1 12" Fi Q sealed box dimensions

[rylss 0]

Im wondering if anyone has some suggestions .. i know in the thread it mentions (after all displacements for those wondering). (I personally think that 1.2-1.3 cubic feet is optimal imo) but thats after displacements and i have no idea of the subs guts size. i am awaiting delivery of my sub so wanted to have the box ready. Thanks in advance

Edited August 3, 2008 by rylss

[chad.SQ 0]

Just a small simple suggestion. A tiny one. Nothing much. Just a little something.....

Go to the website where you BOUGHT your sub woofer off of and take a peak at what the recommended box specs are. You might find something amazing.

I personally think that 1.2-1.3 cubic feet is optimal imo

How so?

[rylss 0]

Just a small simple suggestion. A tiny one. Nothing much. Just a little something.....

Go to the website where you BOUGHT your sub woofer off of and take a peak at what the recommended box specs are. You might find something amazing.

I personally think that 1.2-1.3 cubic feet is optimal imo

How so?

I love when people try and be a smart ass and end up looking just like an ass instead. I quoted the recommended box size from nick in a post on this forum so i obviously looked around. The one thing i did miss on the website was the fact that it did list the displacement of the sub so i can figure out what i need with that seeing as the recommended box size was AFTER displacements and i had no idea how deep the sub was and its displacement.

[NDMstang65 403]

Just add the displacement of the sub...your not going to have a significant difference in sound with subtracting the sub displacement or not...

Stick within the guidelines and your fine..

[chad.SQ 0]

Just a small simple suggestion. A tiny one. Nothing much. Just a little something.....

Go to the website where you BOUGHT your sub woofer off of and take a peak at what the recommended box specs are. You might find something amazing.

I personally think that 1.2-1.3 cubic feet is optimal imo

How so?

I love when people try and be a smart ass and end up looking just like an ass instead. I quoted the recommended box size from nick in a post on this forum so i obviously looked around. The one thing i did miss on the website was the fact that it did list the displacement of the sub so i can figure out what i need with that seeing as the recommended box size was AFTER displacements and i had no idea how deep the sub was and its displacement.

I wasn't trying to be a smart ass you overconfident "know it all but not really". You asked a question and I gave you an answer. I could have told you the answer but you would have learned nothing. I pointed you in the right direction and as a result for that, you found your answer. Don't get pissed because in the end you realize that the question you asked was pretty lame and all you have to do was look for yourself.

The one thing i did miss on the website was the fact that it did list the displacement of the sub

See I'm not that much of a dumbass. It was all in front of your face but you didn't even try to look.

Edited August 3, 2008 by chad

[rylss 0]

How was the question i asked lame ?(maybe the way i asked it but i was half in the bag lol) There are many different builds to get the same displacement and i plainly asked if anyone had any suggestions. chit back in the day solobaric were HIGHLY recommended to be a very specific size wedge enclosure for optimal sound. Also these subs pound pretty hard so theres reinforcement etc to also take into effect. Hence again why i was looking for design suggestions. I mean i could go 13.65x13.65x13.65 and get 1.47 inside measurements of course which would be pretty close to the 1.3 recommended + the .16 of the sub but would it be optimal? That is what im wondering.

Also plain and simple you were being a smart ass ... look at the first line of your msg and tell me how you werent coming off like a dick? It's okay though i understand.... i wasnt very clear that i was quoting manufactor specs and you interprupted it as i was just pulling numbers out of my ass and hadnt even bothered looking. I searched the forums here and there website and didnt find any topics about 12"q sealed enclosures as everyone goes ported to wake up the neighbours and im going sealed cause its best for metal music. Also i wasnt very clear in my original post so again i understand why you came off like you did so lets just leave it at that?...

So again any design suggestions ? I have plenty of room so dimensions arent an issue i am just looking for optimal design with reinforecements if needed. Like should i double plate the front ? brace corners etc etc ... i dont do chit half assed and dont want the box to blow out down the road.

Edited August 3, 2008 by rylss

[chad.SQ 0]

i understand why you came off like you did so lets just leave it at that?...

Sure...

There are many different builds to get the same displacement and i plainly asked if anyone had any suggestions. chit back in the day solobaric were HIGHLY recommended to be a very specific size wedge enclosure for optimal sound. Also these subs pound pretty hard so theres reinforcement etc to also take into effect. Hence again why i was looking for design suggestions. I mean i could go 13.65x13.65x13.65 and get 1.47 inside measurements of course which would be pretty close to the 1.3 recommended + the .16 of the sub but would it be optimal? That is what im wondering.

So again any design suggestions ? I have plenty of room so dimensions arent an issue i am just looking for optimal design with reinforecements if needed. Like should i double plate the front ? brace corners etc etc ... i dont do chit half assed and dont want the box to blow out down the road.

That is the information that we need to help you out.

Going with a perfect square box will create a peak in the resonance frequency which knocks off the flat response and thats not what people strive for when building sealed boxes. But other than that, the recommended dimensions of a sealed enclosure for a Fi Q12 are between .8-1.5 cuft. I personally would go with the biggest I can go. That will give you the deepest sound and your lows won't be cheated. The dimensions are up to you really. But make sure the box volume you make is 1.66.

Also IMO is that 1.5 cuft is not much at all. The worst that could happen is that you are not satisfied with the sound and you build a different box. You probably wont even go through a sheet of MDF for both builds.

Edited August 3, 2008 by chad

[rylss 0]

I realize a cubed box is the worse hence why i used it as my example... on the other end of the spectrum if i followed the golden ratio i would end up 8D 23H 14W(rounded for ease) but with a mounting depth of 7" is 8 enough? Or should i go wedge? and if so how deep off the top? Also reinfocements... are they needed ?

Thanks

[chad.SQ 0]

NO. You need room behind the motor. I forgot how many inches but I think if you left 3 or 4 inches behind the motor then it should be fine. Just take it off of your height. I would probably do 12D 19H 14W and see how that works. Like I said, worst comes to worst you just have to build another box. But its so small it probably wouldn't be that big of a deal.

Reinforcements also are not needed. You dont need bracing until maybe the 3 cuft range. You'll be fine

You could go wedge but I'm assuming this is a first box. Wedges are more complicated, let alone you need more tools to get the job done. Stick with what you already got.

Edited August 3, 2008 by chad