Custom Subwoofer Boxes - Do It Yourself Guide

 

My car got a fantastic sound system that I really enjoyed when I was taking a recent trip.

If you enjoy loud music with powerful bass, we could get along well! Now, let me share to you how I got this idea of assembling car audio system that produces great sounds.

I designed my own custom subwoofer boxes that are placed at the trunk of my car. The subwoofer boxes are not just for holding the subwoofer itself, but also use to improve the quality of sound a subwoofer produces.

Some subwoofer box manufacturers only offer limited choices and you may not be satisfied with its performance.

Materials Used for Subwoofer Boxes

Usually, subwoofer boxes are made of medium density fiberboard, fiberglass. However fiberglass is a good choice for making customized subwoofer boxes. Fiberglass material is easy to make shapes according to the car and to the interest of the individual. It will give an elegant look and uniqueness to the subwoofer box. It reduces the panel vibrations as well as damages due to extreme temperature and humidity.

What are the Advantages?

Custom subwoofer boxes are a great deal of saving precious space in the car. It also provides best bass sound effect and enhances the quality of the music. The boxes can be placed well in the car and at the same time provide unique music to the people in the car.

Here’s a good way to start making customized subwoofer boxes. You will need the following materials:

Fiberboard Saw
Wood screws
Box carpet
Speaker wire terminals
Miscelllaneous Tools

Choose your subwoofer and amplifier that best meet your personal music interests, sound preference, style and budget. Determine the volume of your subwoofer through given set of guidelines that come with your subwoofer. Identify which volume works best for your subwoofer. Designing your custom subwoofer box must depend on which area of your car do you want it be placed.

Next, get the measurement of your preferred area where you want to mount your subwoofer box. This is essential so as not to exceed the dimension of the possible mounting location. Determine the cubic volume of each possible enclosure by multiplying the width by height by depth and then dividing by 1728 (w*h*depth/ 1728).

Cut your fibreboard to make separate pieces of your custom fibreglass subwoofer box. Cut the opening for the subwoofer in the front panel and make a hole in the side of your box near the amplifier for the speaker terminal cup. There are subwoofers with ready made templates for you to pattern the hole of your subwoofer. Use carpenters wood glue and wood screws to assemble the cut pieces of wood or fibreboard to your box.

Make the inside of the box airtight. Cut the subwoofer box carpet and paste it into the box using hot glue. Connect the internal wiring and speaker terminal cup to the subwoofer. Place the subwoofer upon the opening of the subwoofer box. Enjoy playing your favorite music and crank that beat with your custom subwoofer box handcrafted on your own.

Things to Remember: Make sure that the custom subwoofer boxes are fitted properly in the car. Improper installation can create rattling noise, poor sound quality, vibrations, distortion and damage to the subwoofer and its components. Always start the work with a proper design and specific requirements. Proper care and learning on how to create them on your own can prevent damages and irritating noises.

 

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