Info on how to build a Sub-Woofer enclosure

[Angela]

I'm looking to build a sub-woofer box / enclosure for my home.  If anyone has ever taken on this project I'd love some guidance.

[Jennifer · Accepted solution]

Here is some info on the Sub-Box design. 

Designing the box

To determine the correct dimensions for any subwoofer box, you can follow these steps:

Determine the minimum depth of your box. Measure the depth of your subwoofer and add 2 inches. This measurement is the minimum depth of your box (in this article, the depth refers to the front-to-back dimension of the box, with the woofer being mounted to the front).

Determine the minimum height and width of your box. Measure the frame diameter of your woofer, or check the mounting template that may be included with the owner's manual, to determine the minimum height and width for the front of your box. If you plan to mount a grille, be sure to allow for any additional space that may be needed to accommodate it.

Determine the available space in your vehicle. Measure the height, width, and depth of the vehicle space that you are willing to devote to your subwoofer. If the box must be wedge-shaped to fit, you will need to know the depth at the box's top and bottom.

Sketch out your box. Now's the time to sketch your box on paper using the dimensions you've gathered. The box shown in this article is rectangular, but you may find that a wedge-shaped box fits better in your car or truck. Your sketch may look like one of these:

[Ants · Accepted solution]

Here is a great video that walks you through the process:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5VcrhrKv08I

[Fred · Accepted solution]

Here are some plans that might be helpful:

[Jennifer · Accepted solution]

Here is some info on the Sub-Box design. 

Designing the box

To determine the correct dimensions for any subwoofer box, you can follow these steps:

Determine the minimum depth of your box. Measure the depth of your subwoofer and add 2 inches. This measurement is the minimum depth of your box (in this article, the depth refers to the front-to-back dimension of the box, with the woofer being mounted to the front).

Determine the minimum height and width of your box. Measure the frame diameter of your woofer, or check the mounting template that may be included with the owner's manual, to determine the minimum height and width for the front of your box. If you plan to mount a grille, be sure to allow for any additional space that may be needed to accommodate it.

Determine the available space in your vehicle. Measure the height, width, and depth of the vehicle space that you are willing to devote to your subwoofer. If the box must be wedge-shaped to fit, you will need to know the depth at the box's top and bottom.

Sketch out your box. Now's the time to sketch your box on paper using the dimensions you've gathered. The box shown in this article is rectangular, but you may find that a wedge-shaped box fits better in your car or truck. Your sketch may look like one of these:

[Ants · Accepted solution]

Here is a great video that walks you through the process:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5VcrhrKv08I

[Fred · Accepted solution]

Here are some plans that might be helpful: