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Old Jan 21, 2003 | 11:20 PM
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plexiglass enclosure

does anyone know if 1/2" plexiglass would be thick enough for a sub box. i am currently using a pair of kicker comp vr 12s. est spl of 140-145. i know it would probably hold up but would it give too much causing a significant loss in db's?

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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 09:13 AM
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it would flex to much...we were worried about that when we were going to put a plexyglass window in my box, we never did though. wouldnt recommend it.
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 11:27 AM
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3/4 plexi would probably be a better bet.

- Andy
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 05:52 PM
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if i can do it w/ 1/2" that would be great because my dad has a little. i would like some 3/4" but unfortunately money does not grow on trees. would the 1/2" suffice?
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Old Jan 22, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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1/2 will not work.

Must be at a minimum of 3/4, with 1in recomended....
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