Building a Box

BlueWaffle · Nov 19, 2012

Ok, I'm going to build a box for behind the seat in my CC. It'll be for a single shallow mount 12". Does anyone have dimensions for a big a$$ ported box? I know there are certain size requirements as far as volume goes and particular things for porting but I'm just audio retarded so I'm hoping someone has been there done that. Thanks!

smokinstroker · Nov 19, 2012

just take my dimensions lol.

there is a program that will map it all out for you. someone with audio experience can help more im sure.

java · Nov 19, 2012

I wish I could help but I had a local shop build a box for me. Lol

Spatel23 · Nov 19, 2012

the dimensions will depend on the particular sub you go with.

Powerstroked162 · Nov 19, 2012

Sealed > Ported

Spatel23 · Nov 19, 2012

to add, I totally agree that sealed boxes sound so much better then ported ones. Yes I have heard a properly "tuned and specd" ported box.

Sound quality....sealed.

Hard hitting mud....ported

Silver6 · Nov 19, 2012

I have a box from my 05 from several years back I saw sitting under the house tonight while hooking up the gas line. Its for 2 10's, I can measure it tomorrow if you want.....

Mikeh1725 · Nov 19, 2012

What sub? Each sub usually has a spec sheet of the recommended air space needed

Silver6 · Nov 19, 2012

Spatel23 said:
to add, I totally agree that sealed boxes sound so much better then ported ones. Yes I have heard a properly "tuned and specd" ported box.

Sound quality....sealed.

Hard hitting mud....ported

In defense, I used to have 2 15" JL's in a custom ported box, and I used to go down the road setting off business and car alarms. It pounded

BlueWaffle · Nov 19, 2012

looks like minimum required air space for this sub in a ported box is 1.75 cu ft and the max is 2.25 cu ft. if i built a sealed box, I need min of1.0 cu ft or max of 4.6 cu ft. It's currently in a ****ty sealed single box now. probably.5-.75 cu ft and sounds like crap unless the windows are down.

Powerstroked162 · Nov 19, 2012

JL stealth center console or a 13tw5 and walk away.... You'll be so much happier

Zmann · Nov 19, 2012

I like my console space

and not vibrating my drinks LOL

BlueWaffle · Nov 19, 2012

the idea is to work with what i've got until I get my fuel/oil issues straightened up. JL stuff is legit (and pricey) but i wanna go faster first.

BlueWaffle · Nov 19, 2012

fuuuuuuu....gonna have to do some math. steve....bust out that ghetto ass casio watch and crunch some numbers nigra.

http://www.kicker.com/building_enclosures

PTSUPERD · Nov 19, 2012

BlueWaffle said:
fuuuuuuu....gonna have to do some math. steve....bust out that ghetto ass casio watch and crunch some numbers nigra.

http://www.kicker.com/building_enclosures

LOL

Lemme have my boy build you a box like mine..two 8's (16" surface area)....ported. shipping cant be that bad.

smokinstroker · Nov 19, 2012

I know someone selling one buddy

BlueWaffle · Nov 19, 2012

if i wasn't saving for hybrids, I would have bought that box already chris. momma is making me pay for those myself this time LOL

smokinstroker · Nov 19, 2012

Lol date night will change her mind haha

BlueWaffle · Nov 19, 2012

smokinstroker said:
Lol date night will change her mind haha

you obviously haven't met Mrs. BlueWaffle! hey when you get a chance, will you measure out your box for me?

ran some quick numbers. in order to get this thing to fit and still get me at least 2.0 cu ft, it's going to have to be hyyoooooge. so far it's looking 52" long, 16" tall, and 5" wide at top and 7" at the bottom. I'll still play with dimensions to see what I can get.