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Old 06-27-2002, 01:30 PM
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i have two mtx thunder 6000 in an undersized sealed box (looks like a box for two eights, good thing tho is i still have room in my trunk)..and a rockford fosgate 500 watt amp powering both...BOX IS EVERYTHING! i have some friends with some lower line products than me but with a bigger and better box and it hits better and bassier than mine. My question is can i just stuff polyfill/cotton in the back of the speakers inside the box to compensate for sound? I heard it makes the box appear as if it were bigger..and it slows down the sound waves..how much should i stuff? till its packed? or loose? thanks yall
Old 06-27-2002, 02:29 PM
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i think its about 1lb per sq foot.

you should make sure that the box is within specs of the sub.
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Old 06-27-2002, 02:40 PM
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Kind of loose. I used it in a box I made for a pair of IDQ 10s, and there was a noticeable difference, assuming (like what Will said) the box is within specs for the sub.
Old 06-27-2002, 03:29 PM
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yeah the box is rated at just under one cubic foot for each sub...that sucks huh?!?! so i wont work then? should i just get a nother box made...if it does work what sound difference can i expect...?
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find out how much space those MTX need. you never stated if they are 10s or 12s. if they are within range of the subs specs, then its all good.
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Polyfill does not increase box volume. You either live with tight bass or get a larger box for boomier and deeper bass.
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Just try it, its not going to damage anything, and they only way youre going to find out is by experimenting.

Besides polyfill is only like $5-6 which is cheaper than a new box.
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i use cotton batting, it works very nice...adds like 50% suppsodly to the "sound volume" of the box. one hting to watch for with cotton or other organic fibers is they start on fire, where polyester just melts....and i mean a damn good fire...dont solder near it, lol.




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