Building a Custom Box! Aeroport | Tuned LOW | How To
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Finally built a custom box for my subwoofer! The box has a volume of 2.7 cubic feed and is tuned to 32 hrz. However, I utilized the adjustable port by Sky High Car Audio so it could be tuned higher if needed.
Nice work on the new enclosure! And thank you for taking the time to buy/ test/ review all of these subs for us.
No problem!! Hope it’s helpful
You want competition too
@@trevinquintanilla5584 😊
First time watching your video but I promise you I will spread your knowledge and skills around my family and friends and work contacts!
Hell yeah, it's fun to watch someone go thru the progression of car audio and see how far they go with it... lol I myself went ballz deep and am on a team and have a ridiculous setup in both my vehicles, two Dave Leib sundown x12's in 3.8cu & a 10in B.A.P. aeroport on a set of skar Sk3500's strapped in my SUV and 4 skar vd12's on a wolfram 2400 in my reg cab pickup truck!
I have critically listened and compared different kinds of enclosure ports. Shape is very important. In my honest opinion round arrow ports sound the best. Something crazy that ive heard was making the port before it starts to flare. The same diameter as the cone on your subwoofer. This trick works well on really long ports. That's why its commonly used in transmission line's.
Would be interesting to see a video on port shape. But with actual accurate engineered measurements. I cannot hear a difference between them. As long as the box and the port are designed correctly, it’s just air moving exactly the same and I don’t hear a difference.
I dunno if its your punctuation or english... but the lassstttt part from "something crazy....." didnt make sense to mr
@@nicholasram8235 It's his lack of familiarity with the English language that is causing your confusion.
I have a question l have 3 pure audio x4 18s the box is 15.25 cubic foot after displacement would 2 8” aero be good for this box thanks l appreciate your feedback
Uhf. Hey it you get sound out of it and it makes you smile that's all that matters.
Exactly!
Very very nice box brother... Your growing up... Turning into a prosperous bass head... Thats awsome doggie...
Screws are only for clamping force while the glue dries so if you have enough clams don't worry. Looks good dude!
Screws to reinforce the box plus the glue. This is what I would have done regardless. But Brian what would you have used. I'm sure if I had glue but no screws and maybe dumbbells or weights 2 25lbs would work but chances are box not securely set I'm sure box would blown up. Screws n glue...EXCELLENT CHOICE!
@@odibryant92 well I'm a woodworker so I'd use titebond 2 and clamps. Most clamps will do 300+lbs of pressure and I do use screws sometimes to get the box to shape then I remove them. Reason I do that is because wood glue is actually stronger than the wood itself.
@@briansouth9325 oh nice. TITEBOND 2 where you get that? I. Going to start using that?
@@odibryant92 I get mine at home depot in the gallon jugs but they sell smaller bottles, lowes and Walmart should have it also. Titebond 2 is water resistant and sets faster than titebond 3 but 3 is almost waterproof. I've actually never used the original. Good stuff.
I used tite bond 3 and clamps on my last couple of boxes Emf audio banhammer 15 in 5 cubes tuned to 26 hz and has held up fine for over 6 months now. Was a little worried at first that it might come apart. But no problems thus far. Used to do liquid nails and screws, but just gluing looks so much better. The amount of pressure in the car at 18-30 hz, I can only imagine the pressure in the box, not to mention the amount of force on the baffle hanging a 60 pound subwoofer on it at full throw. 35mm linear xmax so just under 3 inches of throw linear.
That is a nice box... keep showing video on building box's because I'm trying to see how one 15 inch Subwoofer will sound in my car....
I had two NVX VCW 12s in custom box and they hit nasty lows. Hitting 24-28hz like butter!
Heck yes man! Can’t wait to test mine out
I’ve still got the dimensions for the box if ud ever want em!
@@LodisFinest What tuning was the box?
Johnny 24 I don’t remember exactly. Although it hit lows really well, probably tuned around 28-30, surprisingly got loud too!
I think it's awesome you have friends into your hobby.
I could have used Mr. Steel's help when I started flying quads.
I ended up teaching everyone how to fly that showed interest.
Now that custom enclosure looks like it's the beginning of many a windshield flexings that ultimately end up flying square pieces of mini windshields 😉👍.
Great vid. Can't wait to see how you top it.✌
Thanks man!!!
@@ParkerTheBasshead 😉. Truth is easiest when it is honest. Try DJing from a camp site now like I did last night.
I played different genres from Bass County to some Dubstep back to the 70's & 80's and ended it Slow & Loco before 10:00.
I decided either nobody was going to say something or everybody was going to say something LOL... Good times! Have some too!
I know this video is from three years ago but I just came across it and I’m new to all this stuff. Any chance you could do a video showing how you did the math to figure out how to adjust the port to tune it? Thanks, I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and they are very helpful for a new guy like me when I’m trying to decide what sub to buy. I appreciate you pointing out some of the things to look for structurally and also putting them to the test
Glad you finally built one. And by the way if you end up wanting to get a bit louder and like the setup, then fiberglass the aeroport. It makes the port come alive. Came straight from the owner of BigAssPorts.
What does that mean
@@TaxationIsTheft439 which part?
How do you use fiber glass with the aeroport
@@TaxationIsTheft439 this is a comment straight from the owner of BigAssPorts :
“ive worked with aeros on several occasions, and have always found it useful to reinforce them due to how flimsy they are. it always seems to play louder, and produces cleaner sound. my preferred method for reinforcing them is to assemble them without any adhesives, and heavily sandblast the outsides with a very rough blast media. after that, i install in the enclosure and connect the joints with pvc glue after scuffing the bonding surfaces, and then once installed i like to fiberglass the outsides of the tube and flares with a heavy layer of chopmat. this seems to make the ports VERY strong, and they absolutely will not flex after this.
any of you other guys do this? i got the idea from alan dante back when we were hangin' out at world finals '06 and it really makes a difference in my experience.”
I like the box design, it's simple and easy but still sounds good.
It might sound like overkill but I use washers on all my screws it disperses the pressure & u can get some real force on the screw without it boring through the wood
I love watching your videos Parker, you’re alway informative & passionate with what you do. I hope your channel continues to grow and you keep putting out awesome content.
Really appreciate it man! Comments like this make my day
@@ParkerTheBasshead I have a question about the box... what is the size/dimensions? Thank you
make sure you seal up the port where the screws are just go around the back side of it with some foam tape from like walmart it works great
Nice box! I bet that Bd4 is a better bang for your buck💰💯✔
It definitely a great bang for the buck!!
@@ParkerTheBasshead get one more and wire it down to 1ohm and see what they really can do!!!!
Tuned “low” but sounds like you’re playing 40ish hz ? 🙁 let’s here below 30s with windows down?
My computer subwoofer has a 35hz LPF and it was playing every note so for sure it's not hitting "low"
Then maybe you build the box and test it yourself
Excellent job Parker
Thank you!
The HVAC tape has weight and an elastic adhesive. This changes the resonance of the box itself. At certain frequencies and volumes boxes start to become less efficient due panel deflections. Each panel has a resonance frequency, so adding weight will lower the resonance frequency each panel. The adhesive, being rubbery, will dampen some of the unwanted harmonics that can have a canceling effect at cerain frequencies. Think of the tape as "Dynomat" for a box. "Dynomat" helps reduce resonances in you car's body panel and thereby increases Db on the meter. Why? because you car's cabin is a box. Same thing with HVAC tape in your box. The less your enclosure flexes, the more efficient it becomes.
Big props and CONGRATULATIONS on building your 1st box. You might want to start getting ready cause ppl coming to ask you to build them sub boxes hahaha.
Oh by the way...I knew I was going to have heads turn and look around as soon as my volume was set at 22 and I BASS EQ only set at 2 bars over halfway and BASS KNOB 3/4 set still on the CRUNCH 2000.1 (PZX2000.1).
Gotta make a video so you can see it....rearview mirror and both side mirrors shaking madly man.
You should think bout upgrading your Amplifier now since you got the custom box w/ that BEAUTIFUL PORT. Just suggestion. Oh..upgrade your ALTERNATOR to for more power also! Good job!
Yeah man planning on doing a 350, more wire, and a bigger amp before too long
@@ParkerTheBasshead Nice. You got it. Cant wait.
Wow bro. You're growing at great rate! Double subscribers in a year! How are you playing songs? Aren't you getting copyright claims? My next built will have aero port as I want to save space and dead weight
Awesome build 👍 wow the sky high aeroporort 6” is double the price now 🤦♂️
I need measurements lol great build and I have the same sub and that box seems to be a great fit for the sub
I think it was 22” 23” 14” but I don’t remember exactly
Great video. Nice box build brother. Keep up the great work. 👍👍
Yeah compare the boxes like other commenters are asking.
Waiting to see what you think of the NVX sub.
I have two 12s from NVX the VCW model, and they pound, making car alarms go off in a sealed enclosure. Hoping to put it in a ported enclosure.
You will absolutely love them ported! I had two sealed and then built a ported box, the next month I had ordered two more and build another box for all four while removing the backseat and building an amp rack lol it's very addictive!
It sounds good as hell omg yo hitting em lows
Dude it gets down!
You sure are good at chopping wood 😉
that box is hitting the lows like no tomorrow, nice build.
It it paired with the BDC4 was perfect!
Simple design 👌 perfect specs
Hey parker i just subscribed to your channel and what did it for me is when you went and got the emf sub. I wanted you to see what one off them could do when my son got his bandhammer and a 5 cu.ft. box you can honestly feel the bass shaking deep bass notes on the second floor of my house. And you got one hell yeah.
Nice look like somebody got louder👍👍👍👍💪💯
Rightttt
@@________GHOST________ and you know this from??????
@@________GHOST________ how do you know what we build??? Realdude rec, he builds all his own shit and so do i... Anyways i just dont get what or how ypu know what this fool got if it got louder or not by thinking the box looks too nice... Realdude rec, was being nice lile giving a compliment... And whats wrong with that
Nice to see that for a smaller system you have good electrical. And i mean no offense by calling your build "smaller"
I see alot of single sub setups not hit their potential due to poor electrical.
No offense taken!!
Do you happen to remember the size of this box all sides! Love the box!
Niiiiiice my guy i just got mine its tuned to 27 herts atm might cut the tube down alittle to raise it alittle for music
I really like the 2 trash cans instead of saw hoarses, i never thought of doing it that way. I kinda like em better. Also my cat would love the box without a sub! lol
Was that box 2.7 cu ft of Internal or external space ?? Thanx , keep up the awesome work Parker
SUGGESTION 4 A VIDEO: How to add a new baffle onto an existing box without dismantling anything! WHY?: For those who have stripped all of their subs screw holes, for those who need more box flexing support, for those needing deeper baffles for longer sub mounting screws, for those switching from square subs to round subs or vice versa, for those wanting to change the look of the front of their box/enclosure, and so on. I know I'm needing to do this because T-Nuts chewed up my MDF and so I'd like to add a 1/2" piece of PVC/ABS and install Threaded Inserts into the new baffle while sandwhiching the threaded inserts in between the old and new baffles. But you could use a 3/4" or 1" new baffle made out of quality wood and teach us how to effectively attach the new baffle to the old baffle while painting it to match your vehicle's interior or something interesting/helpful like that.
Nice video bass brother. I was curious to what type of music you was going to play and you picked some good bass track there. I Shazamed it and it was called trap or die haha which just selling drugs isn't the only way but hey they got the bass on point in that song. I just fitted a 12" 1500rms sub which I'm just breaking in got about 3 hours medium played out of the 30hrs manual recommended, in a sealed box smaller than yours and I'm wondering if I should put a port in for more decibels but lest crisp bass notes. I learnt you got a extra dB with the foil tape that was interesting. Might try that.
I can't wait till my amp and sub more ready. I think I need another 12 but you got just one and it seems loud so hmm
Just subbed to your channel. You did a nice job on this box. When I'm building a custom box there's a couple of things I do differently, it takes a little longer but it's worth it in the end for a perfect box. After I get all of the boards cut I fully assemble the box with just screws first to make sure all measurements were precise. That way if there was a mistake somewhere it's not a nightmare to disassemble it because of glue/caulk. The other thing I do is when cutting the vent or port holes I use a router. It looks much cleaner and certain ports install much tighter because of the curvature. Something a little extra to do is use a router to go down about 1/8" to recess the sub in a little.
What spacing for the screws is it every 2&1/2 inches apart?
Great job on your box and design looks and sounds awesome. Way better than my first box. Mine was plywood jigsaw nails I think it was 3/8 plywood glue some carpet on throw speakers in go cruise the beach I had no idea how much sub box has changed. In 30 years
@@johnclemens525 I believe you're replying to the wrong person. This isn't my video. But for my boxes I do 3 inches apart on the screws to not use as many. I use epoxy to build the box once finalized and then caulk all the seams. You don't need as many screws that way.
@@89ludeawakening1 sorry about the mix up there do use hvac tape? Shits expensive. But if it works I'll put it in there
@@johnclemens525 nope, no tape needed at all the way I build them. You'd never be able to break one of these boxes open and they leak zero air. I use JB-Weld WoodWeld wood epoxy. It alone completely seals it but I go ahead and caulk everything anyway just because. Lol
I don't know if this holds true, but I was always told that you should have at least port width between the box and aero port. So a 6" port should be 6" from the wall of the box to maximize air flow.
Maybe but my buddy who designed the box has an 8” aero port and it’s only about 3” off the back and he meters 160+
He’s designs dozens of large builds and says while that holds true for a slot port it doesn’t for an aero port.
If you think about it a slot port is only open on one side while an aero port is open 360 degrees so a lot more air can move out of it than in a slow port with the same distance
@@ParkerTheBasshead it's the same for round ports also . It's to prevent port noise but aero ports are the most efficient and best sounding so you can get away with putting it close to the walls. I still try to keep it as close to the same distance as possible but sometimes you don't have enough room and that's why some people use a slot port .
Looks good parker
Body fill fix those spots skim coat body filler and sand fine grit sand paper and bit bed liner she be awesome nice set up tho !! Bet it sounds awesome
Can’t wait to get my system fixed up some more. Got two T2 15s in a sealed box at the moment. Likely temporary but they sound super clean lol. Really gotta figure out a way to fit a ported enclosure but unfortunately I’m limited at 30 wide and 28deep lol. I can go about 18” tall though so I guess in theory it could work with a slot port across the bottom. 🤷♂️ stupid crv 😂
Shot out great video and box build and coming up big dog.
I like the port, just never understood why they are that color Id make mine black or white or pink lol nice build
Hahahaha I was thinking the same thing
Nice box for your first build and look forward to the NVX test! You mentioned that your box peaked around 35Hz..does it peak any louder, say, in the 50's perhaps?
He said it could be tuned to more if he needed it too. But let's hold off on this question till we hear what the other subs sound like.
@@odibryant92 fair enough..bring on the other subs :)
It could peak louder if I adjusted the port
Men I need one box for my NVX 15 tunnet 32 herz
Which did you enjoy more, your rebuilt after you retuned it or the 32 hz? Debating about building my box for 35 or 32, haven’t decided yet. Thanks!
For a pure daily build I’d say 35 is probably the sweet spot. 32 is cool for lows but a little lacking on high frequencies used on a lot of normal songs
Tune to your subs Fs when in doubt.
They actually sound better than a slot port?
I suppose tuned properly either will sound good but aero ports are supposed to be more efficient
Nice man can't wait to see the vid on just that audiopipe bdc4
It will be as soon as I get it edited
Smaller drill bit then screw not bigger to pre drill.. u didnt showhow to place the wood together.. sides go on top of bottom or on the side of bottom piece ?
That box looks and sounds absolutely awesome! Just wondering, why would you want to make the tuning frequency higher? Ive had a terrible experience with a prefab enclosure that was tuned too high and don't know why anyone would want to tune it high.
I don’t really want to but is an option. For example some subs just don’t perform well at 32 hz. Also, if I was going for purely SPL tuning it higher would probably help
@@ParkerTheBasshead For sure. Thanks for the reply
When adding a window to a custom subwoofer enclosure can you use regular house window glass pane to make a window on a subwoofer enclosure instead of plexiglass
I don’t know why you couldn’t. But it would be a lot heavier than plexiglas
Don't think that's a good idea reg glass or plexi..no the vids old I just had to put my2cents in
I put poly fill in my Box and I get a deeper Boom and i think it rounds the corners of those notes and flow smoother. Kind of hard to explain but would love to see what your thoughts is if you did it and compare with poly fill and without to see which way you like best.
Vapen Brazen problem,is it,also increases box volume
Like watching your videos menn keep up the good work nice box 👌🏻
Box looks good
How did you figure out your port length for the Aero port ? The ones I’ve used online seem to give me some ridiculous numbers ... I got a 6” port for 2 18s the box is 13cuft .. says port length should only be 1.3” long ... makes no sense at all to me
I'm not a box designer but shouldn't the distance between the wall and port be equal to the port diameter
I see this dude getting a sundown 15
At least a U series
To expensive for him lol
Who is the guy you got the specs for the box i want to build one also.
What that Gucci mane song??
Amazing build, I'm working on my subwoofer install, great tips here thanks man.
One more thing name of the last track?
Parker awesome that you are building your first box! I have a concern that you should consider
Your port is 6" you have to have at least 6 inches clearance from the back of the port to the wall inside of your box.
The throat of the port is not six inches in diameter , I think, but you are correct about spacing. As long as he is four inches from the back he is fine.
@@robsorgdrager8477 I think it is a 6 inch aero.
Yea I just checked skyhigh the smallest they sell is 6 inch
@@billystorms24 well then he is gonna need more space between the box and port. You were right I apologise for doubting 😉😁
Sounds great nice and deep
Get an audio pipe p or q series 👀👀👀 would really love too see how they play
Yes the audiopipe q series to compare with the bd4 on sq and spl.
that will be awsome to see
Great vid parker ✊
Appreciate it!
Nice build
Thanks man!
They sell counter sinking drill bits lol
Hey could you educate me as to why you have sound deadend the inside of a ported sub box? I heard some people say you DB when doing this
WhT song at end??
MDF? I thought it was plywood you should use?
can i ask something what is the size of the box in inches With - height- lenght?
and watts of your speaker? Thanks
Hey Parker I always watch your videos I learned a lot from you especially when you do American Bass I had the American base XR then I seen a video of yours and I went with the American bass XFL dual 2 ran a 2000 sundown amp at 1 ohms and boy it sounds really great but then I seen your video with the box you made I've been trying to find a box like this I just don't have the tools to build it myself I went through a lot I recently got off dialysis so I can't use a lot of tools I also have arthritis in both hands I try my best to cut wood but LOL it comes out crooked I was just wondering would you be able to send me the specs of that box with the big 6-in Port I believe that you have aarow port I think I'm saying that right it sound amazing with the American bass XFL how much would you charge someone to build that box or if you can just send me the link the size and height this is my car I wonder if it will fit in back of my car it's a 2002 Dodge neon RT I got it when it was all stock and this is how it looks now thanks Parker for all your videos I look forward to more stay up bro you are really cool guy
Dope man! How does this compare to the prefab box with the port extended?
It is definitely louder and in my opinion sounds cleaner. Also tuned lower so 👌🏻
@@ParkerTheBasshead awesome man! Solid first box too! Def. A major upgrade then when I first watched your vids man! (Ignite amp, JL 12) workin on up like us bass heads do man. Keep up the awesome work!
NVX for the win... have a 10in with a 35hz box. Neighbors love me🤣
What’s up with a metal foil tape like for ductwork I heard that you can gain like a DB and a half by installing that on the inside of the enclosure does that really work it seems like to me or just bounce off of it sound like a cheap ass Flowmaster Muffler with the sound just bouncing around in there
What does the hvac tape do?
where do you buy aero ports?
nice bro that is fuking clean
Love the channel bro good shit
Appreciate it!!
Test the SPL with the port OUTSIDE of the box.
Next time cut the hole on the inner baffle the mounting size and the outer baffle the size of the outside of the basket, it comes out as a nice flush look
Overall nice box tho, so yea good job
Please make slot vs ported video of same volume same sub same song same wattage. Let's find which is the best.
I LIKE IT .. I LIKE IT A LOT .
well , i know video is old , but for lowz , you need one window open , otherwise you choke the speaker
Hey Parker you forgot to put the link for Patrick's information. But anyways cool video thank you
So my manufacturer says I need a 10.5” diameter by 10.4” length port tube. Can I find a custom port tube somewhere to match this?
A 1x4 and a cpl clamps will help u cut almost perfect lines for next box build
Really good idea man thanks!
Just make sure the 1x4 is true and straight, they can warp and bow on ya.
As fyi , the screws are to only hold things while the glue sets. If you have clamps or use Brad nails or Staples then you don't have to worry about routering wood screws when you round off your edges. Also filling screw holes gets real boring 😴
Really... Nails will hold a box together eyyy???... Huh never knew that i thought the flex and vibrations would separate the wood asap
@@FATHERSOFBASS the wood glue is what 90% or so of the holding force. Don't believe me, glue two chunks of mdf at a 90° , screw them together, let the glue cure for 24 hours , remove the screws and with just your hands pull them apart😏 cleanly .
Try it with just screws and see what happens, I didn't buy it myself till I tried myself. It's nuts how strong plain ole wood glue is on mdf. The more surface area you have the stronger it locks together. the bonded joint if done right is to be stronger than the parent wood. 🤔
@@robsorgdrager8477 oh no i believe you ive just never heard of it at least not for spl im a interior exterior remodler we use wood glue everyday and nail guns all day i know its strong just never knew for slp it would hold for long
@@FATHERSOFBASS for one ported enclosure on a single sub under 1500 watts I'd say should hold but it would fail eventually. For the higher pressure stuff id say skip the screws and go to bolts. For a daily box I use brads or Staples and tite Bond wood glue. I build a lot of naked boxes and I like clean wood. If I can I refuse to use screws in the baffle board and specially if I'm using a exotic wood facing . But one screw every six inches is more than enough to add clamping load, but if the glue gives, a screw in mdf won't last long either😂
@@robsorgdrager8477 lol ok got chahhh...my boy had someone build him a box for 3 15s 2k each was gonna run a 7k on it but never used it its sitting in a garage waiting but i thought really??? I dont think thats gonna hold
Use a drill to screw in the screws. It's adjustable so you cant over tighten your screw.
So what you're saying is the closer the Port is to the Opposite wall of the inside the enclosure the deeper the base you will get can anybody answer this for me please I'd really appreciate it thank you???????
What do you think is the loudest sub skar evl 12, American bass XFL 12 or Rockville Destroyer 12? I have about 2.5-3 net cubic ft and 1500 rms. Thanks and love your videos!
On 1500rms I’d go with the American Bass or the Skar. Either will take that power no problem and i both should sound about the same. However if you want to go really low the American Bass has a lower Fs
Im a novice with these aeroports and ive been noticing they hit MUCH HARDER then slotted..my question is how is it adjustable?if you slide it out how do you secure it to the box with screws..again im new to this..any help be appreciated from anyone..
The port has sections that you can take out or add to adjust the length
@@ParkerTheBasshead makes sense..thanks brother
Lol, once you've jumped on the custom box train it is hard to ever look back at any prefabs... Did ya try that skar destroyer in this box yet?
kevin auman Rockville makes nothing that will destroy skar
No I sold the Rockville Destroyer. I didn’t want to but have too many subs and need to keep the capital flowing to invest into more gear
@@ParkerTheBasshead Sad to hear you sold it was hoping you can show how durable it either is or isnt and how it sounds in different boxes like the rest of the subs. It's almost like you are doing a 12 inch subwoofer challenge over multiple videos.
Great wanted to ask you about the nvx and now you got it...I'll be tuned.
Will get the review out as soon as I can!
U need more bracing u think. How come u didn't brace all the corners?
Wouldn’t fit with the port
@@ParkerTheBasshead
I think someone said it already but ur too close to the wall. U need more clearance between the wall and the port, if the port is 6" than u need 6" from the wall.a corner brace would or been ok. I would of just cut around it anyway.
Does that skar play well I just orderd one for my 2zvx15s
Wow you’re beautiful 😊
Hi I got 2 Sundown audio sa 10 classic with a aeroport enclosure tune to 44hz. Do I need to retune my amp to the enclosure