How To Carpet a Custom SubWoofer Box for Beginners

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I have finally built my custom subwoofer enclosure. It will be fully functional to use it like it is but it sure doesn't look very good. There are many ways you could cover your subwoofer enclosure like simply painting it or using a truck bed liner for a really rugged look. I prefer to use speaker enclosure carpet because it gives you a nice professional look and like it belongs in your trunk. Carpeting your box can be a bit intimidating at first but I found this method of carpeting to not be that hard to do. You will have few seams on the sides and bottoms but will be hardly noticeable when done right. There are more advanced ways to carpet an enclosure that hides the seams better but does require the box to be built in a certain way. I just found this to be the simplest way and still looks great! Thanks for watching, stay safe and have fun!

Disclaimer: Work on your speaker enclosure at your own risk. You are solely responsible for your own actions. Always use proper safety equipment for the job.

Tip: always use a new razor edge for each cut. It will give you the cleanest lines

Find the Speaker enclosure carpeting supplies here:
Speaker Sub Box Carpet (Black): https://amzn.to/2xy1RXQ (paid link)
Speaker Sub Box Carpet (Gray): https://amzn.to/2VhlgoN (paid link)
3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3csQ1wF (paid link)
Razor Blades: https://amzn.to/2KecIbR (paid link)
Utility Knife Box Cutters (easier to use) https://amzn.to/2XM5bsV (paid link)
Black spray paint: https://amzn.to/3blmlSd (paid link)
Terminal Cup (one I used, screws not included): https://amzn.to/2XMfuNF (paid link)
high-quality terminal cups (screws included): https://amzn.to/3exGNBk (paid link)

Find this Subwoofer, Amplifier, and wiring kit here:
Rockford Fosgate P3D4-10 Punch Subwoofer: https://amzn.to/376PE7T (paid link)
Rockford Fosgate R500X1D Prime 1-Channel Class D Amplifier https://amzn.to/36Y76vj (paid link)
InstallGear 4 Gauge Complete Amp wiring Kit: https://amzn.to/31ulNVX (paid link)

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68 comments

(Jesse James) Make me one 😅

(embracethewave) Nice video man

(Greg Mick) Good job

(Abhaya Raj Singh) Very helpful. Thank you!

(Thomas Kletzl) i have carpet my first box but i was not completly happy how it was turning out on some of the spots where the carpet meets you can see wood. I painted it witch black so it wasnt really that bad. Does this come with practice or i am doing something wrong

(B Ruth) Good simple tips. I have been doing this for 30 years. I can make a good enclosure but still can't carpet worth a hell to save my life.

(Gavin Murray) Best video on Youtube period. Everything I was needing to know in one place.

(Runnamuck Designs) Nice job on the video. You can glue over the paint as long as it's well dried.

(Tassio amplificadores) look I have two 12 inch pwu this project can be 12 inch too or not

(DILEEP GOPALAKRISHNAN) Pleased tell box measurements

(Aaron McDevitt) How many before I stop getting glue visible on all the seams and ragged knife cuts? I'm only doing 2 and one will be mostly hidden, so hopefully it only takes one practice sub...

(TragestyX) Go check out Trevor Moon's youtube channel. Watch how he carpets.

(RobHTech) Does the 3M 77 work for gluing speaker carpet to a fiberglass box?

(Trevor Moon) Even for a beginner box, there's a lot wrong here. Simple wood glue works perfectly fine. Also, the port end needs to be the same opening or larger than the port itself.

(Top Choppa) What board you use to make the box

(Bronco Fan) Awesome video thanks...

(not from earth) Gangster! Straight to the point

(4WheelKid) Find the Speaker enclosure carpeting supplies here: Speaker Sub Box Carpet (Black): https://amzn.to/2xy1RXQ (paid link) Speaker Sub Box Carpet (Gray): https://amzn.to/2VhlgoN (paid link) 3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive: https://amzn.to/3csQ1wF (paid link) Razor Blades: https://amzn.to/2KecIbR (paid link) Utility Knife Box Cutters (easier to use) https://amzn.to/2XM5bsV (paid link) Black spray paint: https://amzn.to/3blmlSd (paid link) Terminal Cup (one I used, screws not included): https://amzn.to/2XMfuNF (paid link) high-quality terminal cups (screws included): https://amzn.to/3exGNBk (paid link) Find this Subwoofer, Amplifier, and wiring kit here: Rockford Fosgate P3D4-10 Punch Subwoofer: https://amzn.to/376PE7T (paid link) Rockford Fosgate R500X1D Prime 1-Channel Class D Amplifier https://amzn.to/36Y76vj (paid link) InstallGear 4 Gauge Complete Amp wiring Kit: https://amzn.to/31ulNVX (paid link) (I may get commissions for purchases made through links with "paid link" next to them)

(david h Castro) Ty for the walk throw

(Ryan V) Are you familiar with custom boxes that fit under rear bench seats in trucks. I have a Bbox A202-12CP Dual 12" Sealed Carpeted Subwoofer Enclosure. One problem is that my JL Audio 12W3 3-4 is to deep to fit this box. Next the box could be built deeper towards the rear of the truck and finally I am wondering if this box (with some altercations, could be vented or ported. Can you please help?

(Jose Efren Iquina) i like ur spkr box design can u give me the measurement and plan for d12 or d15 tks fm philiphines....

(Mike) Thanks man.

(hafza macie) Stodoys plans is a good solution for every woodworker.

(New Rock) Thank you!

(LIL JON'S) I think i woud just glue cat fur on the box....more simple...

(Ghawudd Audio) Subwofer 12",...vent size centimeter??

(Cameron Nurcombe) Great video mate

(Dion Walcott) SWEET SUB neat Box😗🇹🇹

(Kustomz1985) Great vid!!

(ed elsey) Great video man. For a better, more durable connection, run 2 good bolts with washers and nuts for your terminal. Small dab of sealant and you're good!

(Ross de Beer) Could you paint the carpet?? 🤔