MACnonsence6 Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 whats better to use as far as strength and sq i can get mdf for about 35 a sheet but then i saw some wicked nice birch and oak plywood thts 54-57 a sheet. im planning to build an enclosure for 4 cu ft net. and want a tripple baffle wioth a flush beauty panel as a 4th. so the idea of having to prolly get to sheets is a realistic one. is there any advantage to the more epensive plywoods I picked up an MTX Sw1212 powered subwoofer today. This thing sounds amazing. 130 watts, 12" woofer with a passive 12" woofer tuned to 27 hz. Moving the pictures on the walls and my girl got wet from the bass when i showed her haha. Tonight should be good haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiofanaticz Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 unless its 13 ply grade bb/bb wood is pretty much junk, with inner cores of douglas fir plywood, that cheap 20$ per sheet wood, filled with knot holes, with a thin 1mm veneer that is birch or oak which adds nothing for strength. Sure its lighter than mdf, but its also less dense and weaker, not to mention almost $20 per sheet more. Good birch 4by8 13ply panels sell for 70 plus usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Only true Baltic Birch I get locally is $40 per 5x5 sheet.. Find and pay for the real shit, or its not even worth it. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguels Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Only true Baltic Birch I get locally is $40 per 5x5 sheet.. Find and pay for the real shit, or its not even worth it. where do you get it from.. home depot has some nasty birch my logshttp://www.stevemead...-my-new-set-up/my blow through loghttp://www.stevemead...future-updates/ 96 ss http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/164094-96-impala-ss-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbeljefe Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 My two cents.... When you can make a vehicle the perfect acoustical environment for audio reproduction the differences in density between baltic birch and MDF might become a factor. Until then, it's a waste of money unless your primary focus is weight. Facebook: facebook.com/audioanarchyllc Instagram: audioanarchyllc Youtube: youtube.com/bbeljefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACnonsence6 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 wieght isnt really an issue nor is cost. performance and strengh is i plan to brace the hell out it it with either material I picked up an MTX Sw1212 powered subwoofer today. This thing sounds amazing. 130 watts, 12" woofer with a passive 12" woofer tuned to 27 hz. Moving the pictures on the walls and my girl got wet from the bass when i showed her haha. Tonight should be good haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToNasty Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 you can also try grade A pine plywood. its about the same price as mdf. ***Super Sellers List***http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
never knows best Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 if you have a lumberyard nearby see if you can get 1" MDF. or some even carry thicker MDF than that- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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