cichlidfort Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Just curious...will the subwoofers rip it to shreds or what? Quote 2008 Chevy Impala (undercover cop style) Setup in the makings
reinke Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 Just curious...will the subwoofers rip it to shreds or what? technically it will work. but, it is pourous, not as strong as MDF or birch, and almost impossible to get rid of all the dust it create. Quote ----reference's---- meade916
dmanson Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 i'd definitely double up on the boards and use fiberglass to strength the inside. Quote 2-DC 15XLM2 D.7s 1-DC 5K amp (1) XS Power D6500(UNDERHOOD) and (1) XS3000(REAR) 3 runs 1/0ga for power and 2 runs of 1/0ga for negative. (2)-RFT165s components, ...... 4 separate 1 inch tweetersRF T600-2(fronts) Punch 450.4(rear) Audiocontrol 3.1. DC power 260amp alternator w/MLA Module
deafyT Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 depends on the build. if you're doing a lower power install, particle board will work just fine. a lot of prefab boxes, in car and in home, are made of particle board. Quote ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((in stereo))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) team audio thugz uuUhhHhhHhh. straight ghanxstuh since 2007.
cichlidfort Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) Well the main reason why I asked is because I am not building a box out of particle board, I just added on a second baffle to my box and the baffle I added on is made out of particle board. Instead of buying a big ass sheet of 3/4 MDF today that was like $23, I just decided to spend $6 on the particle board for my second baffle. I am just worried once I crank it up the subs will pound the hell out of it and will rip the screws right through since its such a soft wood. For a second baffle will it be fine? The rest of the box is MDF. Edited May 28, 2008 by cichlidfort Quote 2008 Chevy Impala (undercover cop style) Setup in the makings
deafyT Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 use longer screws to penetrate the MDF. Wire it up right the first time, too. You're not going to get many chances to unscrew/rescrew that sub into particle board at all. If you're really worried about it, resin the back side of the particle board baffle before screwing it down. Then glass the top side. If you do take a sub out, fill the screw holes with glass before reinstalling the sub. Quote ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((in stereo))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) team audio thugz uuUhhHhhHhh. straight ghanxstuh since 2007.
cichlidfort Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Posted May 28, 2008 Could I just add a third baffle eventually? Third baffle out of MDF that is. Quote 2008 Chevy Impala (undercover cop style) Setup in the makings
deafyT Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 the particle board will flake away if you're screwing into it. If you add a third baffle, get a long enough screw to go through the particle board and into the original layer of MDF. Or just avoid screws all together and use glue or fiberglass. If it were me, i'd probably bolt the subs down instead of using drywall screws.... you'll be fine, just don't use 3/4" screws. use 1.25 - 1.5" Quote ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((in stereo))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) team audio thugz uuUhhHhhHhh. straight ghanxstuh since 2007.
cichlidfort Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Posted May 28, 2008 the particle board will flake away if you're screwing into it. If you add a third baffle, get a long enough screw to go through the particle board and into the original layer of MDF. Or just avoid screws all together and use glue or fiberglass.If it were me, i'd probably bolt the subs down instead of using drywall screws.... you'll be fine, just don't use 3/4" screws. use 1.25 - 1.5" Why would bolting the subs down be better? Quote 2008 Chevy Impala (undercover cop style) Setup in the makings
deafyT Posted May 28, 2008 Report Posted May 28, 2008 you can't keep reusing the same holes with drywall screws. with bolts & nuts you're not trying to reuse an already worked hole...it's a predrilled hole that never changes. plus if you tighten down a screw too tight the head will snap. Quote ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((in stereo))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) team audio thugz uuUhhHhhHhh. straight ghanxstuh since 2007.
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