Audio Project - Speakers, Sub, Bass Shakers
#42
Wouldn't I have had to do this prior to assembling the box? Adding another layer of MDF to the outside would make it hit the trunk hinge.
If I cut the existing hole larger, then created a smaller inner circle which I cut in half- like a cresent moon or " ( " then inserted it into the hole and cemented it from the inside. Then the sub would be flush without adding any more thickness. I'm not sure I car to make it flush though, I don't think I'll mind it sticking out. I kinda like tha tlook.
And no, I don't have a router lol.
And I'm going with trunk carpet like the board I made because it matches very well.
I like this look, plus it gives me that much more volume.
-Towels
If I cut the existing hole larger, then created a smaller inner circle which I cut in half- like a cresent moon or " ( " then inserted it into the hole and cemented it from the inside. Then the sub would be flush without adding any more thickness. I'm not sure I car to make it flush though, I don't think I'll mind it sticking out. I kinda like tha tlook.
And no, I don't have a router lol.
And I'm going with trunk carpet like the board I made because it matches very well.
I like this look, plus it gives me that much more volume.
-Towels
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Originally Posted by TrackStar,Aug 10 2010, 06:45 AM
Why don't you mount the sub flush to the mdf, then make a nice mdf ring to go around the sub at the same height. While you're at it, cover it with alcantara and stitch a red ring around the sub. That would like great.
He can do this. Since the ring goes around the sub (not under), he can cut a few layers of cardboard box to make the ring. Then use bondo and spread it over the ring to harden it and creating a slight slope to the outside of the ring.
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#48
Originally Posted by WarTowels,Aug 3 2010, 12:08 PM
Honestly, I wasn't sure how to go about calculating the volume of such a custom shape.
Always make a fiberglass enclosure larger as you can remove volume with a sand bag or other filler. It's quite difficult to make it larger after the fact.
#50
Cool idea with the packing peanuts. I was thinking I could fill it with water or something, and measure the volume that way. But I think your way makes more sense and won't get water on my mdf.
As for the carpet, there's a private local custom audio shop, I know the owner and I usually just make a house call when I need the carpet. =/
-Towels
As for the carpet, there's a private local custom audio shop, I know the owner and I usually just make a house call when I need the carpet. =/
-Towels