MR_BOZIFER Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Right now I have a planned out box for this sub that is 1.7 cubic feet at 31.5 hertz. And I'm only going to use 3/4 mdf wood because I only want to take up one of my back seats in my truck while still having enough air space. I'll be running the sub on a 2400 watt Hilfonics amp connected to a 200 amp alternator, 1 stock & 1 XS Power D1200 batteries, and a 4 farad capacitor. I really just want to know if there's anything I'm planning on doing that will make my sound system implode . Enough power? Enough air space? Thick enough wood? This is my first time building my own box, so am I way over my head building it for this sub? I've had lots of experience with woodworking, but nothing like this (more of cabin / frame like things). Just trying to be reassured before I spend a ton of money... The box on the side is the amp and the opening that looks like a second port in the 2nd photo is just a little compartment so it will fit my truck: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will77530 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 not enough power box isnt strong enough dont mount amp on box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Lose the cap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_BOZIFER Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 How much power and what thickness of wood would you suggest? And why not keep the cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 a good 3k amp for the Level 5 and lose the cap because its a piece of shit. Batteries are king for reserve capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Lets back up. What vehicle is this for? And if you haven't bought the amp yet, could you afford a 3-3.5k? Please get another battery instead of the cap. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_BOZIFER Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 would one battery be enough with a 3k amp? and what type of wood do you think I should use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will77530 Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 its not so much the thickness of the wood you can use 3/4 if you brace the box properly with 2x4 wooden dowel all thread whatever it just need bracing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 would one battery be enough with a 3k amp? and what type of wood do you think I should use? Do you have any of the equipment yet? Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_BOZIFER Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 2000 Ford Ranger XLT and having a bigger amp is more about the space than the money, I still want to be able to have 2 extra seats in the back. And would running it at 3000-3500 watts everyday ruin the sub quickly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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