Prefabs

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

I know the general consensus is that prefabs are bad in almost all cases. But generally that applies to ported enclosures because they never give you the port dimensions or volume. What about the sealed boxes? Would they be alright if they are built to spec for a particular subwoofer? Only thing I can think of is possibly reseal the edges straight away just to make sure its air tight.

Any input?

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[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

i would just make sure you find one with 3/4 inch and just seal inside everywhere. you should be fine

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

I found 5/8" which should be plenty for a single 10" on an under rated 420@2 ohms I think. Ill be sure to seal the entire inside with liquid nails in the corners and around the terminal cup.

Im building for SQ, but I cant justify the $100+ price difference for a "custom" box with the same specs.

 

[nateberrier 10+ year member]

What she said ^

I run Gorrilla caulk on the inside of them and sometimes run a few drywall screws in the corners.

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

What she said ^
I run Gorrilla caulk on the inside of them and sometimes run a few drywall screws in the corners.

On 420 you think Ill really need screws?

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

^ no you don't need screws, a prefab should be completely fine for what you're wanting to do with it

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

^ no you don't need screws, a prefab should be completely fine for what you're wanting to do with it

You dont think it will F up my SQ over a much more custom and expensive box with the same specs?

 

[bhsdriller 10+ year member]

doubt it

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

Yes prefab enclosures are pretty much all bad except for sealed boxes, just because they are so simple.