Whats the diff between the budget well enclosures and the regular ones on subthump?

[nikon]

just looking on the website I see they both have the same airspace, only difference I can see is ones all carpet, and alot cheaper too....just got 2 12" audiobahns and the box I have now doesnt fit right in my car....trying to decide on which one to buy....is one better than the other?....

[nda0602v6]

Originally posted by nikon:
only difference I can see is ones all carpet

That's the only difference I can see too.

[jamie]

the amount of cubes you get will be smaller most likely. plus, megabasses will probably be of better build quality and its a more personal deal.

[nikon]

Originally posted by jamie:
the amount of cubes you get will be smaller most likely. plus, megabasses will probably be of better build quality and its a more personal deal.

he built both of them....and they have the same airspace...

[megabass]

The ones with vinyl take a lot more time. When you cover a box with vinyl, everything shows. You can even see and feel tiny specs of dirt or saw dust if you don't get it smooth and clean enough. So it takes a ton of sanding to get the surface smooth enough and hiding the fastners is tricky too. I hire a professional to apply the vinyl on the vinyl'd boxes and the guy doesn't work for free. So I have to cover the cost of his expertise. Not to mention the fact that vinyl cover costs quite a bit more than what carpet does.

The carpeted boxes I do myself and they don't require as much prep work or time as the vinyl'd version. I also leave off the side trim on the fully carpeted ones. That cuts some time out of it too which lowers the cost.

[nikon]

thankyou....in that case the carpeted one will do just fine for me ;)

[96firebird311]

Originally posted by megabass:
When you cover a box with vinyl, everything shows. You can even see and feel tiny specs of dirt or saw dust if you don't get it smooth and clean enough. So it takes a ton of sanding to get the surface smooth enough and hiding the fastners is tricky too.

So true. Found this out the hard way. Screws must be completely flush and make sure you don't have any drips of glue, resin, liquid nails, etc. IT WILL SHOW! :(