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I have recently gotten my hands on a DD 9515g d2. I've never had a sub this massive and i've never used aero ports. Im a DIYer to the max, which is why i created this thread. My purposes with this sub is for DAILY "SQL". Im working with either a SAE-1000 or my old MTX 1501d and hope it will run at 1ohm after my BIG 3 upgrade, either one will suffice.
So here's my project. Im building a middle console box for my full size Chevy ext. cab. I've already done one in my old standard cab fullsize with a 2512 d4 with the 1501d on it and it the output was incredible. Im gonna try to get 4 cubes with ports into this thing, that way there will still be leg room in the back. I've always built SLOT port boxes and i will not have room for a slot in this setup. Did some research and found out i could save 50% of port with aero ports. There's no way i want to pay for those massive 6 inch aero ports at $40 a piece.
I can make my own for a lot less, but i know they wont sound as good. Here is my plan as stated in the title. I can make a baffle board and use my router to cut out the size of the 4" pvc pipe i intend on using. Do you guys think 3 4" ports are enough for the 9515? The plan is to cut a 1/4" recess for the outer diameter of the pipe so it can fit into the baffle, and then cut the remaining 1/2" of thickness to inner diameter of pvc so the mdf baffle will be smooth with end of the pvc pipe. Then i would round over the 3/4 thick baffle like the flare on the aero ports. I may even have to double up the baffle to get enough thickness to make a very mellow roundover. I would repeat the same process for the outside of the box where the ports will be placed. I know it wont be as nice as aero ports, but it will be better than having to put a huge slot port in the box. I just bought 2 different circle guides for my router, so i can cut anywhere from 1" to 19". I cant wait to start cuttin beautiful round circles, beats trying to be perfect with a jigsaw.
Any suggestions, input, advice or whatever have you, are all welcome.
If you've read down this far, thanks for bearing with me, i try to be as informative as i can, helps cut down on useless ?'s and forum space
So here's my project. Im building a middle console box for my full size Chevy ext. cab. I've already done one in my old standard cab fullsize with a 2512 d4 with the 1501d on it and it the output was incredible. Im gonna try to get 4 cubes with ports into this thing, that way there will still be leg room in the back. I've always built SLOT port boxes and i will not have room for a slot in this setup. Did some research and found out i could save 50% of port with aero ports. There's no way i want to pay for those massive 6 inch aero ports at $40 a piece.
I can make my own for a lot less, but i know they wont sound as good. Here is my plan as stated in the title. I can make a baffle board and use my router to cut out the size of the 4" pvc pipe i intend on using. Do you guys think 3 4" ports are enough for the 9515? The plan is to cut a 1/4" recess for the outer diameter of the pipe so it can fit into the baffle, and then cut the remaining 1/2" of thickness to inner diameter of pvc so the mdf baffle will be smooth with end of the pvc pipe. Then i would round over the 3/4 thick baffle like the flare on the aero ports. I may even have to double up the baffle to get enough thickness to make a very mellow roundover. I would repeat the same process for the outside of the box where the ports will be placed. I know it wont be as nice as aero ports, but it will be better than having to put a huge slot port in the box. I just bought 2 different circle guides for my router, so i can cut anywhere from 1" to 19". I cant wait to start cuttin beautiful round circles, beats trying to be perfect with a jigsaw.
Any suggestions, input, advice or whatever have you, are all welcome.
If you've read down this far, thanks for bearing with me, i try to be as informative as i can, helps cut down on useless ?'s and forum space
