How do I know how big to build my sub box?
08-03-2005, 08:52 PM
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How do I know how big to build my sub box?
Well I was given a 10" sub for free and Im going to build a box and put it in my car but Im not sure about how to go about on the dimensions of the box. Its a Kicker Solo Baric S10L7. Can anyone help me out? Thanks
08-03-2005, 09:02 PM
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There is a minimal amount of space that the L7's will function at. They are very nice subs, btw. I like 'em.
ANYWAY, back to the point...you should probably go to the manufacturers site and look it up. It should be in there. You can even check the paper work that comes with the sub itself, it should tell you how much airspace it needs. Good luck!
ANYWAY, back to the point...you should probably go to the manufacturers site and look it up. It should be in there. You can even check the paper work that comes with the sub itself, it should tell you how much airspace it needs. Good luck!
08-03-2005, 09:16 PM
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says .66 cu ft min, 1 cu ft max
im still a n00b bout this but what would the dimensions of my box be?
i probablly want it to be max size.
i know how to construct the box, the only problem is getting the peices of it the right size...
im still a n00b bout this but what would the dimensions of my box be?
i probablly want it to be max size.
i know how to construct the box, the only problem is getting the peices of it the right size...
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08-06-2005, 05:44 AM
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Originally posted by Initial Daniel
There is a minimal amount of space that the L7's will function at. They are very nice subs, btw. I like 'em.
ANYWAY, back to the point...you should probably go to the manufacturers site and look it up. It should be in there. You can even check the paper work that comes with the sub itself, it should tell you how much airspace it needs. Good luck!
There is a minimal amount of space that the L7's will function at. They are very nice subs, btw. I like 'em.
ANYWAY, back to the point...you should probably go to the manufacturers site and look it up. It should be in there. You can even check the paper work that comes with the sub itself, it should tell you how much airspace it needs. Good luck!
that is if you want to get max potentuel out of that speeker.
08-07-2005, 07:27 AM
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QUOTE]Cubic foot.. not inch lol[/QUOTE]
yeah man, i was talking cubic feet...
if you build 9" sides-- 9x9x9-- it would be about .75 cubic feet.
But I was thinking about it ... go for 11" or 12" sides.
11x11x11 will give you like .9166 cubic feet
12x12x12 naturally, give you 1 cubic foot.
yeah man, i was talking cubic feet...
if you build 9" sides-- 9x9x9-- it would be about .75 cubic feet.
But I was thinking about it ... go for 11" or 12" sides.
11x11x11 will give you like .9166 cubic feet
12x12x12 naturally, give you 1 cubic foot.
08-07-2005, 01:07 PM
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what you all need to remember that the space requirements are internal air space... so your box being cut 12 x 12 x 12 would not be an exact cubic foot... unless you were makinf the internal space at 12" each side... the formula to find qubic foot space is (internal) length x width x height devide by by 1728...
so to get your 1cu/ft using 3/4 inch wood... you would need to add 1 1/2 inch to all cut deminsions...
box building is a science... im not saying you cant make the right box... but in some areas it pays to have a pro build it...
if you build your own box... use nothing under 3/4 inch mdf... not particle board... get mdf... glue all joints and use silicone on all inside seams once you have cut out the woofer hole... if you use things like speaker terminals in the box make sure you seal that as well... air leaks will make the box sound like it is farting... use a router to cut out the hole where ever possible...
remember the woofer will only sound as good as the box you build...
so to get your 1cu/ft using 3/4 inch wood... you would need to add 1 1/2 inch to all cut deminsions...
box building is a science... im not saying you cant make the right box... but in some areas it pays to have a pro build it...
if you build your own box... use nothing under 3/4 inch mdf... not particle board... get mdf... glue all joints and use silicone on all inside seams once you have cut out the woofer hole... if you use things like speaker terminals in the box make sure you seal that as well... air leaks will make the box sound like it is farting... use a router to cut out the hole where ever possible...
remember the woofer will only sound as good as the box you build...
08-08-2005, 06:42 AM
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allow the silicone to dry before placing in your speaker.. ive seen it happen when people dont listen to this step.
Silicone everything, allow it to dry, then place in ur speaker..
if u place in ur speaker when the silicone is wet, the fumes (and if u get any on the speaker) can eat the foaming of the cone...
Silicone everything, allow it to dry, then place in ur speaker..
if u place in ur speaker when the silicone is wet, the fumes (and if u get any on the speaker) can eat the foaming of the cone...
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