sub enclosure
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sub enclosure
We are working out the stereo system for my 67 F-100 restoration. For the subwoofer we welded up a box behind the passenger seat. We are planning on putting in a pioneer 10" sub. The only problem we are having is that the box may be too small for what is recomended for our sub. How does the size of the enclosure affect the sound? Should we go with a 8" sub instead so we can keep the box. I want to still go with the 10" but I dont want to have to make the box bigger. Also, is it a good idea to have the enclosure made out of steel instead of plywood or some other material? Thanks for the help.
Jeff
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How much difference is there in the size of the box compared to the recomended size? You could probably port it if you really need to. You won't get a good bass sound if your box is to small. As for the steel box...it should work ok if you use some type of batting inside. You can go to www.the12volt.com for port length calculators and stuff like that. Hope I helped you out!
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From: Oregon-Take me wheeling..
yes, if you ahve ever heard a steel box, they sound terrible, no matter what oyu do to it. scrap the steel box, and build a nice medite box that fits your 10, also, i had a truck like that, its real easy to fit 2 12s behind that seat if youre good with woodworking.
Callen
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i would go get a sheet of MDF from lowes or home depot and build your box b/c metal boxes just sound like crap. as for the box being small, the bass will just be a little softer and a little tighter. if you try and port it i would try and tune it to around 45 hz. that will give you a good peak depending on the power you run to it
