Want a sub box - anyone give adivce on box size?

[M@r]{]

OK, having not had any luck sourcing a custom made sub bix ive given into the idea that im going to have to build my own.  

Can anyone give me some adice on the best size box, ideally for one 12" sub, but not essential.  Not being an expert in stuff like this it will need to be MDF.  I really want to keep my spare wheel as the car is so fecking low if I get a puncture I cant rely on the AA to get me home!  

Thanks
Mark

[shaunwil]

It all depends on the spec sheet for the sub. The volume is usually around 1cuft for a 12in. Also make sure you buy a sealed sub, a sub designed for a ported box will need a much bigger box. It will be extremely difficult to build a sub box for a 12in sub. I\'ve got a prototype box here that sits in the boot, but im looking at not using it, plus the sub has the coil mounted out of the box to try and get it flat enough for the shallow hieght of the boot.

Shaun

[wedgiekray]

I\'ve got a 12" sub box i can measure if you can wait till tomorrow. It\'s carpetted so no idea how it\'s put together mind..

It\'s also for sale if you give up wanting to make one.

[shaunwil]

Have you got the sub yet or are you just initially thinking about it ? Just make sure you get a sealed sub with a max of 1 cuft box requirement and then all you have to do is build your box.

Shaun

[M@r]{]

Oh, i\'d defintely be up for the idea of not having to make one!! so if yours is for sale please tell me more!!   Could you email some pictures, details and price etc to my email address?  marknash@bigfoot.com  

Thanks

I\'ve got a 12" sub box i can measure if you can wait till tomorrow. It\'s carpetted so no idea how it\'s put together mind..

It\'s also for sale if you give up wanting to make one.

[McCARTHY]

Whats the sec on the sub, peak power, RMS, make model etc. Get the wrong size/type box and it wont last long if you run it hard, to little or much reistance will damage/melt the coil.

[FD3SNuttah]

if you search for a program called WIN ISD, you can enter the speakers thiele small parameters and then it will calculate the correct size box you will need and you can tune it to a specific ferquency it will also calculate your port sizes if your not after a sealed system. its a free program. give it a try.

[Efini82]

yeh for a sealed box the general size is 1 cubic foot. ive made one for my fd but it all depends if you want to use the boot for anything else really.  me and a mate made the one i have. sounds good. ive got a 12" kicker and it DOES kick, not bad for one sub.  But im thinking of getting an InfinityPerfect 12. these subs are the shiznit for around 100notes! look up the spec. another mate has one and its waaaaay more, well, everything than the kicker one i have.

I could speak to my mate. we could make you one maybe, but postage would be a joke....


Justin

[Frankie]

I\'ve got an Infinity BassLink T in my boot, fits perfectly and gives plenty of bass  :cool

[Efini82]

got any pics bud?

[Frankie]

Yep but cant post them right now, photobucket site is blocked here at work.  Will post them tonight.

[Efini82]

look forward to it.

laterz

[Frankie]

A couple of pics.  The amp isn\'t for the sub, it drives the rear Alpine components, the Infinity has its own amp.

[Efini82]

looks cool. dont use the boot for anything then??  :cool
i havent retrimmed mine yet but its being done as soon as.  how\'d you post pics up on the actual thread? i click on the inset image bit and it comes up with some window thats says script promt - enter text to be formatted.   :Hammer


Justin

[Frankie]

No i dont put anything in the boot, sounds are more important!  To post images you need to upload them to a web site first, photobucket.com is what most use.  When you\'ve done that its dead simple to post a picture because it gives you the IMG string for each image which you copy and paste into your thread.

Check out photobucket, upload an image and it will all make sense.  Click preview before you post the thread to make sure it has come out as it should.