The next video in this series is now online! Check out how I add a more custom look to this box with advanced router and material techniques here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oqBlutidj7PaXcY.html

@alphaautoconcepts3874

7 жыл бұрын

Calisthenics

@DIVOROM

6 жыл бұрын

CarAudioFabrication ł

@followthegrow108

6 жыл бұрын

CarAudioFabrication i just watched a couple of your vids and love them. Ive learned something new today. Appreciate it.

@shinigamilee5915

5 жыл бұрын

I'm an engineer and I am always fascinated with the work you do. There's so much I can learn from you. Thanks for doing these videos. I love how honest and genuine you are, but at the same time do an amazing job.

@geocow5105

4 жыл бұрын

CarAudioFabrication Why did you go with a ported box instead of sealed? How did you find the volume of the box?

I think I have learned more about routers from your videos than from dedicated router videos. Nice work.

Time consuming is an understatement!! Using all your videos, I'm finally almost done building a box for a 2016 F-150 SuperCab. The idea was to create a false floor hiding two JL 10w7's in a ported box. I avoided having it professionally done because it seemed too complex, annoying, & time consuming for a shop to mess with. But OH. MY. GOD. What a pain! The satisfaction wore off fast and building this was miserable!! Not to mention the neighborhood is covered in MDF dust, even with some vacuum dust extraction. Getting 3 cu ft of volume plus a 40 sq inch port size meant using 50 sections. But it's tuned perfectly! (I had goofy shaped port that I added 3/4" sections to until proper tuning). My biggest takeaway: I will never attempt this type of build again!! Simply too time consuming. As in many weekends. And a mistake can potentially cost you 10 hours versus 1 or 2 hours, for example. Lots of mistakes and lessons learned, but these videos were invaluable. Thanks! But never doing this style of box again! Two big lessons learned: 3. A master template made out of MDF can gradually deteriorate (using Whiteside high quality spiral bit). This warps segments over time (e.g. my walls became thinner and straight walls became janky). 2. Make sure you can get your hand in there to sand the port smooth (or anywhere else there will be air movement). My port ran perpendicular to the cuts, so sanding was imperative and annoying and difficult. Wait until the build is almost complete to sand. Don't sand after each piece is glued. 3. Just go talk to a good shop first, if you have money. Maybe they would be willing to tackle this. You don't know if you don't ask. In hindsight I would've been willing to spend $1,500 on my box, assuming a shop would've done it right.

It amazes me the concepts of boxes people come up with Car Audio is a working ART. Not everyone can just do it you have to be very creative and open minded brother that is a gift you have.

I'm building a portable-ish bluetooth box with a 750w computer PSU driving an amp and 10" sub. I'm struggling to balance portability with power, and this method looks like a unique solution! I had been thinking of square and clunky tubes and chambers. It was all so complicated. This is simpler!

I've been a diy stereo guy off and on for almost 30 years, I've been very successfull, for the most part because I would redo stuff that didn't work out This guy is a god, my hat off too him

Tip: buy a router table first.

I’m gonna use this method to make a bass tube type enclosure for my 6.5” subs for my Infiniti build.

How du you find the volume of these odd shapes?

I think it's dope. Really shows off the craftsmanship and skill of an installer when you see these types of detail

I used this method to put a box into an old piece of luggage. Worked great.

Wow…Thank you so much for doing this! A lot of people have less than optimal spaces for subs and speakers.

Another great video Mark. I'm watching this series as I'll purchase one of these Jeeps for my wife to celebrate after this stage of treatment she's going through. In answer to the episode question; maybe a clear acrylic baffle piece to show that geometry and layers, of course some resin interior for moisture resistance this could be painted/body matched, all this could be covered by another removable layer/beauty panel/speaker grill to protect and for stealth aid. Of course I like variety of materials/textures as you've done on amp rack. This all adds up creating another dimension to all that hard work. Oh, I know you are not going to start all over but HDPE as main material would be fantastic in terms of its ability to take the abuse in an open top vehicle.

I have been watch your videos, they have been really helpful. Thank you! So they have been giving me the ideas for a stacked enclosure for my 21 Rav 4. I suck at some of the math, but I am pushing through it. 2-8”s one at each back finder wheel. And of course there both different in shapes

I use stacks of 2" PS (pink foam insulation) for making fiberglass molds. I make 3D models in solidworks, then I create a number of parallel planes, 2" apart, to creating slicing features. Then, CAM and CNC out of 4x8 sheets from home depot.

Mark, really enjoying watching the very informative how-to videos you’ve posted. Keep up the great work!

im actually using this on a project at the moment. Making something unique and personal for my PC case.

So, stacking is (kinda) the manual way of 3d printing? This would be a great way to do t-line boxes, or complicated and longer ports like the small 3d printed box you made. Wouldn't this also be useful for making rounded sidewalls for more elegant boxes? There are tons of applications for this technique.

@Pelon7549

2 жыл бұрын

I know i thought the same thing

In planning on doing door pods with the layered technique because I need to seal the back to get proper back pressure on the prv midbass 10s I'm going with. Its also going to be easier than fiberglassing.

My question...how'd you get that Jeep in your kitchen?

@BigDirtyBasterd

7 жыл бұрын

Lockers and a good spotter! lol

@paulcannon2070

7 жыл бұрын

BigDirtyBasterd don't forget to disconnect!

@truckinstuff2849

7 жыл бұрын

BigDirtyBasterd ok thats funny as ! $#@... Thanks for the laugh...

@jimmytremblaymarcil9507

7 жыл бұрын

+Truckinstuff just

@stevegarcia2391

7 жыл бұрын

Truckinstuff j

I plan on using a layered design to build a isobaric 4th order center console enclosure in a Ford Super Duty pickup. It will allow me to maximize volume and add strength, as well as contour the box to better blend into the stock cabin. It will be 2 SSA Icon 10's with a single slot port that exits the console along the floorboard at the rear of the console. Should play relatively flat between 37 and 75 with decent output on a Sundown SCV-3000D

Very impressive workmanship. Great to see a skilled operator and a video production worthy of those skills. Thank you for sharing. BK Australia, Luthier and certified tradesman.

@CarAudioFabrication

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video, I have a ton more I am sure you would enjoy!

Layered style totally out of clear Polycarbonate and internally LED illuminated!!!! That would be siiiiiick!!!!!! Awesome vids as always bro!!!

I installed a custom made subwoofer with box that fit under my back seat on a 06 Nissan Frontier CC. Its an MTX subwoofer with a MTX amp. It really bumps and pumps, can't turn it all the way too loud, b/c its too loud. Thanks for the video.

This box looks very nice! I would recommend you to use a Profile Gauge Tool to save time. 🇧🇷

Great videos. Building a box for my VW bus under rear seat. My advantage is I have a CNC and could cut something like this in about 10 min. Might take about an hour to draw it and add tool paths . The template takes the longest to get the exact profile

I would love to see how you attached this to the wall.....did you use the hard top bolt location?

im a big fan of woodworking and car audio. this has got my wheels turning.

Ive been thinking about using this technique to make my own center console that'll go inbetween the captain's chair's in my old ford pickup. A center console that has an 8" sub in the bottom of it. It's about the best spot in the truck to put a sub without compromising the use of the back seats.

Hi from New Zealand been watching some of your clips since the harness challenge from soundman Really enjoyed this clip mate I really need a router thanks Subscribed!

I always that that was a great place to put a sub and someone finally did it!

I would've never thought of that. You are awesome mark

@CarAudioFabrication Mark, thinking back to your first video, the curfed port, this stacking technique would make a killer curf that could be simply glued to the edge between 2 mdf panels. This would use much less mdf than doing the entire perimeter with the middle area as waste. To add strength to the joint between the curved stack and the flat panel just cut a rabbit on the outside of the curved piece and the inside of the panel.

Alright alright your convinced me! I need and therefore bought a router! Your tutorials are great! Thanks for the inspiration!

I would like to see how a box like this would fit in a 2017 Ram. Specifically in the bottom of the back seat with out having to get rid of the boards that extend out, which seems like you have to take out in order to have a box fit in there.

a Rockford that slim? WOW never knew that by the way, using stacked technique really provides more strength than regular panels.

I wanted to make a layered sealed enclosure for an 8" woofer to be installed in the front doors of my previous car, capped off with an MDF circle to finish it off. Instead I stuffed poly fill in the door behind the woofer and got surprisingly good output with just a factory amplifier.

I came up with a box design alot like this about 10-14 years ago.. Doing the same thing with the Port, but with a baffle, downward firing forced directional back pressure port... It took alot of wood wasted wood that it. But in the end it worked well and is all I use now when building a box... It allows you to make the sub have more bass, range and sharp punch then it would in a spec'd ported, sealed, or band pass box... All without over excursion the sub in either direction. Anyone who heard the systems would swear it was like multiple 12"s or 15"s but nope it was a couple 8"s.. 12s and 15s were even crazier, but some on the precise punch was lost on the 15s..Me and my father used to build show competition systems (spl) , and show car custom systems. (and yes there is a difference... Lol)

I didn't catch any mention of what the internal air volume of the box is. What would that be?

The box is dope! The stacking technique could be used for making center console's as well.

I subscribed just by how nicely you asked for it.

No lie dude, that was the most bad ass box I have ever seen for the Jeep Wrangler. I have a 12W7 in my wrangler and would love to have a box like that built for me. Message me if your interested in building one for me. I would be happy to pay you well for your work.

Wow, pure magic

This will be really easy with a CNC machine. I think I'm going to try this today. Awesome channel btw!

Any Ideas on a 2016 Freightliner ? I have some 8's I want to install, may buy a 10 or two, I need an amp for those and plan to take the input wires by splitting off of the 6x9s in my overheads in the condo...thoughts/comments welcome. Thanks. Peace.

I'm starting a project whit a Cadillac DeVille ,my idea is to use the back seat to install 2 subs but I'm not sure on using fiberglass or MDF all around.install under the back seat

Nice job, Mark! Like others have said, that is a lot of work. You tackled it well, though. When I made the sub box for the storage well of my wagon, I used a combination of MDF and fiberglass. I honestly thought that was what you were going to do here. Though I've never done it myself yet, I have often thought that "stack fab" would be great for an elaborate amp rack with multiple levels. Anyway, can't wait to see how you finish off this sub box. I'm assuming that you will use a combo similar to that of the amp rack, and if so, that should look great! Keep it up!

Hi, I would like to know why you chose a vented box instead of a sealed box, Rockford advices the woofer best performs under sealed conditions, advice needed.

Regarding suggestions to odd shapes I would love to something more cylindric shapes, something that goes more out in space

wow, this is great for my fj cruiser replacement woofer box

great vid, question . . . .....instead of mounting the sub on the side face of the box,is it possible to cut the hole and mount it across the layered section of the box if u have the space and depth for sub to fire upward?

I've been really wanting to make a custom box for my s2000, the spot the soft top sits in since i have a hardtop and the soft top has been removed. I wanted to stick two 10" subs back there as well as two more 6 1/2" speakers. I don't think this is something commonly done. I've started watching your videos to give me an idea on where to start. There is just so much information that I didn't even think of or know about. thanks for the vids.

I think that layer or stack style would work great to add speakers to a center console in a small car.

I love This Box Good Idea For Even The Corners In The Trunk Of A Cars. Also That Its( Ported)Hard To Find Sub Boxes Like This & Wouldnt Be Any Clotter In The Center Of The Trunks

exquisite workmanship

suas caixas são muito top parabéns

Awesome job your work and become in High Quality Audio and great look

Awesome craftsmanship!

I have a stack fab box in my Jeep Grand Cherokee. Right in same spot factory sub was.

There's hidden under seat space in the 2nd row in the transit connect passenger wagon I'm going to try to use for small subs.

You are only limited by your own imagination. you could integrate cupholders, phone chargers, storage compartments. You could coat the material in bed liner. Or how about an overhead console. Thanks for showing us such a great technique.

Is there a starter router bits kit you can recommend with some of the basic bits you will need that won't break the bank. I would like to get some experience before I buy the lack daddy set. I have a skill saw router and the and it router table. I would like to router the speaker holes and the amp covers. any help would be great, or possible link to these videos. ty!

great work my friend

Great video! good job Mark

I personally would really like to see an older Tacoma DC build to see how you use the space avail…I have an 03 and really like keeping everything stock visually.

i like this idea iv got a ute with small spaces behind the seats and been thinking for awhile on how to put a sub behind them and this video has helped thanks alot ( subscribe )

pretty good concept there, I like it.

How does that port hold up under vibration? Would it not be prudent to cross drill and set dowels through each layer?

now this is a solid box!

I am going to be making stacked speaker pods for the door speakers in my spl competition car, they will be made of furniture grade plywood and painted with varnish because I love the wood look

@trillrifaxegrindor4411

7 жыл бұрын

not as practical or acoustically good as mdf,and stained plywood does look like an old cottage that couldn't afford to use real wood.you are better to either use real wood or cover your boxes and enclosures in leatherette

I like seeing bandpass layered enclosures

A good alternative to template tape is masking tape on both surfaces with a thin line of CA glue. The hold is incredible if you burnish both tape surfaces with a credit card

Was the crazy port put into a regular box a reference to the mule? Love that box, shame its dodgy atm.

Awesome work

Talented and Beautiful... Subscribed !

its there an advantage to using pressed or particle wood as opposed to hard wood like say... maple or oak ? is it cost effective to go with the pressed wood ?

Amazing!

How did you decide on the port width and length for your tuned freq of the box?

What is better material to build a box out of wood or plastic I work at a GM dealership in kicker makes a custom plastic box for a back of a truck and I was curious if a wood design would have been better than the plastic

I would like to see you design with CAD (3D) software and transfer that design into an actual product :) Although I'm not a big car-audio-nut, I do love watching skilled people work and so your vids are very enjoyable to me. Keep it up!

my last box was similar to that, had allot of wood knocking from the box being so shallow

such a technique is needed for fabricating a box for my personal power wheelchair ... three kicker 6.5 mid range & 4inch sub...w/pyle 4x 800 marine amp... if you decide to give a whirle let me know cause i am Qm710 quickie powertilt seriesw/ bluetooth

Hay Mark have you ever made a subwoofer box for a 2011-2014 Sonata in the corners I would like to learn

This would be a great way to put a couple subs in the trunk of a mid-'90s Caprice / Impala and keep the spare tire in its factory location. One would think the trunk of that car would be huge, but if you want to keep the spare and some semblance of usable space, adding subs is a bit of work.

This is awesome

Have You Built sub boxes for Kicker L7 15” subs to get Maximum Bass ?

i might do this for my trunk corners

Can you make an underseat layered box with an ultra-low profile sub? Like 4" max height?

Nice technique. Have a question on material cost. Is this cost effective? Seems like you like you have to waste a lot of mdf.

Do you have any custom rear side panel sub videos for a 93-98 jeep grand Cherokee? Those are pretty tricky.

Hi new sub here love the content!! ❤️❤️👍👍 I do have a question I would like to make a sub box for my home and as you know the speaker needs to be 8 ohm can you recommend a box style for me? Space is not a issue and I would like 12s or 15s

Hi! I am soon starting with my subwoofer box and would like to know if it is possible to build my box with aluminium because it is a very small and a lot of corners.

Hi kieyun from trinidad like your work i was looking for some idea for my L300 mitsubishi panel van i have two 15 orion hcca i want it lookin good

I feel like this would be perfect for my 2001 suburban. Rear panel sub box would just upgraded to this beaut.

What do you think about adding Bondo or Bondo Glass to the inside or even the outside of the box once finished with all the layers to keep the MDF from coming apart or keeing the box completely sealed?

@trillrifaxegrindor4411

7 жыл бұрын

if clamped and glued properly it isnt necessary at all.

How were boxes ever made before stacking all those cuts together and cnc machines. crazy I tell you

This is a great technique and may prove very useful in an upcoming project my son and I are about to start, a custom box/amp rack for a '98 BMW M3 (E36). Question: If in our build it made more sense to work vertically, because the base is flat, would it be possible or not to mount the sub on the side, by cutting a hole through all the layers after it's a box? The bottom is flat and the front (interior face) would be flat, everywhere else varies. Thanks!

@CarAudioFabrication

6 жыл бұрын

Yes you can cut the hole through the layers, just make sure you have full contact with adhesive on each layer

I'm thinking about ported 6 inch sub for 2002 Nissan b15 on the sides of the trunk leaving the entire center available...

@caraudiofabrication How about a stack fab box for a truck under seat box? Would that be easier than fiberglass?

I have zero tools, but an idea in mind. what would you charge for a similar sized enclosure to house a 6.5, or possibly and 8 inch for a motorcycle?