$10 For Box Design

[Lingerfelt 10+ year member]

I need a box designed for 4 12" Type R's. I'll be powering them with a strapped pair of SAZ1500s, if that makes a difference.

I'd like the box to be about 10 cubic feet without displacement and tuned to 34 hz. I really want something to nail the low end, so if 34 hz isn't a good tuning for that, I'm open to suggestions.

My dimensions are...

38" Wide

32" Deep

15" Tall

I want it to be subs up, port back. Slot port.

If this isn't possible, or if you have any questions, or I'm not offering enough money let me know.

Thanks!

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[BuckyBoy 10+ year member]

Using those dimensions, you get around 8.6-8.7ft^3 internal volume

That isn't taking into account sub and port displacement.

Is that enough airspace for you? If so, I will try to make a design for you.

 

[BrianChia 10+ year member]

The problem is... you only have a max sealed box size of 8.69 cu. ft. and with a port it will be maybe around 6 cubes net.

 

[Lingerfelt 10+ year member]

Is that going to seriously compromise the performance of the subs? I have no idea how the loss of volume would affect the subs.

I'm sorry, I'm a complete noob here when it comes to the importance of box dimensions.

I didn't take into account the fact that the walls are .75 in. Derr.

 

[BuckyBoy 10+ year member]

Is that going to seriously compromise the performance of the subs? I have no idea how the loss of volume would affect the subs.


I'm sorry, I'm a complete noob here when it comes to the importance of box dimensions.

I didn't take into account the fact that the walls are .75 in. Derr.

EDIT-

Alpine calls for 1.3ft^ net volume each. So those dimensions should be pretty good according to Alpine.

 

[Lingerfelt 10+ year member]

I think you need AT LEAST 8ft^3 net volume for 4 12" type-rs. That is only 2ft^3 each. I believe Alpine calls for 3 each. I say try to get at least 8.

So I'd be better off building a properly proportioned and tuned box for 2 12's rather than trying to squeeze 4 into a space that can't accomodate them?

My width and depth are maxed out, and I really don't want the box sticking over the back seats a ludicrous amount.

Edit: I'm going to take some more measurements and I'll be back. I really appreciate all the help.

 

[BuckyBoy 10+ year member]

So I'd be better off building a properly proportioned and tuned box for 2 12's rather than trying to squeeze 4 into a space that can't accomodate them?
My width and depth are maxed out, and I really don't want the box sticking over the back seats a ludicrous amount.

Edit: I'm going to take some more measurements and I'll be back. I really appreciate all the help.

After looking at Alpines site, I was wrong. They actually call for less volume than I thought. Your dimensions should work well.

 

[BuckyBoy 10+ year member]

~6.5ft^3 @34Hz