The BEST Subwooofer Box on Amazon in 2021? Skar Audio 12 Enclosure

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In this video I test another prefab from Amazon. This time it is a 12" enclosure from Skar Audio. Is this the best subwoofer box on Amazon in 2021?
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The BEST Prefab Subwooofer Box on Amazon in 2021? Skar 12 Enclosure

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@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

You can find the enclosure here: amzn.to/3gLFj8z

@djkeys415s 3 года назад

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@RandoManFPV 2 года назад

It seems like it has pretty good specs for a pretty cheap prefab. It's solid, got a rounded port, poly fill. Is it possible that it was 32hz instead of 36hz because the sub you out in it? I imagine it is tuned to 36hz with one of the subs skar sells preloaded in that box. Your subwoofer does have slight bearing on your box tuning right? Some subs would take up more space than others but can performance have an effect? Say you have two different 15in subs. Both take up the same space inside of the enclosure but one has am Xmax of 15mms, and the other a Xmax of 25. Would this cause you to have a different tuning?

@FueledByRyan0 2 года назад

What are your thoughts on the same box costing $120 now?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

@@FueledByRyan0 I think that is a bit high. But prices have gone up for all pre-fab boxes.

@FueledByRyan0 2 года назад

@@DIYAudioGuy That's unfortunate, I needed one so I bought it. I wish I could've gotten it at the price you did. Do you still think it's a good box? Or that there are better ones out there?

@msh6865 3 года назад

Here's an idea. Remove the Polyfil from inside the enclosure and retest to see if the tuned frequency changes. I'm betting the number will rise to near 36Hz. Also a good way to demonstrate the effects of Polyfil on a ported enclosure. 👍

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

That is a good idea!

@jaysonoliveira4752 3 года назад

Ya poly fill will lower your box tuning but I'd rather not use it, I noticed it does get lower but it is not as punchy in my opinion, especially if you listen to rock music and things of that nature

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

@@jaysonoliveira4752 That's an easy fix, just upgrade to more subwoofers with more power. 😃

@SoundStream101 3 года назад

That sounds like a great idea!. I'm not too familiar with polyfill in ported or vented enclosures. I've only used polyfill back in the old school days in small sealed boxes

@eriks87cam702 3 года назад

Accept it won't hit lower notes...

@ParkerTheBasshead 3 года назад

Great video! I’ve loved using the Skar pre-fabs

@qwikvr6gti 3 года назад

I bought the 8" Skar sub enclosure with the 700 W dual Coil Sub. I'm running a 700W Skar 5 channel amp with 4 Skar 6x8's. It sounds amazing.

@BonafideToolJunkie 2 года назад

When I built my own enclosures years ago, I went as far as gluing leftover ceramic floor tile on the inside, just to make it more solid. Adds a considerable amount of weight, however.

@redman4076 3 года назад

Great video I own the 15 inch version of this box with a TXX- BDC4 Audiopipe 15 dvc2 and it is by far the best "prefab" box I've ever owned. And in my opinion this box is FAR superior to those other boxes you compared it to the build quality is and materials used are leaps and bounds above those other boxes especially the one you showed side by side they actually don't even come close to the quality of the Skar box 👍🏽👊🏽✌🏽💯

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Yep.

@deadboy3646 3 года назад

I love that you always use kicker comp r subs for demos since I bump kicker cvr's. It gives me such a good idea. Thanks

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@maxtikander9953 3 года назад

I went with the Skar box & 10" DDX-10 Skar subwoofer in dual 4ohm. I haven installed it yet but it looks like one of the nicest boxes & subs I've ever bought. It's awesome how the technology has gotten so much better & the price has gone way down today. Can't wait to hear this thing!

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

I hope it works well!

@brandondannys-menary3678 Год назад

Any update on the sub and box? I’m interested in buying the SVR skar, maybe even a DDX we’ll see haha

@knikkaknikk86 Год назад

@@brandondannys-menary3678 ddx or vxf you won't be disappointed

@SoberBassHead Год назад

I have the 10 inch armor coated one. I took 120 mill deadening and covered the outside. It sounds amazing with a Sundown SA v2 in it

@buc39 3 года назад

Been running my 12”vxf in the skar box for over 7 months the bass is deep and the build quality holds up. I only wish I could fit 2 in my trunk. The dual box is huge.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

Awesome!

@3RDERA 3 года назад

If I had to pick one of the three enclosures to use in my daily 🧐…. Id go with the one that compliments whatever woofer I’m using the best to my liking 🔊🔊🤓 ---great upload👍👍

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Absolutely! It really is about matching the box to the woofer.

@daltonmckee4788 3 года назад

I feel ya on the speaker leads being too short. Had the same issue on my Skar dual 12" enclosure. Really hard to load Type R 12's with one set of hands.

@flexyofacechase1786 3 года назад

I've had mine over a year loaded with a SVR 12 on a Taramps 1800.1 (overkill), gain is basically a nipple flick above damn near off and this setup pounds so hard. Best prefab box I've ever used. It's almost as good as a preloaded JL audio HO box, but super affordable.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Are there better boxes out there? I'm sure there are, good luck finding one for 80 bucks.

@Brian1. 3 года назад

Excellent video DIY Guy. I love these sub box reviews. Great teching too

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

People really seem to be enjoying them! If you all keep watching them I'll keep making them.

@Brian1. 3 года назад

@@DIYAudioGuy Will do man. I'm trying to gain some confidence in building my own boxes so your box videos are very helpful. Plus its hard to find the right size box with the right tuning frequency.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

@@Brian1. I hear you man!

@MannyGunzz Год назад

First off, luv all your videos and learned some new stuff.. I been on the fence about the dual skar box it's also tuned to 32hrz.. for two new audio legion maximus subs...

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

Thanks! I think they make decent boxes.

@swiftxb 3 года назад

Ive got this same box with a skar evl 12" and ds18 3500 amp in my scion Xd. Couldn't be happier with the bass. Thanks for another great video!!! Awesome channel man... 👍

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@jessshelton9326 3 года назад

just saying with an evl 12, you could get it much louder with a built ported box . an evl needs a bit more airspace

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

@@jessshelton9326 most prefabs are a bit undersized in my opinion.

@redman4076 3 года назад

@@jessshelton9326 EVERYONE knows that 🤦🏽‍♂️People like you don't understand that not everyone has access to a good box builder or can afford it or has or wants a huge box that takes up every inch of usable trunk or hatch space .For most a good quality "prefab" like this one is ABSOLUTELY fine.👍🏽👊🏽✌🏽💯

@jessshelton9326 3 года назад

ReDmAn yeah but then you have people complaining on why it isnt loud enough . people buy a badass sub stick in a prefab and wonder why their subwoofer pops on lows/highs . at the end of the day doing a little bit extra is always needed considering youll probably want a new “louder” system a year into owning it

@dilbeckskate 3 года назад

great video as always man

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

You are too kind.

@ralphstadler7373 2 года назад

Got mine loaded $220, with a Rockville 45 its 400 watts RMS SOUNDS GREAT!! 130dB ON THE SPL METER, loud enough for me

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

WOW!

@Fister_of_Muppets 2 года назад

I bought one of the Skar boxes with an 8" Skar D2 in it... that box is very solid, especially for a pre-fab. And for $92 for the box and the sub included... very very hard to beat that.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

Awesome!

@kiiarahasnosynonyms 3 года назад

glad you did this edit 💯

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Thanks 💯

@Rchan925 3 года назад

Great input in this review!I have the 15 inch single enclosure from skar for my EMF lowballer and it's been pretty decent.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Do you like the lowballer?

@Rchan925 3 года назад

@@DIYAudioGuy it's seems very similar to my sundown sa 12. The EMF doesn't play the lows well below 30 hz but that's kinda expected .its hard to say because my other set up is 2 sundown SAv1 subs in a different ported box that I've had for a since high school(10 years) . I've had the EMF on a rockford 1000 watt amp at 1ohm for over a year as a daily driver and it's holding up good inside the same skar box. no coil rub,the suspension still feels solid. The EMF is really similar in sound and build to the Sundown except the basket. I purchased it on sale for like 160 i think 2 years ago and it's been a good deal

@dougspeight197 3 года назад

I have the 15 inch enclosure with a soundcubed hds15d.2 and it hit crazy lows in my Integra hatch. I'm not disappointed in Skar Audio prefab enclosure. I love it💪💪💪💪💪

@redman4076 3 года назад

I to own the 15 inch version with a TXX-BDC4 Audiopipe dvc2 15 and it hits pretty hard of a custom box would be ideal but for what I paid I have absolutely no complaints except the short internal speaker wire I have no hesitation suggesting this box to anyone looking into a "prefab" box 👍🏽👊🏽✌🏽💯

@thekidbart4528 3 года назад

I have this Skar box and in it I have a Crossfire C3 12 and boy does it sound 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

I am glad to hear that.

@jamesgreenwood5185 2 года назад

Holy crap. Techmaster PEB? That takes me back! We used to bump that & Dynamix II in our bass enclosures. Gotta love those old school jams. :)

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

Hell yeah!

@jamesgreenwood5185 2 года назад

@@DIYAudioGuy I used to have a buddy back in high school who was an electrical genius & built his own amps and custom system. At one point he had four 18" Kickers in a sealed box shoehorned in the back of a VW diesel Rabbit. That goofy hatchback would hit so hard that your ear drums would tickle from the subsonics! 😂

@dannypalmer7701 Год назад

Airflow and vacum is the key! Also Space !

@djambush360 2 года назад

5:45 This is because the volume and port lenght + diameter depend on the Thile & Small parameters. This is the electrical and mechanical data of wich you can calculate the needs for the chassis. There are some additional parameters of how the box will sound in the end (the Q factor f.e.). And over all there are some ways to get a lower -3dB frequency (mostly some Hz under the tuning frequency) with a special crossover. The tune frequency will even drop some Hz when the Chassis is 'burned-in' (using the sub for some time).

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

👍

@Avaddon911 3 года назад

You should try out one of the "profab" boxes from D4S. I'd kind of like to see how they perform.

@Dan_Hazard 2 года назад

Techmaster P.E.B? This man knows wassup I like scratching mix and it's Time to jam

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

🤣

@Grommet2007 3 года назад

Easiest way to get it out of the box - open the cardboard flaps outward, turn the box over, lift cardboard box off of subwoofer, LOL. looks like decent build quality. I'd find a way to add a center brace from top to bottom.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

I always just cut The cardboard because I'm going to have to break it down anyways.

@RebursPsychology 3 года назад

Got a bassahaulic prefab 2 months ago..Double baffle 15”,pretty solid@3.5 cubes.. 31hz tuned Going bigger for my X15

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Oh yeah! Good stuff.

@gregpeach5202 Год назад

Have 6.5 skar subs crazy how the little guys sound

@scotts6596 2 года назад

Hi..glad I discovered your channel! I'd love to see a comparison on single 12 inch sealed prefab boxes. I'm debating the box vs building a custom fiberglass enclosure using a recess on the drive side area I'm the trunk of a 19 Challenger with the factory Alpine system. So I'd have to use the correct amount of fiberglass layers and bracing. Subscribed!

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

Most sealed pre-fabs are far to small.

@lessthan3lee946 3 года назад

Thanks for doing my box request 🙂

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

👍

@ChrisDIYerOklahoma 2 года назад

I have the Skar Audio single 10" Armor box and it needed some work to sound right. Tuning was in the high 30Hz range. I used "Boom Mat" and re-carpeted the inside. What that did was completely smooth out the bass. It now sounds MUCH better...less rigid and echo-ie (sic). Tuning dropped to the low 30's too according to my test equipment. The Kerf (curved) porting is nothing new, but increases SPL with no huff/chuff port noise. These boxes are "semi" Kerf...not a true Kerf.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

I lot of speaker builders recommend some stuffing or lining inside of the enclosure to get rid of that echo sound.

@BassFace1776 2 года назад

Prefabs have come so far. I've used the dual 12" skar box and it worked really well.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

Glad to hear that.

@sohchx 3 года назад

It Came From Outer Bass.....excellent choice

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

The first track on that CD has some brutal lows.

@jbailey2148 Год назад

Enjoy your Content!!

@mwhitley61 Год назад

I have a gothic 12 (Walmart special) in the skar box and I have to say it hits the lows and sounds pretty good. My only complaint is the loudness, but I'm sure with a better woofer that would change.

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

Budget banger.

@jdsuarez1211 2 года назад

i got the dual 12 of this box and its amazing with my bdc4 audiopipes

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

Awesome!

@goldberg34 2 года назад

Love your content! I’m thinking of gettiing the 10” version of this Skar ported box for my Alpine Type S. The Skar specs say it’s tuned to 39Hz. I listen to all kinds of music, especially soundtracks that tend to have really low bass tones. Is 39Hz too high a tuning frequency generally speaking?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

I think that's a little bit too high, but that's just my opinion.

@darinbeepath629 3 года назад

Love it👍

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@1rexrex 3 года назад

Skar probably use their own subs to get the T/S parameters to design the box. Sticking a different brand woofer in there with different parameters will yield different results. Id assume.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

True.

@trev6783 3 года назад

Speaking of which.. Do you have any experience with skar speakers? I've been thinking about buying some of their mid woofers as they are reasonable price and I've heard they source their parts from the same place as sundown and I've been told quality from them is on a similar level.

@1rexrex 3 года назад

@@trev6783 The more expensive stuff is probably as good as Sundowns cheaper stuff. Skar is fine for what it costs. Even then, there are better budget speakers out there produced by better brands. Id take a Rockford sub of Skar or Sundown any day.

@keiththiering8871 3 года назад

I put a Skar SDR12 in may wife's car and if have 0 complaints. Great entry level sub. I've been putting about 200 watts over the rated rms with zero issues.

@trev6783 3 года назад

@@1rexrex Could you elaborate on why rockford or sundown is better for price? I mean I understand that both of those companies make quality audio components. But is there a specific reason you think Skar at a lower price point doesn't compare or what issues their speakers might have?

@murrayshekelberg9754 2 года назад

I have that box with a 12" Skar SVR in it. Seems to peak around 36-38hz for me. Definitely a solid box, though and a good choice if you don't feel like, or can't, build one. I agree with the short wire comment. That is probably the most common complaint I see but some people claim it is to help avoid having a wire banging around but I assume it is a cost saving measure. There is enough there but it takes a bit of effort. I have heard that lip at the top and bottom can cause fitting issues with some brands of subs but don't recall which ones at the moment.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

Yea, I like the look of the lip and it will help protect the cone (i.e. can't slide the cone into the rear of the back seat when you slam on the brakes). But, you are right. If you have a sub with a larger outer diameter this enclosure may not work.

@murrayshekelberg9754 2 года назад

@@DIYAudioGuy Yeah, I like that lip as well, looks nice and offers protection.

@Grommet2007 3 года назад

Concerning the back panel for the vent, once that section of the vent maintains the same CSA as the section on the side, it should be fine. Even better would have been if they flared in inside opening just like the did the outside one, but that would have required a bit more work on the box and likely made it more expensive. Things I'd like to see with a prefabbed box: 1. Ditch the carpet. Duratex, Warnex, or something similar should be used. 2 .Speakon terminals, not binding posts. 3. Proper internal cross-bracing 4. Tunable (via internal removable vent panel).

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

You're exactly right, as long as the cross section is the same on both parts of the advantage should be okay.

@redman4076 3 года назад

Lol do you know how much more that wld increase the price of the enclosure, Again lol ,tunable port, most custom boxes don't even have that unless its some sort of aero port or circular tube port .🤔

@Grommet2007 3 года назад

@@redman4076 It shouldn't increase it by much. Basically make the last panel in the vent in two pieces, one of which is removable (screwed into place). To tune to a specific Fb, overlap those two panels by a specified amount. The company building the box can go one step further and actually mark off on the inside of the box the vent panel lengths to achieve a target Fb.

@redman4076 3 года назад

@@Grommet2007 I'm mean it sounds simple enough but on a large scale of production those modifications could wipe out any real profit margin and at that point it's not really a prefab it's becoming a custom enclosure and then why not just get something like a Bobby Gately flat pack prefab box But I understand where your coming from 👍🏽👊🏽✌🏽💯

@brandonc5965 4 месяца назад

Kicker was my 1st pair in 12s and then i went to 2x 15inch L7 subs in a ported box and they slammmmmed hard with a audiobahn amp

@lancebarnett651 Год назад

Hey man I like your show I just started probably about 6 or 8 months ago watching videos like what you’re doing and listen to base I have a question by speaker calls for 1.5 ft.³ air space now if I get one of those scar ported boxes does it have to be 1.5 ft.³ plus the port Could you help me out on that thank you

@JadeB628 Год назад

Skar Audio products are usually very good. I'm using four Skar Audio IX-10 D2 wired at 4 ohms in a bridge mode on a Crown XLS1002.(1100 watts) for home audio. it's not easy tuning them to the lowest frequency possible. I had to do a lot of research to get them down to 32hz. two subs in each enclosure but separated on the inside with two separate ports. off course I could have bought much more expensive subs like the UM10-22 10" Ultimax DVC Subwoofer. but the drawback of my situation I wanted 4 subs. I was not going to spend over $1000 just on the drivers just to get 21fs lower frequency..

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

There's a reason why Skar is so popular.

@craigguynes1613 3 года назад

Question… the comp r 12 is rated for a sealed box, does it perform better in a sealed box or the skar ported box? Asking because I’m wondering if I would be better off with the skar dual 12 box instead of the wedge box I currently have behind the seat in my crew cab which is a cheap Amazon special with about .6 cubes per sub. It gets loud, I just think I’m choking the subs.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Kickers website list minimum and maximum enclosure size for both ported and sealed boxes for the comp r12. There are minimum sealed enclosure is one cubic foot. So, yes I suspect you are starving those subs for airspace.

@FloridaBornAndRaised88 3 года назад

I just got the skar box for 2 twelve and it slams well worth the money

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

I think they make a decent prefab.

@redman4076 3 года назад

@@DIYAudioGuy If this is a decent prefab then what's a great one?🤔

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

@@redman4076 I am still searching for one. So far "decent" is the best I have found. So far people have really enjoyed my three videos on prefab subwoofers. If that keeps up I might make a video on another one.

@Covencraft Год назад

I have the dual 12 skar box, it sounds great.

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

Awesome!

@toniserenvert7919 Год назад

Wonder how the 16" ported enclosure (down fire) RMS 1500 for home theatre system would be like and sound.

@dirtysouthpyro1981 11 месяцев назад

I'm using this exact same Box in my 2013 Acura TSX. I have it loaded with a Memphis MOJO Pro Dual 2ohm VC(750watt RMS) on a SKAR RP1200 wired to 4ohms(500watts RMS) & the gain set at just under 50% to safely break in the Subwoofer. Once the Sub is fully broken in I may either add a true 750watt RMS Amp or add another Single 12" Skar box and Memphis subwoofer. Right now the box is facing the cabin with one of the seats down to really let that BASS in. I got some trunk & rear quarter panel flex but man does it sound Good!!! My question is would it be better to get a Tru Spec box built to the exact size Memphis calls for(2.5qft) or add a second Skar box & Memphis sub box face the second box in the opposite direction (rear ward) & wire both off the RP1200 @1ohm(just over 1200watts). I want as much SPL as possible without going to a Competition Subwoofer & I know more subs equals more Cone area. But would 1 properly sized box(2.5qft) and the full 750-800watts be better than 2 slightly smaller boxes facing opposite directions?🤔?

@dirtysouthpyro1981 11 месяцев назад

Both options are around the same $$$. A Tru Spec box is about $225+$250 with the 750-800watt amp being about the same so $450-$500. A second SKAR Box & Memphis MOJO would be around $100-$125 for the Box & $250-280 for the Sub. So the second option is a little cheaper & I get double the cone area. But smaller boxes than Memphis calls for. Plus I'd keep the same SKAR amp to run both, and is running 2 subs in opposite directions a bad idea??? So it's 1 sub in a properly sized box with a properly powered Amp. Or 2 subs slightly under powered in slightly smaller boxes??? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

@vincerobinson5385 2 года назад

I have both Skar boxes. They both sound good. The Carpet one looks better tho..

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

I agree.

@everss02 2 года назад

I use two 15's of these with American bass XR's and powered by crown xls 2002 amps for home theater, pretty crazy

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

🔥🔥🔥

@adaboy4z 2 года назад

I bought both of those boxes in the same order. The cheapo box hits hard at higher notes but the lows lack. The skar box is a good for my Comp Q12..

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

Right, the cheap box is tuned higher so that's kind of what you should expect. If you just want to get loud and don't really care about hitting those nice lows I guess the cheap box is okay.

@adaboy4z 2 года назад

@@DIYAudioGuy I bought the lady a JBL GT 12 for $40 put it in the cheap box she is happy. Lol

@theinsaneunknown 2 года назад

We need a part 2 with a GP and Truspec enclosure included.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

If you know anybody at those companies that can send me an enclosure let me know.

@brandonc5965 4 месяца назад

I miss the bad boy amps from the early 2000s and 2008 when audiobahn dropped off hifonics was the beast

@bryco32 2 года назад

Techmaster p.e.b? New subscriber! Big Fan of Patrick from WTF back!

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

Some of the best Bass tracks ever made.

@infamous6193 2 года назад

I agree! Old school stuff! Ever heard of Bass 305 ?

@bobbyc4526 3 года назад

I have this box with a 12” 1500w deaf bonce apocalypse sub and matching amp, … it slaps pretty hard, but I think I need a bigger box for my lil hatchback 😆

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

A woofer like that needs a custom box, you can probably get a lot more out of it.

@kswis 3 года назад

First thing I did when I got my dual 12" is change out the wire, the quality was there but how the hell you supposed to hook a sub up damn near inside the box! Also, mines front facing, tuned to 32 hz, got mine from skar who claimed wall thickness of 3/4" . It does sound pretty good but I have only had a set of EVL'S and VXFS with the fs pretty low around the tuning of the box,, I'm sure the alpine Rs will sound ok but I'll build another more suited for them. Thanks for the video always enjoy your thoroughness

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Yea, the wire is an issue.

@droe90 2 года назад

How would this do with a kick rt. I bout a shallow mount for my challenger to save space but now I want a little more boom.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

Moving to a bigger box should help, that should be true of any enclosure. How much will it help? That depends on what you're currently running I guess. Learn more about how box size impacts bass check this out:. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-A9oVxddE2GA.html

@RAA12586 2 года назад

Seriously thinking about getting this box, I currently have a 10" ivx skar I've had for 2 years in a sealed .72 box, but i think the coils are going.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

I think you will get more output in a ported enclosure. Pop the speaker out of the box and push it in a few times. Listen for a scraping sound.Then measure the resistance of the coils with a DMM. If all of that is good then the sub is probably fine.

@25hztolife14 2 года назад

I wonder if you can help me. What would you recommend: the SK2X12V (Skar) or AR2X12V (Skar) for Audio Legion Gladiator Series 12 (2 at dual 2 ohms)?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

According to the specs on amazon this one is slightly bigger: amzn.to/3GaSlIS So it is the one I would pick. But I don't think it will make a big difference either way.

@shawnvermillion1420 Год назад

I have a Skar SDR12D4 that I just got. Been looking at boxes but can’t decide which would be best for hard rock and metal. Should I go with this Skar box or a sealed box. I don’t listen to music at high volumes, just normal listening volumes. I’m not looking to shake peoples windows, I just want that low extension to sound good and deep at lower volumes. What you recommend.

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

I always prefer ported to sealed.

@foxforma 2 года назад

Prob a dumb question as I always ran sealed boxes but can you down fire a box like this or will it mess up everything since the port is facing down too?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

I can't say for sure, but I am going with no. I don't think you will have enough clearance for the port to function.

@dannypalmer7701 Год назад

You gotta get the air Sound waves Insulated for low Bass air waves then increase your wattage! Get them Bass air waves to 15 Hz.

@Rota_rd1 Год назад

Would you know if that 2.cu is before subwoofer displacement I want to stick a sundown sa12

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

It's the internal volume of an empty box.

@gerryjones5272 2 года назад

Hey, do you think the single 10” box like this would be good for a JL 10w6? Their parameters call for a small ported box.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

If that is what JL says to use then I am sure it would be fine.

@sanchez314 3 года назад

Im curious would you be testing a nother pre built box from down4sound that they call profab box? Im wondering if its really any better than this skar box. Kind of like a good better best kind of thing.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

That would be fun.

@redman4076 3 года назад

@@pike3685 Do you know how much money that would cost JP wants like $350 and that's without shipping and MBEnclosures are even more lol🤦🏽‍♂️Why don't you buy them and let DIY guy test them lol🤔

@kylelongo6418 Год назад

Running two hhca dvc 10s on a Bamf 8000.1 in a stage 2 box. Building my own box now after your videos thanks for all the info. Also found a guy that had two audio Bahn 12s the old school flame series that came out when I was in high school lol. Still in the original boxes. I got them for 40 bucks that I'm putting in my wife's mkx. Anyone have a recommendation for old school Amp to go with them. I would match the Amp but audiobahn amps are outrageous

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

Old school gear can be hard to find.

@SynicalBeats 2 года назад

I like my Skar box a lot.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

They make a good box. I need to try their subs.

@SynicalBeats 2 года назад

@@DIYAudioGuy I switched to their subs and amp. I've had the subs for a couple years and amp for about 8 months. Doing great for me

@Vikingghost1776 3 года назад

I have the skar box with carpet. Paired it with the skar ddx 12 . It gets pretty low and aggressive for one 12 . My amp is a planet audio pl3000 1d . I know this amp is not pushing 1500 watts . Cheap usually means fudged numbers .

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

As long as you know what you're getting there's nothing wrong with that.

@Vikingghost1776 3 года назад

@@DIYAudioGuy I was going to build my own box . Until prices of wood sky rocketed. lol

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

@@Vikingghost1776 I feel your pain.

@cj10499 Год назад

I just received my box today but have 1 12 ddx coming soon but I noticed the subwoofer measurements the cut out diameter is 11.25” but the box cut out diameter says 11.00” so my question is, will my ddx fit in this box??

@Vikingghost1776 Год назад

Switched the amp to skar rp1200.

@Drgluee 3 года назад

Got their 8" model and 2 18" models. The 18" model paired with a SKAR EVL 18", or a Sundown U18, hits the lows impressively well while still hitting the highs. There 8" does pretty good too, I got subs that match the specs for these enclosures almost perfectly.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

A lot of people run their stuff.

@taylorbarrett384 Год назад

I was thinking of buying the 18" box and pairing it with the sundown u-18. How does the EVL 18 sound compared with the u-18 in this box? Are they comparable or is the u-18 noticably better? Not a huge price difference between the two but if the EVL sounds similar might as well save the $60 or do dollars...

@Drgluee Год назад

@@taylorbarrett384 The U-18 is noticeably better, with a much cleaner sound. The EVL is loud, but not as smooth as the U-18.. There is a V2 of the U-18 that came out, I have yet to hear that.

@JoshM7 3 года назад

Wish there were prefabs built that were tuned lower than generic 30Hz+ Maybe I need to get into the prefab market. Get a CNC machine and make some low tuned boxes ready to drop a sub in. Would need to figure out logistics. But it could be worth doing. I can dream...

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Not a bad idea!

@redman4076 3 года назад

Do it we bass heads wld love a quality "prefab" box with lower tuning but most people that listen to actual music 30ish hertz tuning is completely fine But go for it my friend there's a big market for quality products 👍🏽👊🏽✌🏽💯

@JoshM7 3 года назад

@@DTW-bx2vy Yeah that's a 64 foot stop. Crazy.

@JoshM7 3 года назад

@@redman4076 Yeah the normal range seems to be 30-40Hz. I think if I were to make a custom prefab I'd need to look into a handful of common woofers and see if they would work in something like 20-25Hz tuning for the lows. Then make a few and see if I can get them out there and see if people like them. (Maybe make one and test it out first) I'm still in the process of getting tools so this'll take time but I think it'll be nice to have something that would kill the low lows and still sound great with common drivers people might be interested in.

@redman4076 3 года назад

@@JoshM7 Yep yep for sure there's definitely allot of work involved but if you make a quality product that performs it'll sell I wish you the best and truly believe there's a market for your talent 👍🏽👊🏽✌🏽💯

@kman915 2 года назад

I got mine from the Skar audio website but, it's loaded, not empty. The design is slightly different than this. Mine has the Skar audio stitching on top of the box, the terminal cup says Skar SDR 600w rms 1 ohm. Also, on their site the specs say the single loaded 12" is tuned to 34hz not 36hz, 5/8 MDF not 3/4 2.00cbft. I wonder why they did it different for the empty prefab boxes?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

That's not unusual.

@calebproctor6914 2 года назад

The frequency tune of the box is lower because the motor is so small on that sub, there for takes up less space in the box, and there for giving the box a lower frequency tone

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

After testing several enclosures, with all of them reading a lower tuning frequency than expected, a more likely explanation is that there's something wrong with my DATS.

@magicstroke8691 Год назад

thinking about putting a Sundown U-12 in that box in my truck. what do you think

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

The outside diameter may be to large. I recommend this: lddy.no/1d58x

@RAA12586 Год назад

I have the 8" model of this for my SVR 8, i like the sound, but have been considering either d4s pro fab or a ground shake, both tuned lower than thr skar box, would it be worth the change over in boxes or would the results be not very obvious?

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

I ama big fan of the profab: lddy.no/1g70s I think you will get a much better result.

@RAA12586 Год назад

@@DIYAudioGuy thanks, might go with this one.

@djkeys415s 3 года назад

I'm struggling needing a 4 15 box for audiopipe bdc4d2 any input would be helpful thanks

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

diysubwoofer.blogspot.com/2021/05/custom-subwoofer-enclosure-designs.html

@nealhardin6869 2 года назад

Skar makes good affordable shit. I love Skar and I'm not surprised about the enclosure.

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

They are crushing it.

@wparch Год назад

What's the best subwoofer you'd put into the Harbinger S12 I don't think the factory sub is strong enough

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

That is a PA cabinet, right? It is hard to say without a lot more technical details. Honestly I doubt that it is actually a 1,000 watts. That is why it is so damn weak. A 1,000 watt plate amp at parts express (parts-express.sjv.io/BXW02y ) is more expensive than S12. My guess is that it is more like 100 watts. Plus PA subwoofers are usually tuned much higher than home theater and car audio subs.

@25hztolife14 3 года назад

The tool used for creating the holes before drill screws after installing the subwoofer......what is it? I need me one.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

amzn.to/3cVLGop

@bigbenms6 3 года назад

Can also be found at harbor freight

@alanshayler941 3 года назад

It's called an automatic center punch can pick them up at some dollar/pound stores

@dlcarburetor 3 года назад

Very useful these are. I have a couple myself. Got an El cheapo from harbor freight and a really nice high precision one from a tool truck back when I worked on cars for a living. Very handy and quick for those centered holes

@magicstroke8691 Год назад

thinking about putting a sundown u 12 in here. if it is really 2 cu ft and 32 Hz it matches the recommended box specs pretty well. what do you think?

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

It should work.

@magicstroke8691 Год назад

@@DIYAudioGuy any amp you would recommend for 1 of those. already have 2 p2s under the seat.

@95Sn95 3 года назад

Only real issue I've seen with this box on parker Parkers channel he's had issues with the overhang not allowing the larger framed subs to fit with the gasket still installed but without it they will squeak in, obviously you can still seal it with a foam gasket material or something underneath but not an ideal situation aesthetically. It looks as if your not using a high excursion sub you could possibly set it down firing? Shure would load the driver good but may not work well with that small of a clearance. Great comparo tho. I know which I would want if I went prefab, they get a bad rap so many act like they just won't work... Imo if it's decent construction, the right CF and the right tuning why not...usally the standard sizes offered you usually can find a match it will work just fine.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

Right, you just have to do some research and find the best one for your sub.

@victorcoots3802 Год назад

I was wondering if they calculated the box frequency by the volume without a subwoofer. As you add the subwoofer, the actual air volume of the box actually decreases due to the space occupied by the speaker

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

Yes, that is exactly what happens.

@Bigislandguy 5 месяцев назад

Did you make a video about DATS ?

@hbn_666 3 года назад

Best prefab I owned is the hifisound 18” subwoofer box put a sundown x18 in it 1” MDF think it was 6 cubes and guessing box was tuned to 30hz-32hz did ok custom box is better of course but still good when you don’t gotta make a mess or even have to loo for 1” MDF I can’t seem to find 1” anything really

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

I've had several commenters on my videos mention those boxes. I was able to find some one-inch material when a local cabinet shop was giving away some free leftovers. It makes for a very dense and very heavy enclosure.

@hbn_666 3 года назад

@@DIYAudioGuy they make some good cheap boxes just wish they made better enclosure for shipping instead of just a thin cardboard box I wouldn’t expect anything big ran in the boxes except the 18” cause all the other boxes I think are 3/4 thick but maybe with added bracing you could possibly some other than entry lines in em but like I said nothing competition grade

@redman4076 3 года назад

@@hbn_666 That doesn't make any sense so your saying run an 18 but everything else is going to be to heavy except entry level subs lol The 18 is the heaviest sub lol 🤔 I mean unless your getting dumb with 20to 32 inch subwoofers which no-one wld waste there time with a prefab 🤦🏽‍♂️

@hbn_666 3 года назад

@@redman4076 no the 18” you can easily run a x18 in it it’s built right just the 15’s and 12’s aren’t made for the larger subs don’t ask me why they dont just make the 12’s and 15’s more sturdy I don’t own the company or build the boxes

@redman4076 3 года назад

@@hbn_666 Lol ok

@robpayne2089 4 месяца назад

Have u ever tested a kicker l7t loaded truck enclosure?

@DIYAudioGuy 4 месяца назад

No but I did test this one out. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--s78YDDwB0I.htmlsi=JV9P26bX350WPOM3

@dannypalmer7701 Год назад

Dont block the air baffle hole! You need that open to let out the bass air waves!

@Hammerback0 2 года назад

I like the Skar box

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

Yeah, it's a great box.

@Hammerback0 2 года назад

Yes sir. Thanks for the reply. I must say, out of all the channels I comment on, you are the most interactive with your viewers, your time and knowledge is much appreciated.

@vlad1889 2 года назад

Speaking about el cheapo...those drills :P

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

They've been working fine for years.

@dannypalmer7701 Год назад

My homemade Bass Vented boxes will vibrate your nose off!

@dannypalmer7701 Год назад

Just test and listen! Youll know which box design is the best sound!!

@1quickcobra 3 года назад

The armor box from Skar is only 5/8 MDF. So the carpet one is definitely a better buy.

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kTtjFYKVRdg.html

@slitherman7883 2 года назад

Is using a multimeter good to set gains?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

It works, but there are better ways to do it. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c-UTA59pfPA.html

@ms79ta Год назад

Came across your video looking for an answer to a question and I'm guessing you might be able to help me. Everyone will think this is crazy, but I have a dual MTX speaker box from my truck now in my house standing staight up. It's hooked up to my old Sansui receiver and sounds good. Problem is, my cats love to perch on it and I'm wondering if I can screw a board on it with 2-4 short screws along the edges without hitting wires. The ribbon tweeter is horizontal along top. Thanks, from a girl that knows her car but not good with stereos. 😊

@DIYAudioGuy Год назад

Probably yes. The enclosure is probably 3/4-in material, you just need to use a screw that won't poke all the way through it. I'm not sure how it's going to stop the cat. Cats tend to do whatever they want.

@ms79ta Год назад

@@DIYAudioGuy Thank you. I was just worried about them getting shocked from hitting a wire. (If that makes sense. 😊)

@Chukijay 3 года назад

Have you seen the Sound Ordnance BB12-200v? It’s supposed to be a larger prefab ported box for a 12. Like 1.85-1.9 cu ft. I’d love to see how it stacks up against the Skar box or prefab Kicker box

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

I think that's Crutchfield's house brand? I'd be glad to purchase one and test it out. I just need to get enough views to justify the expense.

@Chukijay 3 года назад

@@DIYAudioGuy it’s a 5/8” box but it has supports and looks decent. I’m curious to see how it works with some poly fill!

@tonyzeno2715 2 года назад

I have this SO box from Crutchfield (its stout with internal bracing)... Loaded with 2 12 Fosgate p2's wired to 1 ohm on a Kicker CA800.1 (that actually pushes 1300 RMS at 1 ohm) I have had and sold 4 other Sub-Boxes prior to this "SO P2" 1st. The Kicker slot ported with 2 12 Alpine typeS (spaghetti surrounds) then an old school Qlogic dual 12 with Infiniti Kappas, then to a JL Basswedge Dual 12 with W3v3's sold the w3 subs for SKAR SDR 12 Same Basswedge Box) sounded Good. but got the itch again.. Bought the RF dual 12 P2 but the box was too wide for my Trunk.... Kept the P2's DVC4 then purchased the Sound Ordnace dual 12 cause the width was perfect at 32 inches. "scratch and Dent model from CF like $86" mounted the P2's in the SO and the BASS Tickles my hair follicles LOL!, amp gain is slightly above 50% Im loving it.... maybe down the road swap the P2's for P3's but I will keep the box as it is perfect size for my trunk.

@cletusrobinson 2 года назад

Have you considered testing cabs for electric bass guitar?

@DIYAudioGuy 2 года назад

I have not! But that would be cool. I've always wanted to build one.

@devildog1534 11 месяцев назад

I’m thinking of putting a skar evl in this box. I’m not a fan of the evl box

@TheSmokeRing420 3 года назад

How can I contact you? I have literally two questions about a custom box that I think I can handle building. Just not sure about port length. Watched a ton of videos on how to measure port length but no one has answered my specific question. I would be happy to pay.. (venmo or paypal or whatever)

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

DIYaudioguy@gmail.com

@eriks87cam702 3 года назад

Just to have a decent system I bought. 12 inch skar box and installed a kappa 1200 sub ..and I'm using a rockford fosgate x500 somthin or nother... (650 watts rms Peake) and the shit slams for what it is...I get the sub asks for 2.5 but shit...bet you won't be disappointed...

@DIYAudioGuy 3 года назад

That sounds good great setup! I'm glad that you're enjoying it.

@ColeSexton 7 месяцев назад

Hey - did you have to modify the opening to fit that Kappa 1200? I'm debating between running an old Kappa Perfect VQ or a Kappa 1200W in this box. I have both, the Kappa models slightly better in WinISD, but in real world I think the VQ sounds better.