Posted July 10, 201015 yr so this is my first build log so don't flame me if i am doing it wrong, ok so here it goesso i got my first 18", an Fi audio q on Monday and the thing is a beast! here are some pics amazing packaging from Fi if haven't seen it alreadythe box i am building for this sub is a 7.5 cube sealed box and if anyone is wondering what the dimensions are it will be 35.5wx22dx22hthe box will have a 2 layer 3/4 MDF baffle as you will see in the pics. and i got the box cut at southern lumber in san jose ca. it cost $10 to have them cut the whole box. much better than freehanding it with a saws all.anyway here are the picstest fitting all the piecesgluing the front baffle togetherRandom ht project i am working on toowell thats it for now i got to go to our local relay for life the rest of the day. more pics tomorrow. hope you guys like it.
July 11, 201015 yr Author Also, dose anyone know any good 6.5 components? I found these crecendo audio ones for 99 bucks but I am a little sceptical about them because normaly carbon mids ate not thAt cheap. Are they any good or are they not worth it?
July 12, 201015 yr Author Ok so today is day two of my build and i have gotten allot of work done. anyway here are picks of what i have done so far. up to come- electrical upgrades, door components, and amps, and last but not least, loads o sound damping.Ok well here is my dog who is even astonished by the size of the sub What happens when your screws are tougher than your bitindustrial grade terminals my friend sitting behind the final product and everything fitting where it should(my friend wrote that)that's it for now, now I am off to buy some 1/0 awg welding cable and a new batterymuch to come. and what do you guys think would look better to finish the box, carpet paint or bead liner, cause I'm having a hard time deciding
July 12, 201015 yr I always liked carpet.Paint can be so shiny !I hope you planned some window tint ? Be careful:peepwall:
July 12, 201015 yr Author I always liked carpet.Paint can be so shiny !I hope you planned some window tint ? Be careful:peepwall: ya I will probably go with carpet and yes, I will most definitely be tinting the windows. Thanks for your input!
August 11, 201015 yr Author Alright I finaly got to ordering some 1/0 awg wire. Gona be doin the big three and two runs of 1/0. Updates soon!
August 11, 201015 yr Author Looks good. Did you do any bracing inside the box?Not much, just 2 posts from botom to top
August 11, 201015 yr Also, dose anyone know any good 6.5 components? I found these crecendo audio ones for 99 bucks but I am a little sceptical about them because normaly carbon mids ate not thAt cheap. Are they any good or are they not worth it?I have a pair of Crescendo CCX65 Components and I love them, worth the price and everything. Nice midbass and great overall sound. They dont have nothing on the Hertz MLK's I want but for now they will do, thinking about buying another pair for now as well.They are the talk of the town on FloridaSPL.com and have great reviews over there as well. Hope this helps.
August 11, 201015 yr Author Also, dose anyone know any good 6.5 components? I found these crecendo audio ones for 99 bucks but I am a little sceptical about them because normaly carbon mids ate not thAt cheap. Are they any good or are they not worth it?I may just get a pair then I have a pair of Crescendo CCX65 Components and I love them, worth the price and everything. Nice midbass and great overall sound. They dont have nothing on the Hertz MLK's I want but for now they will do, thinking about buying another pair for now as well.They are the talk of the town on FloridaSPL.com and have great reviews over there as well. Hope this helps.
August 25, 201015 yr Author Yay got some free 10 feet of 2 gauge welding wire! I cut it in half and am going to use both halfs for a amp ground. My 1/0 wire should be here on a couple days. Il try to get some pics up tonight
August 25, 201015 yr Author well here are the picsmy home music system for now.thats all i got for now
September 8, 201015 yr Author Yay!!! My 1/0 wire came in today!! Il be wireing up the car tonight and testing voltage and if everything looks good, il be ordering a aq 1200d!
September 8, 201015 yr Author alright here are some pics. fist will be some older pics from last week i wasnt able to upload.here is the dual 2awg ground.the hole through the floor.voltage readout w/o the big 3and here are some pics i just took a couple minutes ago23 ft of 1/0 wireand here is a size comparison between the old wire i was runing(lol) and the new stuffand i gots 4 12's in my room!
September 9, 201015 yr Author Glad to see the 1/0 wire, keep up the progress!! Thanks! Good luck with your build too!
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