Getting my wall built in about a month...

[tlee2]

Since i dont have the tools or the skills to work with wood im just gonna go get my wall built. I checked with the shop ive gotten a few speaker boxes built an he said it would be $400-$500. Its a lil more then i expected but since i cant do it myself i have no choice. Im wondering if $400-$500 is a little much or what i should expect, Theres a few more places i can check

The wall will be for 4 15's in a 07 Suzuki Forenza

[OBI]

That actually seems pretty cheap man.

[John]

reasonable price for 4 15s in a wall

[Marlo Stanfield]

I'd actually be rather worried that a proper wall build will only cost $400-500 from a legit shop... I'd definitely get the exact details of what the build will entail (ie. wood, baffles, sealing methods, bracing, resin or glass being used at all, etc). I'd also ask for as many prior pictures of wall builds that they've done. Because a quality wall build from a legitimate shops will usually be over a grand. This is because the labor alone of shops will well surpass that cost alone(to dissasemble, measure, cut, mock-up, build, fully seal, attach baffle and then finish if you want one). Then u gotta put in the cost of build materials and other hidden fees that most places will charge(be sure to look out for this). Haven't even put in the cost of actually installing everything yet either which will have to be done also.

The shop I used to install for would start our builds at $800-1000 depending on installer(s) for basic install, sealed shell, bracing, resined interior and baffle unfinished. That was more along the lines of a small car w/ like 2-3 15s or something of that nature and from that point on it would go up in price. Then if there was any sort of clamshell, diamond, etc different sort of wall build or TL testing, wall finish, amp racks, glass work, etc price would go up pretty quickly from the base.

[tlee2]

I'd actually be rather worried that a proper wall build will only cost $400-500 from a legit shop... I'd definitely get the exact details of what the build will entail (ie. wood, baffles, sealing methods, bracing, resin or glass being used at all, etc). I'd also ask for as many prior pictures of wall builds that they've done. Because a quality wall build from a legitimate shops will usually be over a grand. This is because the labor alone of shops will well surpass that cost alone(to dissasemble, measure, cut, mock-up, build, fully seal, attach baffle and then finish if you want one). Then u gotta put in the cost of build materials and other hidden fees that most places will charge(be sure to look out for this). Haven't even put in the cost of actually installing everything yet either which will have to be done also.

The shop I used to install for would start our builds at $800-1000 depending on installer(s) for basic install, sealed shell, bracing, resined interior and baffle unfinished. That was more along the lines of a small car w/ like 2-3 15s or something of that nature and from that point on it would go up in price. Then if there was any sort of clamshell, diamond, etc different sort of wall build or TL testing, wall finish, amp racks, glass work, etc price would go up pretty quickly from the base.

The only thing i need done is the bare wall and for it to be sealed off. Im tearing the backseats out,fiberglassing and installing the subs, amps etc. myself. the only thing i need them for is anything that has to do wit cutting wood and installing it etc.

Its a good shop thats been around for awhile so i know the quality will be good. i just need to make sure i know what all is gone be included in that price before i do it.

[Marlo Stanfield]

When I would do big builds for customers I used to tell them to save sum money they can ask how much wood/what type will be used, amount/type of screws/nails used and what other materials. Then when they got the general info to bring the full sheets, boxes of screws, etc and request to pick up the remainder of each when they finished the build. If not my shop would charge 2-3x what each material cost to the customer. Certain installers though, like myself would take the cut if someone would go out of their way to bring the materials themselves. Check with shop and installer(s) that will be working on your vehicle though. If they will be using a large amount of material then this is a way to keep cost even further down, as long as they are cool with it.

[tlee2]

When I would do big builds for customers I used to tell them to save sum money they can ask how much wood/what type will be used, amount/type of screws/nails used and what other materials. Then when they got the general info to bring the full sheets, boxes of screws, etc and request to pick up the remainder of each when they finished the build. If not my shop would charge 2-3x what each material cost to the customer. Certain installers though, like myself would take the cut if someone would go out of their way to bring the materials themselves. Check with shop and installer(s) that will be working on your vehicle though. If they will be using a large amount of material then this is a way to keep cost even further down, as long as they are cool with it.

okay ill definetly check into that. im gonna also make sure i have plenty of wood for bracing if they dont. any idea of how long build time would be from the day he starts? ill be carless for awhile lol im gettin anxious for this i hope its worth loosing my backseats

[The Big Chris]

I am paying about $850 for my wall for 2 lvl 5 18"s in my crown vic. That includes connecting all the amps, batteries and isolators and all the fuses and 0g. Although the mounting of the amps and batteries is temporary because I am fiber glassing the entire interior of the car so they are just making a temporary wood rack. They are welding braces to to mount it, using glass in the box and everything done the right way. Also giving me a deal cause I just gave them $3500 to bag my car. I cant wait for mine. I'm waiting on dc for the subs.

Edited November 17, 2009 by The Big Chris

[79 cutty]

In all reality $400-500 isn't bad at all if you know they are doing quality work. but for the $400-500 you would spend on that why don't you just buy the tools you need to do it and give it a try. In the long run will save you money instead of paying someone else to do it time and time again. Just a thought though.

[n8ball2013]

i would expect double that. I dont think that much would cover much more than materials in a big build.