-15), two ports(if you decide on a ported box $40), carpet(maybe $ 20-$30).
Here's some stuff that'll help you:
The maximum measurements on the bottom are:
(Length x Width) 42"x21". I DON'T SUGGEST YOU USE THE MAXIMUM LENGTHS AND WIDTHS... because I used the max dimensions, and it complicated it in the end, because the top piece (speaker baffle) had to fit TOO perfectly, and aligning this was hard.
(Height) It'd be good to keep the height at 7.5 inches... if your subwoofer's mounting depth is under 6 inches (like 5 3/4" for example). The reason I say this, is because you minus 1.5 inches (.75" + .75") to get an internal length of 6 inches, so with a 5 3/4" mounting depth, you'll have about 1/4" of play.
Here's the bottom:
I made my height 8", and it made the box higher, level with the trunk (you get less cargo space). But that's what I wanted. The biggest I'd recommend is 2.4 cubic feet total (1.2 per sub) for 3/4" mdf.
That's with external dimensions of 39x19x8 {Internal dimensions of 36.75 x 17.5 x 6.5... you minus 2.25 for the length because there's three pieces that deduct .75" each, and 1.5 for the other two).
The reason I say this is because the top board (the baffle) will fit really snug, and you want some play on the bottom so that it isn't "do or die" when you put your box in at the end. Mine barely fit. Oh yeah, the top board... There's two carpets in our trunks. Well, not really. There's one carpet, and there's that piece that locks the spare tire under there. Lay those pieces one on top of another, and use this as your outline for the top board (the speaker baffle). That way the whole box will fit snug with your trunk.
I wouldn't recommend an enclosure that's bigger than 2.4 cubic feet total. You could use 1/2" mdf if they have it that small. It might make getting a bigger box volume out of a slightly smaller space.
There's so much more, I wish I had pictures of all the steps I took building this...
Here's some stuff you'll need:
1. The specs on your subs (data sheet/manual with the recommended box volume/size diagrams, and info like the mounting depth among others)
2. What kind of box you want (between sealed and ported). I'd recommend ported if it can go in a 1 ft^3 box or less... 1.5 cubic feet per sub like I did will make the box a lot bigger, and I don't recommend it because doing that with mine was a biznatch!
3. And if you can get your hands on a tool to cut perfect circles because a jigsaw is too imperfect (or my skill with it is)
4. Circle template for your sub for the mounting circle
5. You'll need wood($30), a couple of tubes of silicone sealant($5-15), two ports(if you decide on a ported box $40), carpet(maybe $ 20-$30).
Here's some stuff that'll help you:
The maximum measurements on the bottom are:
(Length x Width) 42"x21". I DON'T SUGGEST YOU USE THE MAXIMUM LENGTHS AND WIDTHS... because I used the max dimensions, and it complicated it in the end, because the top piece (speaker baffle) had to fit TOO perfectly, and aligning this was hard.
(Height) It'd be good to keep the height at 7.5 inches... if your subwoofer's mounting depth is under 6 inches (like 5 3/4" for example). The reason I say this, is because you minus 1.5 inches (.75" + .75") to get an internal length of 6 inches, so with a 5 3/4" mounting depth, you'll have about 1/4" of play.
Here's the bottom:
I made my height 8", and it made the box higher, level with the trunk (you get less cargo space). But that's what I wanted. The biggest I'd recommend is 2.4 cubic feet total (1.2 per sub) for 3/4" mdf.
That's with external dimensions of 39x19x8 {Internal dimensions of 36.75 x 17.5 x 6.5... you minus 2.25 for the length because there's three pieces that deduct .75" each, and 1.5 for the other two).
The reason I say this is because the top board (the baffle) will fit really snug, and you want some play on the bottom so that it isn't "do or die" when you put your box in at the end. Mine barely fit. Oh yeah, the top board... There's two carpets in our trunks. Well, not really. There's one carpet, and there's that piece that locks the spare tire under there. Lay those pieces one on top of another, and use this as your outline for the top board (the speaker baffle). That way the whole box will fit snug with your trunk.
I wouldn't recommend an enclosure that's bigger than 2.4 cubic feet total. You could use 1/2" mdf if they have it that small. It might make getting a bigger box volume out of a slightly smaller space.
There's so much more, I wish I had pictures of all the steps I took building this...
03-24-2006, 02:59 AM
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Oh yeah, and the reason I did it is because I originally wanted buy a box from http://www.elegonics.com/QD_TC_2.html, but the price of the box was a little outrageous... add onto that shipping to Hawaii, and I'd be spending more money than I did on my carbonfiber hood! lol. I wanted a tirewell box that leaves me a trunk and is hidden.
03-24-2006, 09:10 PM
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ok well i have been checking out this thread since it started and I still haven't seen anyone pull off what I want to do... I want to put two subs... one in each corner of the rear trunk area behind the taillights, firing towards the front but diagonal. I was wondering if anyone has seen anything similar to this. Thanks this is my future task.
03-24-2006, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by justmyluck
ok well i have been checking out this thread since it started and I still haven't seen anyone pull off what I want to do... I want to put two subs... one in each corner of the rear trunk area behind the taillights, firing towards the front but diagonal. I was wondering if anyone has seen anything similar to this. Thanks this is my future task.
Seriously though, that sounds like a fun fiberglass project... definately post pics dude!
03-25-2006, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by justmyluck
ok well i have been checking out this thread since it started and I still haven't seen anyone pull off what I want to do... I want to put two subs... one in each corner of the rear trunk area behind the taillights, firing towards the front but diagonal. I was wondering if anyone has seen anything similar to this. Thanks this is my future task.
03-25-2006, 01:35 AM
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Well I plan on doing my first take at the concept here in the next couple of weeks... the first one will be made out of mdf and I will probably abuse this setup for atleast a couple of months then I will try my hand at fiberglassing...that will be a new experience for me never fiberglassed before. So I figured while I take the time to see how the system sounds, looks feels and everything I will start playing around with fiberglassing that way when and if I decide to tackle this project with fiberglass I can tackle the job more freely.
Hopefully I can get a grasp on the fiberglassing part because I have MANY things I want to glass...
Ipod in top of center console (now it is just laying up there losely)
Subwoofer and Amps with my ps2 once it comes back from my getting work done
Maybe some kickpanels
Plus something I have always wanted to do in my Xplorer that I will now do in the tC
Oh yeah it helps that I just got a job a couple weeks ago making 35 to 40k a year not bad for a twenty year old still living with parents so no rent... perfect
tC will get paid off sooner than expected, more goodies for the car, and hopefully some xtra money put aside so i can buy some property. Hopefully everything works out for the best.
Hopefully I can get a grasp on the fiberglassing part because I have MANY things I want to glass...
Ipod in top of center console (now it is just laying up there losely)
Subwoofer and Amps with my ps2 once it comes back from my getting work done
Maybe some kickpanels
Plus something I have always wanted to do in my Xplorer that I will now do in the tC
Oh yeah it helps that I just got a job a couple weeks ago making 35 to 40k a year not bad for a twenty year old still living with parents so no rent... perfect
tC will get paid off sooner than expected, more goodies for the car, and hopefully some xtra money put aside so i can buy some property. Hopefully everything works out for the best.
03-25-2006, 04:51 AM
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03-25-2006, 10:10 PM
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alright guys need some help here. it has been a little while since i have calculated everything for making a speaker box and the book i once had i can't find need a RELIABLE website to get info to calculate box volume, cutoff, and all that good stuff any and all help you get perfect... I prefer to do the calculations myself not a program because that is half the fun. Thanks everyone. Take it easy.
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