what material for a sub box?

[vpwgn]

gday. im about to make another sub box and cant decide what material to use. should i stick to MDF or can i use ply? does the choice of material really have much of an effect on the perfomance of my sub? any help would be hugely appreciated.

Nick

 

[Julie]

I would be inclined to use mdf, it seems to be the norm, probably because it is denser and more solid which would make the box sturdier. I can't say that I have ever seen plywood used. I can vouch for the mdf though having used it extensively in our boot install.

 

[Bax]

The less flex and more air tight the better.

MDF, 12mm should be good. More if you want.

 

[clinker1212]

I have read in quite a few different articles that plywood is ok but baffle board is the best. You need to steer clear of particle or chip board though.

As i cant get any baffle board nearby I am going to use 35 ml ply in my installation. So long as the ply is straight, and the joins are air tight and proper you shouldnt get any flexing. I probably wouldn't use it on anything above a 12inch driver though just in case.

 

[vpwgn]

well i got sum 16mm MDF today. so yer its under way now. thanks for the replies.
Nick