sealed prefabs are not horrible......

[MikeyB 5,000+ posts]

IMO build quality is everything when picking an enclosure

 

[Immacomputer 10+ year member]

Every sealed prefab enclosure I've dealt with has horrible joining methods for the seams. Using a high powered driver(s) can seriously destroy a cheap enclosure. I've seen sealed prefab enclosures destroyed by subs and it is always at the joints. One I saw didn't use any glue and just a few brad nails per side. Another one just had some silicone on the end grain connected in the little slot to keep the wood in place. That is NOT the way to build an enclosure.

There is a little more to it than just airspace, 3/4" MDF, and it being sealed.

I also didn't read this thread so if stuff like this has already been posted, I don't really give a rat's ***.

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

my buddy has a single 12" xplod (1200w max it says...) and the prefab was flappin and shit. made the sony sound 5x as bad as normal.

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

sealed is sealed,,,,,as long as they dont leak they are fine

 

[Immacomputer 10+ year member]

Haha, so I decided to read over parts of this thread for fun and this really cracked me up.

WHY IN THE FVCK IS EVERYONE SO **** STUBBORN AND THINK THEY KNOW EVERYTHING?

You say this and you also say this:

I have no need for any help when it comes to boxes anymore.

Pretty hypocritical. It's also ironic that you appear to be exactly what you hate. Good stuff.

 

[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

sorry guys. I dont know why i let that shit get to me. BJ is right, maybe those boxes do ****. i let shit get to me and acted a fool just like you guys do.

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER 10+ year member]

What is wrong with prefabs for beginners who do not have the time or ability to build their own? I was able to get an sealed Probox for half of what it would cost to have one built. It matches my subs specs, seems put together well, and for extra security I spent $5 and a few minutes to reseal the inside for safe measure. For a beginner, it will do as good as a custom box, but allow me to invest more money in a sub since I was on a budget. Yes, for those with the knowledge and time to build boxes, prefabs are not good. For those like me, it is a great way to go. When I see a box on the web for 20 bucks shipped, obviously something isnt right. However, there are some prefab enclosures that are built very well. Most of the people who buy prefabs are just using it in their daily driver, not competitors. Prefabs are excellent for their intended use: giving those like me a decent box at low cost. Yes, there might be a db or two difference, or maybe a slight difference in sound, but someone new will not notice the difference. Said my peice, explained my experience, all I can do.