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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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What do you guys think about this sub enclosure. This is exactly where i want to put my 12" sub, but i feel the price is kind of high, and by browsing the sellers feedback, it seems that he does most of his business selling power drill batteries and ripped out factory head units. Need your opinion on this one guys, thanks!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Old Oct 8, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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anyone care to post?
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$70 for a carpeted, finished box is not too bad.

But the shipping is a rip. I went to USPS.com and did a Parcel Post to my zip (at max weight of 70#) and it was $22. The shipping calculator on the auction page said $28.89. I don't believe the box weighs 70#. At 25#, it was only $13.73.

But you know this up front, you have to decide if its worth the $$.

Also it says "this box is made of wood..." Wood = NFG. Need to be MDF or better. Picture does not look like "wood" but need to ask.
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thank you for that info. Will a 12 inch sound ok in 1 cubic foot of air space? I listen to mostly rock but also electronica and i wanna be able to bump some rap beats when i feel like it.
Old Oct 8, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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you need to buy a sub that works with that volume
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 01:55 AM
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As with any eBay purchase, it is buyer beware. I would talk to some guys that do this for a living, get their take. Otherwise, I would be hesitant to buy from that particular seller. As an eBayer myself, I am hesitant to purchase from anyone who has a 99% or lower rating. Did that once, took me 3 months to get it worked out and I was the seller.
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Originally Posted by Sciond
you need to buy a sub that works with that volume
^^Yes, very important! Typically, you choose the sub first then spec out the box.

Originally Posted by MrsBentoBako
As with any eBay purchase, it is buyer beware. I would talk to some guys that do this for a living, get their take. Otherwise, I would be hesitant to buy from that particular seller. As an eBayer myself, I am hesitant to purchase from anyone who has a 99% or lower rating. Did that once, took me 3 months to get it worked out and I was the seller.
Huh? Are you saying not to buy from you?
Old Oct 9, 2006 | 05:29 AM
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dude greg from project can get you some stuff. also it depends on the sub to know if its enough air space. every sub has different requirements.
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Originally Posted by tanakasan
Originally Posted by Sciond
you need to buy a sub that works with that volume
^^Yes, very important! Typically, you choose the sub first then spec out the box.

Originally Posted by MrsBentoBako
As with any eBay purchase, it is buyer beware. I would talk to some guys that do this for a living, get their take. Otherwise, I would be hesitant to buy from that particular seller. As an eBayer myself, I am hesitant to purchase from anyone who has a 99% or lower rating. Did that once, took me 3 months to get it worked out and I was the seller.
Huh? Are you saying not to buy from you?

If you knew my rating, you would.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MrsBentoBako
Originally Posted by tanakasan
Originally Posted by Sciond
you need to buy a sub that works with that volume
^^Yes, very important! Typically, you choose the sub first then spec out the box.

Originally Posted by MrsBentoBako
As with any eBay purchase, it is buyer beware. I would talk to some guys that do this for a living, get their take. Otherwise, I would be hesitant to buy from that particular seller. As an eBayer myself, I am hesitant to purchase from anyone who has a 99% or lower rating. Did that once, took me 3 months to get it worked out and I was the seller.
Huh? Are you saying not to buy from you?

If you knew my rating, you would.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 06:12 AM
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a good sub to put in small boxes is the Rockford P3 Shallow mount. Its ment for small spaces.
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 12:13 PM
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Also have to watch the mounting depth, make sure there's about .5-.75in of clearance for your pole vent...
Old Oct 18, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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Hey man, i got one of those types of boxes, its 3/4" MDF, carpeted and loaded with a shallow mount pioneer 10" sub. It bumps. its nice, im looking to get rid of it, if your interested. PM me if you are.
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