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Old 05-02-2001, 04:20 PM
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Is there any place on the web I can purchase a lightweight box made of fiberglass or plexiglass? TIA
Old 05-03-2001, 04:06 AM
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Default Re: Fiberglass or Plexiglass sub boxes??? (RedTeg)

JL Audio is the only company that I know of who makes a fiberglass enclosure for the '94 and up Integras. It's designed to fit in the spare-tire well and can accomodate three 10" subs. For more info, check out this link:
http://www.jlaudio.com/vantage/integra.html

You might be able to find an Internet dealer that carries JL Audio stuff but your best bet is to visit your local authorized dealer.

Another alternative is to make your own. The materials are not that expensive (mat and resin) and if you already have the tools (router, table saw, etc.), it's worth a try.
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Default Re: Fiberglass or Plexiglass sub boxes??? (4drGSR98)

the jl audio box is fiberglass but it is not very light. it still has 3 very heavy subs in it.
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Default Re: Fiberglass or Plexiglass sub boxes??? (RedTeg)

Why dont you tell me what you have in mind for speakers and I can build you a fiberglass box...I have a Teg so I can use it as a guide.


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Default Re: Fiberglass or Plexiglass sub boxes??? (g4b17)

g4b17.....the pre-fab box comes without the subs. JL recommends their 10W0 or 10W1 sub since the box has limited height. These subs are right around 5" in terms of mounting depth and have relatively small magnets compared to the W3, W6 and W7 series. Other companies also make shallow subs that don't weigh that much (i.e. Dynaudio, DEI, Illusion Audio among others).
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Default Re: Fiberglass or Plexiglass sub boxes??? (4drGSR98)

The box is not fiberglass its a heavy duty plastic. And definitly do not buy a plexi box.
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Default Re: Fiberglass or Plexiglass sub boxes??? (lsinteg)

You should uh...sell your subs real cheap to some uh...Prelude guy!
Yeeeah!

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Default Re: Fiberglass or Plexiglass sub boxes??? (Mr_Shide)

Shide-

How about ~$300 with the amp? Think about it.
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Default Re: Fiberglass or Plexiglass sub boxes??? (RedTeg)

Currently I have a Kenwood Excelon KC815 and two 10 in JL W6s in the trunk running off some crappy amp.

Hmmmmn....$300 for the subs AND the crappy amp?
Hmmmmmmmmmmn...

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Default Re: Fiberglass or Plexiglass sub boxes??? (Mr_Shide)

In my book thats a deal.

JL Audio W6 10 inch subwoofers run about $200-$250 each, and the California Profile Amp cost $220. The sub enclosure I have cost $60. Total value= $680- $780 Everything is 10 months old.

Don't talk **** if you don't have the facts to back it up.
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Default Re: Fiberglass or Plexiglass sub boxes??? (RedTeg)

Easy Tex!
I was just quoting one of you earlier posts.
I didn't even say anything bad about them....jimminy Christmas!

By the way, QFC gets their produce from the same people we get ours. The difference? We have a larger selection, and detication towards impecible quality.



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