supporting weight of 12" Type X.

[hellomota]

Ok I have enclosure and I am wandering if the sides of the opening for the sub will be able to hold the sub upright (sub is massive by the way) I am afraid its just gonna ripp the screws off of 3/4 mdf. Have anyone reinforced their opening before or am I waisting my time

here is a pcic of what I mean.

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[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

You can use a double baffle if you'd like.

Most people just use drywall screws - you can T-nuts or something similar if you'd like.

 

[hellomota]

I can't t-nut couse there is no access to the back of the board from outside, only thru sub opening

I used drywall screws on my 10" small subs and it was fine, but this thing weights 35 pounds and I don't want to ruin my box

 

[jujumantb 10+ year member]

You can use a double baffle if you'd like.
Most people just use drywall screws - you can T-nuts or something similar if you'd like.

I'd second the t-nuts, no way those can rip out

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

There are drivers mounted in that same position that weigh more than 35lbs and are mounted with drywall screws on a single baffle.

 

[TypeRBass 10+ year member]

There are drivers mounted in that same position that weigh more than 35lbs and are mounted with drywall screws on a single baffle.

roger that. i mounted one of my 9512's like that in a sq box i tried out with it..single baffle....45lb sub..drywall screw, and no problems at all. it'll be fine.

 

[orion4life 10+ year member]

for my solo x i used a double 3/4" thick baffle and drywall screws. i also used 4 long metal rods in the inside for bracing. it weighs 100lbs.

 

[danteBirosel 5,000+ posts]

for my solo x i used a double 3/4" thick baffle and drywall screws. i also used 4 long metal rods in the inside for bracing. it weighs 100lbs.

i dont get it though, how do u use the 4 long metal rods to support the weight? Can you show some pics please. Thank you,

Dante

 

[Moe Lester 10+ year member]

the alpine type x is not that massive...