Do I Need Bracing? If So How?

[tequila]

sup guys.

as you may have guessed from the topic title, im wondering if im gonna be needing any bracing in the new enclosure im building.

31 wide x 24 deep x 19.5 high

slot ported, 4.75inches wide and 17.5inches long

will have sub up and port backwards.

im using MDF 0.75"

The subwoofer in question here is a soundstream T4-15", its pretty heavy.

Sorry if something isnt clear this is actually the first time im building a box!

ps: measurements are rough conversions from centimeters

[zfrerichs]

bracing is always a good idea

[Bunker]

Its always good to brace anything over 1 cubic foot easiest way to look at it is if it flexes you lose DB but when you do your bracing remember to account for air space one way of doing it is with 2x4 cut into 2x2 strips and what your trying to do is brace the corners of of the box with double 45 2x4 and what I do is use the 2x2 strips in a cross like brace every 12in if you look at Steve's build in the tahoe he has a perfect brace in his box and that will give you one of the best ways to brace.

Hope this helps if you need more help feel free to Pm me anytime I will be more than glad to help you.