Sub Mdf
mdf or fiberglass Sub Enclosure?
im looking to make a Custom Enclosure for my car and i waas wondering what is stronger fiberglass or mdf
i know fiber glass is strong only on curves and flat planes it gets much weaker
and that mdf is strong on flat planes and cant really be curved
i can curve fiberglass in my new car or i can do just a straight box for mdf but my question is which would be stronger.
im going to have 2 JVC arsenals with a rockford t1500-1bd powering then at 1 ohms so i will be pushing nearly 2000 Watts Rms with these speakers so i need my box to be incredibly strong and rigid
ive worked with mdf and i know someone who can help me with fiberglass and time is not important and money only if one will cost exceedingly more than the other
the box will be sealed and aproxamitly 2.7cubicfeet
so which would be be better for my system
The best answer really is both. through the use of proper construction either fiberglass of mdf can be made stronger. Fiberglass is strong no matter what shape it is in you just have to use enough layers over the entire box. If you make it correctly it will be strong enough to handle what you want. MDF can be strengthened through proper construction as well. If you use good cross bracing and have a double layered face plate then it will easily take your system. the real questions you need to ask here is how much space do i have to work with and how much money do i have to spend on it. for not a lot of money(30 -50$ if you are economical about things) you can build a great box for that system but at 2.7 cubic feet(is a lot bigger than it sounds) and given the shape restrictions of mdf it could take up a vast majority of your trunk. For probably twice that price tag you can build a fiberglass box that will utilize a lot more space that MDF boxes can't have access to. Despite what a lot of people think the shape of the box has little to do with how it will sound. If you take the proper precautions and time to build the box it will sound good provided the subs are of good quality and the the installation is done correctly. you just need to ask yourself if the cost of the box or the space in your trunk mean more to me.
I always dislike questions that go like "which one is better" because most of the time the subject items are each useful in the right situation. I have a lot of experience in making mdf and fiberglass boxes and i value them equally as useful methods depending on the specifics of the install at hand.
 |
 NEW 3 4 MDF SINGLE 10 SEALED BOX ENCLOSURE Subwoofer Sub SPEAKER BOX $29.49 Time Remaining: 4h 10m Buy It Now for only: $29.49 |
 3 CU FT CUSTOM VENTED 12 MDF Car Audio Sub Woofer BOX ENCLOSURE TUNED 35Hz $139.99 Time Remaining: 17h 40m Buy It Now for only: $139.99 |
 CUSTOM SLOT Ported Mdf ENCLOSURE BOX for 2 10 Sub Woofers 4 ft3 TUNED 32Hz $149.99 Time Remaining: 21h 36m Buy It Now for only: $149.99 |
 12 KICKER Ported Sub BOX MDF S12L5 S12L7 L5 L7 NEW $35.00 Time Remaining: 21h 52m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 |
 15 Dual Ported SUB BOX MDF S15L5 S15L7 L5 L7 KICKER $69.00 Time Remaining: 21h 54m Buy It Now for only: $69.00 |
 DUAL 10 INCH Vented Subwoofer PORTED Car Sub BOX 1 MDF $57.79 Time Remaining: 23h 9m Buy It Now for only: $57.79 |
 SINGLE 10 SEALED UNDER THE SEAT MDF Down Fire SUB BOX $45.99 Time Remaining: 1d 46m Buy It Now for only: $45.99 |
 10 SEALED Mdf Subwoofer ENCLOSURE BOX for SINGLE KICKER S10L3 S10L5 S10L7 SUB $57.99 Time Remaining: 1d 4h 54m Buy It Now for only: $57.99 |
 SEALED 12 KICKER Solo Baric L3 L5 L7 SQUARE Mdf Car SUB WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE $59.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 11m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 PORTED 15 Kicker Solo Baric L3 L5 L7 SQUARE MDF CAR SUB WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE $84.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 31m Buy It Now for only: $84.99 |
 SEALED 15 KICKER Solo Baric L3 L5 L7 SQUARE MDF CAR SUB WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE $72.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 45m Buy It Now for only: $72.99 |
 Dual Sealed 10 KICKER Solo Baric L3 L5 L7 SQUARE Mdf Sub WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE $74.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 54m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 PORTED 12 KICKER Solo Baric L3 L5 L7 SQUARE MDF CAR SUB WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE $72.99 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 58m Buy It Now for only: $72.99 |
 DUAL PORTED 10 KICKER Solo Baric L3 L5 L7 SQUARE MDF SUB WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE $94.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 4m Buy It Now for only: $94.99 |
 DUAL SEALED 15 KICKER Solo Baric L3 L5 L7 SQUARE MDF SUB WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE $94.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 8m Buy It Now for only: $94.99 |
 DUAL SEALED 12 KICKER Solo Baric L3 L5 L7 SQUARE MDF SUB WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE $84.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 15m Buy It Now for only: $84.99 |
 DUAL PORTED 15 KICKER Solo Baric L3 L5 L7 SQUARE MDF SUB WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE $129.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 39m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 10 ROUND Sealed Mdf CAR Audio Speaker BOX SUB Woofer Subwoofer ENCLOSURE NEW $57.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 47m Buy It Now for only: $57.99 |
 15 ROUND SEALED MDF CAR AUDIO SPEAKER BOX SUB WOOFER Subwoofer Enclosure NEW $72.99 Time Remaining: 1d 6h 52m Buy It Now for only: $72.99 |
 12 ROUND PORTED MDF CAR AUDIO SPEAKER BOX SUB WOOFER SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE NEW $72.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 4m Buy It Now for only: $72.99 |
 VENTED MDF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE BOX for SINGLE 15 Round Car Audio Sub WOOFER NEW $84.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 4m Buy It Now for only: $84.99 |
 DUAL SEALED 10 Round Mdf CAR AUDIO SPEAKER BOX SUB WOOFER SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE $74.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 11m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 VENTED MDF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE BOX for 2 10 ROUND CAR SUB Subwoofers Subs NEW $94.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 12m Buy It Now for only: $94.99 |
 DUAL PORTED 12 KICKER Solo Baric L3 L5 L7 SQUARE MDF SUB WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE $102.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 24m Buy It Now for only: $102.99 |
 VENTED MDF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE BOX for SINGLE 10 ROUND CAR AUDIO SUB WOOFER NEW $69.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 26m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 DUAL SEALED 15 ROUND MDF CAR AUDIO SPEAKER BOX SUB WOOFER SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE $94.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 26m Buy It Now for only: $94.99 |
 DUAL SEALED 12 ROUND MDF CAR AUDIO SPEAKER BOX SUB WOOFER SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE $84.99 Time Remaining: 1d 7h 33m Buy It Now for only: $84.99 |
 SEALED MDF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE BOX for SINGLE 12 ROUND CAR AUDIO SUB WOOFER NEW $59.99 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 2m Buy It Now for only: $59.99 |
 VENTED MDF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE BOX for 2 15 ROUND CAR Sub Subwoofers SUBS NEW $129.99 Time Remaining: 1d 8h 47m Buy It Now for only: $129.99 |
 REAR FIRE 10 SUBWOOFER 3 4 MDF Enclosure Sub BOX U $37.95 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 25m Buy It Now for only: $37.95 |
 DUAL PORTED 12 ROUND MDF CAR AUDIO SPEAKER BOX SUB WOOFER SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE $102.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 28m Buy It Now for only: $102.99 |
 NEW 3 4 MDF Dual 12 Vented Ported Subwoofer Enclosure Sub Speaker Box $10.51 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 12h 43m |
 Custom Single Vented Sub woofer Box 12 3 4MDF $49.95 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 8m Buy It Now for only: $49.95 |
 Dual 10 Vented MDF Subwoofer Sub Enclosure Box w Black Carpet $54.99 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 21m Buy It Now for only: $54.99 |
 NEW 3 4 MDF 4 hole 12 Vented Subwoofer Enclosure Sub Speaker Box woofer $42.99 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 46m Buy It Now for only: $42.99 |
 8 Custom Ported 3 4 MDF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE for 1 JL AUDIO 8W7 SUB W7 BOX $95.55 Time Remaining: 2d 55m Buy It Now for only: $95.55 |
 10 SEALED MDF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE BOX for 2 KICKER S10L3 S10L5 S10L7 SUBS $74.99 Time Remaining: 2d 1h 7m Buy It Now for only: $74.99 |
 10 Dual Sub Bass Box Black Car Truck SUV MDF New 10D $44.99 Time Remaining: 2d 2h 19m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 2 CU FT CUSTOM VENTED 10 MDF CAR AUDIO SUB WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE TUNED 32Hz $119.99 Time Remaining: 2d 3h 50m Buy It Now for only: $119.99 |
 Custom Single Vented Sub woofer Box 10 3 4MDF $34.62 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 8m Buy It Now for only: $34.62 |
 Custom Single Vented Sub Enclosure 10 3 4MDF $34.62 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 22m Buy It Now for only: $34.62 |
 Dual 10 Angled Universal Truck MDF Subwoofer Sub Woofer Enclosure Box $55.99 Time Remaining: 3d 18h 21m Buy It Now for only: $55.99 |
 Single 10 Airport MDF Subwoofer Sub Enclosure Box w Gray Carpet $54.99 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 11m Buy It Now for only: $54.99 |
 Single 12 Vented MDF Subwoofer Sub Woofer Enclosure Box w Black Carpet $49.99 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 30m Buy It Now for only: $49.99 |
 Dual 12 Vented MDF Subwoofer Sub Woofer Enclosure Box w Gray Carpet $79.95 Time Remaining: 3d 20h 31m Buy It Now for only: $79.95 |
 TRIPLE SEALED 10 ROUND MDF CAR AUDIO SPEAKER BOX SUB WOOFER SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE $89.99 Time Remaining: 3d 22h 37m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 SEALED MDF SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE BOX for 3 10 ROUND CAR Audio Subwoofers SUBS $89.99 Time Remaining: 3d 23h 43m Buy It Now for only: $89.99 |
 TRIPLE SEALED 12 ROUND MDF CAR AUDIO SPEAKER BOX SUB WOOFER SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE $99.99 Time Remaining: 3d 23h 54m Buy It Now for only: $99.99 |
 12 PORTED SUB MDF BOX KICKER Fits ANY MAJOR BRAND NEW $38.00 Time Remaining: 4d 2h 58m Buy It Now for only: $38.00 |
 NEW Single 12 Vented Ported Sub Subwoofer Box Enclosure 3 4 MDF Speaker BXV121 $10.50 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 4h 14m |
 Absolute DSS 15 Dual 15 3 4 MDF Sealed Subwoofer Sub Enclosure w Poly Fil $85.99 Time Remaining: 4d 7h 21m Buy It Now for only: $85.99 |
 1SVK 15 New MDF Single 15 Kicker Slot Vented L5L7 Sub Woofer Enclosure Box $60.00 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 29m Buy It Now for only: $60.00 |
 2T812 New MDF 8 Dual Slot Universl Truck Sub Woofer Enclosure Speaker Box $50.00 Time Remaining: 4d 9h 36m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
 NEW 3 HOLE seperately chambered 12 SEALED SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE SUB BOX 3 4 MDF $39.99 Time Remaining: 4d 13h 26m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 NEW 3 4 MDF SINGLE 15 SEALED SUB ENCLOSURE SUBWOOFER SPEAKER BOX Car Stereo $26.99 Time Remaining: 4d 13h 48m Buy It Now for only: $26.99 |
 ONE 10 VENTED 3 4 MDF CAR SUB WOOFER BOX ENCLOSURE $39.99 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 41m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 |
 10 SINGLE PORTED 3 4 MDF CAR Audio Subwoofer SUB BOX $21.99 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 43m Buy It Now for only: $21.99 |
 SINGLE 12 Ported Vented 3 4 MDF CAR SUB BOX ENCLOSURE $52.99 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 52m Buy It Now for only: $52.99 |