nick_19 1 Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) The port caculatorhttp://www.carstereo.com/help/Articles.cfm?id=31and other online calculators use the xmax in the calculations PURELY for the purpose of determining how much port area there should be.Tuning freq is dependent on box ONLY, not the driver.Port area for this box should be about 120+ in^2...If you want me to, I will draw up plans for you. Free of course.Just to back up your work or to work off of.You will love these subs if you get them in the right box...And I would recommend 30 htz for tuning.My draw ups look like this (i like doing it all by hand)And just for fun here is my box build log if you wanna look at it (took only two days to build this box: one day cuts and one day assemble and paint):http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/i...showtopic=20625 Edited September 9, 2008 by nick_19 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 9, 2008 The port caculatorhttp://www.carstereo.com/help/Articles.cfm?id=31and other online calculators use the xmax in the calculations PURELY for the purpose of determining how much port area there should be.Tuning freq is dependent on box ONLY, not the driver.Port area for this box should be about 120+ in^2...If you want me to, I will draw up plans for you. Free of course.Just to back up your work or to work off of.You will love these subs if you get them in the right box...And I would recommend 30 htz for tuning.My draw ups look like this (i like doing it all by hand)And just for fun here is my box build log if you wanna look at it (took only two days to build this box: one day cuts and one day assemble and paint):http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/i...showtopic=20625..ye if u could:) but i still need the subs facing up and the port facing back in the middle and keep the measurements. 19" deep and tall 44" wide 25" long from back seat. heres tha new plan 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) i got the front peice drawn. both side peices. top and bottom peices too gotta get a half a sheet of mdf to finish. i dont like using a hand skillsaw cuz it can messup easier and make it even a little off.. any tips to help keep it straight? if not im going to try to use one of my friends dad's table saw Edited September 9, 2008 by RobClay 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick_19 1 Posted September 10, 2008 Look at the pics of my box build. That is the best method. Those cuts we made were soooo straight. I'd recommend doing it like that 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 10, 2008 Look at the pics of my box build. That is the best method. Those cuts we made were soooo straight. I'd recommend doing it like thatlike clamp a yard stick beside the cut line and cut beside that to make sure it stays straight? i get what ur talkin bout 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick_19 1 Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) Here. My specs are flawless... trust me.I did all the math 3 times. By hand, no online calculators...I took my time to do this for you, so trust me, it's right.I can also draw up cuts for ya if you want.I did a 3 inch port, then 6 inch combined in order to keep the math the same... otherwise it would get too complicated.I couldn't get exactly 30 htz for tuning, but I got right under it.Does this look good for you?3.7515 ft^3 net per chamber29.79 htz tuning freq Edited September 10, 2008 by nick_19 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick_19 1 Posted September 10, 2008 Yeah, but longer than a yardstick. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 10, 2008 Here. My specs are flawless... trust me.I did all the math 3 times. By hand, no online calculators...I took my time to do this for you, so trust me, it's right.I can also draw up cuts for ya if you want.I did a 3 inch port, then 6 inch combined in order to keep the math the same... otherwise it would get too complicated.I couldn't get exactly 30 htz for tuning, but I got right under it.Does this look good for you?3.7515 ft^3 net per chamber29.79 htz tuning freqthanx man:D not many people would do that.. one question and ye it looks good ill go with this design. what is that number by the 19 on the left side of the drawing? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick_19 1 Posted September 10, 2008 The height!Lol.I'll draw you out some cuts and stuff if you'll use this plan.The outside numbers are the outer dimensions. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimJ 11 Posted September 10, 2008 i got the front peice drawn. both side peices. top and bottom peices too gotta get a half a sheet of mdf to finish. i dont like using a hand skillsaw cuz it can messup easier and make it even a little off.. any tips to help keep it straight? if not im going to try to use one of my friends dad's table sawUse a table saw, makes life a lot easier, especially with a good fence and extension table for the sheet 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 10, 2008 The height!Lol.I'll draw you out some cuts and stuff if you'll use this plan.The outside numbers are the outer dimensions.nah lol i ment what does the number say:P i can hardly see it 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick_19 1 Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) oh 17.5 lolthat is inside dimension Edited September 10, 2008 by nick_19 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 10, 2008 oh 17.5 lolthat is inside dimensiono haha aiight the rest of the measurements are 10.75, 23.5, 17.3, 17.5, 44, 19, and 25.. tell if their all correct i just put them in random order 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick_19 1 Posted September 11, 2008 (edited) yupp.but that one 17.3 is a 17.5I'll draw you up a cut sheet when i get time...classes are kickin my butt.i'll try to get them done by late tomoro nightaight here we goput it together like i showed w/ the joints.tips:put together the two sets of two port pieces together w/ screws and glue b4 you screw them onto the box. It makes a funky angle that is hard to get to w/ your drill.put together the box in the order i did w/ my box... i find that to be the easiest: put it all together on the 'bottom' of the box, then put the top on.i'd recommend taking another 'top' piece and put it on top of the top to make a double baffle.any questions, just ask me.Gross-11.08Gross per chamber-4.16Tuning-29.79Net per chamber-3.75Port area-104 in^2 Edited September 11, 2008 by nick_19 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 11, 2008 yupp.but that one 17.3 is a 17.5I'll draw you up a cut sheet when i get time...classes are kickin my butt.i'll try to get them done by late tomoro nightaight here we goput it together like i showed w/ the joints.tips:put together the two sets of two port pieces together w/ screws and glue b4 you screw them onto the box. It makes a funky angle that is hard to get to w/ your drill.put together the box in the order i did w/ my box... i find that to be the easiest: put it all together on the 'bottom' of the box, then put the top on.i'd recommend taking another 'top' piece and put it on top of the top to make a double baffle.any questions, just ask me.Gross-11.08Gross per chamber-4.16Tuning-29.79Net per chamber-3.75Port area-104 in^2wow man. thanx for all the help and all that this is gonna help me alot. and all the tips. ill probably start tomorow. or sometime soon. ill keep you updated on tha pics and progress:)but i really do appreciate your help, (sorry if i keep sayin it over and over again haha) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick_19 1 Posted September 11, 2008 (edited) Lol it's all good.And I check this topic everyday, so if you got any questions, just ask me.You should have minimal flex w/ two baffles. If you have extra room, you can double up on any side. You cannot do internal braces, because that would throw the airspace and tuning off. If you decide to double up a side, just add the sheet on the outside of the box. Like put it together w/ the pieces I listed, then take the measurements of the outside and make the extra pieces. These subs are only 600 RMS a piece, and I think single .75 will work great, but doubling always helps if you can!Pics are always great! Edited September 11, 2008 by nick_19 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 11, 2008 Lol it's all good.And I check this topic everyday, so if you got any questions, just ask me.You should have minimal flex w/ two baffles. If you have extra room, you can double up on any side. You cannot do internal braces, because that would throw the airspace and tuning off. If you decide to double up a side, just add the sheet on the outside of the box. Like put it together w/ the pieces I listed, then take the measurements of the outside and make the extra pieces. These subs are only 600 RMS a piece, and I think single .75 will work great, but doubling always helps if you can!Pics are always great!sounds like a plan. i might just double the top part. im using 3/4 mdf i hopin thatl be good enough 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 16, 2008 ok heres some updates on tha build. tha box is close to being finished. heres some picsstarted cuttinmost of peices cut outoptima redtopbox as of nowenjoy:DD all thanx to nick19 thanx for all your help man 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adrian_D 520 Posted September 16, 2008 It's the, not tha. Nice looking build though ! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 16, 2008 It's the, not tha. Nice looking build though !haha sorry its just where im from thats how i talk. but thanxwe'l be puttin 0 guage wire soon and the second amp and tha t1's like this week;) so keep an eye open for this build 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick_19 1 Posted September 19, 2008 Sweet. Good to see updates!Keep up THE good work 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 20, 2008 and here's some more updated pictures:DD and the dude in tha picture is who im buildin it for..i think its turnin out very good u tell me:)) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobClay 20 Posted September 22, 2008 some more updates of what ive done today:D 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristabrock 0 Posted September 25, 2008 very nice, looks like you got the lines pretty straight too 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick_19 1 Posted September 25, 2008 Looking good mang.Keep postin up pics! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites