Custom sub box ideas??
01-20-2012, 08:59 PM
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looked into it, need to move exhaust, you get a bit more space but not sure if it's really worth
it.
i had a local shop build a custom enclosure that resembles the factory one to house an aftermarket 8"
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i had a local shop build a custom enclosure that resembles the factory one to house an aftermarket 8"
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Thats is exactly what i want to do, build a custom box that looks factory.
01-21-2012, 08:26 AM
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here you go man...couldnt figure out how to send you a PM with an attachment. i made it to fit my 2 dr.
keep in mind that the width of the sub-woofer "box" is gonna depend on your required dimensions for your sub.
sorry 4 my crude preschool drawing
keep in mind that the width of the sub-woofer "box" is gonna depend on your required dimensions for your sub.
sorry 4 my crude preschool drawing
01-21-2012, 08:41 AM
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I think I'm going to pick up the MDF tomorrow hopefully. I need to get the box volume to 1.5 cubic feet with a port.
01-21-2012, 08:54 AM
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Here is my Custom Box for the JL Audio 13.5 Subwoofer, model 13TW5. Sub is downfire. please mind the mess of my jeep im constantly working on the interior and dash on my ongoing build
02-01-2012, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mml
looked into it, need to move exhaust, you get a bit more space but not sure if it's really worth
it.
i had a local shop build a custom enclosure that resembles the factory one to house an aftermarket 8"
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02-03-2012, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by blancolex300
That's sick man! Mosconi amp, right? What are you running for speakers, and a processor I assume?
I'm running focal kevlars all around. No processor though. I would love one though lol.
02-04-2012, 09:38 AM
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I built my own sub enclosure - I've been building boxes for years and through trial and error have gotten pretty good at it.
I based my design on the Quadratec enclosure- www .quadratec.com/products/14136_3904.htm
However, after speaking with the box builder who makes these for Quadratec, I wasn't thrilled about the limited depth for the subwoofer, nor was I thrilled with the fact that they used only 1/2" MDF in its construction. 1/2" MDF is just insufficient for high performance systems.
With a few tweaks in the design dimensions, I modified it to accept a single downfiring Kicker Solobaric L7, with appropriate airspace.
I used 1" thick Ultralight MDF in the box construction, which substantially increases the box acoustics and performance - you'll need to source this through a specialty lumberyard or cabinet shop - it can't be found at your local bigbox home center.
Mounted in the amplifier slot to the lower right of the box is a JL Audio HD 750/1 - It is the perfect amp IMO to push the L7 Sub.
Under the box in the storage area is a JL Audio JX360/4 4 channel amplifier, which seats perfectly in the storage area. These 4 channels push my 2 sets of Rainbow Audio's CS 265 X-Plain Pro component system 6.5" speakers in my dash and soundbar.
It was a pricey system and was a time consuming install, but the end result was nothing short of amazing sound - especially for a JK.
I based my design on the Quadratec enclosure- www .quadratec.com/products/14136_3904.htm
However, after speaking with the box builder who makes these for Quadratec, I wasn't thrilled about the limited depth for the subwoofer, nor was I thrilled with the fact that they used only 1/2" MDF in its construction. 1/2" MDF is just insufficient for high performance systems.
With a few tweaks in the design dimensions, I modified it to accept a single downfiring Kicker Solobaric L7, with appropriate airspace.
I used 1" thick Ultralight MDF in the box construction, which substantially increases the box acoustics and performance - you'll need to source this through a specialty lumberyard or cabinet shop - it can't be found at your local bigbox home center.
Mounted in the amplifier slot to the lower right of the box is a JL Audio HD 750/1 - It is the perfect amp IMO to push the L7 Sub.
Under the box in the storage area is a JL Audio JX360/4 4 channel amplifier, which seats perfectly in the storage area. These 4 channels push my 2 sets of Rainbow Audio's CS 265 X-Plain Pro component system 6.5" speakers in my dash and soundbar.
It was a pricey system and was a time consuming install, but the end result was nothing short of amazing sound - especially for a JK.
03-02-2012, 03:00 PM
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I wanted something that wouldn't take up my cargo space or interfere with folding the seats. My 12" pioneer shallow sub calls for 1 cubic foot of air volume and thats why its shaped the way it is. I wanted to keep the factory sub to help with the higher bass frequencies. I mounted my amp under the passenger seat.