snafu Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 It's all we used to use in the '80s . . . just don't get it wet. Tony Candela - SMD Sales & Marketing Email me at [email protected] to learn about becoming an SMD Partner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapanater Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I made some very good boxes out of particle board. As far as a construction material, I didn't find it any worse or better than MDF. The issues came in when I tried to paint it. THe edges won't come to a nice smooth finish without unreasonable sanding, and you'll never get it to look decent. It's okay if you carpet I suppose. Use some liquid nails on it as well. It ll never come apart without a sledghammer. 2015 Subaru Outback. That is all, I refuse to touch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ight Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I built a box for a 100w 10" sub that came with a cheap Phillips home theater set out of pieces of 1/2" particle board from old Ikea furniture. Worked out just fine, used it as part of a garage system for a while. As for car audio, I wouldn't build with particle board. I'm gonna hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPINE408 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 I guess people missed my post about getting close to 150 dbs with pb and 12's mdf is much nicer and stronger but its not like your gonna gain 10 dbs over pb Have you ever had your woofers blown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skullz Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 People think of PB like they think of prefab boxes, that they are terrible and not worth using and nothing could be farther from the truth. Each has it's own place and use and if you understand each ones strengths and weaknesses then there is nothing wrong in using them. 01 Ford focus ZX3 Pioneer AVH-X491BHS PPI PC 4800.2 Morel Maximo 6.5" x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPINE408 Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 i still will buy MDF over pb but if i need to keep cost down or try something new without breaking the bank PB will work just fine after i want to finallize something or my test worked i will move up to mdf and most times gain a lil Have you ever had your woofers blown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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