georgiaspl Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 which one is better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Depends on your budget and if you have any weight issues with your vehicle. Birch is going o be the more expensive but lighter option, About $45-$50 per sheet and about 60lbs and MDF will be your cheaper but heavier option, $25-$30 per sheet and about 90lbs. As for which is better that is pretty much just a matter of preference if nothing I said above applies to you. Edited August 21, 2011 by CJ18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJD3 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) From what I'm given to understand, its a toss up. Birch is ligher, has less sawdust, and (IMO) looks better. MDF is cheap. And works perfectly fine. Don't know how they compare when you work with them except for the fact that MDF has a tendency to split if you don't predrill. If I had to speculate, I'd think birch was a little healthier since you don't inhale crap tons of glues. But I have no fact to back that up. And I doubt you'd want to snort either one. Edited August 21, 2011 by BJD3 Quote Anti Peel and Seal...lol You may be offended by the above. Don't take it personally, I'm just abrasive. 2002 Buick Park Avenue DC Level 4 M2 12 D2 Car Audio Bargain 1600.1 Eclipse CD3200 ~2 cubes @ 34 hz. Stinger Roadkill Expert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10intn Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 here we go again, lol, comes down tp budget and preference really. most prefer mdf due to its cheaper and performs well, but birch gains about 30% in weight savings and usually about 40% more expensive. Quote 1969 Chevy Chevelle 20/22" staggered Bonspeed Huntingtons wrapped in Nitto INVO's Mechman 250amp cs144 alt w/AVBM Kinetik 1800 main battery/Kinetik 2400 in the trunk Pioneer AVH-3200dvd Headunit (2) sets of Hybrid Audio Technologies Imagine components up front (2) DD 3512's d4 coils Sundown sax100.4 component amp Sundown saz-3000d subwoofer amp 5ft^3 box tuned to 34hz MY BUILD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiaspl Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 Budget really isn't a issue but I've never tried birch and was curious if it had it's flaws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 do you need it to be lighter? Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 (edited) Around here birch is only about $10 more than MDF per 4x8' sheet. If you're bad at making clean cuts though it can fall apart. I prefer birch as I am in a small car, and the more weight I can save, the better. And if I remember correctly I think birch is actually stronger than MDF as well. Edited August 21, 2011 by tonedeaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stipek Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I also heard that birch is stiffer than MDF which is better but how much better is unknown. It's not like your decidng between mdf and particle board. The next box I build I think I will spend the little xtra for the birch just to try it. Quote Headunit - Sony DSX-200X Subs - (2) Modified American Bass 18's Monoamp - DD M4 Front Stage - CDT HD62-AS components with 4 Crescendo PWX 6.5 4 Channel Amp - Hifonics ZRX1000.4 Cadence 0 gauge Singer 275 amp Alt D7500 XS Power battery Quad 1/0 input Toolmaker terminals SMD OM-1 RGB LEDs BUILD LOG CURRENT ABOVE SETUP http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/191602-2003-bravada-2-18s-ab-dd-xs-singer/ BUILD LOG (2 MTX 7512's)http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted August 21, 2011 Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 I will be using birch for my next build due to the fact that I have already had to put helper springs on my truck to help deal with the extra weight of batteries and subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgiaspl Posted August 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2011 do you need it to be lighter? dont "need" it to be lighter but would prefer lighter lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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