custom sub box

[scottsxj]

im getting ready to get some subs for my jeep. I am going to be building some custom boxes. I know that it is probably best to make them out of mdf but what is the down side of using , plywood or maybe wafer board. Sound quality or just box quality in general. Thanks

scott

 

[Gridikal]

The denser the wood the better. Stick with mdf. Plywood has a funky sound to it when it resonates, mdf is much stronger and dure to how its made, produces better bass. All my stuff is a combination of mdf/ fiberglass. Plus over time the mdf will outlast the plyboard. Also mdf is easier to work with and glues/screws together a lot better. Fiberglass...well their are tons of possibilities but it takes a lot of skill to use. Also combination mdf/ plexiglass works good. But depending on the window size, the thickness of the plexi could have to be up to 1" thick...bout 200$ for just a 12"x 24" piece- well hope that helps
-Jay

 

[scottsxj]

yeah thanks, just what i was lookin for, there are so many freakin choices to make with car stereo stuff. Thanks again

scott

 

[Gridikal]

yeah thanks, just what i was lookin for, there are so many freakin choices to make with car stereo stuff. Thanks again

scott

your only 1hr 30 min away from me, if you want to make it a project or you run into any trouble give me a pm and maybe we could work sumthin out..
edit: lol! your b-day is one day earlier than mine, im 364 days older :laugh3:

 

[scottsxj]

haha thats pretty funny, ill see what happens when i go to buy all of the stuff.

scott