theorder Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'm new to the box building stuff. I'm going to be building a box for a RE MX 18" D1. I'll be tunning it to aprox. 33 hz. I've heard of a lot of people building speaker boxes out of birch plywood. Would a mdf or a birch box be best??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallTruk Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 MDF is cheap, easy to find and a little more forgiving to work with. birch is lighter but costs more. i personally use birch for everything. I've been using it for years now and have no regrets. i don't miss MDF boogers at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theorder Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 money isn't too much of a problem for once. its the time to build it. the sub came in an mdf crate and i practiced cutting a hole on it first. i burned through one whole bit to make that hole. will it be easier or harder to cut the birch??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRipSticKX Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 birch if u got cash to spend. its lighter and withstands moisture better. IMO it sounds a little better. wont effect SPL tho. hard to cut unless you got the right tools tho NISSAN SKYLINE GTR R32 (Build in progress)Fosgate POWERhttp://www.stevemead...-fosgate-power/--------------------------------------------------------------------97 Honda AccordRockford Fosgate1400 watts RMS totalhttp://www.stevemead...e-1400watt-rms/--------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRipSticKX Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 it like to peel and chip but if you got the right tools it wont be a problem NISSAN SKYLINE GTR R32 (Build in progress)Fosgate POWERhttp://www.stevemead...-fosgate-power/--------------------------------------------------------------------97 Honda AccordRockford Fosgate1400 watts RMS totalhttp://www.stevemead...e-1400watt-rms/--------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRipSticKX Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 oh and birch is nice because you can stain it and make it look pretty =p for example my box is made of birch so i didnt have tp paint it NISSAN SKYLINE GTR R32 (Build in progress)Fosgate POWERhttp://www.stevemead...-fosgate-power/--------------------------------------------------------------------97 Honda AccordRockford Fosgate1400 watts RMS totalhttp://www.stevemead...e-1400watt-rms/--------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theorder Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Lookn good. thats some quality work there! I just used a cheap "Dremel" brand router i had to cut the circle. i could always cut 1/4 - 1/3 deep with the router, lower it a bit and go again..... cut it in layers and possible go through a couple of carbide bits.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoudNLow931 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Birch is 35-40pounds lighter a sheet than mdf, so you will save on gas money lol. 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7l Cummins 4 FT1s C1600.2 8 PWX 8s ONX2.100 Audio Technix Wiring & Sound Deadener My Youtube Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 Birch is 35-40pounds lighter a sheet than mdf, so you will save on gas money lol. I didn't think it was that much difference in weight.... I thought it was about 10 lbs lighter per sheet? Kickin' Cruiser Seller Feedback Stage 3 Dash, Door Panels,4th Order wall 4 - 15'son a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K'sSolo X 15 (v.2) Sub Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theorder Posted April 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 either way.... its lighter. driving city all the time. im lucky to hit 16 mpg in my little car. i have 2 re 15s in there right now. it may end up costing me more but i think it is worth it. im going to give it a shot.... if the wife lets me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.