Install on a budget

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Doing an install for a friend on a budget. $300 was budget for sub, amp, loc, wiring, and enclosure.

Going into a 2013 Dodge Dart. Local shop wanted $600 to install an amp and prefab 10.

This is what I have spent so far:

Skar IVX12v2d2 $70

Skar RP350.1 $69.99 Refurb

Audiocontrol LC2i $66.06

NVX 8 gauge OFC wiring kit $42.75

Total $248.80

Been trying to find a prefab enclosure within his range. Or even a used enclosure. Running out of luck. Even building one will cost me more that $50. I'm stumped.

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[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Been looking at this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Obcon-Single-12-Labyrinth-Slot-Vent-Ported-Subwoofer-Speaker-Box-Enclosure-USA/111084308641?hash=item19dd2408a1:g:dEIAAOxy3zNSeqlm

1.8 cu.ft tuned to 36hz

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Doing an install for a friend on a budget. $300 was budget for sub, amp, loc, wiring, and enclosure.Going into a 2013 Dodge Dart. Local shop wanted $600 to install an amp and prefab 10.

This is what I have spent so far:

Skar IVX12v2d2 $70

Skar RP350.1 $69.99 Refurb

Audiocontrol LC2i $66.06

NVX 8 gauge OFC wiring kit $42.75

Total $248.80

Been trying to find a prefab enclosure within his range. Or even a used enclosure. Running out of luck. Even building one will cost me more that $50. I'm stumped.

I think you can build one for $50 bucks or less TBHonest.A sheet of MDF screws and silicone is really all you need.He can finish it at a later time/ carpet, paint or??

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

It will just take your time and some tools. Maybe he can help with some of the use of tools and may have some screws lying around in the garage ect??

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Been looking at thishttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Obcon-Single-12-Labyrinth-Slot-Vent-Ported-Subwoofer-Speaker-Box-Enclosure-USA/111084308641?hash=item19dd2408a1:g:dEIAAOxy3zNSeqlm

1.8 cu.ft tuned to 36hz

Obcon enclosures are TRASH sir.Ive used a few and are completely garbage. at the least maybe Sonic has one?

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_19279_Single-12-Vented-MDF-Subwoofer-Enclosure-Belva-1SV12B.html

Ive used a few of these and they actually do just fine on a mild system.

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

I may have to build one. It will just be bare wood. I would likely NOT use screws. Just wood glue and clamps. Then silicone the inside.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I may have to build one. It will just be bare wood. I would likely NOT use screws. Just wood glue and clamps. Then silicone the inside.

Be much better off building one. I still like use screws myself. Ive glued and clamped a few and they always seem to need attention within the next 2-6 months due to a leak from pressure or vibrations.I do both and silicone inside and outside

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Been looking at thishttps://www.ebay.com/itm/Obcon-Single-12-Labyrinth-Slot-Vent-Ported-Subwoofer-Speaker-Box-Enclosure-USA/111084308641?hash=item19dd2408a1:g:dEIAAOxy3zNSeqlm

1.8 cu.ft tuned to 36hz

no they lie about airspace i've checked some and they like 1.2-1.3cf at best.. u shoulda got a fu300 sub for $59 new it'll kill most skars if u give it 600rms (could find used kenwood amp etc for $50).. this the box like i have my pioneer in., this is 2cf total mine is 1.75cf but with power that low u will need more airspace.. this is best box by far u will find under $100 port end is even rounded and it's tuned pretty well after sub disp probably 35-37hz (other prefabs are 40-50hz after sub disp no matter what they say) https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-SINGLE-2-0-Cu-Ft-PORTED-L-VENTED-3-4-MDF-GREY-SUBWOOFER-SUB-ENCLOSURE-BOX/282600080773?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49917%26meid%3Db88427a462b34fa39b0435b9647ae35b%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D272110568441%26itm%3D282600080773&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1 about 10 other peeps have bought these boxes that i know (on here) and they all very happy

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

just build a box. think mine was $30 for the wood, $10 for screws, $10 for silicone

 

[shredder2]

Here's a freebie for ya'... all ya' gotta do is build the thing... I hate seeing people use most prefabs, this should do ok...

Should be able to build that one cheap AF... lol

 

[imickey503]

I need to see what I can do with the Box I have, and SEE if I need to just build a new one. ITS BIG, was made for 2 Boss woofers I did a project for. I am going to have to ask some of you guys for advice on this. it works really well right now as far as SQ from the sub I got.