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yesShouldn't I try to match the RMS as closely together as I can?
And again i ask, would a homemade box be better than a pre enclosed?
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good premade boxes or custom boxes made from 3/4 inch MDF are ok. but there normally not the right size/ shape you need. making them your self is easy. just gotta do the math.
http://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/boxcalcs.asp
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a good clicky to get you started seeing how much space it would take up in relation to your truck
3/4 inch MDF or birch. Use titebond 2 or 3 woodglue. Get a countersunk bit for the screws and regular deck screws are fine.
....with bass you want to create as much air space as possible. .
+1 to everything but birch. anything with wood grain can crack and you start to beat on it. the grain of the wood will start to split down the natural seams..used 3/4 mdf unless your getting into the 15+ range then you want go wiht 1'' or 5/4.
you want to use the required air space need per the specs of the sub
But if you get a nice higher end (companies such as RE, DD, Fi, AQ, Sundown, DC)
So, if you think these wouldn't overpower my ride which would you pick:
Birch is stronger than MDF when using only 1 layer FYI. and its a TON lighter.
The recommended cubic inches for that infinity is 1 cubic foot, should i aim to get as close to this number as i can or is it fine to go over?
Oh and one more thing, where is the best place to get the MDF? Is lowes alright?
I probably wont buy it for a week or two so if anyone else has any last wishes/advice speak now or forever hold your peace.
just get close the closer the better, dont forget to add room for driver displacment. lowes is cool but a few quick phone call could save a few bucks.
and if thats the shape you want you can most likely get one like that from an audio store. for like 50 bucks and its all ready carpeted. just fyi. thats a power wedge or truck box, just turned on its side.
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