1.0cF sealed box .4-.7cF recommened

I currently have a 1.0cF sealed wedge type box housing an Alpine type-s sub.  I'm planning on switching the sub to an eD 10" type O which requires only .3-.6 cF of sealed space.  I've read up and understand that a larger sealed box reduced power handling of the sub in eD's case anywhere from 300-650W RMS.  The amp I will be powering the sub is an Alpine MRD-M605 which puts out 250W - 400W RMS @ 4ohms.  Will I be ok using this larger then redommended box?  I assume I will have to re-adjust the gain..

Usually a larger then recommended sealed box does 2 things. First the woofer is a liitle more efficiant, second it handles less power and bottoms out sooner. I would recommend attaching sections of MDF to the inside of the box to reduce it's internal volume closer to .6 cu ft.

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There is no such thing as free installation!

^Alright, I guess I'll have to run to home depot and pick up some MDF scraps, do they sell them in scraps or you can get them cut there?  I've never built a box before...  I'm sure I'll need to use some glue and screws to secure it..

Now's the time to start!  Get a friend (preferably one who has a pickup truck!) to go with you to help wrangle the MDF sheet.  I do that stuff by myself but I'm a stud.  And I dont have any friends.  lol  When you get that big heavy sheet home, try to find someplace to keep it dry.  Then type "box" into the search function here and you'll find all kinds of info on how to build one.

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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.

I personally would give that box a shot before any modifications or rebuilding. You really have nothing to lose but a chance to re-use a box. You might find that the sound is pleasing. Often companies specs are a bit extreme, and using a slightly larger box will yield pleasing results. That's just me though...

stevdart I am really hurt, I thought we were friends, I guess not. What ever.

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I build mine a little larger than recommended anyway. I just prefer the sound that a larger box creates when compared to a smaller box. Give it a try before you build another one is my advice.

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