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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Fiber Glass Encloser

Are fiber glass enclosers for subs good?
whats the pros and cons to them over mdf boxes
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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If you build the fiberglass thick enough without air bubbles they look better than wood boxes. They also allow you to form the enclosure to the area. Gives more space. I guess there are a lot of pros if you know what your doing.
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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main advantages are cosmetic. you can mold and form all sorts of shapes with glass. But it does take some skill to glass a box properly. Your first few will probably end up weighing more than an MDF box due to excess resin as you build trying to hide/fix/cover your mistakes. MDF boxes are robust and easy to build but for the most part they are just a box.
Both materials work equally well MDF is just easier to work with.
really a matter of aesthetics, form over function or function over form.
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