What kind of wood is the best to make a subwoofer speaker box?

Question

It is going into a car for a system and the speaker is one 12'' Kenwood with a 350 watt alpine amp.

Answer 1

3/4 MDF is the standard in building sub enclosures.

Answer 2

3/4" MDF is the standard for car subwoofer enclosures.  Other woods "can" be used but MDF is by far the best for a vehicle.  It has the best sound and is the most durable.  It is also fairly inexpensive material.

Lowes/Home Depot have this wood.  It is fairly common so you can find it at most lumber yards as well.  Also, cabinet makers may have some if you can't find it anywhere else.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 3

The wood will make little difference - however softwood -pine will absorb a little more and hard wood -oak will bounce a little more. Most likely nothing you will hear.

However internal to the speaker box there can be padding and baffles (sloped wood slates) these will cause a wide change in the sound output. Also the backboard to the box will cause sound to change, cheaper sets tack thick cardboard or particle board over the box, a thinner real wood will give you a better sound.

I recommend MDF though , have heard online many people use this.

Try researching on line how to build a speaker box.

If u live in the US, You can Try Home Depot, people there may also help u on the Spot.