12" sub in a 12" H box? **** Noobx

[mikeyboc 10+ year member]

I am not thinking clearly, but am trying to lay out the box/amp rack/ etc... for my install. I am thinking about putting the amp rack on top of the box to keep as much crgo space as possible. In order to do so, and keep everything flush with the rear trim (Tahoe), the box needs to be 12" H (sealed).

How close am I cutting it trying to mount a 12" sub in there?

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[killahbean 10+ year member]

you'll have to figure in 3/4" thick mdf too....so probably 13.5" h

 

[Pyro_By_Nature 5,000+ posts]

Won't work.

95% of 12" subs are 12.5" in diameter.And most have an 11" cut-out.If it's only 12" high (external), it won't work.

If it's 12" high internally, it can work.But your top/bottom must be flush with the front panel, or you'll get air leaks.

 

[mikeyboc 10+ year member]

you'll have to figure in 3/4" thick mdf too....so probably 13.5" h

The 12" is outside dimensions, so 10.5 internal. After typing that, I realize the sub needs an 11" cutout, and I need to come up with something else.

edit : MM beat me to it.

 

[killahbean 10+ year member]

The 12" is outside dimensions, so 10.5 internal. After typing that, I realize the sub needs an 11" cutout, and I need to come up with something else.
edit : MM beat me to it.

lol....why not go with a false floor?

 

[Lurius 10+ year member]

Try a 10" sub, they sound good =)

-Lurius

 

[mikeyboc 10+ year member]

lol....why not go with a false floor?

I thought about it, but I just got a call about some fan nodule add ons for the amps. I have been looking for those for about a month. Now I can put the amps under the back seat and have no problems. Something has finally gone my way today!

 

[killahbean 10+ year member]

Thats good to hear!!

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[mikeyboc 10+ year member]

Thats good to hear!!
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Thanks, if you had any idea the number of phone calls and emails I have sent trying to tack this shit down. I actually considered just selling them and going another route. Not now!