Recommended manufacturer box volume (ft^3)
07-17-2003, 02:03 PM
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Well, I keep getting ready to go out to get
MDF wood based on the diagrams and specs I've
calculated, but then I realize if I'm doing the
right design or whatnot.
The reason is, an MDF sheet is gonna cost me like
$29 (sheet of 49" x 97") + $8 (8 cuts). You get
5 free cuts but I need 13 cuts so I pay the extra
$1/cut. This is from Building Box (Home Depot
only gives you 3 free cuts).
Total, it will cost me $42.55CDN after tax. And
the liquid nail, screws and any other crap I need
is gonna set me back another $15-$20. All in all
I'm about to spend about $60. The result will be
enough pieces to build two identical boxes that
will house a single 10" each.
I'm only running a single Type R 10" right now
but have plans later to add another 10" if need be.
MDF wood based on the diagrams and specs I've
calculated, but then I realize if I'm doing the
right design or whatnot.
The reason is, an MDF sheet is gonna cost me like
$29 (sheet of 49" x 97") + $8 (8 cuts). You get
5 free cuts but I need 13 cuts so I pay the extra
$1/cut. This is from Building Box (Home Depot
only gives you 3 free cuts).
Total, it will cost me $42.55CDN after tax. And
the liquid nail, screws and any other crap I need
is gonna set me back another $15-$20. All in all
I'm about to spend about $60. The result will be
enough pieces to build two identical boxes that
will house a single 10" each.
I'm only running a single Type R 10" right now
but have plans later to add another 10" if need be.
07-17-2003, 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by Dukk:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Chris B:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by hog_hauler:
Always a good idea to stay within the manufactures recommendations, it's recommended for a reason.
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Chris B:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by hog_hauler:
Always a good idea to stay within the manufactures recommendations, it's recommended for a reason.
</font>[/QUOTE]I disagree. With the current mentality of MAKE THE BOX SMALL SMALL SMALL I find most manufacturers will recommend the SMALLEST box that you will tolerate rather than one that will work well.I'll build a sealed box to the manufacturers' recommendations though cuz I figure, what the hell, it's sealed so all the performance is gone anyway [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img] </font>[/QUOTE]the exact reason i said what i did in my post...
07-17-2003, 02:45 PM
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I disagree. With the current mentality of MAKE THE BOX SMALL SMALL SMALL I find most manufacturers will recommend the SMALLEST box that you will tolerate rather than one that will work well. [/QB]
For example, with a Q value of 0.8 a JL10W3 will fit into a 0.8 cu.ft enclosure but with a Q value of 0.707, the enclosure grows to 1.8 cu.ft. Try marketing that...
07-17-2003, 03:54 PM
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Originally posted by Gabe:
But.. don't you find Alpines specs a bit too small? I mean.. c'mon.. they recommend a max of 1.25 cubic for a vented box. Doesn't that seem a little unreasonable?
I'm still struggling with the decision for box size for my Type R
But.. don't you find Alpines specs a bit too small? I mean.. c'mon.. they recommend a max of 1.25 cubic for a vented box. Doesn't that seem a little unreasonable?
I'm still struggling with the decision for box size for my Type R
07-17-2003, 04:20 PM
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So for example, my Pioneer 305cs are recommended in a 1.5 cubic feet each enclosure, and ive got 2 12s
seeing as how this is my first car audio experience, should i stick with that suggestion ?
actually im not even gonna be building the box, but should i tell whoever is gonna be building the box about 1.5 cubic feet per ?
when i talked to chase audio he said 1.25 cubic feet per, but maybe he was mistaken ...
seeing as how this is my first car audio experience, should i stick with that suggestion ?
actually im not even gonna be building the box, but should i tell whoever is gonna be building the box about 1.5 cubic feet per ?
when i talked to chase audio he said 1.25 cubic feet per, but maybe he was mistaken ...
07-17-2003, 07:17 PM
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I will just take a gamble with the box I have
designed and see how it goes. I am having the
wood cut so I can build another box of equivalent
dimensions.
Seeing I can't afford to keep building boxes, and
my trunk space is limited, I am really hoping
this design works [img]smile.gif[/img]
Hopefuly my amp/sub comes in sometimes next week [img]smile.gif[/img]
[ July 17, 2003, 08:20 PM: Message edited by: Gonad ]
designed and see how it goes. I am having the
wood cut so I can build another box of equivalent
dimensions.
Seeing I can't afford to keep building boxes, and
my trunk space is limited, I am really hoping
this design works [img]smile.gif[/img]
Hopefuly my amp/sub comes in sometimes next week [img]smile.gif[/img]
[ July 17, 2003, 08:20 PM: Message edited by: Gonad ]
