Yuri101

I am thinking of changing the enclosure I have for my w6v2 12 " and going with this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/220896413231...ht_2377wt_1139

Any thoughts on it if its worth buying or not?

Also can it be a good enclosure for a type r 12"

msgs350

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Just to share my experience. I've bought a box similar to that off eBay (cant remember seller) about 2 yrs ago for about the same price. The material was very poor, mdf and glue sucked!

mkorsu

Nope. Don't buy it. They state 1.65 cu. ft of airspace but they fail to mention that 1.65 is total enclosure volume not usable airspace. The port volume cannot be used as usable airspace for the sub. Additionally, some very quick calcs I did show that an enclosure with 2.5 to 3.5 cu ft of usable airspace will yield results you will like.

Yuri101

Where can i find some good enclosures which arn't expensive.

mkorsu

Have one custom made for the sub for best results.

CANDYAPPLE

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i had mine custom made fits in trunk like a glove, cant even tell its in there. paid 200 bucks made and installed in the car. and i still have acess to my spare tire.

eknine9

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Do this. If you know anyone with a table saw, see if they will help you, so long as you can measure well and cut straight lines (not hard with a table saw) you can make a very good enclosure very easily.
The eBay box also seems to be tuned a little high for street beating.

CANDYAPPLE

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the key word is tuned and airtight. if he doesnt make it the right cu ft, it will sound terrible. i paid 100 bucks for a box and it hit real hard, except it was akward in the trunk. the is250 is very tight so i had to get it done professionally so it could fit right. does it sound any better no, does it fit and allow me acess to the trunk yes,lol.

Yuri101

alright thanks for the replies

irishcharm

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pictures? fiberglass or MDF?

agreed. There are a few companies that make Alpine specific boxes but I prefer building my own. unless it's a pre-loaded sub. To make a decent box you spend about $32 on 3/4" MDF, $15 on carpet and stuffing. $15 on screws, glue, and silicone.

CANDYAPPLE

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i went MDF, didnt want to get to crazy on the fiberglass. did that to my last car it was race/show and i wanted it to be light. i went with a sealed box this time so it wouldnt be too big. its 1.0 cubic in vs 2.0 cubic in for ported. it took a little more time to tune it but i think i got it right now. i'll see if i can post pics up. my last brought box was a kicker with the subs, but it was huge and heavy

CANDYAPPLE

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here's a quick pick from my phone

mkorsu

If that's 1 cu ft for two 10" L7's (which is what it looks like) you are WAY too small. Called critically damped. (or dampened)

Although your pic appears to be closer to 1 cu ft per sub which is closer to acceptable.

CANDYAPPLE

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i think your right, i just know the ported box would of been a little bit to big to clear the spare tire .
the people who did it know what there doing so i just let them do there thing. it was much harder to tune though because the dimensions are as tight as possible in the upper scale of the bass, but when the bottom hits, it hits hard and solid. i wouldnt mind a little deeper, but the car is really for the misses to drive the kids around so thats good enough. when i want to slam hard i just jump in my truck,lol.