how much should i pay for a custom box to be built?

[quackhead 10+ year member]

If the OP does not need my post what did it hurt? it might not be relevant to you but might be relevant to others, for example if somebody can build me a custom box for 2 15"s slot ported $140, bandpass box for an 8" does not require that much material compared to a slot vent ported dual 15s. probably more work needs to be done on bandpass, but at least he can weight it. less material more work etc..

not really, just less room for error, or should I say, tighter tolerances in the design is required.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

Materials to build a box are cheap this isn't new experience craftsmanship and labor cost is what you pay for there's a local who builds more boxes than I do monthly however I have seen his boxes and they are trash he charges about $20 less than me and I. Will not budge on my prices a 2-15 slot ported box from me would run $235 plus shipping to start as it would take 2 sheets of wood and lots of my time .

 

[949 10+ year member]

lol...aside from the suggestion of doing the PR design with the sub you wished to use, every suggestion I have made has been towards the most compact bandpass design. The issue is finding the driver(s) suited best for the box design you choose.

i agree with you. im still asking around to see which is best for a bandpass in the size of an 8" incher.

 

[949 10+ year member]

To give you an idea on size, here is a 10" enclosure we did for a client some time ago.

yeah thats what i was thinking of. seems like you read my mind. i wanted the look to be like a tube version.

i see some sort of slots in the rear. is it safe to say the more slots the better the sound or am i totally off?

please explain if you could how to make it sound clean. im looking for less of a punch sound but more of bass that carries for the 8 incher? if im even making any sense.

how bad will it hurt the sound if i wanted to add a plexiglass at the front to see the woofer?

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

the design has never really taken off in car audio,IMO, due to the complex design for the DIY(and space req.). There are still one or two companies that have been manufacturing quality Bandpass designs for decades.

Toby Car Bandpass Subwoofers

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

I agree and Toby has some great enclosures. While they come pre-loaded they are still great overall. His are designed with efficiency in mind so there is no need for a lot of power in order to have a good level of "loudness".

And for those who don't know..he was the first to use those kind of ports...not other designers/builders who take the credit for it.

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

Actually with out knowing more about your enclosure and build pictures of the enclosure it is not very relevant at all. Not being rude there, just honest.
Also, a slot port enclosure of any size has no bearing against a BP setup. Again not being rude..just honest.

you are probably right, so OP pm if me if you need more info, but like I said I paid $140 for my sub up port back slot vent for 2 15's //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

you are probably right, so OP pm if me if you need more info, but like I said I paid $140 for my sub up port back slot vent for 2 15's //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

You should post pics and a video if you are proud. Always nice to see what others are doing these days. (start your own thread though to keep from hijacking this one).

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

Sorry OP

 

[BrownVanMan 10+ year member]

i charge 100 plus materials for any box up to 2 woofers. that with no carpet and no other extras.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

Box looks good I am quite concerned about the port area though.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Box looks good I am quite concerned about the port area though.

Yea, that is what I was thinking as well.

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

That's also my thought, it looks very small doesn't it? I am careful when i crank it due to that, i did hit 143 on this box

Sorry again OP for hijacking

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

Sorry OP

Umm details on the port area please

 

[949 10+ year member]

pro rabbit, you still have not given me an estimate yet. you already know what im looking for.