Anyone build a sub enclosure out of aluminum?

[westvan_dude]

Can't find shit on the net on this subject. Anybody build a subwoofer enclosure out of aluminum?

Yup, I know, metal has resonance. However I'd build it from 1/4" plate with a 1" rib every few inches and line the inside with stick on dampening material.

My aluminum welding is getting real good and I was toying with the idea vs stinky messy fiberglass which is option #2.

If you've done one please post pics or a link, etc. I've got a real unique shape to do under my F250's rear seat. I've seen the 1/4 wave pipes, etc that are interesting but this would be conventional with possibly a removable port so I can play with port size/tuning.

[Skullz]

I'm sure you could but i think with it being so acoustically live that it won't sound so good, but really only one way to find out.

[baaudio]

I think it would work. But ya throw a couple layers of deadener in it to help with acoustics.

The shop I work for does a demo for sound deadener with a 12 in a aluminum garbage can with and without the can lined in deadener. I think it would be similar but 1/4" is good size

Edited April 16, 2010 by baaudio

[rmzsuzuki89]

Sounds interesting. If you try it start a build log and let us know how it does.