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I have 2000 watt premier 4ohm with 3 magnet stack, wondering if better in a port or seal box?this sub is about 110 lb also I'm not sure about the mesurement for th box
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Hey dude! I'd love to know what CAD program you use for your designing and planning. Love your videos man, youre a talented installer and fabricator. Thanks for the door pod series too! It helped me out alot. Cheers mark :)
+orfeous I use it to and yes it is nowhere near the power of AutoCAD et al. however it is actually user friendly! CAD and User Friendly have never been in the same dimension for mine...all thanks to Mark for the ripping design vids on how to use it as well...search his TH-cam channel or website guys!
Box.. Man I normally never leave comments on videos. Never like videos. Or do that extra stuff.. Just saw it as a waste of time.. But your videos have showed me that taking your time. Doing those extra steps. Really makes a difference. For instance the extra time you take to make these videos to truly help your fans. Actually helps us lol. The extra time you take to perfect little things during your builds makes the end item look amazing. And honestly I hope I can make items in my projects atleast somewhat comparable to yours. Thanks to these videos I honestly think I can. Please keep doing what you do.. It helps me sooo much and gives me confidence and ideas for my passion.. Time to make my dreams a reality, bought my first router table with router and an additional plunge router for over head cuts. And a table saw. So excited. Can't wait to build my very first custom box. Thank you for your amazing videos brodi. You ROCK. Keep rocking on
Finally someone who isn't afraid of a proper 45! Nice vid there, I hope there's a bigass woofer finding a home in that BOX. I'm jealous of your router table too
I am not sure Travis! That is why I would suggest having someone who knows what their doing build it. Although I believe it depends on how much movement the speakers do, some are tighter than others.
You can build much simpler boxes. Only mega audiophiles need* boxes with a million chambers in them. I've had boxes that didn't have any chambers and it sounded just fine.
Each bass box incorporates dimensions specific to a driver's electrical and mechanical properties. In other words, you cannot put just any bass driver into any box. This box looks really awesome, although it is designed for a specific driver, and that driver must be identified and used otherwise it will not work. The other issue is that vented and TL bass boxes tend to have a low f3, and any bass system located inside a vehicle will present a significant rise in frequency response below 50 Hz, producing a boomy sound. The sealed bass systems with and f3 of 50 Hz are preferred in vehicles for this reason. I welcome your thoughts.
Can you properly define "boomy bass"? Tight, punchy, and boomy bass is vaguely defined and is usualy very subjective. If the box is built properly, you won't have the supposed "boomy bass" you proclaim.
@@sethh8892 I agree with Chris Dalton, I know that ported enclosures are much louder but with a sealed enclosure in a car you get a weird pressure feeling in your ears, even if it's at low volume.
@@ohyeahyeah1400 you'll get that from both, it's probably because Port enclosures can be tuned and therefore are generally tuned lower. (From 30-40) however most sealed enclosures stay around 40 and 50. High frequencies like 40 and 50 played can enclosure can create that. Also ears that aren't used to SPL will often do that "just because". Sealed closures are much more accurate but are extremely inefficient. I've never had that weird pressure that they supposedly cause, they've always sounded weak and boring to me. It all depends on tuning.
I gotta say: every single video I watch impresses me more and more with your attention to detail and build quality. Head and shoulders above anything I've seen in person. Well done...seriously impressed!
No different to any other ported box of its parameters. SPL in small spaces is where these kinds of boxes really shine...which we all know. SPL is for tards.
BOX. Great tutorial Mark. Pretty in depth look at mechanics of box building. What CAD program do you use in your designing? I've started using Sketchup and the AJ box building programs, along with old faithful (the pencil). I enjoy all of your videos. Keep 'em coming.
You could probably do the whole thing with a saw and sandpaper, maybe a drill to make things go along quicker. If you got power tools it just means being faster and doing less manual labor.
i built a similar box using one of their blueprints I'm waiting on more supplies before i can use it.. but its a very sturdy box and saved me like $300 by building my own box
It will take me 2 months to build like you did. You are professional and it takes lot of practice and equipment. So its better left to professional and just buy straight.
I found your channel this afternoon on accident. It’s very interesting. I’ve been binge watching!😂🤣 Back in 1999-2003 I was big into car stereo setups and equipment. Then I totaled my car, could only afford a single cab Toyota truck and so I packed my equipment away. Well, in the last 15 years my ears have lost most of their taste for crazy bass. Which is a bummer because I’ve still got my old equipment and a full wood shop! I want to build one of your designs but I’d never use it!!😂🤣 Wonder if my missus wants a pounding stereo in her Equinox?... 😂 👍🏻👍🏻 The last box I made was in 2001 and it was the ported box that was suggested and drawn up in the owners manual for the 2001 model Kicker Soloberic L7 12”. I had two powered by a 2001 model DX700 mono amp. I had an extra Optima Yellow Top and a 2 farad capacitor. Plus my components and a ZR240 to power them. Pretty badass for its time! I’ve still got the amps and subs but the components, crossovers, capacitor and battery and cables and fuse blocks have since “disappeared”. I should sell my 12”s and buy one badass 8” woofer and make a layered box of yours for under the back seat of my truck. Power it with the DX700. Thing is I used to listen to “acid techno” and “industrial metal”. Now I listen to mostly Bluegrass and the stand up bass REALLY drowns out everything else when you’ve got a woofer of any kind. You probably have some way to tune it tho I’d imagine. Man has stuff changed in the last 15 years!! Your channel is great!! I subbed and am looking forward to future builds and installs!!👍🏻👍🏻
It's a shame with all the cool looking geometry inside the "box" that you can't use a full plexiglass top to show it all off. I know plexi doesn't have the strength of mdf but still it seems a shame to have all those details inside the "box" and not show them off.
Box...great stuff...i was an installer back in the mid 90s early 2000s...i used a lot of the same techniques you used but we had to make all our own templates...it's nice to see the art form continuing to grow
You really appreciate the "art" behind the build, more-so than just functional, but using an artistic approach & lots of attention to detail. CAD software is an awesome tool! Many allow you to check volume before cutting your first piece of wood. You've got a great set of tools which helps with accuracy & allows the build to be more fun. Awesome work!
BOX Im starting my research on box building i wanna try to build my first box i have all the tools and the hands just not the knowledge im sick of prefab and over priced car audio shop custom boxes
nice job!! box looks really great. I always use liquid nails instead of wood glue because ive found that wood glue gets really brittle when dry. either way, great video and great box.
Nice work, CAF! The grooves for the extending brace-walls, really impressed me. Have not seen that before! You really have a nice tool setup now! You should consider a pneumatic nail-gun, if you don't have one already. I used to use a cheap one, with the thinnest nails. It's useful for tacking pieces together when building stuff with glue, and attach wood templates when routing. I have never used those red safety handle things, but when routing large pieces, I think it would be safer and more solid to just grab the wood directly. The handles are probably great for smaller pieces, where you have to grab close to the bit, though! Just my thoughts :)
Thanks man! I do have a pnumatic nail gun, I just try to limit using tools that I know many might not own. I do use the router though because I feel lt is a must own tool. On larger pieces it is nice to just use your hands, but the idea is if the router suddenly grabs the material, it just pulls it out from under the push block, no harm done. In all honesty I feel much more confident using the router with them than without.
CarAudioFabrication can you explain the 45s a bit more, why are they so big, why not just make a small corner. now theres a lot of wasted space behind them?
Bonbloc The space used by the 45's is usually accounted for in the design. The "larger" size also allow for a smooth flow of air through the line. Convex would be idea but are unrealistic to make from MDF
Have you ever built a sloped back ported enclosure so that it can sit right up against the back of the rear seats? All of the ported enclosures I've seen are simply cuboid in shape.
"BOX" Think you can put up a video fabricating a sub enclosure with two front firing 10s, cause I like this box build but would like to use it for my car. Plus does the box and port tune the box automatically or would i have to build a seperate part just to tune it to my sub specs.
u just missed 1 crucial ( very crucial ) note .... The inside total dimension of the box should match with ur subwoofer req. if too big, ur box wont sound right. to small wouldnt be good either... bessides of that, best build tutorial i ever seen , nice long bass track inside box . Greetings
I would love your feedback on this. So a friend gave me his old Pioneer Subwoofer in a box(sealed) that is completely hollow inside and no wooden partitions/Intersections like the ones in yours here in this video. My bass is very distorted and 'unclean'. Is this why? Also, there is a hole from one of the sides where the wires come out...
Back in MY day a nice square, ported box was all that was needed to get any ATM machine screen to scrable! How much better is it to go all out like this for the actual sound? Nice video bro!
Hey Mark since we're talking about a subwoofer can we call it an enclosure instead of a box hahahaha. I've been doing the 45 edges but I'd like to start doing the plexiglass again on the round edges on the inside of the Box instead of 45. You got me to say it
ciao sai consigliarmi un box per un brahma adire 15?....vorrei sbalordire come il tuo subwoofer con pochi watt va benissimo. io gli do 1000 watt rms con un Hollywood 2k.... re(ohms) 2.6 z(homs) 4 le(mh) 1.7 fs(hz) 25 qms 5.50 qes 0.53 qts 0.48 vas (l) 120 sd(cm^2) 749 xmax (mm) 27.3 p max (w) 1600 spl (1w,1m) 87.4 grazie mille :)
It's almost a shame to cover up the beautifully designed internals that you've nicely put together.I think a thick piece of plexiglass over top of the box would look really nice! (of course after painting the inside with a matching color scheme) Thanks for sharing.
I wish you'd explain how the port size and length was calculated to produce the resonant (tuned) frequency. And do the 45 degree corners in the design affect that tuned frequency, or merely strengthen the box while determining the exact volume you want?
Hi, My name is Jim, I just wanted to say, "Wow" What a Kick Ass Box Looking Friend, Everything looks with the box looks like it was very well planned and thought out. What is with the 32Hz? Was it the Mfg of the Subwoofer that you want and decided to go with 32Hz, I tried searching Google to see the reason behind and really couldn't much and nothing as far as being able to help answer my question when it came to building the box so I just left it as that and thought he must know what he's doing,...! Anyway I wish I had 1/2 of your skills in order to do some of that stuff, That stuff is just great. I can't even pick up a drill or a router let a lone 1/2 of the other required hardware needed in order to just get started doing a job like that probably. → Me ← coming from me it would be a complete failure, I've had 4 back surgeries, 3 back fusions, 1 neck fusion and Elbow surgery. But my mind runs a mile a minute wanting to do these things but I'm forced having to find the proper people in my area that I can trust to do the job correctly and or that isn't there to come and rip me off at my home when they see me walking with a cane or something,... "CarAudioFabrication" - But, I would really appreciate it if you could build me a Custom Box of sort, Actually you don't even have to build me the box I'd would just be so really Flipping Happy and Thrilled to see just the Plans for it and hopefully I can find someone down here with your skills and one that can interpret and build. The Vehicle I own is a 2014 Camaro. I'm Not sure on a couple things as No One has told me what difference it makes facing the Subwoofer either it be towards the front where the passengers are sitting or the rear... If you do have the Time and I beg that you do please. The Subwoofer I purchased I fear might be to tall for my truck area. I also have purchased a {Sony XM-GS100} Amp along with the {Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12} Subwoofer. Including the {AudioControl LC2I 2-Channel} Line Out Converter and Subwoofer Control and {Audio Control ACR1 Remote Control} for Audio Processors. Is it possible that you could make me plans with the Subwoofer Box Facing the Rear of the Car but I would like the Port to be facing the Front of the Car, Thru the Seats? I want the people in the Vehicle to be able to feel the pounding of the Bass. I would Really Appreciate ANY Help that you would be able to give to me in this area as my Items should all be arriving sometime LATE this week or at the Beginning of the following week. Again. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post. You Make Kick Ass Subwoofer Designs and Enclosures. Mark me as "Subscribed"
How do I know how much cubic air or what is the perfect size for my sub? Currently running a Alpine XW12D4 subwoofer, wit XA90M, with a enclosure of, Adire Audio 12” performance enclosure. Is the enclosure ideal?
amigo, tudo bem? seria possível me ajudar em um projeto de uma caixa dessa do vídeos, porém com um Subwoofer de 15" spider nitro de 700 rms? aguardo sua colaboração, obrigado!
Wow Mark, I just requested a box design from you for a Fi Audio SSD 12. I can't wait to get the design man and get started. Your videos are awesome. One thing that is really cool is that you are willing to teach others. Some don't want to give up these techniques. Keep them coming man.
I have a 2002 Ford F-150 Supercrew. I am running a full Rockford Fosgate system with 1 10 inch shallow mount. I would like to run 2 10's with the amps in the center of the box. Do you have anything like that to get an idea from?
Different design concept for a "box". Mark, would it be possible for add approximated build times or labor associated with your individual project minus any video production times? Would be extremely helpful as one tries to gauge complexity of builds. Obviously skill sets and garage setups would vary, but average approximations would be great.
How does this box compare to the old VT boxes ( Virtual Technology )? I have been using VT boxes sence 2001 but I have to make them because Virtual Technology went out of business around 2002 I think.
hi i have been watching your videos on how to make a subwoofer box for a single 12"sub. can you design a box that will fit in the boot of my opel corsa opc. i am running a P2 D2 rockford fosgate 12"sub 400w RMS.
Nice box design, I am a guitarist/bass/ piano player, hence my interest in design. especially crossovers. I can only afford passive units but that's fine for now.I am a beginner. Thanks for the tips. I never used a router, are they hard to control?. Have you ever heard of Magnaplanar speakers? Doodeldog
I'd like to build a box in my 2013 Mustang to fit inside the spare tire compartment, and I'm thinking either 2 10" subs or a 10" and an 8". Any advice or maybe similar builds you may have done?
This was awesome, I wondered about putting angles into a sub box for aiding in the airflow looks like i was right. .5 Box, as in I watched the whole thing but don't have money to make an enclosure, thus i haven't really followed the instructions. Also subbed.
Thats kinda my dream subwoofer box but. I dont own a Router, Table Saw, or Circular Saw all I have is a drill and impact driver which they are handy but I need that circular saw. I guess because its cheaper than a Table Saw. and the router Im not familiar with the tool. plus the router bits. such and such. but great video. CAF>
I have a question for porting? I'm planing a box for 2 alpine sws 12d4 subs the spec sheet calls for a vent that is 1 inch wide but I recently saw the same subs in a box and the vent was huge but short into the box probably 5 inch wide by 9 or 10 tall (roughly lol). it sounded great and hit hard . how do I calculate the way to make this sort of port?
This is a very nice video. I love that "box". Lol I hope I can do that soon. I have a Tc Sound Lms Ultra 5400 and would like a sturdy box and slick as well. Any info? Thanks
Very nice rundown on making this box. back to the beginning, when you're looking at your blueprints. I used to work at a place where we had an old program by rockford fosgate that would tell us recommended port shapes and lengths if given the box dimensions and sub details... what program are you using?
Hey I’m in high school and I’m new to making boxes well….sort of, I am but I have made a couple and I have done probably upwards of 2 days worth of time researching note taking and etc… I am a quick learner and easy learner I like detail oriented learning, I am wondering would you be willing to videocall and teach me, like yoga did for Luke? I am really enthusiastic about this and will work really hard to achieve this goal I have to be able to sell these! It would be a dream come true if you would and be so so grateful! God blesssss!
This video was great! I recommend you try using Spax MDF screws that can be had from Home Depot. They are self drilling and self countersinking. Great screws and the price is about the same as what you are using now. www.spax.us/en/mdf-hardwood-screws.html They are usually in a separate section of the same isle the other fasteners are on.
I want to put my 10inch sub on my parcel shelf my question is, How do I make an affective 10inch sub enclosure that allows me to display my subwoofer on my parcel tray.
When you go into making the braces, the video shows how you make the holes using the template, but there are no measurements anywhere. The brace piece just shows how big the overall piece is (13" x 11.5") and the holes are much closer together. What are the lines for at the top and bottom on the brace? How do know that your drawing the hole openings straight and not at a diagonal or something?
Awsome job ! I used an app( can not remember the name) which help me to get information about the size of the subwoffer box .Size and tune depend on subwofer details . What application do you use for recognizing size and tune?
I have an hx2 Rockford fosgate 10" that I'm trying to put in my scion xb. Do you have a box that you recommend? Can u send me the link if the blue print so i can order them. Thanks
Bud you did a fantastic job making this video on how to build a sub box. New sub. keep up the good work. You have access to some very good tools which is crucial to building something like this.
Someone tell me would an alpine type r 1242d sound good and hit lows better in a 2.6 cubic foot ported box? Than my current slot ported 1.5 cubic foot box?
I love this video but are you able to do this again but with tools more common household tools. This video is fantastic but only really applicable to people that have the tools you've mentioned, which i'm pretty sure you're average joe won't have.
ok sorry if this sounds stupid but i'm looking into making my own sound system (nothing too outrageously large). would this be good for my bass? whats the difference between this and a bass scoop bin?
Hi I was wondering if you could make a box plan for my two power acoustik mofo124x subwoofers and email me them so I cam print them so I can build a ported box
box box......i would like to custom build a home theater sub with a small footprint...also are there any calculators to calculate folded horn tuning...thanks
With all that's involved, plus the investment required to obtain the necessary power tools, it's much easier and less expensive to go out somewhere and buy a good box.
I want to thank you for sharing everything you do. Your work is awesome. I do have a question for you. I have a o 9 Nissan Titan and want to build a custom center console box with cup holdees. What are your thoughts and tip on doing this?
I love the design of the box you made was wondering would like to make a jackbox like you do on this video was wondering if there's any way you'd be able to send me the dimensions of making the Box
Dang, thats a pretty nice BOX. Some day i'll have go out and get some tools and start learning how to make my own boxes and make them the right way. I've tried a couple times and wasn't exactly the best haha. Great video.
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CarAudioFabrication how much will you charger to make aye 18in sub box like a Qpower look
CarAudioFabrication what frequency is the box tuned to ?
I'm not sure but it's for aye Ford Taurus. What is your opinion?
CarAudioFabrication
I have 2000 watt premier 4ohm with 3 magnet stack, wondering if better in a port or seal box?this sub is about 110 lb also I'm not sure about the mesurement for th box
who's only got a drill and a jigsaw?
Most us probably just have a drill jigsaw and a cheap circular saw lmao but it’s alright we are all dreaming big on our boxes
Budget to buy material: OK. Budget to buy tools: crap, forget it...
You guys are awesome, even though this is for car audio, I'm doing a home audio project, so these tips really put certain questions I had to rest
Awesome! Let me know how it turns out, thanks for posting.
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How to Build a Subwoofer Box
Hey dude! I'd love to know what CAD program you use for your designing and planning.
Love your videos man, youre a talented installer and fabricator. Thanks for the door pod series too! It helped me out alot.
Cheers mark :)
Luke Johnson Google Sketchup, Google Sketchup Layout rendering with 3DS Max
+orfeous I use it to and yes it is nowhere near the power of AutoCAD et al. however it is actually user friendly! CAD and User Friendly have never been in the same dimension for mine...all thanks to Mark for the ripping design vids on how to use it as well...search his TH-cam channel or website guys!
High quality tutorial. Reminds me of the "How It's Made" show on TV. Well done!
Box box box , thank you for the very helpful video I'm about to attempt my first box build
Hell yeah! Do it up brother! Put those skills to good use! I hope this video helped you learn something you can use in it!
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THELIFEOFPRICE JP I’m saving up for a box yea yea yea. Bones says hi to you.
Box..
Man I normally never leave comments on videos. Never like videos. Or do that extra stuff.. Just saw it as a waste of time.. But your videos have showed me that taking your time. Doing those extra steps. Really makes a difference. For instance the extra time you take to make these videos to truly help your fans. Actually helps us lol. The extra time you take to perfect little things during your builds makes the end item look amazing. And honestly I hope I can make items in my projects atleast somewhat comparable to yours. Thanks to these videos I honestly think I can. Please keep doing what you do.. It helps me sooo much and gives me confidence and ideas for my passion.. Time to make my dreams a reality, bought my first router table with router and an additional plunge router for over head cuts. And a table saw. So excited. Can't wait to build my very first custom box. Thank you for your amazing videos brodi. You ROCK. Keep rocking on
Utter professionalism both in the build process and the narration.
Finally someone who isn't afraid of a proper 45! Nice vid there, I hope there's a bigass woofer finding a home in that BOX. I'm jealous of your router table too
Thanks man! A lot of work and saving pennies went into that table, but it was well worth it. I am glad you enjoyed the video :)
@@CarAudioFabrication Can you tell us where you got the router table from?
There's got to be a beginners level or simpler way to design boxes?
pay your friend to build it
I am not sure Travis! That is why I would suggest having someone who knows what their doing build it. Although I believe it depends on how much movement the speakers do, some are tighter than others.
if wood working was that easy everybody would do it. This is why it's a good business to make money in
A simpler build would be withoit the bracing and 45 degree angles.
You can build much simpler boxes. Only mega audiophiles need* boxes with a million chambers in them. I've had boxes that didn't have any chambers and it sounded just fine.
Each bass box incorporates dimensions specific to a driver's electrical and mechanical properties. In other words, you cannot put just any bass driver into any box. This box looks really awesome, although it is designed for a specific driver, and that driver must be identified and used otherwise it will not work.
The other issue is that vented and TL bass boxes tend to have a low f3, and any bass system located inside a vehicle will present a significant rise in frequency response below 50 Hz, producing a boomy sound. The sealed bass systems with and f3 of 50 Hz are preferred in vehicles for this reason. I welcome your thoughts.
I hate sealed boxes cause of the air pressure waves they cause, maybe im just sensitive.
@@chrisdolton870 every sub makes "air pressure waves" thats called SPL, aka, sound pressure level.
Can you properly define "boomy bass"? Tight, punchy, and boomy bass is vaguely defined and is usualy very subjective. If the box is built properly, you won't have the supposed "boomy bass" you proclaim.
@@sethh8892 I agree with Chris Dalton, I know that ported enclosures are much louder but with a sealed enclosure in a car you get a weird pressure feeling in your ears, even if it's at low volume.
@@ohyeahyeah1400 you'll get that from both, it's probably because Port enclosures can be tuned and therefore are generally tuned lower. (From 30-40) however most sealed enclosures stay around 40 and 50. High frequencies like 40 and 50 played can enclosure can create that. Also ears that aren't used to SPL will often do that "just because". Sealed closures are much more accurate but are extremely inefficient. I've never had that weird pressure that they supposedly cause, they've always sounded weak and boring to me. It all depends on tuning.
Donu guys deliver the cutouts would be so much easier for us beginners...🤙
I gotta say: every single video I watch impresses me more and more with your attention to detail and build quality. Head and shoulders above anything I've seen in person. Well done...seriously impressed!
For such a complicated box, how much better does it sound to a standard box?
No different to any other ported box of its parameters. SPL in small spaces is where these kinds of boxes really shine...which we all know. SPL is for tards.
BOX. Great tutorial Mark. Pretty in depth look at mechanics of box building. What CAD program do you use in your designing? I've started using Sketchup and the AJ box building programs, along with old faithful (the pencil). I enjoy all of your videos. Keep 'em coming.
box : I want to make one, but that seems incredibly difficult without those tools
You could probably do the whole thing with a saw and sandpaper, maybe a drill to make things go along quicker.
If you got power tools it just means being faster and doing less manual labor.
i built a similar box using one of their blueprints I'm waiting on more supplies before i can use it.. but its a very sturdy box and saved me like $300 by building my own box
Really? You did it? This shit looks deeficult! Congrats.
Rasputin 883 yes, but it was nowhere near the difficulty of this box!
Which one did you make? Did you make a port?
It will take me 2 months to build like you did. You are professional and it takes lot of practice and equipment. So its better left to professional and just buy straight.
Nice engineer drawings.
ShowtimeSPL Thanks for watching man! Glad you like the drawings ;)
Auto Cad is truly amazing!
hava kanalı yolu çok iyi düşünülmüş çok derin bir bas vereceğine eminim.. ah keşke böyle ehil marangozlar olsa.. sesten anlayan
You made a very nice "BOX". I like how you explain why you make your choices, and what benefits they have on the project.
BinaryDNA Thank you, I appreciate you watching! Check out some of my other videos. :)
CarAudioFabrication Hey Buddy ... there is no T in "Second" ... WTF is "Secant" .. Pronunciation is not the Enemy...
Wow, this is a seriously impressive and intricate box.
I was thinking of building a box for my sub but now I think I'll just buy one 😅
I found your channel this afternoon on accident. It’s very interesting. I’ve been binge watching!😂🤣 Back in 1999-2003 I was big into car stereo setups and equipment. Then I totaled my car, could only afford a single cab Toyota truck and so I packed my equipment away. Well, in the last 15 years my ears have lost most of their taste for crazy bass. Which is a bummer because I’ve still got my old equipment and a full wood shop! I want to build one of your designs but I’d never use it!!😂🤣 Wonder if my missus wants a pounding stereo in her Equinox?... 😂 👍🏻👍🏻 The last box I made was in 2001 and it was the ported box that was suggested and drawn up in the owners manual for the 2001 model Kicker Soloberic L7 12”.
I had two powered by a 2001 model DX700 mono amp. I had an extra Optima Yellow Top and a 2 farad capacitor. Plus my components and a ZR240 to power them. Pretty badass for its time! I’ve still got the amps and subs but the components, crossovers, capacitor and battery and cables and fuse blocks have since “disappeared”. I should sell my 12”s and buy one badass 8” woofer and make a layered box of yours for under the back seat of my truck. Power it with the DX700.
Thing is I used to listen to “acid techno” and “industrial metal”. Now I listen to mostly Bluegrass and the stand up bass REALLY drowns out everything else when you’ve got a woofer of any kind. You probably have some way to tune it tho I’d imagine.
Man has stuff changed in the last 15 years!! Your channel is great!! I subbed and am looking forward to future builds and installs!!👍🏻👍🏻
It's a shame with all the cool looking geometry inside the "box" that you can't use a full plexiglass top to show it all off. I know plexi doesn't have the strength of mdf but still it seems a shame to have all those details inside the "box" and not show them off.
Box...great stuff...i was an installer back in the mid 90s early 2000s...i used a lot of the same techniques you used but we had to make all our own templates...it's nice to see the art form continuing to grow
You really appreciate the "art" behind the build, more-so than just functional, but using an artistic approach & lots of attention to detail. CAD software is an awesome tool! Many allow you to check volume before cutting your first piece of wood. You've got a great set of tools which helps with accuracy & allows the build to be more fun. Awesome work!
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Im starting my research on box building i wanna try to build my first box i have all the tools and the hands just not the knowledge im sick of prefab and over priced car audio shop custom boxes
Okay... I just gotta say it... That cutting table on your guys Website is fucking BRILLIANCE!!!
Cody T well, I mean on you contact info page
nice job!! box looks really great. I always use liquid nails instead of wood glue because ive found that wood glue gets really brittle when dry. either way, great video and great box.
Nice work, CAF! The grooves for the extending brace-walls, really impressed me. Have not seen that before!
You really have a nice tool setup now! You should consider a pneumatic nail-gun, if you don't have one already. I used to use a cheap one, with the thinnest nails. It's useful for tacking pieces together when building stuff with glue, and attach wood templates when routing.
I have never used those red safety handle things, but when routing large pieces, I think it would be safer and more solid to just grab the wood directly. The handles are probably great for smaller pieces, where you have to grab close to the bit, though! Just my thoughts :)
Thanks man! I do have a pnumatic nail gun, I just try to limit using tools that I know many might not own. I do use the router though because I feel lt is a must own tool. On larger pieces it is nice to just use your hands, but the idea is if the router suddenly grabs the material, it just pulls it out from under the push block, no harm done. In all honesty I feel much more confident using the router with them than without.
CarAudioFabrication can you explain the 45s a bit more, why are they so big, why not just make a small corner. now theres a lot of wasted space behind them?
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The space used by the 45's is usually accounted for in the design. The "larger" size also allow for a smooth flow of air through the line. Convex would be idea but are unrealistic to make from MDF
Nice "box"
Sad that i don't have almost any of the tools in this video. And my local shops cut everything with extremely bad precision...
I am also a sound system installer . Help me also with were I can buy the tools you have online .
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Have you ever built a sloped back ported enclosure so that it can sit right up against the back of the rear seats? All of the ported enclosures I've seen are simply cuboid in shape.
i has a question. i might be getting a subwoofer very soon, but for the box, could it be any shape? i was thinking to make a pyramid.
What you think of factory / stock box ? Would like to hear built box vs stock box.
"BOX" Think you can put up a video fabricating a sub enclosure with two front firing 10s, cause I like this box build but would like to use it for my car. Plus does the box and port tune the box automatically or would i have to build a seperate part just to tune it to my sub specs.
u just missed 1 crucial ( very crucial ) note .... The inside total dimension of the box should match with ur subwoofer req. if too big, ur box wont sound right. to small wouldnt be good either... bessides of that, best build tutorial i ever seen , nice long bass track inside box . Greetings
I would love your feedback on this.
So a friend gave me his old Pioneer Subwoofer in a box(sealed) that is completely hollow inside and no wooden partitions/Intersections like the ones in yours here in this video.
My bass is very distorted and 'unclean'. Is this why? Also, there is a hole from one of the sides where the wires come out...
Back in MY day a nice square, ported box was all that was needed to get any ATM machine screen to scrable! How much better is it to go all out like this for the actual sound? Nice video bro!
Hey Mark since we're talking about a subwoofer can we call it an enclosure instead of a box hahahaha. I've been doing the 45 edges but I'd like to start doing the plexiglass again on the round edges on the inside of the Box instead of 45. You got me to say it
ciao sai consigliarmi un box per un brahma adire 15?....vorrei sbalordire come il tuo subwoofer con pochi watt va benissimo. io gli do 1000 watt rms con un Hollywood 2k.... re(ohms) 2.6 z(homs) 4 le(mh) 1.7 fs(hz) 25 qms 5.50 qes 0.53 qts 0.48 vas (l) 120 sd(cm^2) 749 xmax (mm) 27.3 p max (w) 1600 spl (1w,1m) 87.4 grazie mille :)
It's almost a shame to cover up the beautifully designed internals that you've nicely put together.I think a thick piece of plexiglass over top of the box would look really nice! (of course after painting the inside with a matching color scheme) Thanks for sharing.
I wish you'd explain how the port size and length was calculated to produce the resonant (tuned) frequency. And do the 45 degree corners in the design affect that tuned frequency, or merely strengthen the box while determining the exact volume you want?
BOX great video mark and thanks for the design. Great customer service her folks 👍👍👍
ike suderman Thanks Ike, enjoy your new custom enclosure design!
Looks great. Did that ruler hold the saw so the cut would be straight?
hey, does anyone know some tutorials on how to build your own mid/high speakers? Not door panels, speaker enclosures.
Hi, My name is Jim, I just wanted to say, "Wow" What a Kick Ass Box Looking Friend, Everything looks with the box looks like it was very well planned and thought out. What is with the 32Hz? Was it the Mfg of the Subwoofer that you want and decided to go with 32Hz, I tried searching Google to see the reason behind and really couldn't much and nothing as far as being able to help answer my question when it came to building the box so I just left it as that and thought he must know what he's doing,...!
Anyway I wish I had 1/2 of your skills in order to do some of that stuff, That stuff is just great. I can't even pick up a drill or a router let a lone 1/2 of the other required hardware needed in order to just get started doing a job like that probably. → Me ← coming from me it would be a complete failure, I've had 4 back surgeries, 3 back fusions, 1 neck fusion and Elbow surgery. But my mind runs a mile a minute wanting to do these things but I'm forced having to find the proper people in my area that I can trust to do the job correctly and or that isn't there to come and rip me off at my home when they see me walking with a cane or something,...
"CarAudioFabrication" - But, I would really appreciate it if you could build me a Custom Box of sort, Actually you don't even have to build me the box I'd would just be so really Flipping Happy and Thrilled to see just the Plans for it and hopefully I can find someone down here with your skills and one that can interpret and build.
The Vehicle I own is a 2014 Camaro. I'm Not sure on a couple things as No One has told me what difference it makes facing the Subwoofer either it be towards the front where the passengers are sitting or the rear...
If you do have the Time and I beg that you do please. The Subwoofer I purchased I fear might be to tall for my truck area. I also have purchased a {Sony XM-GS100} Amp along with the {Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12} Subwoofer. Including the {AudioControl LC2I 2-Channel} Line Out Converter and Subwoofer Control and {Audio Control ACR1 Remote Control} for Audio Processors.
Is it possible that you could make me plans with the Subwoofer Box Facing the Rear of the Car but I would like the Port to be facing the Front of the Car, Thru the Seats? I want the people in the Vehicle to be able to feel the pounding of the Bass. I would Really Appreciate ANY Help that you would be able to give to me in this area as my Items should all be arriving sometime LATE this week or at the Beginning of the following week.
Again. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post.
You Make Kick Ass Subwoofer Designs and Enclosures.
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That's one hot box man. You guys are geniuses.
How do I know how much cubic air or what is the perfect size for my sub? Currently running a Alpine XW12D4 subwoofer, wit XA90M, with a enclosure of, Adire Audio 12” performance enclosure. Is the enclosure ideal?
Awesome box! I needed some ideas to build a STRONG box for my two Sundown 15" Zv4's and this was great! THANKS!
Keep it loud man!
amigo, tudo bem? seria possível me ajudar em um projeto de uma caixa dessa do vídeos, porém com um Subwoofer de 15" spider nitro de 700 rms? aguardo sua colaboração, obrigado!
All i want to know is Port area Per Foot does it need to be higher than 15" if the box is for a 18"
Wow Mark, I just requested a box design from you for a Fi Audio SSD 12. I can't wait to get the design man and get started. Your videos are awesome. One thing that is really cool is that you are willing to teach others. Some don't want to give up these techniques. Keep them coming man.
Hey Derrick! I just sent you back your design! I think you are really going to like it! When you build it make a video and let me know!
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I have a 2002 Ford F-150 Supercrew. I am running a full Rockford Fosgate system with 1 10 inch shallow mount. I would like to run 2 10's with the amps in the center of the box. Do you have anything like that to get an idea from?
Your videos and attention to detail are awesome. Where are you located? I would love to have you build some stuff for me!
Different design concept for a "box". Mark, would it be possible for add approximated build times or labor associated with your individual project minus any video production times? Would be extremely helpful as one tries to gauge complexity of builds. Obviously skill sets and garage setups would vary, but average approximations would be great.
How does this box compare to the old VT boxes ( Virtual Technology )? I have been using VT boxes sence 2001 but I have to make them because Virtual Technology went out of business around 2002 I think.
hi i have been watching your videos on how to make a subwoofer box for a single 12"sub. can you design a box that will fit in the boot of my opel corsa opc. i am running a P2 D2 rockford fosgate 12"sub 400w RMS.
Nice box design, I am a guitarist/bass/ piano player, hence my interest in design. especially crossovers. I can only afford passive units but that's fine for now.I am a beginner. Thanks for the tips. I never used a router, are they hard to control?. Have you ever heard of Magnaplanar speakers? Doodeldog
I'd like to build a box in my 2013 Mustang to fit inside the spare tire compartment, and I'm thinking either 2 10" subs or a 10" and an 8". Any advice or maybe similar builds you may have done?
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.... Wish I had all those tools so I could build my own box for a 15 square kicker L5 sub I've got. Awesome video
This was awesome, I wondered about putting angles into a sub box for aiding in the airflow looks like i was right. .5 Box, as in I watched the whole thing but don't have money to make an enclosure, thus i haven't really followed the instructions. Also subbed.
Thats kinda my dream subwoofer box but. I dont own a Router, Table Saw, or Circular Saw all I have is a drill and impact driver which they are handy but I need that circular saw. I guess because its cheaper than a Table Saw. and the router Im not familiar with the tool. plus the router bits. such and such. but great video. CAF>
I have a question for porting? I'm planing a box for 2 alpine sws 12d4 subs the spec sheet calls for a vent that is 1 inch wide but I recently saw the same subs in a box and the vent was huge but short into the box probably 5 inch wide by 9 or 10 tall (roughly lol). it sounded great and hit hard . how do I calculate the way to make this sort of port?
This is a very nice video. I love that "box". Lol I hope I can do that soon. I have a Tc Sound Lms Ultra 5400 and would like a sturdy box and slick as well. Any info? Thanks
Very nice rundown on making this box. back to the beginning, when you're looking at your blueprints. I used to work at a place where we had an old program by rockford fosgate that would tell us recommended port shapes and lengths if given the box dimensions and sub details... what program are you using?
Hey I’m in high school and I’m new to making boxes well….sort of, I am but I have made a couple and I have done probably upwards of 2 days worth of time researching note taking and etc… I am a quick learner and easy learner I like detail oriented learning, I am wondering would you be willing to videocall and teach me, like yoga did for Luke? I am really enthusiastic about this and will work really hard to achieve this goal I have to be able to sell these! It would be a dream come true if you would and be so so grateful! God blesssss!
This video was great! I recommend you try using Spax MDF screws that can be had from Home Depot. They are self drilling and self countersinking. Great screws and the price is about the same as what you are using now. www.spax.us/en/mdf-hardwood-screws.html
They are usually in a separate section of the same isle the other fasteners are on.
I want to put my 10inch sub on my parcel shelf my question is, How do I make an affective 10inch sub enclosure that allows me to display my subwoofer on my parcel tray.
When you go into making the braces, the video shows how you make the holes using the template, but there are no measurements anywhere. The brace piece just shows how big the overall piece is (13" x 11.5") and the holes are much closer together. What are the lines for at the top and bottom on the brace? How do know that your drawing the hole openings straight and not at a diagonal or something?
Now this is what I'm talking about!!! Alright... I was skeptical at first... Great video. I retract my previous comment.
Awsome job ! I used an app( can not remember the name) which help me to get information about the size of the subwoffer box .Size and tune depend on subwofer details . What application do you use for recognizing size and tune?
I have an hx2 Rockford fosgate 10" that I'm trying to put in my scion xb. Do you have a box that you recommend? Can u send me the link if the blue print so i can order them. Thanks
Bud you did a fantastic job making this video on how to build a sub box. New sub. keep up the good work. You have access to some very good tools which is crucial to building something like this.
Someone tell me would an alpine type r 1242d sound good and hit lows better in a 2.6 cubic foot ported box? Than my current slot ported 1.5 cubic foot box?
Ordered a custom box that fits my car. Each side is 1cu ft
Subs call for .5-.75
Sub uses .101
What is the best way to use up the unneeded space?
What do u charge for a box like this for a single 10" Diamond Audio D3 dvc 4ohm. I love this design. And would it work for it and sound good?
I love this video but are you able to do this again but with tools more common household tools. This video is fantastic but only really applicable to people that have the tools you've mentioned, which i'm pretty sure you're average joe won't have.
Can you cut off these closed corners, outside the box ,i think they are wasted space ?!
Do you have any images of sub boxes that you had built for 2003 nissan 350z that has two 10" speakers that you can send to my email please?
car Audio fabrication,hi my name is ronih chinn I look at way u made the box,where can I buy the box is for my one 10'' sub.
ok sorry if this sounds stupid but i'm looking into making my own sound system (nothing too outrageously large). would this be good for my bass? whats the difference between this and a bass scoop bin?
box! nice video! i have used aeroports for mine port tuning. custom made box for a atomic ele 15inch:D daily deep bass
wow this is some advanced shit. good ill have to build an enitre wood shop for this awesome work though
Hi I was wondering if you could make a box plan for my two power acoustik mofo124x subwoofers and email me them so I cam print them so I can build a ported box
box box......i would like to custom build a home theater sub with a small footprint...also are there any calculators to calculate folded horn tuning...thanks
With all that's involved, plus the investment required to obtain the necessary power tools, it's much easier and less expensive to go out somewhere and buy a good box.
The circle cut-outs are coincident... Coincidence?! I think not!
I think he just knows what he’s doing.
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I want to thank you for sharing everything you do. Your work is awesome. I do have a question for you. I have a o 9 Nissan Titan and want to build a custom center console box with cup holdees. What are your thoughts and tip on doing this?
I love the design of the box you made was wondering would like to make a jackbox like you do on this video was wondering if there's any way you'd be able to send me the dimensions of making the Box
I'm 16 and I love building speaker boxes but I a jigsaw only so it's hard slow and its not that good of an cut but it works and I love your channel
wow, what are the odds I came here to get idea's for my NVX VCW 12 and thats the exact sub you built this box for lol.
Hey Mark Love Your Page. Hey Bud Can You Customize a Dual 15 inch Orion Speaker Bass Box.
I need help building (or buying) a dual ported enclosure for my IDMAX V4 12's. I need help!
you meant, "that way the circles are CONCENTRIC with one another." common. basic GD&T bro
MDF dust not ever-so good for the lungs, so use your obviously good skills to build a cyclone dust remover. In later life you will be glad you did!
Dang, thats a pretty nice BOX. Some day i'll have go out and get some tools and start learning how to make my own boxes and make them the right way. I've tried a couple times and wasn't exactly the best haha. Great video.
Thanks man, I appreciate it! Thank you for posting!
BOX!!! Mark how do you make the blueprints on Sketchup with the cut sheets? Such good videos :)
wow, probably one of the cleanest builders I have ever seen.