GET BETTER BASS! 10 Subwoofer Box Building Tips

To each their own, but the whole beauty panel thing just doesn’t do it for me. It takes up so much more time and oftentimes looks tacky in my opinion. Even if you like the look, you will hardly ever see it anyway.

What software do you recommend to design enclosures?

Do you build and sell custom enclosures? I am looking for an Baltic Birch plywood constructed enclosure for four 8” subs. Thank you for your reply!

i use 1-1/2" square hardwood at all joints used at battons...also bracing on large faces and across the length and width

What about ply?

You should do a video making a box without of those advanced wood power tools. Most people do not have that kind of equipment in their garage.

Can I get help or advise for a jl w7 12?

Do you have a isobaric build video? And if not do you think you could plan one for your channel. I've always wanted a clean isobaric design and you're designs are always top notch.. ty

I pre-cut with a jigsaw or bandsaw then finish with router.... I use expensive bits so I want them to remain cooler and stay sharp and not get gummed up

MDF is the BEST material for all speaker cabinets, I play guitar and I researched this in depth.... spent HOURS and HOURS watching scientific tests and all that, this guy is 100% CORRECT!

I've always wanted to you crate me a subwoofer box but I don't know how to reach you

Just for clarification. Screws or staples aren't neccessary because the glue is what keeps the box strong right? My brother said if you used screws, they could come loose with the vibrations. He said use a staple gun instead. Thought's?

I want to take a moment to say that when I found your channel a few years back (2016/2017ish...more than a few, I guess; time flies) I wasn't interested at all in car audio fabrication. I was interested in your cabinet designs, your router techniques, the fit and finish of your projects, and THEN car audio concerns...now after watching your videos for this long, I'm kinda hyped up to try my hand at fabricating some door panels and speaker enclosures for my '67 Mustang. I wouldn't have even thought to bother with it if you didn't produce such inspiring work.

If running 2 subwoofers, is it possible to have one ported and one sealed? Or would this just not work?
Thanks for all your videos, great info 👍🏻

Great video! I have a 07 Honda CRV and want to add a small sub for added low-end bass. I mostly listen to classical. Would one of those subs that fit under the seat be a good choice?

Do you only glue? No screws?

Another important detail is where there going a trunk back of Tahoe or hatch back weather there rear facing up or down... how the sound is gonna flow is also important

Jb weld is good for sealing corners inside of box I noticed a big difference after bass notes are much tighter and hit harder

Would a T-line subwoofer enclosure with a smaller subwoofer play better than a larger subwoofer in a "regular" enclosure?

Just put a nakamichi sub (one of those compact ones) in my '14 wrangler, sounds great but it seems to overheat and cut off.

Installed in the back (2-door) cus it wouldnt fit under the seat, how can i fix this issue before my car catches fire???

I run a shoda maxxim cnc at work and a few others and all of the spoil boards "this is the board that the vacuum flows thru and holds the wood that is getting milled to the table". are all mdf there not as airtight as you think . There actually extremely porous

My tip is if you decide to work with MDF, set up dust collection on your power tools and wear a mask to reduce inhalation of MDF dust, especially if you work indoors.

Mark looking at building a custom sub enclosure for my Tacoma. Do to the space being so limited I was wondering if I could mix 1/2” and 3/4” MDF with some bracing inside on 1/2”

I have 2 rad builds coming up and definitely want to give you the reigns for box plans! I'll email you soon! I've been building boxes for 40 years but love the way you design your boxes

𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕠𝕤𝕞

Meanwhile I had my last jigsaw blade break halfway through cutting the subwoofer hole so I finished it by drilling a bunch of holes in a circle

When it comes to using tools, I prefer MDF, much easier to work with but I hate the dust! 13ply baltic birch does dull down the router bits fast, I do not like the extremelyyy strong smell of it, Ive never had an issue with the 7 ply birch from Lowes, just comes with some voids in the plys that I patch with wood filler. Almost zero smell from that birch and the dust isnt that bad either!

I don't have social media this is only way I can contact, I'm VERY INTERESTED In your website blueprint build boxes. It says pay (x) amount and later CAF sendS email to discuss plans for box okay Kool . I just wanted to make sure you can make one ported (x2) for the new 2021 Ford Bronco . I'm wanting to put one on each side wall of cargo area . If this can be done ? I will sign up quickly and discuss build thanks

Mark - hope you see this question. I was an installer for over 20 years and for the last 8 of those I was using Trupan cabinet grade MDF and LOVED IT! All the enclosures (including three in my own cars) are glued and screwed, corners sealed, and the entire inside of the enclosure painted with latex housepaint to prevent 'breathing". What is your opinion and experience?

When will we see the performance results for the 8inch t-line?

A butt-joint is the weakest type of joint. (Try lap, dado, or splines)
Nails, pins, screw, dominoes, or dowels should be used in most builds . Bc glue is stronger on larger surface areas.
Use/build a jig for complex cuts.
Know and build for the tuning frequency desired.
Paint/seal the box to prevent moisture issues or spill damage.
Buy a sub that can play at frequencies down to atleast 20hz.

Knukonceptz sucks

#11 Have Home Depot or Lowes cut down your first biggest cut oversize by 1” so it much easier to work on the table saw

Port speed i made a box purposely for decaf music for 2 12’s and tuned it to 28hz it sound incredible but that port speed is insane and some port noise i have a 12.5 cm diameter port 2 cm thick

Of course the mdf, and plywood is still around $100 a sheet!!!!!!!!!!

🔴 if i could only choose one which is better double baffle or bracing?

Make sure the box fits your trunk. You mentioned this is a previous video.

I remember the days of jig saws and skill saws only! We didn't even have a router in the shop! Much less a router table! Which you use every day.... Impressive to say the least. 😃

Could you do a video on 4th order sub boxes?

I got a brand new router for Christmas, but the enclosure I was last working on was finished before Christmas unfortunately....... However I am definitely looking for a good excuse to build another box though lol

Hello Mark! Daniel here and I may say I love to see ur videos and love to see all the new audio gear . Had a question when do u think u will have the speaker aiming tools available again . Thank u. And keep up the amazing work .

is there a channel like this for diy car secutity?

Hi! Is it possible to connect a 16000w sub to a 14000w monoblock?
Subwoofer - Starsound SSW-M-16000
Monoblock- Icepower 14000w Class D

Does the shape of the box have an effect on output and/or sound? To get the recommended
volume for my subs I had to make my box L shaped so it would fit under my rear seat. To me, the sound seems off.

It is also a good idea not to use wood that has been outside or that is old/used, wince it can either brake or rattle, take it from someone who went on budget alot in the past

Just recently purchased a Mazda 3 2.3 5 door. I have 2 12" kickers. What sub woofer box style do you recommend for good deep bass sound?

Good luck getting Baltic birch.

I have a 1979 Caprice, i dont see a box build for that on your web site