Next box, veneer instead of carpet?

[vosschs 5,000+ posts]

It'll cost you about the same for carpet.

what, that kind of vaneer will be MUCH more expensive, then you also have to get f'n contact cement, and the tools to put it on, your best bet would be getting good one side cherry or whatever that was

 

[JL12W7INAGS300 10+ year member]

Like I said - I have a friend that does this stuff all the time as a hobby/side job. He has all the tools to do it and getst them relatively cheap. He said he can do the whole box for around 15-20 bucks. Which is more than carpet but a lot cooler looking

 

[phantom240 5,000+ posts]

nah i dont like it... not my taste. I think you should try to find some OEM carpet from like a wrecked car like yours, and use that...

..sorry i just like an install to have a certain flow to it.

 

[JL12W7INAGS300 10+ year member]

Just finished the box for a friends 12W7, another friend and I started putting the veneer on today. It should be finished by Tuesday. I'll post pics when its done

 

[joeldirt 10+ year member]

looks like some humboldt redwood. Some old growth redwood burl would look sick in a home audio set up. I think it would look really nice on a car audio aplication, but it would for sure have to be the right car. In a trunk just would'nt catch my eye on a possitive note, no matter how awsome it was done. I would be able to apreciate the craftsman ship, but it would just be "off" in a trunk. Though that is only my personal opinion. Good luck with your box anyhow. would like to see it when its done.

 

[JL12W7INAGS300 10+ year member]

looks like some humboldt redwood. Some old growth redwood burl would look sick in a home audio set up. I think it would look really nice on a car audio aplication, but it would for sure have to be the right car. In a trunk just would catch my eye on a possitive note, no matter how awsome it was done. I would be able to apreciate the craftsman ship, but it would just be "off" in a trunk. Though that is only my personal opinion. Good luck with your box anyhow. would like to see it when its done.

I plan on selling it on ebay. Im guessing some wood grain lover will pay 100-200 bucks for it. Oh well, we shall see.

 

[joeldirt 10+ year member]

I plan on selling it on ebay. Im guessing some wood grain lover will pay 100-200 bucks for it. Oh well, we shall see.

Just may be an idea for home theatre. Audiophiles would eat that shiit up. imagine a 6.1 system would go for about $1200 bucks. $2000-$3000 loaded with speakers, amp, and x-overs.

 

[thai_creeper 10+ year member]

lets see it wen you're done

 

[JL12W7INAGS300 10+ year member]

Just may be an idea for home theatre. Audiophiles would eat that shiit up. imagine a 6.1 system would go for about $1200 bucks. $2000-$3000 loaded with speakers, amp, and x-overs.

I don't doubt it... I honestly don't know much about home audio though. I'll see how this works out then go from there.

 

[Megalomaniac 5,000+ posts]

is veneer the same as vynyl? also my friend DOHCrazy he once built a foldedhorn box for an SX he used laminate. he said it was a b!tch to sand, but he loved the look,expensive though.

 

[lebomb 10+ year member]

I personally DONT like any type of sub box that stands out.....(too much contrast).....I like the boxes to blend in with the interior, or to be monotone or a solid layed back color.......JMHO!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eyebrow.gif.fe2c18d8720fe8c7eaed347b21ea05a5.gif

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

You do realize that if you have any imperfection in the speaker it will show through clear as day, right?

 

[JL12W7INAGS300 10+ year member]

You do realize that if you have any imperfection in the speaker it will show through clear as day, right?

you do realize what you said absolutely made no sence to me, right

 

[JL12W7INAGS300 10+ year member]

I personally DONT like any type of sub box that stands out.....(too much contrast).....I like the boxes to blend in with the interior, or to be monotone or a solid layed back color.......JMHO!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eyebrow.gif.fe2c18d8720fe8c7eaed347b21ea05a5.gif

yeah that seems the be the norm these days. I want to try sumtin differnt. Yah know what i mean

 

[saywhat? 5,000+ posts]

ummmm pics? cuz i dont believe u to be honest.