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SPL & SQ / Fabrication

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

  1. Hey guys! Im looking for someone who knows how to build sub enclosures for a decent price. Im located in Shreveport, Louisiana, so anyone around the area can reply. I want a ported box for 4 15 inch havoc subs. Please help!

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  2. Started by mbarber25,

    so I just took everything out of my trunk. which also includes the rug and spare tire. I'm not putting the tire back since I can't get it out when everything is in. so my question is should I put the rug back in? I thought I read somewhere rugs are bad for spl. thanks.

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  3. Alrighty, so I've got a few question. I'm building a ported box in my G35 Coupe and I'm using a round port instead of a slotted port. I'm planning on using these ports. I've been using this calculator to do it. Right now I've got a 2.0 cuft box, I plan on using 2 ports, and I'm tuning it to 29hz. After clicking calculate, it gives me the vent length of 9.13 inches. Does this mean I'll cut both of the cylinders to that length? Or where exactly does that measurement start and end? Also, any tips on doing a flared port box? Slotted was easy, but I wasn't sure if this is any more complicated. Also, what panel of the box should I have the ports for the best results? If it matt…

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  4. Started by Miles,

    Hey everyone. I've got a 99 dodge 1500 regular cab. I built a box to go behind the seats that was about 2.4 cubes and had a 3" aero port, loaded with a Fi Bl 12. I resently bought a DP 12 and it is quite a bit louder than my Fi, but I know it can get louder. I'm building a complete fiberglass box to replace this one, and it will have the same basic layout, but I'm putting in a bigger port. I've got a 4" and a 6" aero port. So my question is, which would be a better combo: DP with 4" aero port, or DP with 6" aero port? I can possibly fit either one, but I want to know which one would be better for me. My music style is rap just because of the bass, and I LOVE the lows, and…

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  5. Started by kwschs,

    I don't want to keep bugging Jacob if other people here can help. I am building a ported enclosure for 2 Sundown SA 12's . A few questions , would it be good to tune them at 36hz? They will be on a Sundown 1500. Also, What i really need to know more then anything is the port dimensions. The max dimensions for my trunk is 22 Depth, 33 length, 16 Height. A sketch up would be really appreciated with the port calculated and what not! I will return the favor in some way *Shizzon are you around?*

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  6. Started by kippo,

    hi, i planned to do a wall setup and the vehicle will be a 4-door Toyota Landcruiser. The wall will be as close as possible with the front seats but not up to compromising seating comfortably. How do you seal off the portion where there is window? i see that the front wall will be sitting halfway of the rear passenger door window. thanks

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  7. Started by bassmachine,

    I cant decide if i want my port to be in the middle of my 2 18's or @ the bottom below my 18's people reply back asap thanks=]

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  8. Started by oxsign,

    What's the best way to figure out the displacement for each one of these? They will be about 15.75" long & 1.5" in diameter. I used them on the last build I did for the blazer, and they held strong, and were easy to use. So I'm thinking of using them again with my next one. Thx for the help.

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  9. Started by ShagggDiesel,

    I'm in the process of designing an enclosure for my Fi BTL UFO 12. I've drawn up two different designs with the only difference being the way the port is constructed. I've seen it done both ways, but I am unsure which would be most beneficial in my situation. Each design is 2.85ft^3 net tuned to 33hz for a front firing setup sealed from the trunk of a 99 Pontiac Grand Am. Does anyone have any experience/input on which would work best for me as far as loading, port noise etc.?Please use "left design" and "right design" when referencing for clarity as I am unsure what to call each one specifically. Note: I will not be adding any 45's within the port, but each edge will be…

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  10. Started by mdexxxiv,

    What is the minimum number of yellowtops needed to run a Sundown 3000d? I've still got the stock alternator in the Frontier and want to see what I can do. BTW the Opti 50C is up for sale.

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  11. Started by Qckrun,

    I dont have time to try to make some plans.... i need some people to bust out some plans for me... this is for a comp in like a week need it soon guys. I need someone to build me something around 4.5cubes, maybe 5cubes tuned around 41-45hz... Whats going in it is.... 1 12" XXX powered by 1 RE 35.1. Need these plans by at least saturday. Help a brother out guys. Comp in a week and i need a box for Street A... wanna go to town lol. Heres the pic

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  12. Started by cheese20323,

    Well I dont know were this falls into but my brother wants to change were his Soundstream BX-10 remote is I took a few pics of his dash and pretty much the interior so you guys can give us some ideas. It is a like an epicenter but not the original not an amp remote.I also want to know if you can take apart the box were the knob is and make it that"custom look"

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  13. Started by tejcurrent,

    Hope this is the right section. Anyone in the Myrtle Beach/Conway area we are having a metering session Dec 8 at Carolina Audio in Conway. Call 843-455-9121 for info/directions. It's not a show or competition per-say because we won't have trophies or classes, and it's not really a show because there's no forms to fill out etc. Just stop by if you want to get metered on a Termlab for a good price. I hope I posted this in the right place because it was originally meant to be a competition, but we didn't get things really together in time and it's just not going to be big enough to have classes or trophies. Should be fun though, and get a nice offical T/L score without the l…

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  14. does someone have any box designs for a 6.5inch sub (on computer,links,...) ... any type of enclosure designs r welcome the sub used will be a http://www.tb-speaker.com/detail/1230_04/w6-1139si.htm

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  15. Started by brian p,

    I have a 95 caddi deville, and i would like help in building a ported SQ sub box for two Dcon 12D4's. they will be powerd by a RF power T500-1 dbcp 2010 model. My bass gets trapped in the trunk,so i cut two 4" round holes in the rear deck to let sound inside the car. will the 4" holes change the tuning of a ported box? All help welcom. thanks

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  16. Started by MikeMartel,

    Just looking for some help I guess. Mostly with the stock classes. The organization i was preparing for is looking like its just about dead (dbdrag). So im thinking it may be beneficial to build towards the rules of iasca. Anyone with experience competing in this format, I wouldnt mind a bit of help.

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  17. Started by bmoney9,

    Enclosure for 12 FI BL Just wanted to see if anyone has any opinions on this box setup. 2.2 Cubic feet H x D x W 17" 13.092" 30" It would be 33 hz tuning. With port area of 30.8" . I am using 14 square inches per cubic foot Does this sound about right with my calculations or am I way off? I have the cut sheets written down but not sure if its needed in this post.

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  18. Started by buickid,

    What numbers are you hitting with windows up, vs down? I need some numbers for this thing I'm doing. Thanks!

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  19. Started by tripslipfall,

    I'm thinking about making a box for some older Rockford RFP1408's that I have, they are 200 watts RMS each, the only wood I have is a 30"x60" sheet of 1" MDF and another smaller sheet of 3/4" MDF. So, I'm gonna use the 1" sheet for most of the box, and the small 3/4" sheet for the front. 1.25 Cubic feet 1" x 11" port tuned to 33hz What do you think?

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  20. Started by JosephR,

    I got everything ready to cut untill I forgot... What tall is the mayhem 12". I have it ordered but don't have it yet. On site says mounting depth of 7.75 inches. I don't know what that means.. Help pleaseeee

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  21. Started by cx-7heaven,

    If you run the port externally, does it take up space or add to space inside the enclosure. Same idea as inverting your subs, they still take up space inside the enclosure, correct? Thanks

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  22. Started by mikebingham34,

    Alright, well, for a build I am going to be doing I can choose between 2 4" aeroports, or 1 6" aeroport. When I put the 6" into WinISD it tells me a length of 23.25" is needed for my tune. And when I enter 2 4" ports it tells me I need a port length of 21.5". Now, is that a combined length between the two ports? Or does each one need to be 21.5" ?? Thanks for your help.

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  23. Started by Tosh Henderson,

    what are some tips to get good bass response into cabin of a big trunk car that the seats dont fold down? car is a 02 caddy deville.dont want to break the bank in electrical upgrades and equipment. want to run around 1500w or so. and spend 350-400 on subs not including box

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  24. Started by EPerez,

    Ok, I tried to do some research about tuning and port area, so I didn't have to make a thread. I read a thread on smd and they were saying 10sqin per cube was better for low tuning and then others were saying other things like more the better so I don't know which is right. A lot of misleading information out there!! Much rather ask here and know I'm getting the right answer lol I'm most likely going to be ask pro-rabbit for a design once I am sure of my measurements,It'd be nice to know exactly what it should be, so I can expand my knowledge. I would like to know for my system specifically, but also in general. EQUIPMENT: Subs: 2 SSA Zcon 12s Amp: 2 Crescendo BC2000s(won…

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  25. Started by phresh,

    Could anyone draw up a quick sketch for me? Car - Crown Victoria Subs - Obsidian 15s Amp - AP18001D Specs: W = 41" D ~ 21" H < 24" @30hz Daily box but going for SPL Subs up Hopefully someone can help me out

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