Hi, I just bought this sub box (Dual 10' Square Cutout Painted Baffle
http://www.halfpricecaraudio.com/Dua...sure-Black.htm and I a little confused on how to mount the subs to them.

Do I drill through both the baffle and the spot it rides on? or do I install the sub to the baffle first? And do I need to use sealant between the baffle and the box, and if so what kind?

Thanks

 

Many subs come with rubber gaskets that go over the rim to seal the sub to the box, Kickers included I believe. No need for more gasket.

First step is to wire the subs to the boxes wire terminals.

Second- set the subs in the opening and screw them down.. Wherever the screw openings in the subs basket are...Screw there..

You can predrill if you'd like, or even use nuts and bolts if you plan of removing them alot.

 

Well what I mean is that the baffle is removable. And between the baffle and sub box there is nothing holding it there other than a tight fit. Do i need gasket in between that?

 

I believe that is a cosmetic cover. If you mount the sub to the box will it fit over top nicely?

 

Yes it would fit over top of the sub. But the description calls it a "unique baffle that can be removed and painted", and I thought the baffle is what the sub is fastened too.

 

Yes but that was written by marketing types who can be slow sometimes.

 

LOL.. marketing period..

I understand the original q I think now. Glue that sucker down.. Double baffling is good, but best if its solid. The screws you hold the subs on with, will need to penetrate into the second layer all the way if you don`t glue it down.. Do both..

 

Okay now I am confused, which way should i do it? Use the "baffle" as a cover or clue it to the box and mount the amp to it. They both look like they would work.

Thats what it looks like using it as a cover


This is what it looks like mounting on top of it


Since this "baffle" is about 1/2 thick that would add more volume to my box too wouldn't it?

Whats your guy's suggestions.

 

The removable baffle was not designed to have the subs mounted to it, so I wouldn't. It would increase the internal volume of the box a little.