How to Build a Custom Sub Box

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So you wanna build your own subwoofer box eh? This can be a daunting task for someone who has never built something like this before, but it is still fun and a good learning experience. Materials needed:A designPlywoodScrewsSilicone or some other material to seal the boxSpeaker terminalsCarpet (If you wish to make it look nice)Tools:Circular SawSquareScrew DriverRouter (No, not the kind for your computer)Carpet adhesive or staple gun (If you bought carpet)

Steps

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   First, you must pick out a design. Start by looking at the manufacturer specification sheet to determine how large (cubic feet) your box should be. This is important in determining the sound quality that your box will produce. Next, do some research on the different types of boxes (ported vs. sealed) to determine which type of box you would like. These boxes produce different sound characteristics at different frequencies so be sure to do lots of research if you want to make something fancy. Otherwise, it will end up sounding like crap. If you want to be safe, just go with the basic cube that fulfills the specs called for on the data sheet for your sub. Make sure that you are going by the dimensions of the inside of the box and taking the thickness of the plywood you plan to use into account. Once you have your basic design down, make sure you know the dimensions of every side of your box and how they will fit together.

   
   
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   Once the design is done, you will want to make a trip to Home Depot, Lowes, or your home improvement store of choice. Pick up a sheet of plywood that is large enough to cover all of the sides of your box, a tube of silicone, some screws, and the carpet supplies if desired.

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