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best box for memphis subs

Discussion in 'Subwoofer Box and Custom Fabrication' started by bigcam, Feb 25, 2009.

  1. bigcam

    bigcam Full Member

    my buddy has 2 memphis Mclass 12s in a prefab box. now where thinking of building a box thats just for these subs. i say that because all subs like a specific box size/vent tune ? am i right? i mean as brand to brand and power handling less or more. any ways whats the best size/tune for these pacific subs? there in a mid 90s grand am im not sure of all the room we really have for the box just yet. im hoping some one has a car like this that knows how big of a box we could fit in it. should be plenty of room depth wise for a big box if needed.

    it wont be used to compete or any thing like that just cruise around playing some rap but he wants it to be louder and best built for these subs.

    also he has some old partical bord laying around and was wanting to use it. how much bracing/where to place bracing for this box?

    sorry for the miss spelled words im alot better at working with my hands then spelling but math im prity good at that lol
     
    bigcam, Feb 25, 2009
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  2. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    go on the memphis site to get box size recommendations. then at least you will know what size to build to. as far as tuning thats up to you. i like a lower tuning frequency my self. but for louder bass a higher tune will do. or you can go sealed. that should work for your friend too.
     
    pedro quiroga, Feb 25, 2009
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  3. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    If you want it loud, go portedTune to about 35-37 in this application i think and about 2-2.5 cubes per sub. That particle board is going to be hard to work with. If i were you guys, i would go to Home Depot or Lowes and get a sheet of MDF for $25.
     
    jonnyv713, Feb 25, 2009
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  4. G3n3R@1

    G3n3R@1 Full Member

    particle board is t3h suck
     
    G3n3R@1, Feb 25, 2009
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  5. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    the particle board will be real messy too. more messy than mdf, and will leave you with ragged cuts too.
     
    pedro quiroga, Feb 25, 2009
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  6. bigcam

    bigcam Full Member

    thanks man. yea i like working with MDF myself. i dont like his idea of of using that crapy particle board. my bro works at a cabnet shop so i can get MDF cheap. is there any other typ of wood that works even better for a sub box? just wondering.
     
    bigcam, Feb 26, 2009
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  7. bigcam

    bigcam Full Member

    i dont really like sealed boxs. they just dont get the SPL up there. i had some of these subs in a sealed box once befor and they sucked SLP wise i then got a vented box from a local shop and wow it was night and day differnce.
     
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    bigcam, Feb 26, 2009
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  8. G3n3R@1

    G3n3R@1 Full Member

    birch i or efs i suppose but im not sure on the availability of efs cause i've only seen it being used my elemental designs. oh and btw its SPL(Sound Pressure Level)
     
    G3n3R@1, Feb 26, 2009
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  9. aznboi3644

    aznboi3644 Full Member

    eD will send you all the CNC cut 3/4" EFS material you need...just send them the blueprints
     
    aznboi3644, Feb 26, 2009
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  10. bigcam

    bigcam Full Member

    sorry i was typing to fast agan i ment SPL. any ways i was thinking maybe my bros work could get about any kind of wood. i know they have birch on hand all the time i dont know about EFS tho i didnt know there was a such thing but i do now lol witch of thos 2 is best? if birch is better i wont ask for EFS.

    also i can use all the tools at my bros work so that will help to building boxs

    sorry for all the qestions im just trying to learn as much as i can.
     
    bigcam, Feb 26, 2009
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  11. G3n3R@1

    G3n3R@1 Full Member

    G3n3R@1, Feb 27, 2009
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