what kind of carpet should be used when making a subwoofer box? what thickness is needed
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Purchase subwoofer carpet, also known as box carpet. This material can be purchased from furniture stores or audio supply stores. Unravel the carpet with the carpet side down and the rubber side up. Place the subwoofer box on top of the rubber side of the carpet. Using a marker, trace out the edges of the box. Repeat with each side of the box. Use an X-Acto knife or scissors to cut out the traced patterns of the subwoofer on the carpet. Apply super glue liberally to the rubber side of the carpet. Affix the carpet to the corresponding side of the subwoofer box. Apply glue to the edges of the carpet piece. Wait for one piece to dry before attaching the next one. Use the hot glue gun to glue the edges of the carpet pieces together. Run the glue along all the edges of the box. This process will attach the pieces of carpet and also create a soft edge to the corners of the box. Use clear glue to maintain a clean look. Feel around the front of the box for the hole or holes in the subwoofer. Stab into the material with a knife or scissors. Cut out all excess material until the hole for the subwoofer shows completely. The edges do not need to be smooth. They will be covered by the subwoofer once it is installed. Look into the hole or holes on the front of the box. Locate the speaker wire port at the back of the box. Stab at that port with a knife or scissors. Cut out the material that covers that hole. Again this area will be covered by a connector port. The edges do not need to be perfect. Install subwoofers. The box is complete.
To apply carpet, all you'll need is a utility knife, staple gun, and adhesive. 3M spray adhesive is an excellent choice; simply spray it on the back of the carpet and onto the box, allow it to dry until tacky, and then adhere the carpet to the box. Pop a few staples in unobtrusive spots — it'll help make sure your carpet stays firmly in place. Warren recommends that, if you plan to carpet your box, you use a special construction technique. Inset the left and right sides of your subwoofer box just a bit, so that you end up with a protruding edge all the way around both sides.
Is this a home application? If it is don't carpet it. If it is a car audio question you are in the wrong category. However there are some specifics we need first to help you. Is it a fiberglass enclosure, MDF? box cu in size dimensions. all these factors are needed to determine best material.
