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Bronze Member Username: Sweet_subsMemphis, Michigan Usa Post Number: 22 Registered: May-06 | im getting a alpine type r and i was wondering what the best type of box for it will be. and i was wondering what kind of wood to use becasue i have some 3/8 ince particle board in my barn. if that would be ok to use. and i need to know the hole size to cut out and how to build the box the way it will sound good. i want a ported box and i was wondering if i could put a port under the sub. becasue i want it to be ported. it make it sound louder in my truck. or if i could even build a box that would fit under the back seat of my 1997 gmc seirra ext cab.on 1 side there is like a 6inch space betweek the floor and the seat.??? any help apreacited |
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Gold Member Username: James1115Ct Post Number: 5905 Registered: Dec-04 | don't use particle board for starters, next I can't reccomend a cutout size untill I know the size of the sub you will be using, next go to www.bcae1.com and read up on enclosure's you will learn a lot of useful info there. |
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Silver Member Username: DrivingrecklessNear tampa, Florida United state... Post Number: 644 Registered: Apr-06 | USE 3/4 MDF WOOD..ALSO SEAL THE BOX WITH LIQUID NAIL OR CAULK...ALSO READ THAT WEBSITE...ANOTHER THING DOWNLOAD winISD FROM THE INTERNET TO CALCULATET PORT LENGHT... |
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Bronze Member Username: Sweet_subsMemphis, Michigan Usa Post Number: 26 Registered: May-06 | yea im gunna get the 12" typr r. i would still ahve to use liduid nail or cault even if im not running a sealed box? well alright now i know how to make it right and not end up with a crappy box that dont sound good |
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Bronze Member Username: BudlingCali USofA Post Number: 69 Registered: May-06 | If u use caulk to seal it make sure u use some wood glue to bond each joint. |
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Silver Member Username: Algirard1OH United States Post Number: 187 Registered: Dec-04 | Maybe also try using acclelerator pedal. It is a ported box calculator. http://www.subwoofertools.com/forum/ported-box.asp |