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Lafiro · 08-26-2006, 02:26 AM

I just made a box today. 3/4" particle board. And 5 hours to build it. Goind to install my system of 2 12" subs tomorrow in my Sadan. Wish me luck! I will post pictures within 36hours.

Lowfront · 08-28-2006, 04:20 PM

Isn't particle board horrible for a sub box...?

johnnyfive · 08-29-2006, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Lowfront

Isn't particle board horrible for a sub box...?

well, it is less than ideal, but with low power subs it "should" be just fine(even more likley to be fine in a ported box). a little bracing inside, or a divider in the box, with either of the above situations wouldnt hurt eather.

but MDF is always a better choice :)

Lafiro · 08-29-2006, 09:31 AM

Well my box is just too big and anything above "low freq." doesn't come out of the subs. Put it this way, out on the song "Hmm Hmm" by Beenie Man. The first two long beats rattle the hliving hell out of the inside of my car... but any beat after, not a thing. that gets annoying, especially when I blocked the two ports I made thinking it might have helped. Oh well :/ maybe my box is just to big and my trunk doesnt have enough space? Maybe cause the cables are connected incorrectly to the car speakers. Maybe also cause the amp settings are just off as well? I wish I knew what It was, but this is my first car, and my first system. Its been raining each day so I havent been able to get pics, dont want to get that particle board wet.

johnnyfive · 08-29-2006, 09:54 AM

it is most likley that the box is not the right size for the subs, what subs are you using?

Lafiro · 08-29-2006, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyfive

it is most likley that the box is not the right size for the subs, what subs are you using?

Clif Designs CD10.1LX amp, with two CDAW120 subs.

I originally made the box for the CD1200C but I couldnt afford it after looking the the price difference/dont need it for competition as it is. So now my box is probably two times as big as needed :( Its currently a trapeziod shape. 34" in back. 39" in front. 20" deep. And 14" high. And then its cut in half down the middle. I followed the cu/feet thing on there site for there vented box. But now its sealed and I guess that could also be adding to it? I needs 1.25cu/feet. Each has like 2-3cu/feet.

johnnyfive · 08-29-2006, 10:30 PM

making the box to the proper size will make an incredible difference in the sound that the subs make.

i would say make a new box, and make it out of MDF if you could. make it to spec, or a little over, and then you can add some spare wood to the inside, to reduce the internal volume until it sounds to your liking :)

Lafiro · 08-30-2006, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by johnnyfive

making the box to the proper size will make an incredible difference in the sound that the subs make.

i would say make a new box, and make it out of MDF if you could. make it to spec, or a little over, and then you can add some spare wood to the inside, to reduce the internal volume until it sounds to your liking :)

Someone told me Im missing "mid's" ; What the heck is that? Is this because of the fact my wiring is messed up + the box is just WAY to big right now? Thanks! And yes MDF is fine, but what thinkness, cause the particle board I used is 3/4".

johnnyfive · 08-30-2006, 12:07 PM

yeah, a sub in an over sided box will sound "boomy" and it could also be a crossover setting on your amp/deck that is adding to the problem

you should use 3/4" mdf, much sturdier, and more weather resitant than partical board

zestia · 09-16-2009, 10:37 AM

JohnnyFive. This is exactly what I want to do with my sedan. I just never dove into it. How will you secure the enclosure to the trunk? Please let us know when you are done with the install.

jetaimejsc · 09-16-2009, 10:53 AM

^ 3 yr bump...nice!

IllusionX · 09-16-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jetaimejsc

^ 3 yr bump...nice!

hehe well... it took him 2 years to read the thread, so....

Slick · 09-16-2009, 03:22 PM

holy moly, this has to be a record bump lol

zestia · 09-17-2009, 08:52 AM

It takes a while to read through all the threads. And, I still haven't seen any pics of the final product.

sqcomp · 09-17-2009, 12:10 PM

Wow! I thought you were kidding about the 3 year bump! I wonder how the particle board enclosure is doing?

09-16-2009, 03:22 PM	#31
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09-17-2009, 12:10 PM	#33
sqcomp Roadrunner Jr. View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back at home Posts: 2,609	Wow! I thought you were kidding about the 3 year bump! I wonder how the particle board enclosure is doing? __________________ “To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.” ― Thomas Paine

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08-26-2006, 02:26 AM	#19
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	I just made a box today. 3/4" particle board. And 5 hours to build it. Goind to install my system of 2 12" subs tomorrow in my Sadan. Wish me luck! I will post pictures within 36hours.

08-28-2006, 04:20 PM	#20
Lowfront Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcester MA Posts: 119	Isn't particle board horrible for a sub box...?

08-29-2006, 09:31 AM	#22
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Well my box is just too big and anything above "low freq." doesn't come out of the subs. Put it this way, out on the song "Hmm Hmm" by Beenie Man. The first two long beats rattle the hliving hell out of the inside of my car... but any beat after, not a thing. that gets annoying, especially when I blocked the two ports I made thinking it might have helped. Oh well :/ maybe my box is just to big and my trunk doesnt have enough space? Maybe cause the cables are connected incorrectly to the car speakers. Maybe also cause the amp settings are just off as well? I wish I knew what It was, but this is my first car, and my first system. Its been raining each day so I havent been able to get pics, dont want to get that particle board wet.

08-29-2006, 09:54 AM	#23
johnnyfive Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 582	it is most likley that the box is not the right size for the subs, what subs are you using?

08-29-2006, 10:30 PM	#25
johnnyfive Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 582	making the box to the proper size will make an incredible difference in the sound that the subs make. i would say make a new box, and make it out of MDF if you could. make it to spec, or a little over, and then you can add some spare wood to the inside, to reduce the internal volume until it sounds to your liking :)

08-30-2006, 12:07 PM	#27
johnnyfive Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 582	yeah, a sub in an over sided box will sound "boomy" and it could also be a crossover setting on your amp/deck that is adding to the problem you should use 3/4" mdf, much sturdier, and more weather resitant than partical board

09-16-2009, 10:37 AM	#28
zestia Drives: 07' yaris Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hershey,PA Posts: 19	JohnnyFive. This is exactly what I want to do with my sedan. I just never dove into it. How will you secure the enclosure to the trunk? Please let us know when you are done with the install.

09-16-2009, 10:53 AM	#29
jetaimejsc Drives: Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bville, TN Posts: 212	^ 3 yr bump...nice!

09-17-2009, 08:52 AM	#32
zestia Drives: 07' yaris Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hershey,PA Posts: 19	It takes a while to read through all the threads. And, I still haven't seen any pics of the final product.