I have been suckered into building a box for a Tahoe. For a kid who paid 275 for a prefab box

[MrFree]

Ok a kid got talked into buying a box that is trash for $275. I felt guilty and said that I would build him a new one. I am just now researching the best box possible for what he has, and I would like to put to rest any uncertainties I have before I start this.1. If the kids problem is not having enough wattage. will I A.make the box as big as possible and tune low or B. Tune high. It is a 4 door Tahoe he has 2 DD 2512's and a 1000 watt Rockford Fosgate . He told me that he like really low songs etc.. Could any Tahoe lovers tell me what you think or anything I should know. I have ideas on the box design already Im either doing an L-port tuned to 30Hz or a port in the middle (t-port?) and I'll try to stay close to DD specs... Could I get some opinions on what you would do for a Tahoe.Thanks and as always I wish you all a satisfying build and a good night.

[uhoh_45]

your name is mrFREE

ha ha i crack myself up

but seriously sub up port back tuned to 35

and general rule of thumb bigger box for less wattage and smaller box for more wattage

[Omega5002]

$275 for a prefab, I felt like an idiot paying $45 for a prefab

Edit: Bigger box helps with efficiency

[Swan99Hoe]

What year is his Tahoe? Mine is a 99. I would go L-Port to the driver side. Big box tuned low.

[MrFree]

I would like to say 06-08

[Bump4life]

put them in a 5 cube box net. 72-80  inches of port. L port on drivers side. or common port in middle. tune to 36 hz. subs up port back.

edit: 1000 rms for 2 2500 series DD is way under powering them. I ran a single 2510 off of 1500+ rms daily and it still wasnt enough for it. unclipped of course. build that box big!! and get a 2nd t 1000 then he will be happy.

[john253a]

I would agree with 2.5cuft net each around 36-40" port and Mid 30 tune

http://www.ddaudio.com/tech-support/dd-box-system/box-plans/full-size-box-plans.aspx

[Joe X]

put them in a 5 cube box net. 72-80  inches of port. L port on drivers side. or common port in middle. tune to 36 hz. subs up port back.

edit: 1000 rms for 2 2500 series DD is way under powering them. I ran a single 2510 off of 1500+ rms daily and it still wasnt enough for it. unclipped of course. build that box big!! and get a 2nd t 1000 then he will be happy.

Can be implemented like this:

Enclosure Specifications:

Fb = 36.01 Hz

Vb = 5 ft^3

External Height = 18 in

External Width = 37 in

External Depth = 21 in

Port Width = 5 1/4 in

Cut Sheet List:

* All Dimensions in Inches.

* Wood Thickness is 3/4 for all Parts.

External Enclosure Parts:

2 x Top & Bottom (3 parts) = 37 x 21

Left & Right Sides = 19 1/2 x 15 3/4

Front & Back = 37 x 15 3/4

Shared Port Internal Assembly Parts:

2 x Front to Back = 16 7/8 x 15 3/4

2 x Extension = 2 x 15 3/4

Assembly guide (generic dimensions);

Edit: Second baffle layer is optional.

[Emmet]

Also.. fair dues for offering to build the box... A lot of people would've just left it at pulling a fast one on that kid for an easy buck, he'll be a lot happier with the non prefab box

[MrFree]

Also.. fair dues for offering to build the box... A lot of people would've just left it at pulling a fast one on that kid for an easy buck, he'll be a lot happier with the non prefab box

Yes he will love a new box..I want to blow his mind, this has become a mission. I just looked at the post for the DD box's, and I recently built one for my Orions and tuned it to 35Hz and I Loved it.