Sometimes a regular subwoofer enclosure just won't get the job done. The dimensions of your car may not allow you to use one, or perhaps you'd like to build something that is a perfect fit for your particular car audio setup. Here's build your own custom enclosure.
Instructions
Make a Custom Sub Enclosure
1. Choose your subwoofer. You'll pick your subwoofer based on the amplifier you're teaming it up with, your budget, your preference in music, and your own unique sense of style.
2. Determine the cubic volume needs of your subwoofer. The literature that comes with your subwoofer will give you a specific set of guidelines as the the cubic volume that the subwoofer will work best with. This will determine the volume of your subwoofer enclosure.
3. Measure your possible mounting locations in the car. Determining where you'll want to put your custom subwoofer enclosure provides you with some important baseline measurements to work with. For example if your width or height is restricted, you won't want to exceed those dimensions when you design the box.
4. Sketch out your box design. Using the measurements you took in the previous steps, sketch out several enclosure possibilities and determine the cubic volume of each. To do this, simply multiply the width by height by depth in inches and divide by 1728 -- this will give you the volume in cubic feet.
5. Cut your MDF fiberboard to make the separate pieces of your box. In the front panel, cut the opening for the subwoofer. Most subwoofers come with a template that allows you to make an accurate and round hole for the subwoofer. In the side of the box nearest the amplifier, make a hole to mount your speaker terminal cup into.
6. Assemble your box from the cut pieces of wood, using carpenters wood glue and wood screws. Caulk the inside of the box when you're done to ensure that it is airtight.
7. Cut and place the box carpet onto the box. A hot glue gun works very well for this. Add the speaker terminal cup and wire the internal wiring, connecting it to the subwoofer. Then mount the subwoofer into the opening. Enjoy your handiwork by cranking up some of your favorite tunes.
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