DIY Subwoofer

[zany]

Could you use a marine polymer board for the box material? That stuff is dense and water resistant.

[Domsz06]

sure if you want. I'd still seal it.

[jleger98]

we got Lowes, HD and a place called Menards. I looked at Lowes and HD. All they had was 12x?? sheets. I'll check at a different locations. There's nothin that says a sub has to be a certain depth is there? in other words, could you build one that is .... say .... 3 feet long, 1 foot wide and 4" deep?

[Razzman]

Oh, here it is.

http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/S...id/0/SFV/30046

Here's your recommended according to kicker, notice under panel dimensions they recommend a 1.0cf enclosure:

Comp Sealed Enclosure Applications
The Kicker Comp excels when used in the recommended sealed boxes. These sealed enclosure designs will give the smoothest response with increased energy at the lowest frequencies, 20 to 30 Hz. These designs deliver massive amounts of high impact bass and can be driven with high levels of amplifier power.

The Comp high performance suspension system can operate in a larger sealed enclosure without sacrificing its power handling ability. This maximum enclosure volume application is ideal for SQ (ultra sound quality) installations. The SQ enclosure generates a very flat response curve and superbly extends sub bass.

Comp subwoofers perform well in any size sealed enclosure between the Compact and SQ volume recommendations. These systems will exhibit benefits of both designs: Compact produces high impact bass and SQ generates low bass frequency protraction.

Overall, the system will sound more like the recommended enclosure design it is closest to in enclosure volume. These enclosure recommendations have been calculated with the airspace inside the enclosure and include the displacement of the woofer.

Recommended Sealed Enclosures - Moderate Efficiency
SQ (Maximum Enclosure Volume)

2005 C10

Model Compact (Minimum Enclosure Volume) ~ 1.0 ft3 (28.3 L) Power Handling = 150W RMS
SQ (Maximum Enclosure Volume) ~ 2.4 ft3 (68.0 L) Power Handling = 150W RMS

Panel Dimensions for Minimum Recommended Sealed Enclosures using 3/4” (1.9 cm) thick MDF:

2005 C10

Volume, ft3 (L) 1.0 (28.3)
Panel A
13.5 x 13.5
Panel B
13.5 x 12
Panel C
12 x 12

[Domsz06]

i saw that before

[Razzman]

Here's one on eBay; square shape, 3/4" mdf, sealed, carpeted, terminal block, 1.0cf all for $36.99 shipped. Ok i've done my homework, I'm done.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ONIX-10-Sealed-S...QQcmdZViewItem

[Domsz06]

thats a hell of a deal!

[Razzman]

Tell me about it! This is the same guy i got mine from. Most are 5/8 mdf so when i saw mine was 3/4 for that price i jumped all over it!

[Domsz06]

yeah no kidding!

[jleger98]

1.0 cu ft is the minimum. 2.4 is the max. I'm in the middle of that.

[jleger98]

Yeah that is a great deal, but what fun is it??

[Domsz06]

hey, each to his own, I do agree it's fun making your own.

[Tequilasun]

Yeah that is a great deal, but what fun is it??

I agree, I like to make my own stuff too

[Domsz06]

I have to, because they don't make boxs were I wanna put them

[jleger98]

There's nothin that says a sub has to be a certain depth is there? in other words, could you build one that is .... say .... 3 feet long, 1 foot wide and 4" deep?

anyone??

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