I am building a new box for my HHR. I've decided that one down firing Sony XS-L120P5W isn't enough so I'm adding a second. Once again my box is going to be down firing but house two 12"s instead of one. I've noticed a few times people have had questions about box building so I'm wondering should I write a how to on the basics of building a box out of MDF covering my build? If there is no interest I'm not going to waste my time because things will go a lot quicker without stopping for pics and so forth. But if enough people want me to do so I will. After all it's the least I can do for being a dick and deleting the door speakers how to. I've already laid out my plans and marked the MDF but haven't taken my first cut because it's kind of late and I don't want to disturb the neighbors or wake the kids. So who's interested?

 

I may need your pic's someday..... yes, take pic's!

 

Anything for you Sindy. I'll at least get pics no doubt.

 

Gotta chose "Don't Care", I've kinda "out grown" the boom phase. Plus I got the HHR for it's roominess. It would just be a thread I would never open.

 

or you can go to WWW.Fiberglassforums.com, www.caraudio.com to learn how to build a box as well

 

That's why I included the option. I figured a lot of people wouldn't care. Same with the premade selection. Some people are just as happy buying boxes because it's cheaper and easier.

 

I like the back end as it is, I store a lot of stuff in there.
I like as is for now. Maybe when I start to lose my hearing, I might want a bigger box!

 

I have two 12's in a box and would like to know how to make a new one. Yes buying would be easier but I would like to make my own. Pictures would be a plus CH.

 

I would like to know in case I make a new one, but think the premade as the easiest way to go so I vote for I dont care. Cant wait to see the outcome.
Question for you, why fire down? As in why do you like it better?

 

I guess personal preference. I like the way sealed down firing boxes sound. They also seems to give better resonance inside the cabin. Plus the subwoofers are protected better. I can still put things in my hatch without worrying about damaging the subs and no need for grilles. I also think they look cool.




























Or maybe I'm weird and like to be different. It's impossible to find a good premade down firing box without it being vehicle specific. You can find a ton of them for under the seats of pickups and so forth but none that will fit my application. I know I could have bought a premade box for less that I spent buying the materials for my new box but I have my mind set on a down firing box and building it is kind of relaxing in a way. I can get a away from the wife in the garage working on something I like as opposed to working on the house or pool like I have been doing lately. There are a few other projects for my HHR that I've been meaning to get around to for a while that I intend on getting done before the summer ends.