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This is a discussion on particle board or MDF for a box? within the Audio/Video Electronics forums, part of the General Discussion category; I'm going to make a 10inch subwoofer box for under the back seat of my 06 crew cab. I bought ...

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    I'm going to make a 10inch subwoofer box for under the back seat of my 06 crew cab.

    I bought 3/4 inch particle board. A friend said I should use MDF and 1/2 should be fine.

    from what I've read, they say 3/4 is what to use.
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    3/4 MDF ....end of thread
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    3/4 MDF /thread
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    Quote Originally Posted by sunburnedaz View Post
    3/4 MDF /thread
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    3/4 MDF ....end of thread
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    X3... Throw the particle board away.
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    x4
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    Particle board is horrible...
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    x5
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    I'd really like a more clear and consise answer from you guys.
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    Quote Originally Posted by flat-top View Post
    I'd really like a more clear and consise answer from you guys.
    seriously? We've already pin pointed which is by far superior, now you want to know why like you don't believe us?
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    3/4 MDF /thread

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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    Sarcasm...sorry.
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    mdf - medium density fiberboard

    it is kind of like a composite wood, easier to drill/cut without all the splintering, seems stiffer (less give for subs)? maybe more airtight? due to it having smaller particles in the bonding process.

    i'm not sure how exact/specific of an answer you're looking for. it's just the preferred material to use when building speaker boxes.
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    Quote Originally Posted by flat-top View Post
    Sarcasm...sorry.



    you forgot to hit the sarcasm button
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    Quote Originally Posted by bhookxen View Post
    mdf - medium density fiberboard

    it is kind of like a composite wood, easier to drill/cut without all the splintering, seems stiffer (less give for subs)? maybe more airtight? due to it having smaller particles in the bonding process.

    i'm not sure how exact/specific of an answer you're looking for. it's just the preferred material to use when building speaker boxes.
    more dense
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    funny thread... but hey... times 12 or whatever number we're on
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    Quote Originally Posted by Polecat View Post
    more dense
    yea yea, smarty pants.

    i couldn't think of which way it went more/less dense.
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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    Quote Originally Posted by bhookxen View Post
    mdf - medium density fiberboard

    it is kind of like a composite wood, easier to drill/cut without all the splintering, seems stiffer (less give for subs)? maybe more airtight? due to it having smaller particles in the bonding process.

    i'm not sure how exact/specific of an answer you're looking for. it's just the preferred material to use when building speaker boxes.
    Pssst... Look up the definition of concise.






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    Re: particle board or MDF for a box?

    damn, i fail in this thread
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