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Proper application on a smooth cabinet with sharp corners will result in no problems. I used a water based contact cement, easy to apply with no harsh smell.
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This is awesome
Looking forward to seeing a build thread with some pics.You bet. I was suprised by the "low frequency" content. Expected more output at the upper bass freq, got more at the bottom. I have a feeling my opinion of "low frequency" is gonna change when my build is complete.
Hey Mike, getting close to build time and a couple questions are on my mind. First, the wife demanded the smallest enclosure possible, so I went with the 6ft^3 20hz boxes. I managed to get the ok for both subs . After factoring in the cost of the laminate and mdf, I realized that these enclosures may be around a while. These Phoenix subs are old, but never installed. What if I build these and the subs suck, or fall apart? Can you recommend a current, affordable driver that likes a 6ft^3 20hz box?
Second question, trying to keep these 6 cube boxes as small as possible, and wondering if hardwood bracing inside an mdf cabinet is ok? Lets say I used oak bracing. What would a minimum total cu ft of bracing add up to and still be effective?
. After factoring in the cost of the laminate and mdf, I realized that these enclosures may be around a while. These Phoenix subs are old, but never installed. What if I build these and the subs suck, or fall apart? Can you recommend a current, affordable driver that likes a 6ft^3 20hz box?Second question, trying to keep these 6 cube boxes as small as possible, and wondering if hardwood bracing inside an mdf cabinet is ok? Lets say I used oak bracing. What would a minimum total cu ft of bracing add up to and still be effective?
Here is my plan. Allowed .2FT^3 for the driver based on the spec sheet, and about that much again for bracing. Will be adding a second layer of baffle over the front to flush mount the sub.I think i was able to lower the tune a little more by lenghtening the back port board, but that reduced the available box volume for bracing a little also. Hence the question about minimum bracing and or reducing the size of said bracing by material selection.
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Tweaked a hair to lower the tune a little. Hoping .25ft^3 is enough bracing. MikeP, your thoughts? Dont have a clue if it matters, but it will be oriented like the picture, on its side. With a .75in thick laminated top, 2in larger than the box it self, layed on top of the fully enclosed box. Trying to match exsisting furniture design.
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Did you mean something like this?
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