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Jul 27, 2002 | 08:41 PM

Kale

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Sealing a sub..

Major pain in the butt, or easy?

I've only had 1 sub i could get to seal the first time around,
now im just not worrying about the "miniscule air leaks"

how bout you?

Jul 27, 2002 | 11:31 PM

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Re: Sealing a sub.. (Kale)

Just keep the box caulked well and you should be fine. :D

Jul 29, 2002 | 12:04 PM

mrkln

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Re: Sealing a sub.. (The^Nomad)

Just caulk or silicone it. Its a breeze. :yesnod:

Jul 31, 2002 | 11:53 PM

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Re: Sealing a sub.. (mrkln)

Silicone it ... if you havent made the box yet ... pre drill the holes ... put silicone on the joint then screw the box together ... thats how I did my dad's box ... and then added silicone to the joints again ... wel worth the $5 for the 2 tubes ...

Aug 13, 2002 | 12:17 PM

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Re: Sealing a sub.. (Kale)

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Major pain in the butt, or easy?

Very easy! If you have a good table saw and make all of your cuts straight, you wont really need to use silicone. I pre-drill and countersink first and then use wood screws (sheet rock screws) with wood glue. The wood glue acts as a sealant once you bring pressure to the joints with the screws and then wipe the excess with your finger and force it back into the joints. It doesnt hurt to use silicone afterwards if you want to be on the safe side but is really not necessary.

Aug 20, 2002 | 04:51 AM

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Re: Sealing a sub.. (Audiowizard)

I do all the above and a little extra. I pour some fiberglass resin inside the box (through the speaker hole) and swirl it around. You have to do this fast or the resin will harden to where you won't be able to seal it. After it hardens the resin will seal all the porous holes in the box and joints. You will get a much tighter bass effect. It sounds AWESOME!! :D :seeya

Aug 23, 2002 | 08:38 PM

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Re: Sealing a sub.. (hrdtopv8)

Liquid nails is the best, by far.

Aug 24, 2002 | 06:52 AM

KouKou

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Re: Sealing a sub.. (Kale)

I personally enjoy fiberglasing my boxes, but silicone works well 2 :D

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Aug 29, 2002 | 05:16 PM

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Re: Sealing a sub.. (Kale)

When I finally decided on the configuration I was going to use I went through 5 tubes of liquid nails. It is sealed like a drum if you know what I mean.