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Erik · 03-11-2008, 01:13 AM

Not sure if this should be in here, general chat, or OT...but im just curious if anyone knows of a source i could use to build my own subwoofer enclosure. I would like to build my own rather than buy one. I need a 12" enclosure. Ive never tried this on my own so i was wondering if there was something like a kit or something similar to it. If not, can someone point me in the right direction with maybe a website i could follow? I did a quick search before work and didnt find much but im going to look a little harder now. Thanks!

420sx · 03-11-2008, 01:54 AM

Build it first with duct tape and cardboard. Then measure each side, and cut it out of the wood. Put it together like a puzzle, be very generous with the wood glue. Its really not that difficult... kinda time consuming though.

P_856 · 03-11-2008, 02:21 AM

go to home depot and buy some glue screws and mdf i think 1/2 in would do then the carpet to cover it should be available at a fabric store but its really depends on the sub your putting in most company have the specs of the box you should use on the box or u can go to the website

420sx · 03-11-2008, 02:23 AM

You want 3/4" MDF Partical board for a sub box.

1988 Olds · 03-11-2008, 02:41 AM

Yeah 3/4 is the best. If you only need a box (like a perfect square or rectangle )it will be cheaper to just buy one, trust me. If you need a custom shape then build away.

sleepersatty99 · 03-11-2008, 09:53 AM

yeah i agree it would be cheaper to buy it then build it. i made a few myself and just followed what the spec's where for that sub at the time. i used 3/4 in mdf, wood glue and silicone to seal the box. but yeah buy one its much cheaper

1988 Olds · 03-11-2008, 12:35 PM

Come to think of it I have a 12" box I'd sell ya for like $20 if your interested

Erik · 03-11-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 1988 Olds

Come to think of it I have a 12" box I'd sell ya for like $20 if your interested

im interested. although im kind of in a situation with cash and my cars inspection. if you can hold off for maybe a week or so i'd be glad to pick it up

1988 Olds · 03-11-2008, 04:22 PM

Sure man, it's just sitting in my garage. I have to double check make sure its there lol.

igo4bmx · 03-11-2008, 06:01 PM

if u want to build it do like others said and design carefully- cardboard doesn't account for thickness of wood.

either way when you're done have home depot cut it all for you and slip them a 5

03-11-2008, 01:13 AM	#1
Erik Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: Glenside, PA Member #1962 My Ride: 2001 Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo iTrader: (4)	12" subwoofer enclosure Not sure if this should be in here, general chat, or OT...but im just curious if anyone knows of a source i could use to build my own subwoofer enclosure. I would like to build my own rather than buy one. I need a 12" enclosure. Ive never tried this on my own so i was wondering if there was something like a kit or something similar to it. If not, can someone point me in the right direction with maybe a website i could follow? I did a quick search before work and didnt find much but im going to look a little harder now. Thanks! __________________ --Eric '96 Mazda Miata \| FM V-Maxx Coilovers \| Jackson Racing Exhaust/Intake GONE To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 01' Audi A6 2.7 Twin Turbo \| Daily \| NoMods Last edited by Erik; 03-11-2008 at 01:27 AM.

03-11-2008, 01:54 AM	#2
420sx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Member #2811 My Ride: '98 240sx, 98 Impreza L, 00 SV650 iTrader: (5)	Build it first with duct tape and cardboard. Then measure each side, and cut it out of the wood. Put it together like a puzzle, be very generous with the wood glue. Its really not that difficult... kinda time consuming though. __________________ loltst

03-11-2008, 02:23 AM	#4
420sx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Member #2811 My Ride: '98 240sx, 98 Impreza L, 00 SV650 iTrader: (5)	You want 3/4" MDF Partical board for a sub box. __________________ loltst

03-11-2008, 02:41 AM	#5
1988 Olds Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #201 My Ride: 2012 Chevy Cruze iTrader: (0)	Yeah 3/4 is the best. If you only need a box (like a perfect square or rectangle )it will be cheaper to just buy one, trust me. If you need a custom shape then build away. __________________ 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpeme Classic To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dynoed at 237hp and 292lbs at the rear wheels. Hmm ran 13.52 @ 103.42 11/10/06 1994 Hunter Green Acura Integra DB7, Stock

03-11-2008, 09:53 AM	#6
sleepersatty99 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mayfair Member #4142 My Ride: 99 saturn sl2 iTrader: (0)	yeah i agree it would be cheaper to buy it then build it. i made a few myself and just followed what the spec's where for that sub at the time. i used 3/4 in mdf, wood glue and silicone to seal the box. but yeah buy one its much cheaper __________________ Im like a rubber band i always bounce back To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. your suffering will be legendary even in HELL!!!!! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-11-2008, 02:21 AM	#3
P_856 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Jersey Member #3787 My Ride: s13 iTrader: (4)	go to home depot and buy some glue screws and mdf i think 1/2 in would do then the carpet to cover it should be available at a fabric store but its really depends on the sub your putting in most company have the specs of the box you should use on the box or u can go to the website

03-11-2008, 12:35 PM	#7
1988 Olds Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #201 My Ride: 2012 Chevy Cruze iTrader: (0)	Come to think of it I have a 12" box I'd sell ya for like $20 if your interested __________________ 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpeme Classic To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dynoed at 237hp and 292lbs at the rear wheels. Hmm ran 13.52 @ 103.42 11/10/06 1994 Hunter Green Acura Integra DB7, Stock

03-11-2008, 04:22 PM	#9
1988 Olds Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #201 My Ride: 2012 Chevy Cruze iTrader: (0)	Sure man, it's just sitting in my garage. I have to double check make sure its there lol. __________________ 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Surpeme Classic To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Dynoed at 237hp and 292lbs at the rear wheels. Hmm ran 13.52 @ 103.42 11/10/06 1994 Hunter Green Acura Integra DB7, Stock

03-11-2008, 06:01 PM	#10
igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	if u want to build it do like others said and design carefully- cardboard doesn't account for thickness of wood. either way when you're done have home depot cut it all for you and slip them a 5 __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

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