subwoofer boxes

[Montana00]

ive decided to get either 2 10" JL subs or 2 12" JL subs, not sure about the amp yet, but i never noticed how expensive sub boxes were.

is there any really good ones, or a good place to buy them. Am i just looking for a "good looking box" or is there something that seperates boxes.

[Primo]

A sub box is a sub box as long as it is built to the right specifications. You can't just use any box it has to be the right space for the subs to push.

[Don Seer]

^ yup..

but whats cool is.  these days a lot of boxes come with designs for you to make them the right sizes. you can also find the designs on some websites.

what is more common is that you can find the speaker specs online, and use something to tell you how big the box should be.

[Montana00]

i was just gonna make one cuz wood is cheap, but i have no skillz with that kind of stuff so i dropped that idea.

[Primo]

All you would need is speaker specs. You can be as creative as you want with the boxes.

[Don Seer]

i used MDF for mine.. its cheapr and not hard to cut a straight line for a simple box..
i bought a cheaop n nasty jigsaw for when i did mine,  (£15!!)
so far it lastest long enough to build the box AND for me to build a cupboard and shelves at home.. lol

you can buy carpet to match your boot (trunk? lol) and glue to stick it to the box at the local car audio places

[Montana00]

yea i really would rather build a simple box, because boxes are so dam expensive. i mean there around $100 bucks just for the box. thats just crazy

[Suga Foot]

I wanna build a plexiglass box 

[Ðøšïå]

what model on the jl subs?

[Primo]

I wanna build a plexiglass box 

I have. Use really thick plexiglass thin shit will obviouisly rattle

[Suga Foot]

I wanna build a plexiglass box 

I have. Use really thick plexiglass thin shit will obviouisly rattle

what did you use to stick the plexiglass together?  Did you flame polish it?

[Primo]

I made pilot holes and used really small screws to be careful i wouldn't crack it. I used loctite to seal it pretty simple. no i didn't flame polish it btw.

[MANBEARPIG.]

just make sure the box has the alotted air space needed for the sub

[Montana00]

btw i might as well show you guys what i ended up buying.



(3) JL 8" Subs (retail $99.00 each)
PowerWedge Sub Box
(1) Hifonics Brutus 1000D Amp (i believe thats it)(retails for around 350-400)

i paid $200 for the subs+box
i paid $230 for the Amp.

i think i got a good deal. im gonna be buying a installion manual from crutchfield(there vehicle specific) so i dont have to pay 75 bucks for a business to install them.

[pappy]

i had mines in bazooka's.  My cousin mad his outta fiberglass shit came out made nice.  too bad he dont kno shit about amps an subs b/c he blew his subs