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Does anybody out there know where I can get a Stealth/Custom fit enclosure for my 2 x 12" subwoofers for a Seat Leon.
I have found various websites that do do these types of enclosures but they all do for the Golf various models but don't do anything for any Seats.
If no-one out there knows anywhere for this product, does anyone know what size a moulded box should be and I will have to make 2 (each side).
The reason for doing this is the twin Sub box I have is HUGE!!!!! and consumes HALF my boot space. NOT NICE
Anybody got any ideas, HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:( :(
make your own sub enclosure its not really that hard and will sound better than most of the pre formed ones
the box size depends on what subs you are using .:devil:
Hope fully genesis will agree with this.
For a 12" sub its normally 1.2 Cubic feet - But as genesis said it does depent on the make.
Check with the maker....
If you have no luck aim for about 1.2 cuft.
Icecavern
11-03-2002, 13:01
Yep that's a good size to aim for. Most 12" wedge shape boxes are around 1.25cu/ft.
Different subs are designed to run in different size boxes but the majority will work fine in that size.
Pete
Check the specs of your subs - if they are designed to work in a sealed enclosure, make sure it is properly sealed with rubber sealant (best not to use silicone as the fumes can damage the cone on the sub).
If they are designed for a ported enclosure make sure you calculate port size and depth, as well as position in the box for the sound you prefer.
If they work either way, gor for sealed boxes, these will be smaller and punchier, and with 12"s rumble won't be a problem.
DON'T Put a free air sub in a sealed enclosure - you'll destroy it very quickly.
Tim
Thanks Guys that advice is very helpful.
Just to clarify, if I am to make them does the shape of the box (ie, 'L' shaped or deep in speaker end and narrow at other) change the theory behind your suggestions. Or do I simply ensure that the the volume of free air space inside the enclosure equals 1.2CuFt.
Also to give extra info to help anyone out there who can help, I am running 2 x 12" kenwood 360W Jobbies, that require a ported enclosure.
Also in the Haynes MaxPower ICE publication some of the box designs show them putting a like foam wadding in the enclosure, is this required or is this an ICE expert trying to get more money for an unnecessary procedure.
Your help and assistance would be most appreciated. - Grovel Grovel!!!!:D :D :D
check the manufacturers specs then decide what you want to whether or not to run them in the same enclosore or seperate for each speaker both have advantages and disadvantages
if you run both speakers in one box it will be louder and you will
only need one port for both speakers if you run seperately
in differant it will sound clearer but you will have to make sure the enclosures are sealed from each other and each one has a seperate port check out kenwood,s website that should give you the specs you require for making the enclosure:D
Icecavern
12-03-2002, 07:45
The wadding is to increase the effective size of the enclosure, without physically making it bigger.... Don't ask me how it works it's science.... :D
It also helps stop standing waves inside the box but in a moulded enclosure this isn't really a problem anyway.
It's the volume that is important, the shape makes very little difference, just make sure there is enough depth to mount the sub..
Pete
the wadding basically confuses the speaker into thinking it,s in a much larger enclosure than it is by slowing the airspeed down inside the box and the speaker itself recieving less back pressure
inside the cabinet by condensing the wadding instead of compressing the air inside the box it works very well
the name of the material is called dakron and is available at most good habadashery stores
the shape of the box can also affect the sound but in most cases
a cube or thereabouts shape makes no differance it only gets complicated when you are talking about putting a speaker into
a tube shape (not very good):devil:
Cheers Genesis
I will try getting some and see what impact it has.
I have assessed if I mounted my speakers at the sides in enclosures, and based on the depth of the sub's I think I will end up basically where I started only in a different shape.
i.e., long and thin instead of short and fat (boot space).
BUT DON'T SOME LIKE IT THIS WAY, :D :p :cool: :p :D
have you thought about trying to mount your woofers in a differant way maybe you can save some space that way if thats what your after
how about mounting them in an isobaric configuration?
this way you only use one box of the same size for both subs
might be worth trying if you have the amp power to drive them properly:devil: