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Offline theviper

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making a box
« on: 16 November 2005, 23:13 »
i want to make some speaker boxs for a new instant but how do i know what size is right for the speaker?? i know you need the right amount of air in the box so it sounds good but how do i work it out
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Re: making a box
« Reply #1 on: 18 November 2005, 12:57 »
there are some free calculators online.. simple shapes are easier to calculate and make..

i have a couple books at home too that are useful
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Re: making a box
« Reply #2 on: 19 November 2005, 15:01 »
fibreglass is easy to work out the volume. fill it with water and messure how much you get back out :D
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Re: making a box
« Reply #3 on: 21 November 2005, 16:35 »
Quote from: theviper on 16 November 2005, 23:13
i want to make some speaker boxs for a new instant but how do i know what size is right for the speaker?? i know you need the right amount of air in the box so it sounds good but how do i work it out
Pete :evil:


If you are buying new speakers there should be the info you want on the box or the info with it!
General rule is for a sub then go for 1 cu ft minimum.
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