Does this RL-i8 box plan look ok?

[ItalynStylion 10+ year member]

This is the first box I have ever tried to design. The sub is going to be an Rl-i8 which the site says needs 0.6cubes sealed. Does that mean 0.6 without the sub in it or X-(sub driver volume)=0.6?

I'm guessing that I will go with sealed since I want the best SQ and also because tuning a port on a box that small would be hell for me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

Will this box design work?

Is is going to be a ***** to build?

This picture is the end of the box on both sides. I chose .75in MDF in the drawing, that is what most of you guys use right? The surface area of what will become the airspace once depth is added, is 0.411 cubic feet. Which means it will have to be 1.46 feet long to get the .6 volume I want. What about those overhangs where the 11inch piece and the two 3 inch pieces meet, is that a problem?

This is what it will look like solid, with the sub in the large face in the front...

What do you guys think?

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[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

Sure but if you cut the whole according to the drawing you are going to have major problems . Im guessing you did not mean to make the cirlce so big.

 

[Pyro_By_Nature 5,000+ posts]

I think you should switch programs.

 

[ItalynStylion 10+ year member]

That circle is just a reference for 3D view, it has nothing to do with the object at all. Sort of a cross airs if you will...

 

[ItalynStylion 10+ year member]

Like this....the circle here is exact and to scale where the sub will go

 

[ItalynStylion 10+ year member]

At first I was worried about the magnet hitting the back of the box but I took some measurements and I checked the clearance for the magnet and it will fit just fine.

Acoustically is the design poor in any way?

I really need everyones help here...

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

its sealed, doesnt make a difference

 

[Trey803 5,000+ posts]

Ive heard sqaure gives the best sq. My opinion......in a sealed box a normal person would not be able to hear the difference in the shape.

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

You actually want to stay away from cube shaped enclosures unless you have beveled edges.

 

[Rattlebrain 10+ year member]

Don't mean to jack the tread but what if you had the Patience and ability to make a round enclosure, would it work/sound Better?

 

[ItalynStylion 10+ year member]

As far as carpeting the box when I'm done building it do I use some type of glue or staples?

Links to good info appreciated...I enjoy a good insightful read

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

Neither

Rubber Cement

 

[ItalynStylion 10+ year member]

NeitherRubber Cement

Ahh, I should have guessed. Any particular brand that is favored or are they all pretty much the same?

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

basically all the same stuff

 

[ItalynStylion 10+ year member]

Ok, this feels like it might be a dumb question but I need to know...

When carpeting a box near the sub's hole opening, do you go right to the edge? I guess what I'm trying to ask is; should there be carpet between box and the lip on the sub? Seems like it would make a less than air tight seal...

I'm in the process of trying to find a good, "how to carpet an enclosure" thread but failing...