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SPL & SQ / Fabrication

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

  1. Started by bigrank916,

    I am ready to finish my box this weekend for my BTL but have a few questions first. When I attach the baffle with the second piece, will the port tuning be changed at all? The top will not be flush after I add the second piece. Ive been looking in the build logs and wherever I can to see if this is what everybody else does. No luck so far. I know its only one side of the port but I want to get it right and not waste wood. Hopefully you guys understand what I am trying to say. I bought like a 2x2 stick for the bracing as it was cheaper than the closet poles. Can I shave off the corners so there isnt such a big edge or should I just go get closet poles? This wont be my fin…

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  2. Started by Marlin15s,

    Does anyone know what the tuning is of the dual X15 box sundown recomends? And how many cubic ft it is?

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  3. Started by AP Zoutes,

    I know the pic is small and I'm not saying I will do this(but hopefull) Should I be concerned about cancellation problems or is this design ok

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  4. Started by Notorious97200,

    I have read a lot on the subject, but I can't get a final answer. Like a lot of people in my country (we have small cars), I have limited space in my trunk, but still want to use a ported box. I've read that round ports can make me save space. But I don't understand how. The same rules should apply : 12-16 sq inch of port area per ch ft. What can I expect for a 3.5 cu ft box ? I would like to make a smaller box so that my amps can breathe Thanks

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  5. Started by disturbed471985,

    I plan on going with 3 -10's box will be 3.2cf after sub displacement will be using 2-3 6" external aero ports. Tuned to 32hz and running 2k. Subs in mind are sa's or skar 10's maybe even custom built 10's from splaudio. Box will be subs back port to the front.

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  6. Like title says guys i have these subs laying around i dont have dimensions as the car is my gfs and she would like to have some bass in there so instead of having them collect dust and her hatch looks small then might as well throw them in there so im looking for the box to be tuned to 32hz. Mainly listen to rap/hip hop and some light rock. Forgot what else to put in this been a while since i done this alright hope to hear from some knowledgeable people here

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  7. Started by kilcrease92,

    hey im workin on my new box and im puttin mirrors in side and i need to know how to get them securely attatched where they wont fall off later does anybody have any suggestions ?

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  8. Does anyone know where I can buy a copy of the USACI SQ disc with Hotel California? Or if someone can burn me a copy, I'd be willing to pay...of course.

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  9. Started by gearstix,

    I remember playing around with making boxes and stuff and had some different software. I had somebody guide me through it before, I had a box deign for my other truck. But with it, I have to make some decent modifications to it to put a box in it. With my Jeep I can just design a box, go pick up the stuff, make it and drop it in. I think now that I can do that, I will actually pay more attention to how to do a box, have more interest in it. I was recommended subs up port up on the drivers side, not sure if it will fit or not. The max exterior size the box can be is 41.5"w, 16.5"d,21"t... I'd like to design a box myself but obliviously get some help with it. I think if I …

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  10. Started by Austin863,

    What is target vent match? what does the M/S stand for. and how do i know what numbers to chose?

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  11. Started by t-rex audio,

    all 1st time db drag/bass race just $5 per class T-Rex Audio 1324 Stratford Ave Stratford CT 06615 203-378-8377

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  12. Started by jakecramer1,

    hey guys i got a question for ya. im building a box for 4 15 fi ssd's and i was wondering if a box built at 15.5 cu ft. net and tuned to 32 hz with 200 sq in. of port. its going into a blazer. think this box will work? any info would help thanks.

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  13. Started by spraybomb,

    I've got one of the few remaining 18" Inhumans that I desperately want to hook up and listen too before I get rid of it. I designed up a quick box in WinISD and came up with these numbers. How do they look to everyone? 8ft^3 tuned to 34Hz 98" of port, 20.31" in length Nothin special, just a good daily driver box.

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  14. Started by Hell-Razor,

    I think I am moving from and L port to aero ports o I can get a little bit bigger box. I am trying to use this tool except I cant seem to get what I want. I am looking for about a 4.75 cuFt box (including displacement and bracing) with a depth no longer than 18 inches. I would like to get around 35hz for daily and 45-50 for competitions. Any suggestions? Help? The box is going to hopefully be 38w 17.5h and 18d which comes to a little more than 5cuFt and shuold be around 4.75 cuFt with displacement

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  15. Started by Jacob86,

    Im designing a new box for my FiQ for my blazer. I was was wondering where the sub and port should go? Sub up firing, port rear firing? Also if one or both rear fire how far from the tail gate should it be? Thanks

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  16. Started by Optimus_Prime,

    Does anybody know who i can talk to about getting a 6th order bandpass design. Thanks!

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  17. Started by Julian,

    is there any discernible difference between a square port and a circular port. I'm thinking about using a circular port tube from somewhere like Elemental designs. Mainly due in part to my lack of knowledge and how to build a ported enclosure.

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  18. Started by etc.,

    Are 45*s needed with in boxes that use PVC tubing as ports? Also I designed my box using Win ISD and was told to make the box roughly 2.0 @36hz and use 10" of 4" pvc. Now does WIN ISD take in to account for the space taken up by the PVC or do I have to make the box larger?

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  19. Started by aimone,

    so i used the re calculator and designed a new box for my r.f. power hx2 15. now what im wondering is when i add bracing will that affect my tuning? and how should i do the bracing?

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  20. Started by lazeris,

    Subs: two DC Audio LVL4XL 15's Here is the room I have set aside for the box. I can possibly go bigger. But, if possible, would like to not go bigger. 23 inches high 20 inches deep 38 inches wide I want subs up and the port up. I would like to use a slot port. Tunning could be at whatever would work best with the dimensions given. Anywhere between 30hz to 40hz would be fine with me. I dont know what my cabin peaks at but I have had two setups, one 18 tuned to 32 and two tens, not sure on tunning, Both setups peaked at between 40 to 45 hz. I will be using a US Amps AX3200DE to power them. This will be in a small SUV, 07' Honda CR-V.

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  21. Started by Smanleyman,

    So after much searching throughout the internet I still cannot figure out how to make a crossover. All I want to do is put a 12db/octave high pass on my 3.5" 2 ways at 500hz and a 12db/octave low pass on my 6.5 midbass at 500. All speakers are 4 ohm. I dont know if I need a capacitor and an inductor for each crossover or just one for each. Can someone please help explain how to do this or hook me up with some site links? Please and thank you in advance.

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  22. Started by User,

    whats up yall i just finished the box today for my custom forevrbumpn kevlar 12". box is 2.49 cubes after displacements and tuned to 33.2hz on paper. pics you say?? and heres some of the sub...

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  23. Started by boom_v2,

    Hey guys Im currently out in pursuit of the rookie1 world record in Iasca IDBL format.. I'm using 3 8'' mtx 5500 running them off a sundowns 1500d with a optima d34 up front.. Im limited to port area, 14 per sub so I'm basically playing with 42sq inches.. My current port is 39sq inches and Im doing a 140.1db on the audiocontrol meter.. In my class Im not allowed to use test tones so Im using tracks like 36 mafia-slob on my knob.. Is there any ideas yall could give me to bring my score up? I'm thinking of re-building my box to give each sub 1cub of space each with a solid 42 sq inches of port. Maybe try 45 degree fillers and fiberglass the inside of the box with external…

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  24. 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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  25. Started by stevemead08,

    Hey guys. im buildind a new box for the sa8s. my dimensions are 56w 16d 8.5 tall. im shooting for around 35 sq in of port and 2.0-2.2 cubic ft volume. the subs displacment is .10 each driver. i put it into the re calculator ( i know its not exact) but i want the port in the center of the box and not one side or the other but thats not an option. i want the 4 subs facing forward and port back. anybody got some extra time to help me out? much appreciated!! Steve

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