exploder build

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Printed Date: May 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Topic: exploder build

Posted By: aznboi3644
Subject: exploder build
Date Posted: March 06, 2008 at 2:15 AM

Hey guys whats up...finally stopped being lazy and started my enclosure build.

Sub is an Elemental Designs 19Ov.2.

6 cubes tuned to 40Hz w/ 112.5 in^2 of port area.

Sub up port back.

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Heres the start of the build

Not really my competition enclosure but a daily 6 cu ft tuned to 40Hz with 112.5 sq inches of port area.

Not finished yet of course

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Wanna Screw???
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I love this thing

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hmm..whats this???
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Mmmm...MDF paste

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Last pic before calling it a night...err morning (1:30AM)

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Posted By: jmelton86
Date Posted: March 06, 2008 at 3:49 AM

Nice job. Keep the pics comin'!

So, are you steering away from TL's? I thought you were impressed and were going to continue to research them....

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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: March 06, 2008 at 8:26 AM

I like your build depictions, particularly:

use of a speed square and simple toolbox C clamps
corner bracing, and
use of dowel rods for effective, space-saving bracing

You might consider completing the curved lines approach throughout the enclosure by smoothing the edges of the port wall end, and by routing a radius on the back side of the driver mounting hole. Nice thread; it'll be fun to watch this through completion.

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Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: March 06, 2008 at 10:57 AM

I still plan on routering/sanding down the inner port edge so it is smooth and round and not a sharp edge.

I haven't had time to go buy some 90* corner clamps so I made due with what the extra speed square that came with my dewalt cirular saw. Does a lot better than my old garage sale skill saw with a dull blade lol.

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Well I could fit a 35Hz transmission line in the back but it would be 4-5" away from the rear hatch. I may experiment with an SPL TL later on before the MECA competition in April.

With this I am going to build a false floor with my amps underneath.

Thanks for the comments guys.

Posted By: aznboi3644
Date Posted: March 10, 2008 at 4:48 PM

Well the box construction is finished...Due to me being lazy and wanting my bass now.

I left out the 45s in the corners and only did the port 45.

Also I left out the vertical braces and only did the front to back horizontal braces. I'll put the vertical braces before I either carpet or truck bed line the enclosure.

It's loud...louder than I expected. I like it. It hurts. I don't listen to it like this everyday though lol...just times when I feel like a good bumpin. The sub sounds very good. Tight crisp bass still. Gets a little sloppy on the super quick double kick drum notes on "Rollin (Urban Assault Vehicle)" by Limp Bizkit. I use this track to test setups for the transient of the double kick.

On all other types of music it sounds good...the sub is bandwith limited due to the inductance I think. It's good for 60-65Hz and down.

I think I may sell the setup this summer and get a TempestX or two. I like crossing the sub over rather high around 100Hz if I can lol...I know I know it isn't sound quality and you can tell the sub in behind you. But I don't mind it. I like it that way.

Well here is the installed pic and a couple videos

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