Anyone see a problem with this enclosure?

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Topic: Anyone see a problem with this enclosure?

Posted By: chrisandersen
Subject: Anyone see a problem with this enclosure?
Date Posted: January 11, 2006 at 9:39 PM

I am in the process of constructing the enclosure in the photo below for the area behind the seat of my truck. I will be installing a JL Audio 10W3V3. In trying to keep things mounted as low as possible, I am extending it along the bottom of the cab to make the reccomended amount of air space. Does anyone see a problem with this irregular shape? The back of the speaker will be no closer than 1" to any part of the enclosure (except the rear of the magnet, but there is not vent at the rear of this speaker). Should it "see" the airspace without any issues? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Dimension are roughly 11" x 6" inches where the driver is mounted, the extension is approx 5" x 6". Thanks.

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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: January 11, 2006 at 10:47 PM

It will be fine. A subwoofer doesn't need any particular ratio in the enclosure...just the right amount of air space. Make sure no part of the woofer comes in contact with anything at full excursion.

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Posted By: kirktcashalini
Date Posted: January 12, 2006 at 4:07 PM

yeah thats a pretty kick ass enclosure. i would make sure it is properly braced inside that while its still open. cause even though it wont be a big SPL system. it still wouldnt hurt.

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