building a sub box

so i'm kinda new at this but how do i calculate how big of a box i need for any given sub woofer ?

multiple the height, by the width, by the depth

then take the width of the board lets say .5 inchs thick take that times 2 which in this case it would equal 1 inch (1/2 in. board on each side would add up to 1inch)  so you could then subtract that from your measurements then multiple them togther                                        

a 12x12x12  box would not be 1cubic foot it would be 1.5cubic feet

so it would not be 12by12by12 it would be 11by11by11 

hope thats not confusing...also there is a volume caluclator on this site for your different shapes

just refer to the manufactors recommened size...

Lets us now what type of sub/ and box you want to know about and we can then help you....

good luck

well there are many choice out there thats for sure....depending alot on what you like to listen too...I feel that a ported box will be louder than a sealed...I like a sealed box, I have two 12inch pioneer preimeers in a sealed box and I like them....do you have any thoughts on what type of sub you want...?

do you have the 10s, must be a car or extened cab,or a suv

ya i have a nissan pathfinder have you evertryed band pass i hear alot about them