dcsoundlabMN Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 im makin a box for a 18 xl and am wondering if 3/4 will be enough? i am only gonna put about 2k on it for now and am planning to fiberglass the inside....................what you guys think? Quote 02 Chevy Trailblazer 18" DC XL build in progress... refs: ak1167 (bought tweeters from) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.p Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 you will be much happier with birch ply if you are comfortable your enclosure design is proper. Birch ply is stronger and WAYYYY lighter than MDF of the same thickness, and its most likely only a few dollars more in your area. the weight savings alone is worth the switch. and if you have any problems with bracing use some threaded rod Quote DCAUDIO BALLS DEEP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcsoundlabMN Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 really? at my local lowes the birch was almost double the mdf? Quote 02 Chevy Trailblazer 18" DC XL build in progress... refs: ak1167 (bought tweeters from) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X2.H10.V4 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) really? at my local lowes the birch was almost double the mdf? Yea, its more the a "few dollars" more. Around here it is about twice as much as MDF but its worth the addition cost IMHO (stronger, lighter, and a lot easier to work with). A single layer of 3/4" will be fine as long as you use double layer on the baffle. Edited October 27, 2009 by X2.H10.V4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcsoundlabMN Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Yea, its more the a "few dollars" more. Around here it is about twice as much as MDF but its worth the addition cost IMHO (stronger, lighter, and a lot easier to work with). A single layer of 3/4" will be fine as long as you use double layer on the baffle. okay ya i was planning on flush mounting anyways so that works out. i jus wish it wasnt so expensive Quote 02 Chevy Trailblazer 18" DC XL build in progress... refs: ak1167 (bought tweeters from) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enellz Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 you will be much happier with birch ply if you are comfortable your enclosure design is proper. Birch ply is stronger and WAYYYY lighter than MDF of the same thickness, and its most likely only a few dollars more in your area. the weight savings alone is worth the switch. and if you have any problems with bracing use some threaded rod hmm I didn't know that. Well I know what material I'm going to start using from now on for my builds Quote 2003 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER AKA The Batmobile Pioneer 6000UB Sundown SAZ-3000D 2 Audio Q HDC3's 40' of 1/0 Gauge 2 Big Rear Batteries A 38 HZ Box KICK ASS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 meh. i dont like building using birch. maybe it's just the quality i had, but i dont like how it splinters. and then i get splinters lol. i like the ease of work with mdf. rounding mdf over comes out smoother as well. i dont really care much about weight tho oh, and brace your box as well. you'll be much better off if you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 just so you know, getting the sub in and out of a flush mounted hole is a pain in the ass. i did it once and ill never make a box like that again. Quote If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcsoundlabMN Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 just so you know, getting the sub in and out of a flush mounted hole is a pain in the ass. i did it once and ill never make a box like that again. i guess i never thought of that.. dam especially with a 70 lb xl 18 haha Quote 02 Chevy Trailblazer 18" DC XL build in progress... refs: ak1167 (bought tweeters from) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 exactly, once you get a finger caught in that hole, trying to take that 70lbs woofer out... Quote If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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