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SPL & SQ / Fabrication

Calculations, Concepts, Designs, Theories. All General SPL Or SQ Questions Can Be Discussed Here.

  1. Started by johnecon2001,

    I saw this done with on RL-p by some one on here. Basically my only motivation to even think of doing this is because I have a Rear Strut-tower Bar that kind of divides the trunk (99 civic cp). So any box I put in is going to either be really small or really convoluted.. and I don't want to do that.. unless I have too. So what are your thoughts? Another idea is to attach it to the seat back and then build a 1.0-1.7cf sealed box around it.

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  2. Started by penguin3820,

    Im changing my set up.. i only had my 2 10" Qs for a couple months but they arent loud enough for me anymore. I have an 04 super crew F150 and im taking the center seat out of the back seat and im gonna center console 2 12" BTLs. maybe if i can fit it 2 15" BTLs id like to keep it a wood enclosure to keep the cost down. Anyone have any ideas for how to get them to fit and have the airspace they need? and then ports?

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  3. Started by SoCalSQ,

    If I can get enough interest I will be doing an IASCA judge training April 11th and 12th in Santa Rosa. I need to get judges up there before I can have a good amount of shows. If any of you are interested in attending a judge training in Santa Rosa please email me at [email protected]. The training is $100 for both days. It includes a full year of membership in IASCA (which is normally $60). Even if you just want to compete the judge training is a great way to get a full understanding of the IASCA rules. When you consider that you get the membership it boils down to $40 for 2 days of SQ instruction. Schedule is: April 11th 9am-5pm -IASCA philosophy -IASCA classes and …

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  4. its actally about 5.7 after bracing and displacement, is it too big?

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  5. Started by frogcase2002,

    do yall think 2 cf sealed and about 4.5 cf ported befor sub and port displacement,15" zcon, and how to i figure out how long to make the port, port is probley going to be 6" by 9"

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  6. Started by imhungnurnot,

    I built this for a friend of mine. Its about 2.52 cuft per sub with 40 square inches of port per sub tuned to 36 Hz. The objective was to build a box that filled up the back of his truck. But that was too much air space overall, so we pretty much built a box inside of a box.. The pic of the inside looks pretty sick.

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  7. Started by Aaron Clinton,

    I checked their forum and it seems to have died off.

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  8. Started by rumproast789,

    Well, I thought this guy was going to help me out with coming up with the specs to build a box, but he barely replies to my emails. So now I am trying to figure out the specs for a box. I would rather build it due to cost, and have looked at the box builders further down on the site, but they are a little expensive. It will be for an 18" Fi btl, as I'm sure many other people have already asked for help on this. I don't have a limitation really for room for the recommended sizes because I have an SUV. Width about 41" from side to side, and I'll have to go measure the height and depth. I listen to rap. I'd rather have it be sub up, port back, but not a side port unless it…

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  9. Started by zyskatr,

    Hey everyone. I'm starting my first build today and the dimensions of my box are going to be around 34w x 18h x 16deep. I wanted to have subs up and port along the bottom of the box facing the trunk (its a hatchback) and doing that would tune it to high. Am I able to put the port in the middle of the bottom or does the port have to be along the whole edge it is on? If it has to be along the whole edge I will probly put in vertically on the back side on either the left or right edge. Please help, this is urgent. I'm going to be starting it in a couple hours. Thanks, Ted

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  10. Started by rmzsuzuki89,

    What would be the best way to wire into the box. Best as in the most secure, and most current flow. A friend of mine just drilled holes and fed the wire through, then just siliconed around to seal it up. I have also heard of people driving bolts through and wiring to them. If this will work, what type/metal bolt would be best. My last setup used actual terminals that I got from Sound Advice. I siliconed the back of them in, but not sure if they were secure enough. All advice is appreciated.

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  11. Hows it look? Not Allowed To Use Image Extention Click here to View Enclosure! http://chronicenclosures.com/subbox.bmp System Build: 2x Incriminator Audio Lethal Injection 12 Inch Woofers Daul 2 Ohm Voice Coils 1x JL Audio 1000/1v2 Slasher Amplifier 1200HC Kinetik Battery Stock Battery 0 Gauge "The Big Three" Capacator 1 Farad Enclosure Specifications: 3/4" MDF Material Height: 25 3/4" Width: 36" Depth: 15" Gross Volume: 6.334 Volume Displacement: Port - 1.396 Cubic Ft Woofers - 0.22 Cubic Ft Bracing - 0.056 Cubic Ft Total = 1.672 Cubic Ft Net Volume: 4.662 Cubic Ft Individual Woofer Volume:Just Under 2.5 Cubic Ft Subwoofers Facing Upwards Port Specifications: Port Area: …

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  12. Started by alexj01_83,

    To figure how much air a specific subwoofer should need using the information like, (VCdia: 1-1/4" *Impedance: 4 ohms *Re: 3.6 ohms *Frequency range: 45-1,500 Hz *Fs: 45 Hz *SPL: 82 dB 2.83V/1m *Vas: .24 cu.ft. *Qms: 2.68 *Qes: .61 *Qts: .49 *Xmax 9.25mm) and does any one know a good thing or two about designing t lines.

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  13. Started by ExclusiveRA,

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  14. Started by dtcharneski,

    I am designing a slot ported box for a bl15 fully loaded. I am looking for 4.18ft^3(4.0 after speaker displacement) @ 32hz. I just need to make sure I got my measurements right. The dimensions(external) are (H)19.5 x (W)45 x (D)14.5. The port is (H)18 x (W)4 x (L)38. Am I right? And is 72in of port area to much? Oh yeah 3/4 mdf is the wood I'll be using.

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  15. Started by Retroaudio,

    I have 2 ReAudio SE 12's. I need a box design ASAP. It's going to sit in the back seats of my 2005 Chevy 4 door 2500HD. So the box can just be square, port center or one side. I want it to hit low ( listen to rap and rock ) but at the same time be ok in comps if I want to go ( for fun but still like to do good. ). The reason I just want it a simple design is so I can remove the box when needed not much room behind the seats so that was not an option. I plan to make this out of 3/4 MDF as well so may need to brace it. I will need a design with all measurements of course. I am just going to have lowes cut the peaces for me. A 3D design would be great so I can see how it all…

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  16. Started by alexj01_83,

    Is there anyone here thats does them....

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  17. Started by ggoodman,

    07 toyota tacoma doublecab RE SL 10 Pioneer avic f700bt HU JL 6.5 components up fron and JL 6.5 coax in back Preferd matrial is mdf i've got a ton of it. But I am no strager to working with glass and dont mind it if will yield the best results. Im going for SQ im over the bckseat box thing. My goal is a very responsive package that will hit a wide variety of HZ. with ought ruining the sub or the amp. Have not purchased the amp yet but I am looking at Rockford Fosgate Punch P325.1 mono The space we're working with is tight Do I attempt to make an enclosure that will fit the exixting cavity in the starage area or do we pull it out and go for somthing bigger?

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  18. Started by nate132113,

    Need help designing a Blow Thru for a 92 chevy extended cab stepside I have 48 in across and 19 in tall this is for 2 15s with a Sundown SAE 1200D Box need to be tuned to 32 hz.

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  19. Started by basshead123,

    My car is a dodge charger,my system will consist of 2 12"subwoofers maybe "maybe 15 inch woofers if they fit.my two extra batteries can go in my spare tire area and my amp can be mounted on back of my seat.my woofers will be running off a saz3500,my question is will my setup get way luder if my box ports through the rear deck?or shold i do a box toward the rear of my car with the ports on the side?i dont mind doing a port in my rear deck if its gonna get alot louder that way..

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  20. So I used to run my Fi SSD 18 in a 9cuft box tuned to 32hz (or close, it was my first box build and I had some hard times with it). I liked how it sounded, though it was on the high end as far as box recommendations go for an SSD 18. The thing with the box was that it suffered slight water damage and aesthetically wasn't as pleasing as I preferred. I was looking to either paint it or put some sort of vinyl or something over it to improve its looks, but never got around to it. Another thing that was annoying about the box was how LARGE it was lol. It was initially designed for my room, but was moved out to my Jeep Cherokee. I wanted to keep the back seats up, so the only w…

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  21. Started by cody2126,

    i need a box built for a 06 supercrew f-150 any help with be greatly appreciated

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  22. Started by spbfitz,

    ANYONE know who can or knows ppl who can please i am desperate

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  23. Started by beatindowndablock247,

    ive been told that puttin carpet on the inside of a box will make the sub think the box is bigger there for sound better or louder. but i personaly like fiberglassing the inside to gurantee its super sealed and not falling apart ported or selad enclosure which would be the better idea or maybe carpet over fiberglass

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  24. Started by dbrown23,

    I decided to do my blazer in the dark knight them the sub box is going to be the batman symbol the amp racks are going to be the joker playing cards. I need some help in deciding what to do the door panels and battery and distribution like to go with the theme using to svr batteries and and 2 sets of kenwood excelon 6.5 componets in each door.

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  25. Started by mikee72,

    hi all i recently purchased a fi q 18 to go in my 95 4 door explorer and now i need to come up with the plans for the box so i can start building. my maximum dimensions for the box are 40 wide by 40 deep by 22 high. i am a some what skill full carpenter but i need help in the tunning area. also if anyone has a similar setup to what i will have and still has the plans lying around i would greatly appreciate it or if someone could use or tell me where i can find a box calculator to spec out this box that would also be greatly appreciated. oh and lastly i am open to using a t line but would need the plans to build one. …

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