Anyone know a reputable online "custom" enclosure

dako · Post by **dako** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 5:49 pm

I decided to buy a Fi Audio Q12 to play around with, so I can try to reduce the weight in the back of my car by going with a single 12" instead of the current 2 12" setup and an extremely heavy enclosure.

I'm hoping to find someone that can build up a 1.3 cu ft sealed enclosure with a 1.5" front baffle and this a must...a routered speaker hole. The last custom box I bought online from what used to be a pretty reputable guy was pretty poorly done and I've never been too happy with it even though it does what it's supposed to, I was let down by the build quality. Especially since when I got it, I had to jig out about an extra 2" in diameter of speaker hole and I could feel mismatched join edges under the carpeting...

This one wouldn't need to be carpeted, as I'd be doing that myself...The one thing I actually have time for in between working full time and going to school at night. Any leads would be helpful or if someone here would be willing and able to do it (and provide pics of previous work) I'd certainly be up for it. Basically just looking for something clean and tight with a very strong build. Thanks guys.

dBincognito · Post by **dBincognito** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 5:51 pm

The guy from toxic engineering

dBincognito · Post by **dBincognito** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 5:53 pm

He has his own company now....let me see if I can find it real quick

Baddest boxes known to man. period

This guy is a acoustical engineer and his boxes are pure genius

He can do anything you want, flush mounted subs are the best

dBincognito · Post by **dBincognito** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:00 pm

I have to run, and search for that link....giving me some trouble, I will post it as soon as I find it

dako · Post by **dako** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:10 pm

that sounds like pretty much what i'm looking for.

any info would be great. i just tried a google search on toxic engineering and no dice. just some links to realm of ex that don't seem to want to open.

dako · Post by **dako** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:15 pm

damn internetscapewebs being all slow and sloppy on my side. I think I found the guy:

http://pwkdesigns.com/about/index.html

The crazy thing is, I remember checking this site out quite awhile back and being blown away by his work. I just needed a reminder!

gridracer · Post by **gridracer** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:18 pm

I know a really good custom installer in florida. www.epicenterdesigns.com his name is jon and he does awesome work. tell him Bryan sent you over.

dako · Post by **dako** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 6:49 pm

Thanks guys. Whoah! Bradenton is just down the road from here. I've lived here in Tampa for six years now...You'd think I'd know what was around me haha.

Post by **Wakeup** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:40 pm

I have a FEW designs I have Acquired from pwk...if you need ideas to pass on to your builders...not necessarily for the Fi Q, but something like DD audio boxes and such....

I am sure specs are similar....
Beats paying $50 per box design!

dBincognito · Post by **dBincognito** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:41 pm

dako wrote:damn internetscapewebs being all slow and sloppy on my side. I think I found the guy:

http://pwkdesigns.com/about/index.html

The crazy thing is, I remember checking this site out quite awhile back and being blown away by his work. I just needed a reminder!

I just got home....good job that is the guy....best box builder in the world....no doubt....

dBincognito · Post by **dBincognito** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:42 pm

It is worth the $$$ to actually have him build it for you....

Post by **Wakeup** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:57 pm

dBincognito wrote:It is worth the $$$ to actually have him build it for you....

I've seen good and bad reviews....

So YMMV....
Research first....get some ideas on specs....yourself first...and then go with what you think will work the best.

I am not saying this guy is no good...I am just saying that he doesn't have any customer service....a bad box is a box sold....
need a new one...? hehe..buy another set of plans and have me build you another....wham bam thankyou mam.

Post by **mr tibbs** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:08 pm

I have built 3 separate boxes designed by Pete. The best one I have done to date is the ABC box I built for a 12" RE SE. This box blew away every one that heard it. I still have it and plan on testing out the DCON with it in the FJ. I say give Pete a try, in my experience he is top notch.

dBincognito · Post by **dBincognito** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:10 pm

The build quality is incredible, but you must be specific on the sound you are looking to get out of the box

denim · Post by **denim** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:34 am

Fisher Customs and Pound That Sound have both done excellent work.

Fisher uses really light weight tounge and grove strong boxes.

PTS does those extremely technical flared boxes.

dako · Post by **dako** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:03 am

i just put in a quote with fisher for a custom box. i was pretty much won over by the construction and finish quality. their standard box prices seem to be about what i'm looking at, so dropping a few extra bucks for a custom shouldn't set me back too far. thanks again for all your help guys!

gridracer · Post by **gridracer** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:07 pm

you should check with epicenterdesigns just for a comparison plus he is semi local. you will not be dissapointed in his work.