Pics of my shitty 1st box...finally!

[Synyster97XLT 10+ year member]

As much **** as it looks, it actually sounds pretty good. I can't, however, fix the rattling that finds a new spot every time I fix it.

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[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

Bout the same as my first box. I would build another before you destroy your subs. And im not kidding.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

nothing some sanding cant fix. but the ports look small??? what are the specs supposed to be?

 

[BeAlLsTaR13 10+ year member]

Bout the same as my first box. I would build another before you destroy your subs. And im not kidding.

x2

 

[Synyster97XLT 10+ year member]

I used the port calc on the12volt website, and it gave me the port radius and length as it is in the picture. And will it destroy my subs even if it's the right volume?

 

[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

hmm, u can fix her up but it would not b a bad idea to make another box. gl

 

[I Like Waffle]

Not bad for a first box, few gaps to fix but nothing major. I see your ports are sideways, i like to use a piece of MDF under the ports to keep them level with the box, and secure them with hot glue. Just some words of advice for the next build.

 

[Boomintempo 10+ year member]

I was hoping to see some plywood, or buckets, or some crazy stuff. Not too horrible for a first box. But now you should know what to do from those mistakes you've made.

Why is there only one sub in the box? Are you waiting for the other one? Looks like you used more screws on one side than the other...also, how are you ports held in?

 

[Synyster97XLT 10+ year member]

I was hoping to see some plywood, or buckets, or some crazy stuff. Not too horrible for a first box. But now you should know what to do from those mistakes you've made.
Why is there only one sub in the box? Are you waiting for the other one? Looks like you used more screws on one side than the other...also, how are you ports held in?

Yea, I'm waiting for monies for the other one. That's why I designed the box with the middle wall, so I could add as I go. The sub is running at 8ohms currently, I know I could do 2ohms with a clean signal, but I don't want to risk anything. The ports are held in with adhesive.

 

[twistedchild420 5,000+ posts]

Well the title didn't mislead..lol...decent job....now go make another!

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

why not build another box with a slot port. Check out Re audio's box calc with cutsheet. that box looks way too small and not near enough port for 2 15's.

Good job on doing it yourself

 

[Boomintempo 10+ year member]

For now, just get some wood glue and make sure all your edges are good. Let that ish dry overnight! Make sure your terminal is nice and tight, and that your port doesn't move! That should solve all your rattling problems that you might be having.

It's good to have that center divider in there anyway since it's your first box.

 

[seedubs1 10+ year member]

Need to work on your jig saw skills.

That, or get a router, and do it the easy way.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

I've seen much worse.

 

[BushJ311 5,000+ posts]

No port area FTL

Not bad though