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box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s


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samuelsteven 
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Posted: September 08, 2009 at 12:14 AM / IP Logged  
Just some pictures I took during my build, I'm no carpenter, but after pricing a custom ported box for these things, I decided to build my own for about $400 less. This is really my first build, so dont expect too much. I really wanted a different design, but my trunk isn't all that big, So I was limited to what I could do. Just used RE Audio's box calculator and adjusted it to my space and dimensions available and I tuned the Port to 30Hz, like JL recommends. As far as the separate front bezel, I actually added that on because I completely forgot about the subs needing a 1" front wall to mount on. I actually already had it cut the same size as the other front, I was just gonna double stack it, but it didn't fit because I didn't take the side walls into consideration, and I was gonna have to shorten it about 1 1/2" So it would slide in behind the other front panel. I didn't want to give up any airspace, so I decided to go with an oval like shape to makeup for the loss of thickness and not lose any air space. So that it wouldn't look tacky, I counter synced both holes with the router about 1/4", because I figured it would look better then just being flush. Then I took my router and rounded the edges of it with my half round bit. Tomorrow Ill have it wrapped with carpet or Vinyl, and I was gonna paint the front bezel and port gloss black and attach it after carpeting. Any recommendations on the covering/wrapping?
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
box build to specs for 2 jl audio 13w7s -- posted image.
h3_assassin 
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Posted: September 08, 2009 at 11:41 AM / IP Logged  
that looks sweet, how do they sound?
samuelsteven 
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Posted: September 10, 2009 at 2:16 AM / IP Logged  
They shake my entire block! they sound good..SPL and SQ
h3_assassin 
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That's awesome.
What is the tool used to create the box? it looks pretty handy.
I used Test Tones to tune my amplifier with my subs for the frequency range i wanted.
samuelsteven 
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I just used RE Audios Box calculator...Its very easy to use
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NICE! Great job on your FIRST build!
samuelsteven 
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Posted: September 10, 2009 at 3:33 PM / IP Logged  
Thanx man
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Nice work, although I would recommend adding at least one brace between the woofers that connects all four enclosure sides.
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samuelsteven 
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So, just like a cross? Whats the best material to use? Ive seen people use the round wooden dowels, like for closets.
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Posted: September 11, 2009 at 11:20 AM / IP Logged  

samuelsteven wrote:
So, just like a cross? Whats the best material to use? Ive seen people use the round wooden dowels, like for closets.

Large diameter wooden dowels work, I use those a lot.  Or just cut a piece of MDF that fits and remove the center by cutting a hole in it.

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