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If I build an enclosure and use plexiglass on the back, is it going to affect the sound?

Also with the proper bracing could you mount the subs on the plexiglass?

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Well I think I'm going to plexi the top of the box so you can see down and look at the motor. maybe add some led lights as well.

1998 Ford Contour

Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-P8400BH

Front/Rear Door Speakers: Alpine SPR-68 (Type-R 6x8)

Door Speaker Amplifer: Kicker ZX650.4

Subwoofers: 1 SSA Icon 12"

Amplifier: MB.Quart 1.1500d

Second Battery: XS Power D925

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i always wondered about this... ive seen it done but i still feel like plexiglass is a risk lol

if glass is apart of the word i dont trust it lasting long....

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I have also wondered if i could some how glue sevral layers of thin to get the thickness i need. But wasent to sure what would work for the glue and stay perfectly clear. Anyone?

What I've done in the past was lay a bead of clear silicone along the edge and put C clamps all the way around. I've also 'torched all sides of the layers together and it worked pretty nicely as well. Just make sure that there is no air pockets between the layers, otherwise it's junked. Lol

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Thickness vs thickness plexiglass is stronger

think about fishtanks, 250gallons of water 200lbs 8feet 2feet by 2 feet, think wood that was 3/4 (or a little less) it wouldnt be able to hold the water even it it was resin'ed to waterproof it...

I thing it might effect sound couldn't tell ya, my 1" thick plexi side on my box is one of tne stronger points on my box, needed no bracing and its the biggest peice 24x 40.5

where the wood top and bottom needed bracing and they are 18" x 40.5 now braced with a 2x4

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Where did you purchase your sheet of plexiglass?

1998 Ford Contour

Head Unit: Pioneer DEH-P8400BH

Front/Rear Door Speakers: Alpine SPR-68 (Type-R 6x8)

Door Speaker Amplifer: Kicker ZX650.4

Subwoofers: 1 SSA Icon 12"

Amplifier: MB.Quart 1.1500d

Second Battery: XS Power D925

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