Jessica Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 WhenI first started using birch years ago I built two identical boxes, one from 13ply and one MDF. I used both with 12" Fi Q and DD 3512.....I couldn't tell a different between either. Neither could the two friends I had listen. It's basically personal preference. IMO if MDF sounded the best it would be used across the board by all home audio/theater builders....it's not. Most use wood. They don't use mdf because it soaks up moisture like a mofo. Even if it's laminated, the laminate will fall off eventually, plus it warps over time. Look at those entertainment centers and furniture that walmart sells. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallTruk Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 WhenI first started using birch years ago I built two identical boxes, one from 13ply and one MDF. I used both with 12" Fi Q and DD 3512.....I couldn't tell a different between either. Neither could the two friends I had listen. It's basically personal preference. IMO if MDF sounded the best it would be used across the board by all home audio/theater builders....it's not. Most use wood. They don't use mdf because it soaks up moisture like a mofo. Even if it's laminated, the laminate will fall off eventually, plus it warps over time. Look at those entertainment centers and furniture that walmart sells. Walmart uses cheap materials to keep prices low. I have never come across any high end speaker builders that use materials with humidity and home flooding in mind. They build with materials that will sound the best. Like I said its personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theorder Posted May 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 Awesome. Thanks for all the input guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getlocivic Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 im saving a assload in just gas savings.. little bit here n there adds up to about 15bux a tank (used to go about 300 on a tank..now i can get 320 330 or so) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerboy Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 +1 for the birch is light bandwagon Civic Build Trunk Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAM_Designs Posted June 5, 2012 Report Share Posted June 5, 2012 im saving a assload in just gas savings.. little bit here n there adds up to about 15bux a tank (used to go about 300 on a tank..now i can get 320 330 or so) How do those 20-30 miles add up to $15? Getting 5-7mpg? Ryan Miskin - owner of RAM Designs I have my PM's turned off, please email at <script data-cfhash='f9e31' type="text/javascript"> /* */</script> 2200+ designs since March 2011... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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