1st box build

 

Silver Member
Username: Ducka

Shelby Township, MI United States

Post Number: 301
Registered: Jan-08
I had been planning to build a custom box for my 2 12" type-r's and last weekend I finally did.

3.8cubes(was gunna do 4 but it would have been too big to fit) tuned to 35hz.

I spent the whole day building really making sure it was sealed up tight. Once I was done building I painted in with grey fleck paint and pained the port black. It looks so sweet with the type-r's installed. (pics comming soon)

I couldnt belive the improvement in sound that I got. I had the subs in a prefab sealed box before facing back. Now I have the ported box facing forward. It sounds and feels like the output is doubled. It moves tons of air (enough to where i did the shirt in the window trick and the shirt was moving alot). Also facing the box firing forward has really reduced rattles.

I cannot believe the improvement.
Thanks to everyone who helped me out especially Nick V.
 

Silver Member
Username: Dynamik

Post Number: 111
Registered: Feb-08
Congrats man! Glad to hear you are enjoying 'em more now. My buddy has one 12" Type-R in a prefab, and is stubborn to believe that a box built to spec will be that much better. Hurry and get vid/pics up...
 

Silver Member
Username: Ducka

Shelby Township, MI United States

Post Number: 302
Registered: Jan-08
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Silver Member
Username: Ducka

Shelby Township, MI United States

Post Number: 303
Registered: Jan-08
perhaps videos will be comming soon... maybe next time I am away from a residential area.
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 21244
Registered: Oct-05
nice work man. is it braced inside?
 

Silver Member
Username: Dynamik

Post Number: 112
Registered: Feb-08
Good Job for your first box!
 

Silver Member
Username: Ducka

Shelby Township, MI United States

Post Number: 304
Registered: Jan-08
thanks guys.

No chad its not braced, I thought about it but didnt really think the woofers were strong enough to need it. Probably wouldnt have been a bad idea though.
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 21246
Registered: Oct-05
you can still brace it. just use a couple of pieces of 2 x 4s.
 

Platinum Member
Username: Wingmanalive

A pic is worth 1000 posts!!

Post Number: 17020
Registered: Jun-06
That's a nice job. In no way am I comparing your ability with another member but it reminds me of Wheeler's box awhile back.




You don't have a pool do you?
 

Gold Member
Username: The_image_dynamic

San Diego, California

Post Number: 4089
Registered: Dec-06
Can't beat that for a first build... kid has some skills. You won't need bracing for this application.
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 21250
Registered: Oct-05
he does brad. just a single piece of 2 x 4 going from front to back would really help. the front baffle looks a bit flimsy.

don't underestimate those type Rs. they pound.
 

Gold Member
Username: The_image_dynamic

San Diego, California

Post Number: 4091
Registered: Dec-06
Yeah I just glanced at the fit and finish... that baffle is pretty wide now that I look again.
 

Gold Member
Username: Andrew571

Stillwater/Edmond, Oklahoma USA

Post Number: 1882
Registered: Oct-05
That looks like sh!t


jk dude
Type Rs can get LOUD
 

Silver Member
Username: Deadrabit

Post Number: 421
Registered: Jun-07
looks good
 

Gold Member
Username: Tatonka

-[Team Audib...

Post Number: 1817
Registered: Mar-07
Looks very good Kevin :-) Nice box for your first build! If you haven't already, push the box as forward (towards the cab) as you can get it. That way it kind of seals off on the sides of the trunk.

I bet it was not simple to put in lol.

If you want, switch the box around firing towards the back and compare output ;)
 

Silver Member
Username: Ducka

Shelby Township, MI United States

Post Number: 305
Registered: Jan-08
Nick - It was a B!tch to get in there lol. I even scaled it down from the dimensions you gave me and it was still rough. I had to take out that piece of grey plastic that lines the bottom of the trunk opening.

Chad - The port is in the way any suggestions?

Paul - No I dont have a pool lol. Used to, Why do you ask?

Yeah r's really get loud, I only have them on 500rms and they hurt my ears. I cant imagine running 1000+ watts to them... But im sure I will eventually.
 

Silver Member
Username: Ducka

Shelby Township, MI United States

Post Number: 306
Registered: Jan-08
I would like to thank all of ecoustics members for all the help they have given... This would have never happened without you guys. Ive learned so much in the short time ive been on here.
 

Platinum Member
Username: Rovin

1 15 = 149.1DBsTrinidad & T...

Post Number: 13878
Registered: Jul-05
ive always preached type Rs r excellent for what u get in its price range

i would suggest u brace that box since it does make a difference

looking good .....
 

Gold Member
Username: Insearchofbass

Post Number: 9507
Registered: Jun-04
Nice subwoofer box for your first time....I knew when you were getting Nick V to help you it was going to turn out well....it helps when you talk to someone with the same car who knows what works from experience
 

Gold Member
Username: Van_man

Boston South, MA

Post Number: 4026
Registered: Mar-06
looks solid. Nice job.
When you paint mdf, you should use a primer like Kilz 2 or something. that way it wont suck up the paint and leave uneven paint areas. You will use less paint too.
 

Platinum Member
Username: Wingmanalive

A pic is worth 1000 posts!!

Post Number: 17036
Registered: Jun-06
"Paul - No I dont have a pool lol. Used to, Why do you ask? "




You don't wanna know lol.




Great job dude.
 

Silver Member
Username: Deadrabit

Post Number: 433
Registered: Jun-07
hahaha. maybe u should get a pool
 

Platinum Member
Username: Wingmanalive

A pic is worth 1000 posts!!

Post Number: 17042
Registered: Jun-06
Had one. Drained it lol.
 

Silver Member
Username: Bonhamd

TC, MI USA

Post Number: 754
Registered: Nov-07
looks good ducka
 

Silver Member
Username: Ducka

Shelby Township, MI United States

Post Number: 307
Registered: Jan-08
yeah i spent like 20 bucks just on paint... primer would have been a good idea.

as far as bracing, How can i brace around the port?
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