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SPL & SQ / Fabrication

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

  1. Started by RL-i8_Mr._Jones,

    I am getting AA Assassin Series 12"D4 and I want to make a box for them in my tech class. My goal is to make a transmission type box. I am just not sure what you need to do it right. Like how to tune how big you need to make the vent. I want to make the box about 4-5 ft. If anyone can help me that would be great.

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  2. Started by aimone,

    so i got a deal on a 91 240sx hatch its in perfect shape and runs great for $1000. my dads racin buddy has to many cars so hes hookin me up. it'll be a couple weeks b4 im able to get or see the car in person cause im waitin on my lawyer to call me and tell me to come get a check. so i've been googling and youtubin all day and i can only find 1 with a real system and its walled and im not wall reaady lol. so i come to you guys for help cause i know someone has or knows someone with a 240 and a system. i am wondering if i have space in the hatch area for a good 4cu ft. box after displacements kerf ported and tuned @ 33hz for my rf power hx2 15 powered by my saz1500. so im t…

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  3. Started by sps1989,

    Which port, on average, is after for spl? What is the major goods and bads of each? I will be using 1 maybe 2 dc xl 12s and then later 3 level 2 8s or sa-8s.

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  4. Started by 4X4AUTIGER,

    Im designing a box to go under the rear seats of my Ford F150 but i dont have any designing programs i have the specs for the biggest sealed box that i can fit but i want to design a ported box tuned to 33 Hz for a 10" Fi Bl. If anyone can design a box using these specs it would help me out alot! and let me know how many cuft the box is. thanks!

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  5. Started by Hostility,

    ok i was told to post this here, this is a link to my thread. can i please get some help on this please! sa-10 box help - SSA Car Audio Forum

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  6. Started by tizzle2008,

    I was just wondering if anyone can design a box for my fi q 12 that will get low and loud. . . its for a blow through in a single cab chevy old body style and max deminsions are 48 width 17 high and 70 long. . . i just want to get something the will sound like more than one twelve back there till i get money to actually by more ill give 10 dollars pay pal for whoever does this. . . Also i heard 6th order was the way to go cause i have a 4th order right now but i made it to big so i need someone with some sense to make me a 6th BP if possible if not so input please on best box design. Thanks Everyone Thanks, Teddy

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  7. So, explorers finally safetied.... Now i am going to start the box build. I plan on installing 2 15's for now, but 4 in total down the road. My question, would it be bad for the subs to oversize the box to leave room to cut in speaker openings down the road? The subs call for roughly 3.5 @ 33-35 hz, if i made the box like 12 cubes tuned to the proper frequency what effect would it have? How does the increased size effect the sound and response of the sub? Will their be any dangers in running a sub in an oversize inclosure for daily driving? Thanks in advance. Chris McDonald

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  8. Started by Dutchie.,

    2 12" type r's at 1000wrms 1ohm ported. I'm upset with my box, it kinda sucks. The port wall isn't tall enough, and it's a little too big. I want aeroports for some reason, they've always caught my attention. I've also heard they sound better. Max dimensions are 14.5" height 26" length 37" width all external. I want the subs firing up and the ports going back. This box will be in the back of a '93 Range Rover Classic LWB. I can get pictures of the inside if needed. All daily use. Just need the box design, and cut sizes.

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  9. Started by ef9sleeper,

    I have 40"x 15 x 25 to work with. Would this be sufficient for either 4 sa-8 v2's or a single dc lvl 6 18" assuming it'll fit physically. Its going in a 2005 civic sedan with a 220-250amp alt, 2-4 xs d31's and probably a stetsom 7k or similar. I would like to have itforward fire into the cabin while being sealed from the trunk.

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  10. Started by smagistro,

    I want to go with a 4" aero for this temporary build. I am going to go 24x13x13 with 4" aero at 14.5/8ths long. Tuning will be around 35hz? Volume should be 1.5ish after displacement?

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  11. Started by ungodlyrooster,

    I am currently in Iraq and cannot measure my doors. I drive a 2004 Ford Focus sedan. Does anyone have a Focus or know the mounting depth? I have some MLI-6.5s but they were incredibly inexpensive as I got them used from a friend and I would have no qualms with not using them. I really would like to know if I can fit the Peerless SLS 8" in my doors. I know 8"s fit diameter wise, or at least they look like it from here: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/9621. It would be awesome to have enough low end up front that I could put my RL-i 10 in a sealed box to save some space or even do away with a sub together.

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  12. Started by y_d0c,

    As far as sealed enclosures are concerned, I find myself to be pretty knowledgeable. When it comes to ported enclosures, thats a different story. Ive been reading quite a bit and tryin to find out how the fudge to make one - mainly the port itself and how you incorporate this with the rest of the box. When i look at ported boxes it looks likes a pucking maze and i havent the slightest clue how long to cut each piece of wood <-----thats just one of the many things im not educated on....I know about displacement and all that good stuff but still find myself extremely confused when it comes to ports....if anyone has a site i can go to and read up that would be appreciated…

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  13. Started by acschank,

    The site lists 1.8 cu.ft. for the IXL 12 SL. I am assuming this is for either home or car use, so would a box approximately 1.52 ft3 with pollyfill be adequate? More specifically my dimensions are: 17"x15.5" top/bottom 15.5"x11.5" r-side/l-side/inner baffle 17"x13" front/back internal: 15.5"x14.75"x11.5" This is attempt number 2 for a box. I needed some mdf for door speaker baffles and had to buy a whole sheet so I figured out all the numbers for a 1.35 cu.ft. box because thats what i remebered and had it cut at lowes today (actually I have enough for 2 boxes that size). I got home to make sure i remembered right, and of course 1.35 is for the icon, the other sub I was t…

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  14. Started by XxRobxX,

    Okay I have two 15" fi ssds in a 95 ford explorer im looking for a ported box design tuned at 33hz Ive look everywhere and I am having trouble figuring out how to design one myself

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  15. Started by irvin productionz,

    my question is, should there be any nocitable difference if i switch boxes. it will be for 2 10" chaos on a t1500-1bd my current box is a 1.8 cubic feet tuned to 32hz and will build a bigger box, a 2.5 cubic feet tuned to 33hz all this measurements are net volume, and the bigger box has a bigger port thanks

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  16. Started by Canucknoob,

    Single Q12 going in 2005 jimmy and was wondering if I should just go with the cut sheets found here http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/topic/44520-q-series-cut-sheets/#entry701997 or should I get someone to design one? wondering if this would be optimal for good SQ over SPL. Should I place enclosure against front seats facing sub backwards, upwards, towards front or behind back seats facing up or backwards ?? Looking for SQ quick response over SPL. Wanting ported for better power usage and also heard ported can sound just as good as sealed so went that way and got without high QTS. Anyone have experience with single 12 in SUV ? Anyone maybe be able to design an encl…

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  17. Hey everyone, I have a dilemna. I want to throw a nice pair of 12s (or 15s if I could) in the back of my trailblazer, but I want to save space. I have 2 young boys and I need to haul a lot of stuff sometimes (golf clubs, snowboards, etc). I have a Sundown 2000 that should be delivered in 2 days, so I want to work around it. Quentin from Audibel is going to be building the box for me, thus I'm pretty much looking at SSA or IA subs. I'd love a pair of 15" Xcons, but you do what you gotta do. I figure I have a few options. Either a box up against the back seat(rear-firing?), or a false floor(firing up). I'm open to suggestions. For the box against the back seat I was leani…

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  18. Started by tysonm,

    I ordered two 12" D1 Icons and want to build a box for them before they get here, but I have only built one box before and have had three pre-fab box's before. In all of my sub setups (total of 4) it seemed that my very first enclosure "folded horn" box which is what the salesman told me it was. . Was it actually a folded horn box, I have no idea, BUT according to everyone else apparently you could hear me about 5 blocks away with two 10" memphis subs 250rms each. That box seemed the cleanest i've ever had and it had the port in the middle of the box with a wall in the middle of the port running parallel with it, so basically each subwoofer had its own chamber. My questi…

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  19. Started by rowdyful7,

    hello i have a 02 nissan frontier crewcab i have never built a wall and need help with the design if anyone could help me im trying to get around 35 htz but the floor i weird and i cannot figure out how to upload pictures i can email them to anyone that can help or if someone can tell me how to upload them w:51 d:27 h:36

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  20. Started by Dutchie.,

    http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/i...showtopic=23917

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  21. Started by riored4v,

    I built a sealed box for my 12" ICON to proper size for my mustang, but I've recently sold that car and picked up a small hatchback. I want to stick with the sealed enclosure design for this car to minimize the amount of space. Whats the smallest I could go enclosure-wise for the ICON? Would it be possible to go smaller than the .9-1.25cu ft size thats recommended if the difference way made up with polyfill? Ideally i want as small as box as possible but I still want the sub to sound great.

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  22. Started by Elrey7698,

    Im gonna make a box for a buddy of mine and he wants it to be 8cu ft and tuned to 34hz...i was wondering the size of the aeroport i need...lenth, and what size pipe should i do

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  23. Started by Dinwho,

    Was wondering what would be the best options(in terms of loudness) in regards to size,port direction and sub firing direction. Space I am working with is Depth: 23 in Height: 26 inches Width: 42 inches So I can fit a decent sized box in it. car looks like That one isn't mine but it gives you an idea of what I am working with, but will have inside pics up tomorrow I appreciate whatever help I get.

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  24. Started by Cant Get Enough,

    I am new hear but installed my first system in 92. I use to have a hatchback and always used sealed boxes. I always used a slightly slanted boxes firing up at about 75 degrees and about 5 inches from the back wall (t5 inches is all the space I had left). Always had clean and awsome bass but I've recently installed a couple of 12's in a flat box firing directly at the back at 90 degrees to the rear with less success. My question is, Is it better to have a slanted box for rear firing and what is the best distance from the rear cause my trunk is huge and am currently about 10 inches from the back. Thanks for your support …

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  25. Started by bbhs2320,

    I need help on porting a box for a 12" sub. I would like the box to be around 2 cubic feet. My only restriction is that it can only be 13.5 inches in height. Any help would be great.

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