Alright, so I'm good with models, I've got the tips on fiberglass and plastic, been practicing. And now I'm going to build my own sub encloser.

So I'm reading about these box enclosers and about bracing and crap and looking at these photos and I started having questions.

If I already have the hatch well cover, you know the one that locks. I don't suppose I could cut two 10 inch holes into it for my subs and just mount them in there? Would it not sound right?

Second, I've been drawing here, and I've got a pretty good setup idea, but somethign probably way to complex for me. But i am just curious about the basics. What do I need to keep in mind.

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un4givin89

 

Cutting holes in the hatch cover isn't the best idea because you want a nice strong baffle to mount your subs on. So you probably want something around 3/4 inch MDF.

Also depending on the subs you also want to create an enclosure below the baffle, either sealed or ported. Just using the hatch cover doesn't provide a proper encloser. It leaks all around the sides.

The way I did mine was using the hatch well I created four sides of the box with 3/4 inch MDF. Then I used fiberglass to seal up and mold the bottom of the box to fit the well perfectly. Then put in a few braces inside the box for extra strength. The top was another 3/4 inch piece of MDF with 2-12 inch holes cut out. I put them as close together as possible. Apparently doing this has a coupling effect making more bass.

Just keep in mind when your building a box you want it as solid as possible, that way the box isn't flexing and absorbing all the sound energy.

 

when building a box, either out of mdf or fiberglass, my rule of thumb, is can I jack the car up and sit it on top of it without the box breaking. If yes, then it is strong enough.

mike

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