Standard MDF vs. HDF

[Jimmydb]

So I'm about to start designing the box for my first build and I was looking at material. I know most boxes are built with MDF (medium density fiberboard), but is there an upside/downside to using HDF (high density fiberboard)?

Wouldn't HDF make the box more sturdy and sound generally better and how come everyone uses MDF?

[Watch the bass]

So I'm about to start designing the box for my first build and I was looking at material. I know most boxes are built with MDF (medium density fiberboard), but is there an upside/downside to using HDF (high density fiberboard)?

Wouldn't HDF make the box more sturdy and sound generally better and how come everyone uses MDF?

Wiki says that HDF is usefull to work thinner espacialy for laminate, but there is glue in it. What is the pricediffrence?

[CHINO11550]

HDF is better but cost more & needs a special blade to cut because of the glue

[mr.p]

neither of these materials hold a finger to hardwood ply.

my tunnel is made from 1" all hardwood ply 19ply wood...i have no flex with minimal bracing...the woofer baffle is doubled up but the top bottom sides front and back are only 1 layer

[Jimmydb]

What hardwood ply would you recommend?

I found a store near me that sells up to 3/4 plywood, though I'm not sure how many plys they are.

http://www.wood-source.com/new-lumber/products/plywood.shtml