Sound Quality BASS! Ported Subwoofer Box Build

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Sound Quality BASS! Ported Subwoofer Box Build - 13W7AE

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I recently acquired a JL Audio 13W7 subwoofer. My goal is to use this subwoofer to produce quality bass with substantial output so for this build we are using a custom ported subwoofer box. This vented sub enclosure will allow us to achieve incredible levels of low frequency bass. Join as we go through the custom fabrication process for building this subwoofer box!
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@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

🗨Many of you are asking for the the PDF design for this enclosure, if you'd like to purchase it and help support the channel you can do so here: www.caraudiofabrication.com/product-page/f0012-jl-audio-13w7ae-3-00-cubic-ft-30hz Thanks guys! 🙌

@KsvTech Жыл бұрын

hi thank you for the video and when i checked the website there are double woofer designs and there is no single woofer design like in the video, how do i get it

@thetribal697 5 ай бұрын

Mark I hope you see my comment. I want to build an enclosure of 4 subwoofers 10 inches each. With a diameter of 33 inch length and 21 inch height. What about a port dimension!?

@stevejewell8496 Жыл бұрын

Going Old School with the jigsaw and the trashcan for the rough cuts!!! I remember when the trashcan was basically your workbench.

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

This version has dust collection to catch that extra ambient dust :) Thanks for being an OG viewer!

@bigboyk1989 Жыл бұрын

@@CarAudioFabrication what table saw do you have?

@wolfthornhawkridge5705 Жыл бұрын

What you mean was? I still use the trash can as the universal workbench!

@stephendverner Жыл бұрын

Building my second enclosure now. First dual subwoofer enclosure - center slotted. I love watching you build and design. Learned so much from your channel. Jealous of the tools you have lol, but you are seriously an artist and a craftsman. I love love how you balance the look and precision of everything with the functionality and performance. You truly take car audio to a whole new level of artistry.

@theblackguytv9891 Жыл бұрын

Great video. All your enclosures have such a professional look even when they're unfinished

@DarrenT0dd Жыл бұрын

Loved it, Mark, awesome vid. I wasn't ready for this video to end. 🤘👍

@DJtheChemist Жыл бұрын

Been in this game for a looooooooong time and it's nice to see someone include all the little details in their builds that really separate your backyard builder or cheap manufacturer builds. Explaining the air oscillation over the rounded parts and through the brace/port is awesome to see. Been preaching this to friends for decades and so many of them just roll their eyes lol

@KrucialBarz 9 ай бұрын

You are amazing as always. I have been watching your videos for a while now, they are always so educational and valuable. I have been doing very minor car audio work for myself and friends for well over 10 years, I have never built an enclosure though until recently , my Kicker L7S15 blew out the screw holes in the box. The enclosure was very poorly made with particle board, they built it almost to spec but not the best. I have been watching you video a lot lately and have started my build with confidence thanks to you. I am so excited with how it is going especially for my first enclosure.

@mitchell4677 Жыл бұрын

Sick build Mark 👍🏼 The Box I had you design for my w6 was incredible, it was daily for three years!

@doctersound9630 Жыл бұрын

They don’t make people like you very often. Most people are all about $ and greed over quality. Thank you for doing this the correct way. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 Well done.

@thomasstott527 Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you went with the ported encloser........

@Domaudeo Жыл бұрын

It's been a while since we've seen you building an enclosure from scratch... it seems so easy when you have the talent and the right tools.

@Hammerback0 Жыл бұрын

Emphasis on "talent". Pretty sure he could do it with a chainsaw and crazy glue.

@mitshylebrun2205 10 ай бұрын

Good morning, which speakers have the best sound and clear with bass JBL or Sundown speakers? And which brand?

@tammyforbes2101 Жыл бұрын

I’m gonna have to build a ported box myself I like the factory sealed it’s nice but ported will get me right where I want to be! I got tons of room no problem doing a bigger box. I think I’m gonna go slightly over like you did! Makes it more efficient to just gotta watch the gain and subsonic not over throw it tear or break something!

@SilentShadow-ss5xp Жыл бұрын

I know it's probably a lot to ask but can you make a video one day where you go through the entire process from measuring trunk space to final install of a sub? I know you've done many videos in parts but I always feel like I'm missing something. I'm about to build my own sub box for a sundown x v3 12 inch and I think my box is rather meh in design. I think it will work fine and I've double checked everything twice but I'm still not confident it will be a great box for that sub. That being said your videos are a great resource for anyone interested in car audio and I'm glad we have them here to watch.

@jeremycole2720 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, I enjoy watching your videos. It sure would be nice to see some fresh videos. For example, how to set up an amplifier that is oversized for the load. A 500w rms sub and an 800w+ rms amp. Or tips on determining the crossover points when using 6 1/2” mids, tweeters, and 8” in the front doors along with one 10” or 12” sub in the rear. Or tips on incorporating a subwoofer enclosure into a custom center console.

@MattyDaddy14 4 ай бұрын

This is exactly what I have been searching for to add a sub to 2019 300S!! I wanted 15” performance but only have room for a 12” with space to spare! Now I just gotta save up for this monster. But I really really dream of owning this exact box for it!! Maybe without the extra detail but def the thicker flush mount baffle front! Please make and sell these if you can! 🎉

@NAStheNomad Жыл бұрын

Good work and great videos. Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

@fazalsubhan5555 Жыл бұрын

Good Work And Best Quality JL Subwoofer

@MrTimmyGT Жыл бұрын

Been wanting to put a ported box in my car for a while now, I think I'm going to follow along and get the same sub

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

Do it! Going to be some amazing bass... Let me know if you need a more tailored design! www.caraudiofabrication.com/box-designs

@AngelGarcia_420 Жыл бұрын

I do recommend his blueprints for sub designs. 45s bracing and double baffling. My box/fi team 12 impresses the biggest systems. Flexes everythung in sight. Ill be purchasing another blueprint for dual 12 teams. Always want to go bigger

@freddielatuhoi3871 Жыл бұрын

The subwoofer GOAT! Jlw7!

@Lymeng25 3 ай бұрын

Mark deserves way more credit that those other audio guys. Much respect

@CarAudioFabrication 3 ай бұрын

Haters gonna hate

@scamchan Жыл бұрын

Sounds good already!!

@precisioninc4870 Жыл бұрын

I'm building a new enclosure for mine. 2 cu sealed. It sounds very boring, but I am going to make mine in a U shape and invert the sub. I plan on isolating the trunk from the cab, using the sub box as the main isolating wall. The sub basket open behind my rear folding seats. The other side is acrylic, so you can see the W7 face inside the enclosure when you open the trunk.

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a cool build! Definitely let me know how it turns out! Tag in some pics on Instagram @caraudiofab if you want!

@PaulO-zr8zh Жыл бұрын

Great design 👌 looking forward to see completion. Do you build and ship boxes by any chance?

@williamyoung6172 Жыл бұрын

Keep the videos coming Mark. I’m about to install my 13.5 W7 this week. I’m running it on an HD1200 that will be controlled with a VXI 800/8. Will you be doing a video on using a VXI as your DSP?

@lancepfeifer8195 Жыл бұрын

Nice work

@kswis Жыл бұрын

The all mighty W7. Costs more than a nice amp but imo the holy grail of subs

@cjpayne677 Жыл бұрын

It would be really cool if you could post a video on how to design a box for a sub that you don't have the factory specs for. How to take a sub your buddy just gave you and you might not even know what it is, find the T/S parameters and then design a box for it. Like all the videos you make, they pertain to not just car audio but all speaker fabrication

@alexbalkissoon Жыл бұрын

Mark great work as always! I think you would definitely benefit from a CNC. Nothing too big. It would speed up your process for sure. It could work on more simple cuts like the baffles and braces while you focus on the detail of you beauty panels.

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

I have one, I try to show multiple different construction techniques on the channel.

@DarrenT0dd Жыл бұрын

@@CarAudioFabrication Many many thanks from all of us who still do it this way and will never have a CNC. Not that CNCs aren't awesome and all.

@interstellarM81 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to hear it

@SavageBunny1 Жыл бұрын

You must be a giant, that 13W7 looks like a 8W7 when you stand next to it 🤣

@Quazgaa Жыл бұрын

really slick

@johnheiss9954 21 күн бұрын

Is the double thickness solely to recess the speaker, or is there meaningful structural rigidity benefit? Love your content, so articulate!

@liltony426 Жыл бұрын

My unk had thse subs for bout 10 years in a 96 Ss Impala …. On two jl 1000 man bass ten years til holds up to today bass til runs this setup today in that same car …. But that setup was like 7k 10 years ago prlly the best quality sub i evee seen

@dionne681 Жыл бұрын

I love what you mentioned about tradeoffs So you can increase volume when you scale back some bass well what about high frequencies and tweeters? Is it safe to play your system a little higher when you tone down the treble?

@letterphase Жыл бұрын

I love sealed bass, but I can never get good output so I’m going ported on my JL Audio 10W6s

@DonBenjamin1 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff as always

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in!

@cjon24s69 Жыл бұрын

Vehicle will definitely make a difference as well, I had the spec Atrend 2.375 34.6hz box for my 13w7 and I built a 2.8 32hz box and it was significantly louder and lower on the same exact amp.

@7Logik 8 ай бұрын

More air space will yield more output and bass extension. Makes sense

@jorgieporgie1000 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. Great build... as usual. What size brad nails are you using on the box?

@annihilationindustries1990 Жыл бұрын

What do u suggest for volume vs what the manufacturer says And whats your rule of thumb for sq inches of port per cube ? For the average 12 inch subwoofer

@snaggndragon Ай бұрын

Hey Mark. Love the channel. Been following you for quite a while. I'm not sure if you have ever covered this topic before. I want to build a fiberglass enclosure to replace my factory sub in my SUV. What I wanted to know is how do you figure out proper air space for such an irregular shape? And to add an extra level of difficulty. How do you figure the port of you wanted to build it in? What I have seen here on YT is people just building into the shape and not being concerned about proper air space. Never seen one ported. Is this just a pipe dream?

@trancextend Жыл бұрын

You have sub woofer videos like no other. But what about speakers for those mids and high range? Looking for something that can give a smooth synth come to life!

@paul7000 Жыл бұрын

Mark, all ur videos are brilliant but there is one question unanswered. How do you glue or join the resign part to the wood part? Or how do you join two pieces of a box to make a closed structure? Does the resign glue to another piece of dried resign? Or do you need another technique to join hardened resign with new resign or MDF? Thanks for all the vid you share on KZfaq.

@russellbower2557 Жыл бұрын

Nice work. Do you not like to use aero ports or pvc ports? Do you have a video comparing the pros and cons of the different types of ports if not I’m interested in seeing one.

@7Logik Жыл бұрын

Aero ports typically are too long given a low tuned enclosure to fit inside, slots are a better alternative because they are used with the provided wood inside and can be angled and long as needed to fpget the proper tune

@GungunSonowal-xx9zd Ай бұрын

❤Love from India assam

@chuckholmes2075 Жыл бұрын

i heard a pair of the orig 13w7's hit 159 outlaw in an S10. but since those subs hit so hard you should have used Birch or HDF

@pucegtr Жыл бұрын

First off enjoy watching your videos and builds, Just found your channel about 3 months ago... I just watched this video today, and i'm interested in buying this Exact blueprint.. If I purchased the blueprint , could I also be able to purchase the all the MDF material pieces pre cut also???? I have a JL 13w7 sub brand new to put in the trunk of a 1984 chevy caprice landau ( 2 Door) Thank you for your time again great videos and channel

@ElectronicMechanic50 Жыл бұрын

What Type Brad nailer and size of brads do you recommend for building speaker boxes?

@fattybeats869 Жыл бұрын

can u do a video on the audiopipe txxbdc412 audiopipe 12??

@davect01 Жыл бұрын

A monster box for a monster sub

@StaticVapour590 Жыл бұрын

classic JL sub

@HalfricanFPV Жыл бұрын

Im in the process of building my box but intend to use drywall screws. Have you ever had an long term issues using nails in your builds?

@ADR69 Жыл бұрын

The legend. And Mark😂

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

@MwandlaAwandeh-kx6wu Жыл бұрын

❣️🔥Well nice enclosure for sure this gear it going to sound great in ported enclosure, you didn't add those Groves (notch) spot that give nice spot for upholstery carpeting well I was expecting it😅😅

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

Might be doing something different on this one ;)

@bloomerb4162 6 ай бұрын

Id like to experiment with an all metal box or making a metal skeleton that squeezes the mdf. The skeleton would be welded together around box, no screws. I know this would add lots of weight but wouldnt this produce tighter bass?

@kiwi8476 Жыл бұрын

I wish I understood the tuning frequency and the measurements of making a box. Like what does each measurement mean when it comes to the sound, and the tuning frequency of the box. I don’t understand much of it. I love audio and just got the Alpine X-W12D4 and got Adire audio 12” performance ported box and the alpine mono amp that puts out 900 watts that’s discontinued. I wanna learn and understand it all ):

@adanavila95 Жыл бұрын

First of all thank you for doing what you love becuase it makes for great content I’ve been watching your videos for a while now but not only untill recently have I had a need to utilize them I’m currently building my own set up and pretty much going with the audiocontrol devices you install as well as knuconcepts wiring and fittings etc. I’m trying to make it as clean as possible BUT IVE HIT A WALL for what seems to be a common set up that NOWHERE can I find a DIAGRAM or TUTORIAL I’ve checked your videos ,other channels , not even audiocontrol has it on the website. Hooking up the factory head unit to LC2i PRO to AUDIOCONTROL EPICENTER to finally two amps it would be great and much APPRECIATED if you would be able to make a video or toutorial/diagram of what I believe to be a common set up nowadays KEEP THE GREAT CONTENT COMING!!

@JoshIsMe16 Жыл бұрын

Hey, how dose the sub work of the screw hole under the surround

@Darronsanderson 5 ай бұрын

I wish jl would make these monters in 2ohm. What's up with 3ohm? You have to guess the wattage range.

@raulsaenz9281 11 ай бұрын

I have a 1500 sundown what kind of jail audio can I use subwoofer it can I use to handle the watts

@tzmsteve Жыл бұрын

What is your go-to wood glue?

@adamextreme1 Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on the 12w7 h.o box?

@carsonfischer2116 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video and quality of build, but would appreciate if you gave tips on how we might approach things you do with less of a professional setup.

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

Check out this box build - all basic tools kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rcxhfqer0sC3dX0.html

@amadorbarajas Жыл бұрын

I'm curious, how long did it take to make this box, without the video recording?

@libertarianredpilled5932 Жыл бұрын

How often do you swap out table saw blades?

@larry53515 Жыл бұрын

What type of staple gun and staple are you using for build?

@steveworthington328 Жыл бұрын

What double sided tape are you using? Ever have issues with removing it?

@electronicgurda9391 Жыл бұрын

Can we use this in a dedicated home cinema room?

@battleship.walking Жыл бұрын

What sound track is it? The music reminds me of my first and last rave

@bobbypowell4238 10 ай бұрын

What size subs do you recommend for an 2016 Nissan Altima?

@willsilva6030 Жыл бұрын

Sensacional 👏👏👏🇧🇷

@bhagwansinghrana8224 7 ай бұрын

What size of sealed enclosure box is idel for one 12 inch sub woofer, power rated 2000 watts rms, model number DB SA302D2 ? Plz suggest

@mrslam49 Жыл бұрын

How much area did the corner braces and the window brace take up? Rough estimate?

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

Volume you mean? Less than 100 cubic inches throughout. I account for it in the math but don't remember off hand.

@bigray3360 Жыл бұрын

I have an jl audio 8w7 Anniversary edition

@jamesbryant7355 Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon looking to build a custom box for a motor cycle went to your site and there is no support for this application.

@jamalthigpen8129 3 ай бұрын

I got a 1500 watt rms amplifier on 3 12 inch subwoofer 300 rms a piece is that okay

@TonyBox Жыл бұрын

Isn't the w7 supposed to have a full double front baffle? Any concerns mounting it with the single baffle and thicker back ring?

@TonyBox Жыл бұрын

Actually thinking about it now, seems like it's probably fine since it's only a single baffle on the area under the mounting flange which isn't very large

@andersonjulien302 Жыл бұрын

Nice. How much port area per cu-ft did you use?

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

Enough to keep the port air speed in an acceptable range. I don't use "rules of thumb" like some people do, I take the time to run the analysis.

@kennethdavenport7115 Жыл бұрын

what is the name of that red t ruler your using

@daynerampersad8968 Жыл бұрын

will you be able to design me or bulid me a stealth box for my 2012 civic

@edwinfadabundii3793 Жыл бұрын

Is there any chance of pulling this off without a table saw?

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Watch my budget tools build here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rcxhfqer0sC3dX0.html

@SpamEggsandRice Жыл бұрын

What clamps are you using when you are attaching the bottom and the back pieces?

@mr2ninjat Жыл бұрын

I have the same exact clamps. They are from Harbor freight.

@SpamEggsandRice Жыл бұрын

@@mr2ninjat Thank you! Going to get a pair

@Watchtoday911 Жыл бұрын

Hi mark I need your help please I have Camry xse 2019 with original factory head unit radio 7 inch I want upgrade all 6 speaker and add subwoofer 8 inch and 2 speakers 4 inch in rear dashboard with amplifier 1340 rms 5 channel What should be do or selected from this vedio Dsp or line output converter or line input converter

@MrDjscotteb Жыл бұрын

Why not use the port as your template for the router? Saves a step

@josemacon7385 Жыл бұрын

On average how many sheets of mdf do you use to build a subwoofer box?

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

Depends on box size, this used a little bit more than 1.

@dkay4703 Жыл бұрын

Hi I had questions about a box design how can I reach out to you?

@mpolster24 Жыл бұрын

What dbs level is expected out of this thing

@bhavneet17 Жыл бұрын

Which one has better sound quality between JL audio and Audison..?? I am super confused

@enisbenslama7014 Жыл бұрын

JL audio, the W6 if you want an all sound quality subwoofer (this, in sealed enclosure is better). W7 if you want a Loud subwoofer (this work better in a ported box). Audison is good if you choice only the THESIS series, but the subwoofer is only in 10inch version (if i don't get wrong). I'm italian and i live in Italy, and i know audison very well. The Thesis speaker are very good (The amplifier, thesis or HV VENTI, are insane Hi-end for very rich people) but in terms of subwoofer, use JL AUDIO. Have a great day!

@gilbertrodriguez1960 Жыл бұрын

By any chance do you have plans for a Skar ZVX-12v2 D2 for sale.

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

I can create plans for any subwoofer, they are custom. Looking forward to helping you out. www.caraudiofabrication.com/box-designs

@Hammerback0 Жыл бұрын

You could give me an endless supply of wood, tools, instructions, and years to build this enclosure, i couldnt do it. It would be a disaster build and sound like a woopie cushion everytime the bass hit

@jparker785 Жыл бұрын

The details you'll never see can matter the most.

@smamas114 Жыл бұрын

The MDF its not to thin ?!!

@Sarijagung 11 ай бұрын

❤

@vikynabuasa8996 6 ай бұрын

👌

@LilYeshua Жыл бұрын

Nice table saw. I cut my teeth on my dad's homemade table saw plus he was a woodworker by trade.

@jonanderson4474 Жыл бұрын

Where does one typically start in fittin a car?

@CarAudioFabrication Жыл бұрын

You mean like measuring? I talk about measuring in several of my videos on the channel here: www.youtube.com/@CarAudioFabrication/search?query=measure

@jonanderson4474 Жыл бұрын

Nah. I mean like. I just got a car and all I know is I want a clean setup. Where would you start. Deck or integration. Mids n highs. Sub and box design. Measurements for deadening and wire runs. Upgrades in the batts n alt and those wires. Amps and dsp or eq. Oh. With the added should I save up for the whole or should I piece by piece.