sub box question

morrist3 · 02-19-2008, 06:09 AM

Quick question for you guys. I can't find a sub box that I like so I am building a custom fiberglass box that will sit against the back of the back seats. My question is I was thinking about cutting out the word "Magnum" on the front face of it, and then putting a piece of plexiglass on the back of it so that it still will be sealed airtight and then put a neon light behind it. This won't affect the sound right? Don't think it would but didn't know if they diffrenent materials fiberglass to plexiglass would effect sound. Just thought would run it by you guys and see what you think. Thanks

B00MER · 02-19-2008, 10:14 AM

would the neon lights be inside the box?

morrist3 · 02-19-2008, 10:33 AM

That was my orignal thought, also have a capacitor with neon lights built into it. Might use that instead of a standard neon bulb.

Haven't started building the box yet, that is why I asked here so I can still modify plans if needed.

Bigal470 · 02-19-2008, 11:13 AM

i dont think that would be a good idea you might get some strange sounds and rattles having things mounted inside your box

morrist3 · 02-19-2008, 11:27 AM

Was thinking about having a small compartment between each speaker compartment. Because I am planning on mounting the amp on the top middle of the box and then under could be walled off at the sides. should mimize the rattle, correct?

morrist3 · 02-19-2008, 11:40 AM

Here is a rough sketch of what I was thinking

Bigal470 · 02-19-2008, 11:46 AM

I still think you will get some rattling but I could be wrong

1sickmag · 02-19-2008, 12:47 PM

you would have to use some 2 sided tape..duct tape..super glue and screwed down... and probably more to make sure you got no rattle.

MagnumRT05 · 02-19-2008, 04:22 PM

Why put plexi on the back?

I had Magnum on my box and LEDs inside all 3 ports. Was thinking about the cold cathodes that are used for halo lights, but the box didnt hold up with my wattage.

I would not go with neons. Just get some small LED bulbs and use those. I think it should sound fine though as long as its built right. Plus neons get hella hot.

B00MER · 02-19-2008, 06:21 PM

Really could mess up the sound bouncing around i think...

Then again...
My hatch rattles, along with my back right speaker. Got dynamate for the speaker, i just don't know how to get the roof of the hatch from rattling.

02-19-2008, 06:09 AM	#1
morrist3 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	sub box question Quick question for you guys. I can't find a sub box that I like so I am building a custom fiberglass box that will sit against the back of the back seats. My question is I was thinking about cutting out the word "Magnum" on the front face of it, and then putting a piece of plexiglass on the back of it so that it still will be sealed airtight and then put a neon light behind it. This won't affect the sound right? Don't think it would but didn't know if they diffrenent materials fiberglass to plexiglass would effect sound. Just thought would run it by you guys and see what you think. Thanks

02-19-2008, 10:14 AM	#2
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Bigal470 One wicked azz car! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 4,550 iTrader: (0)	i dont think that would be a good idea you might get some strange sounds and rattles having things mounted inside your box
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02-19-2008, 10:33 AM	#3
morrist3 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	That was my orignal thought, also have a capacitor with neon lights built into it. Might use that instead of a standard neon bulb. Haven't started building the box yet, that is why I asked here so I can still modify plans if needed.

02-19-2008, 11:27 AM	#5
morrist3 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Was thinking about having a small compartment between each speaker compartment. Because I am planning on mounting the amp on the top middle of the box and then under could be walled off at the sides. should mimize the rattle, correct?

02-19-2008, 04:22 PM	#9
MagnumRT05 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 249 iTrader: (0)	Why put plexi on the back? I had Magnum on my box and LEDs inside all 3 ports. Was thinking about the cold cathodes that are used for halo lights, but the box didnt hold up with my wattage. I would not go with neons. Just get some small LED bulbs and use those. I think it should sound fine though as long as its built right. Plus neons get hella hot.
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02-19-2008, 06:21 PM	#10
B00MER Even Angels Cast Shadows Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: latitude 32.934N. longitude -97.251W Posts: 1,876 iTrader: (0)	Really could mess up the sound bouncing around i think... Then again... My hatch rattles, along with my back right speaker. Got dynamate for the speaker, i just don't know how to get the roof of the hatch from rattling.
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