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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 12:16 AM
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Going to make my own Trunk (C5Z) corner Sub enclosure. One of my Son's is very good with Carbon Fiber, and offered to make one if I make a mold. But I don't see many enclosures made from it so wondering if its audio qualities are lacking.

Otherwise I'll use wood and fiberglass......
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similar to glass, probably worse for a speaker due to it being lighter. you want heavy, dense material for speakers. a nice thick resin/glass enclosure would be easier and cheaper
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Originally Posted by JETninja
Going to make my own Trunk (C5Z) corner Sub enclosure. One of my Son's is very good with Carbon Fiber, and offered to make one if I make a mold. But I don't see many enclosures made from it so wondering if its audio qualities are lacking.

Otherwise I'll use wood and fiberglass......
Coincidentally, I just finished a fiberglass sub box...I painted it and although I like the color, I ordered two yards of 2x2 carbon fiber twill and the resin to "skin" the sub box. I get both the strength of fiberglass and the looks of carbon. Can't wait to get the stuff...just an idea
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Good info, kind of my own thoughts ad well, maybe we'll use mostly wood and finish the upper part in Glass and CF......
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