AP enclosure material...

[groggy23 10+ year member]

So I'm am designing my own AP enlcosure w/ scanspeak vents from partsexpress for my mid-bass woofer. What type of material would yield the best results? I will be using an XTC baffle with the vent attached to the back. Should I leave it as it or line the inside with some dampening material?

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[groggy23 10+ year member]

bump

 

[Volenti 10+ year member]

Some fiberglass insulation would be usefull inside, either rigid fiberglass insulation lining the walls or fluffy insulation filling the majority of the cavity.

 

[Trixter 10+ year member]

agree....use polyfill though...insulation is itchy.

 

[W8 a minute 10+ year member]

I wouldn't use an XTC baffle for anything. They're just flimsy foam. Build your own enclosure out of fiberglass or wood.

 

[HondAudio 10+ year member]

You could use the XTC baffle as a form and fiberglass right onto it. Just make sure not to mix the glass too hot or you'll melt the foam.

Alternatively, if you're afraid of that happening, wrap the XTC baffles in tape and foil and use them as molds.

 

[bikinpunk 10+ year member]

I'm using aperiodic for my midranges. Just stuff with polyfill and if budget permits get some closed-cell foam such as egg crate, or Raam Audio's ensolite. Night and day difference.

 

[groggy23 10+ year member]

Alright some great ideas. Thanks guys. I may try the eggcrate stuff if space permits. And fiberglass possibly later on.