My rewired factory sub not going to cut the mustard....

A question for some of you savy audio guys, I just odered a ED 11Kv.2 D2 sub.

I'm going to build a single sealed downfiring wedge 10" box to fit under my scab seat, what volume should it be for this sub ?? ED shows .5 is ideal on a 14x12 cube, would this still be the ideal on a wedge???

I have everything I need laying around the work shop, 3/4MDF, screws, glue, silicone, ect,ect... just need black or gray carpet

Will be powered with a Eclipse EA2000 Bridged at 175W RMS @ 4 OHMS

 

Yes, that is still the ideal box volume. It really doesnt matter what shape the box is, as long as there arent a whole bunch of little crevices (sp) and nooks and crannies and what not

 

Thanks Bartak, I was my thinking, but wanted another opinion..
what length coarse thread drywall screws are recommend for 3/4" mdf, it looks like a 3/32 bit for a pilot hole will work...
I haven't built a sub box in 20 years... trying to get a little info before the weekend project...

Thanks Again..
Tim

 

I just built a box for my truck and I used 1 1/2 inch drywall and they worked fine.

However, I did predrill an 1/8 " hole through both boards. I liquid nailed and sealed the inside and outside of the box with liquid nail. I also put the screws 4" apart. Worked great.


Hope this helps

 

i just got my two jl 10w3v2's into today...my box from topedgeonline.com should be here very soon...downfire two tens....selling the factory sub....i will let you know how it sounds....later

 

I cant even remember what size screws I usually use. I just grab a box that looks like it will work, around 2 inches or so. Remember, its mainly the glue that holds the box together, not the screws.

Just cover every bit of every edge with the liquid nails, screw it in a couple places to hold the box together while its drying, then run silicone along each inside edge with your finger, and you good to go.

 

Thanks for the input Guys....

 

IIRC, I think I use 1 5/8" screws.

 

Cool, I have 1 5/8 already in the shop.....