MattB

woot..woot! turning 21 on a friday..what more could you ask?

If someone was going to build a sealed enclosure, and the woofer in question listed a box size of, say 0.75^3 to 1.5^3, how do you determine what size ^3 would best suit the woofer? Is that something that the tsparameter would tell you? Or, just build something in that size range and get equal results??? Just curious...

Tools would be my biggest want. Parts Express is the only place I could find a router compass..more people (stores) should sell these, as it is the sh ! t (and everyone should own one).

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Ok, here is are 3 chioces of a mock-up for the install. I was able to raise my air tanks up high, and now I can fit a box underneath. Here are the 3 possible ways to mount the amps. None of these ways will they actually be attached to the box. I will weld some aluminum and stand them off a 0.25" or so. Mounting the amps on top, I like the most, but one amp is slightly shorter than the other... Mounting the amps on either side, and the RL-p in the middle..though, I dont like the M's facing opposite of each other.. Mounting the amps on one side, and the RL-p on the other... Taking a vote..without a poll I guess.. Got in all my wiring today, so just waiting on the sound deadening stuff, and I am off to the races...

In case you need one, I have a spare aero port deal from parts express I ordered last summer. I got 3 or 4 of them. They are about 4-5" at each end, but it narrows down in the middle, like a venturi tube or something of the sort. I dont see them on the website anymore, but if you need one, lemme know.

Yeah, I got all my speakers in today too. Looks like the 5.25's aren't gonna fit in the fiberglass pods I made for the other 5.25's I have. Dernit..oh well, I'm only out ~$20 if they dont . Cant wait to get them in..wont be until mid next week though..

Here is a front and side 3/4 view of the box, with the goods....well, the goods, minus the sub, which is across the garage in a safe place..

Thanks for the info guys. Box is going just fine. Almost got it all done last night. Raining today, so have to wait til tomorrow. (my garage has too much other crap in it to work in there.)

ALright, I'm getting to the point of install. I am curious about the whole gain knob deal. I have always just turned it up to where it sounded good, and went on. I remember reading something about matching low level volts? So, anyway, my headunit is a whopping 2volts. - that goes to my Phoenix Gold EQ, which has a built in line driver, adjustable from 1 to 8 volts. Then, back at my Memphis amps, they are able to recieve between 1 and 4 volts. SO..gimmie a run down on how to get this stuff adjusted properly..or is there a link that could tell me and save somebody the typing?

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good luck getting a nine.1 anytime soon...

ah..got it..

Well, since I blew most of my budget on a RL-p 12, MCD1000D, and a MCD2004, I had to go the cheaper route. I got 100 sq. ft of FATMAT stuff for $99. That should be enough to do everything except my roof. Stuff isn't thick at all, but the scions must use that same thin metal as the honda's...because I can hear myself drive over a dime..

Ok, got that. What is a 'CRX' style? Is that an acronymn for something, or just slang for certain style box? Any pics you could link?

Is the opening of a slot port supposed to be on the face of the enclosure, same direction as the sub is facing? All the boxes I have seen have them there...is that the requirement, or, just common way to build it?

Well, I'll let ya'll know how the speakers sound, I bought a pair of 4" 2-ways, 5.25" 2-ways, and 6.5" components, all for $70 shipped..

So, 90% of on speakers means the ALS16 components would only be $27.00 + shipping??? I might have to try a set for that price. Can I just use the contact page, or do you have an inside contact that I/we need to talk to?

?? all I see on the site are the Q.xx models? ..and the pdf was for the Q. models..where are the Vr's at?

,,amen to a brotha..!

ok, but if a recommended port size si 25in^2, then wouldn't that be a specific tuned length? So, I would need to decide at what hz I want it 'tuned' and then that will determine port size?

Ok, I'd like to know something.. I read a recommendation of using a 25in^2 port tuned to 34hz. So I understand how to figure out the port size, what is meant by "tune to 34hz"? Or is that a statement, that a 25in^2 port will be tuned to 34hz.?

Well, got the top of the box sanded, bondo-ed, and sanded agian. Loaded the RL-p, and gave it a test run. Now, granted, I am using a loaner amp that is not quite 300w, but i just HAD to hear it. I think my dissapointment is the box. I love the way it turned out, but as you can see in the pic below, due to my air-tanks, I had to raise the woofer up higher than I wanted to, so, I think what I am hearing is some cone noise..I dunno. I put up a piece of wood in between me and the speaker, and it sounded MUCH better. I should have a good amp in a week or so, and then I'll have more power going to it. In the mean time, I'm gonna try and think of another box design. Anyways..here is the pic..and I am open to suggestions on design changes, or confirmation that the woofer should not be that high.

Here are some updated (today) pics. Should have the box done sometime this week- or at least, ready to paint, and upholster. enjoy.. the side wings are where the amps will go..one on either side..

cool, I'll keep a watch on that, and a few others. I did manage to pick up a new in box 16mc-2004 for $150. Hopefully that will do alright for my misc. other spkrs. ..getting closer..