RL-i8 Enclosure

[mr_sparkelo 0]

Hey y'all,

I'm new to this forum, so I apologize if this topic is already covered elsewhere.

I currently have my RL-i8 installed in a modified tube enclosure. I am wanting to put in something nice, and so am looking for recommendations for a high quality sealed box. Does anyone know of any good brands to look into? I'm looking to save trunk space, but give the sub a nice box.

I'd appreciate the help.

[SoundSplinter 1]

Greg, right? First off, sealed boxes are very forgiving to small errors in construction - so if you don't mind taking a couple of hours to break out the tape measure, saw up some wood (MDF - medium density fiberboard), slap on some glue 'n screws, caulk the joints and paint her over.. you could save yourself some cash (which could be used to buy your own tools), and might even have some fun puttin' your own sweat into your finished product!

Of course, time constraints can be a pain in the ass, and if for whatever reason you just don't want to do it yourself, you might try finding someone here on the forums who lives nearby and could help ya.. I know there are a few with the skills and who would be willing - you just gotta be mindful of distance, as long distance shipping can tack on unecessary expense. All else failing, you might try a service such as www.klausaudio.com -- Good luck!

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Welcome to SSA!!

if you dont have the time or the tools, talk to mrray13, he has bulit a few sealed boxes for the RL-i8. IIRC he owns the first production RL-i 8 also.

[mrray13 30]

yep, i do!! and yep, i have.

hell, i have a mike recommended .17ft^3 net sealed enclosure just attracting dust at the moment. if your interested, pm me and we'll haggle. and it's got rounded corners, just waiting for a good finish.

or, if your wanting something more, pm me, we'll haggle. lol. i've done sealed, transmission line and ported for the rl-i8. it excels in all.

btw, i'm in illinois.

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[s1795so2 0]

mr ray wher are you located in southern illinois, I was debating on using the rli-8 in a chevy crew cab. do you have one in a vehicle I could possibly demo if we are close enough together. I am in hamel illinois.

-Steven-

[vladd 26]

not knocking kent at all, he does damn fine work, but i highly suggest doing it yourself just for the experience. Even if you have to get Lowe's or home depot to cut the wood, it's quite easy to make sealed boxes.

i think almost everyone who doesn't have to do it everyday finds a strange joy in making boxes, i know i do when i have the spare time.

[s1795so2 0]

I just wanted to demo the rli-8's, if anybody else is in southern illinois w/ em lemme know.

-Steven-

[vladd 26]

yep, my response was geared towards the topic starter

[s1795so2 0]

oh yeah I know that, didn't mean to make you think I was being a smarta** or anything. I apologize if I did though. I know I seen a thread w/ the rli-8's mounting depth and such details, do you know where I could find that on here also? Sorry for the thread jack mr sparkelo.

-Steven-

[mrray13 30]

i'm just south of carbondale. i work in caterville. no rl-i 8 installed, but it would only take a minute to remedy that. i have no clue where hamel is. hit me up sometime. i'm off every sunday and monday, and more if needed, lol.

as to box building. i'm with vladd. nothing more satisfying then doing it yourself. but if time, tools don't allow, i'm all ears, lol.

oh yeah, check out soundsplinter.com for all the rl-i8 info you need!

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[s1795so2 0]

how bout edwardsville, you know where that is? I go out ridin my zx-10 from time to time medium-long distances so I will have to hit you up one day when it becomes a 70 degree weekend again. Hopefully that happens soon, my bike is itching to get out in the sun again haha.

-Steven-

[mrray13 30]

oh hell, your up by st louis, lol. we are just about 2 hours away. bring the scoot, come on down, we'll listen to the 8 and i'll get the harley out.

just pick a day bro. and let me know. this is an easy one, lol.

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