banasikdrummer Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I just ordered a 15" TC-1000 and should be getting it by the week's end. I've decided to make a sealed box for use in the room that I'm in now (later I'm planning on going with a sonosub), and was wondering about stuffing the inside of the box with something. I've heard that stuffing the inside can decrease the box size by 30%, which would help with the recommended 7 cubic foot enclosure. What are the best things to put within the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Good choice the TC-1000 15" is a very good price/performance driver. I line walls with foam and use http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?Partnumber=260-330&raid=44&rak=260-330 to fill the open space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banasikdrummer Posted May 30, 2007 Author Share Posted May 30, 2007 What kind of foam do you use to line them with? And how thick should the lining be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 The acoustic foam is totally optional,I do this as I have to have the inside almost free from reverb! I use Auralex....expensive foam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I just ordered a 15" TC-1000 and should be getting it by the week's end. I've decided to make a sealed box for use in the room that I'm in now (later I'm planning on going with a sonosub), and was wondering about stuffing the inside of the box with something. I've heard that stuffing the inside can decrease the box size by 30%, which would help with the recommended 7 cubic foot enclosure. What are the best things to put within the box? errr it makes the subwoofer think there is a bigger enclosure usually up to 30% bigger..... http://www.diysubwoofers.org/talkshop/messages/41415.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr yes,stuffing makes the "driver" see a larger volume. I wonder what my subwoofers think................................[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banasikdrummer Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 So I was wondering what other alternatives there were to this stuffing that was recommended before, and I heard that I can use fiberglass. This may sound completely asinine, but what kind of fiberglass do you stuff the box with? Would fiberglass insulation work for stuffing? And if so, how full should I stuff the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 I just ordered a 15" TC-1000 and should be getting it by the week's end. I've decided to make a sealed box for use in the room that I'm in now (later I'm planning on going with a sonosub), and was wondering about stuffing the inside of the box with something. I've heard that stuffing the inside can decrease the box size by 30%, which would help with the recommended 7 cubic foot enclosure. What are the best things to put within the box? I thought that a 15" TC in a sealed enclosure requires a 1 ft^2 box (or am I thinking of a different model?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 yes the guys are correct. The box 'lining' is a process of lining one of each of two parallel sides to reduce standing waves. Stuffing will increase the 'apparent' size of the enclosure. Think of 'stuffing' as making the air inside the enclosure denser- you want it full, but light and fluffy. Not packed in tightly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banasikdrummer Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 I just ordered a 15" TC-1000 and should be getting it by the week's end. I've decided to make a sealed box for use in the room that I'm in now (later I'm planning on going with a sonosub), and was wondering about stuffing the inside of the box with something. I've heard that stuffing the inside can decrease the box size by 30%, which would help with the recommended 7 cubic foot enclosure. What are the best things to put within the box? I thought that a 15" TC in a sealed enclosure requires a 1 ft^2 box (or am I thinking of a different model?) The recommended for a sealed box with low extensions is 7 ft^3 and 3.9 ft^3 for a small box. Since my box is temporary and is going in a bedroom, I was going for even smaller than 3.9, so I figured the stuffing would help. yes the guys are correct. The box 'lining' is a process of lining one of each of two parallel sides to reduce standing waves. Stuffing will increase the 'apparent' size of the enclosure. Think of 'stuffing' as making the air inside the enclosure denser- you want it full, but light and fluffy. Not packed in tightly. So do I line or stuff or line and stuff? And I'm still wondering if that fiberglass insulation will work for this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay481985 Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 the insulation fiberglass is what is used to stuff a subwoofer, but I rather use poly since it doesn't itch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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