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Shallow car subwoofer |
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This is a shallow subwoofer design, intended to maximise space efficiency in a small hatchback. It's enclosure will be only 12.3 cm deep. It is based on the Pioneer TS-SW2541D (or TS-SW1041D) 10" 4-ohm shallow subwoofer. |
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The enclosure will have a net internal volume of about 17 litres. External dimensions are 72cm x 45cm x 12.3 cm. Below are the driver parameters and expected response.. |
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| The enclsoure is made from 16mm particle-board for the front/back, and 18mm for the sides (I just used what was easily available). The front baffle will be double thickness, i.e 32mm. | ||||||||||
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Below, cutting the holes in the front baffle, using a Jasper jig.
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| Once each panel was cut, they were glued and screwed together, making a 16mm driver recess. | ||||||||||
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| Here is the internal layout, in preparation for gluing. The bracing will further improve baffle rigidity. | ||||||||||
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| After gluing the top and bottom sides, the front baffle is glued and nailed in place. | ||||||||||
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| Below, after trimming all edges with router. | ||||||||||
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| The Pioneer subwoofer will be a nice snug fit. | ||||||||||
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| Checking internal clearance. | ||||||||||
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| Spray on glue, and covering with carpet. | ||||||||||
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| After carpeting and glueing in the end caps, stuffing with dacron, and mounting the Alpine amplifer, the installation is easy. | ||||||||||
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