Build it or Buy it? (sub enclosure)

[Vice]

im new to car audio and im unsure on if i should but or build an enclosure for my soundquebed hdc315. is it difficult to build it? im not much of a handy man. And if i should buy it, what kind? i heard for loud pounding bass a good ported enclosure is the way to go, how much would one cost and where would i buy it?

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[lifesproduct 10+ year member]

For that sub, it is almost necessity to build a custom box. You will not be pleased with the results in a pre-fab. @CSCStang helped me with the design on my hdc12, and I know he can build and ship for a good rate

 

[silver07 10+ year member]

Agree, he's a good dude. Great quality and affordable. If you have the correct tools, you can manage it. Just takes time. I made mine last time, cscstang sounds far better than mines ever did.

 

[silver07 10+ year member]

Here's the one he did for me. It looks better in person.

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[fly_marlin]

Yeah, you should have it built. You'll probably spend more than that buying all the tools and materials.

 

[lew-e 10+ year member]

If you're starting from scratch it will be expensive to build your own. Tools, materials, time. It's fun and is a great learning experience. Contact a builder and have them make you a cut sheet. It's worth the money to have a properly designed box. Or pay to have it built. Cherrymancustoms designed my box for me. There are a number of designer/builder options.

 

[93_Az_TransAm 10+ year member]

CSCStang knows those HDC's seeing as he has one in a T-Line i believe and he built mine for 3 HDS's and it was as cherry as they come hes a good guy (not saying others arnt) but he helped me alot and continues to help with my second plan.