I am thinking of building a sealed box for my new 18xxx. I am just assuming that the driver displacement is .2 cubic feet. RE recommends 4.2 cubes for a sealed box. so i am shooting for 4.4 total cubes right?
Does RE specify if that 4.2 is with or without basket displacement ?
to get ~4.4 cubes I found 22x23x15 (HxWxD) inches.
4.39cuft
that needs to be the inside numbers right?
yep
using 3/4 MDF that would be 23.5" tall 24.5" wide and 16.5" deep outside dimentions.
you can construct the enclosure how ever you want as long as the internal volume remains the same
am i going to need to brace the box? if so, how should I do that?
probably would be a good idea. Check out this site all kinds of good info here http://www.bcae1.com/ Remember any bracing done will have to be deducted from the internal volume.
also, I am planning on using wood glue for the panels. do i need to use another sealant, caulk perhaps?
Silicon works the best in my opinion. It dries the quickest, and remains flexable. Smells so good too //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif
and should i coat the inside of the box with anything? if so, what should i use?
You don't technically have to, but you can. Polyester resin works well. So does polyurethane
thanks for the help.
