Anyone use these?

Post by **AVICJR** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:37 pm

I was wondering if these will seal to create an air tight enclosure for my doors.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl ... er=260-788

Any comments?

twisted · Post by **twisted** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:42 pm

i used a set a few years ago. they are not to bad.
just dont use a speaker with a really big magnet ....they dont always fit.

Post by **AVICJR** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:43 pm

Do they seal up pretty air tight? Nice install on that truck btw.

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 1:53 pm

The only thing I'd be concerned about is the "foam" part.

It says it doesn't sponge up water so that's a start but does it just let air through? Who knows! That's the question though, right?

Edit: I know you asked my install thread about the cups I used. Here's the official information from the packaging:

American International "Dash Solutions"
Bass Boomer SPP 514 DSF
Accommodates drivers up to 6.5"

Where to get them in the states? I have no idea.

Post by **AVICJR** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:00 pm

Thanks fuzz! Search engine my friend. Looking those up shortly.

Still would appreciate more comments on these.
Twisted still there?

dgoodhue · Post by **dgoodhue** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:06 pm

I used them years ago, the didn't seem to do anything. I thought they were waste. They may have keep the large amounts water from hitting my door spreaker, but they were always damp inside. I would probably cut a hole in the bottom of them if I used them again.

Post by **Francious70** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:08 pm

I've only heard good things about the foam pods. They appear to be of the open celled variety so I'd say it'll probably let a little air and water in, but I'd say they probably seal good enough.

Post by **stipud** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:08 pm

Hmm.. the only thing I would use them for is templates to fiberglass into

Once you hear sealed you will never go back.. right fuzzy?

Post by **AVICJR** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:08 pm

I was actually looking to seal up the woofer more than protect it. So it doesn't sound like they would help do either.

I posted this in response to dgoodhue's post before the other posts came through.

I am still reading.

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:13 pm

stipud wrote:Once you hear sealed you will never go back.. right fuzzy?

Damn straight!

Well, we'll really see when that RSd comp set arrives

That's the real test!

Sealed enclosures at ~5lbs/each (without driver) are sounding pretty damn good to me right now...

Post by **AVICJR** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:18 pm

I had my ZP's sealed in my S-10, that was better than 10 years ago so I really don't remember how they sounded. I remember they were very clean though.
According to Morgan the Exile Xtec 6.5" I have should sound just as good in a semi-sealed environment. I wanted to seal them up a little more to see if there was a difference.

twisted · Post by **twisted** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:41 pm

AVICJR wrote:Do they seal up pretty air tight? Nice install on that truck btw.

they are not completely air tight, but they actually do hold moisture out, but they will also hold moisture (humidity) in as well.
they are good for basic installs, if you wanted the best possible sound quality i would build glass pods instead.
if you are not wanting a copletely sealed environment these are great! they do hel midrange and midbass as well

and thank you

Post by **Bfowler** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:43 pm

they wont seal your speaker at all. plus they are thin squishy foam, so the "enclosure" they made would be worthless because it would flex so much

Phoenixcolt · Post by **Phoenixcolt** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:06 pm

What if you use them and just give them a couple coats of fiberglass resin on the inside (or outside)? How would that work for a sealed enclosure?

Post by **Bfowler** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:34 pm

that would probibly work fine then.

Phoenixcolt · Post by **Phoenixcolt** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 3:37 pm

Sweet! That will make a huge difference when I get my RSd comps.

It should make them a little more punchy right, just overall less loss?

Post by **Francious70** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 5:36 pm

That's a great idea. I should try that in my truck. Hmmmmm........

Phoenixcolt · Post by **Phoenixcolt** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 6:09 pm

I bet it'd make a huge difference, and so easy to do if it works well.

Post by **VW337** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:56 am

Phoenixcolt wrote:What if you use them and just give them a couple coats of fiberglass resin on the inside (or outside)? How would that work for a sealed enclosure?

Good idea except the resin will eat the foam upon application...............

For a quick fix, just get a cardboard poster shipping tube, and wax it or spray paint it to seal it.

Post by **bdubs767** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:59 am

you wonldnt want to make those into enclosures any how....as the cu space of them is far to small for jusst about everything...

Maybe you could sneak by with 4" and smaller cones

Post by **fuzzysnuggleduck** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:13 am

bdubs767 wrote:you wonldnt want to make those into enclosures any how....as the cu space of them is far to small for jusst about everything...

Maybe you could sneak by with 4" and smaller cones

That's my main concern with my enclosures... is that when I get the RSd comps, there won't be enough space in the enclosure itself. Oh well, I'll get to find out within the next few days.

Post by **AVICJR** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:19 am

Fuzz, where are your comps coming from Siberia?:D

Post by **Bfowler** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:26 am

worse....they are being shipped to Canada!

getting them to Siberia would probably be faster with the customs...

Phoenixcolt · Post by **Phoenixcolt** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:56 am

VW337 wrote:
Phoenixcolt wrote:What if you use them and just give them a couple coats of fiberglass resin on the inside (or outside)? How would that work for a sealed enclosure?
Good idea except the resin will eat the foam upon application...............

For a quick fix, just get a cardboard poster shipping tube, and wax it or spray paint it to seal it.

Good point....so you are saying use a combo of the cardboard tube and foam or just the cardboard tube?

Post by **bdubs767** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:05 pm

fuzzysnuggleduck wrote:
bdubs767 wrote:you wonldnt want to make those into enclosures any how....as the cu space of them is far to small for jusst about everything...

Maybe you could sneak by with 4" and smaller cones
That's my main concern with my enclosures... is that when I get the RSd comps, there won't be enough space in the enclosure itself. Oh well, I'll get to find out within the next few days.

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