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    thickness of MDF boards?

    What is the best size for a good enclosure?
    I was looking at some in Home Depot.
    The 3/4" is kinda thick/heavy for my ride, i would like to use the thinnest possible maybe the 1/4" they had.
    What do you guys think?

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    Re: thickness of MDF boards?

    Quote Originally Posted by musicc
    What is the best size for a good enclosure?
    I was looking at some in Home Depot.
    The 3/4" is kinda thick/heavy for my ride, i would like to use the thinnest possible maybe the 1/4" they had.
    What do you guys think?

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    3/4" is standard. Depending on how much power you are running, you may be able to get away with 5/8" or 1/2" with some adequate bracing. So right now, I suggest 3/4" ... try and change my mind

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    ide stick wth 3/4 man, what subs? and what power?



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    just one sub (not enough room)
    its Infinity 1030W.. max peak at 1000W.
    I'm not going to be running at the peak cause my Kenwood amp is a 4 channel amp and best can only doing 100W x 2 ( 2 channels).



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    I always have used 3/4" its the best and ill never use anything else.



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    go with 3/4" if all possible, 1/2" braced to hell.. a box with that sub in it isnt gonna weigh that much man.. u could probaly build a box for it with one 4x4 sheet..



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    3/4" on all sides?



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    1" would be a burnable safe = extremely heavy.
    thanks. I'm just trying to keep it light and loud.



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    Go with 5/8" or 3/4" ... whatever you like. If you're worried about weight, remove the passenger seat, who needs that anyways?

    I guess fiberglass would work as well ... pretty light.

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    3'4" all the way



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    well that's the thing i have no rear passenger seats =)
    my car is a midengine, 2 seater...
    does it matter if my enclosure is higher vertical and less depth? cause I want to put it behind the driver/front passenger seat.



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    btw where did you guys get 5/8 boards?
    i can only find 3/4 and 1/4



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    Re: thickness of MDF boards?

    Quote Originally Posted by musicc
    btw where did you guys get 5/8 boards?
    i can only find 3/4 and 1/4
    My local hardware store ...

    Try Home Depot maybe?

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    Re: thickness of MDF boards?

    Quote Originally Posted by Jmac
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    Overpriced .... fiberglass .... materials

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    my homedepot does not carry 5/8" MDF boards, went lowes and they did not carry MDF boards at all.



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