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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: April 29, 2024 at 12:50 PM


Topic: dampening material

Posted By: marc t
Subject: dampening material
Date Posted: February 21, 2007 at 5:07 PM

Hello. I am in the process of building some sealed subwoofer boxes and I'm glad I found this site. It is very informative! Before I found this site I was browsing this one  https://diyaudiocorner.tripod.com/faq.htm and wanted to ask about this, and I quote

"Any enclosure can also benefit from the addition of 1" fiberglass acoustic insulation sheets stapled or glued to all interior walls (except driver/port mounting board). Some people don't like using fiberglass in ported designs, since there's a chance the fiberglass fibers may find their way out of the port and into your lungs"

My question is instead of using fiberglass insulation to line the interior walls will thin rubber matting work well? I have plenty of it! I also do not understand why I wouldn't line the driver mounting board side as well as long as I cut out the same hole that the magnet comes through? Thanks for any input!

Marc T




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Posted By: wotugot4me
Date Posted: February 22, 2007 at 8:47 AM

Depending on the density of the mat it might change the internal volume of the box if it is too dense, I would probably not use the rubber matting, try getting some Dacron or pillow stuffing and use this as it is not as dense. 






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