How To Carpet a Custom SubWoofer Box for Beginners

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

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

[@akolngto9314]

Sir what is a good port? Slot port or aero port? Specially for low bass? Thaknks

[@KianF]

This is a great video, shows the more realistic side of DIY box construction. Basic spray adhesive and simple tools, this is where it's at.

[@4WheelKid]

Thanks! Yeah im no pro at box carpeting but this gets the job done and the results are good enough

[@64maxpower]

On the back of the box spray you could paint the box black where you plan on slicing the material. This way should the material open up or shrink the gaps will be harder to notice because the wood will be black. Its juat an idea.

[@4WheelKid]

that's a pretty good idea, thanks

[@bruth6138]

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.

[@4WheelKid]

thanks! yeah carpeting can be challenging. this is the simple way to do it but there are also more advanced methods. this way looks good enough to me though

[@elsey1976]

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!

[@4WheelKid]

Thanks for the tip, good idea

[@gavinmurray9096]

Best video on KZbin period. Everything I was needing to know in one place.

[@4WheelKid]

glad to hear! thanks

[@DeeHermanson]

Good job dude!!!

[@4WheelKid]

Thanks!

[@milky6285]

Thank you, Just followed along to carpet my second box :) Didn't turn out the best but at least its not a MDF eyesore

[@4WheelKid]

no problem! yeah takes some practice to get better and better at it. but doens't always have to be perfect

[@sold1million]

Gangster! Straight to the point

[@4WheelKid]

haha thanks!

[@perksandkisses]

Hi! Where are you located? I have a speaker that needs to be re-carpeted and am looking for someone in the Los Angeles area. You did such a great job!

[@4WheelKid]

Hi i'm in Colorado, a bit far away, best of luck!

[@Itzvinnyboii]

Nice video man

[@4WheelKid]

Thank you

[@64maxpower]

Thats so funny! I searched wrapping a speaker box and i thought " that dude sounds like the TW Kid" Does the Dinosaur m.ake an appearance on this channel ?

[@4WheelKid]

haha that's funny you stumbled upon my other channel. yeah he does at least once so far kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJOQfYGfebt1h6s

[@gregmick9132]

Good job

[@4WheelKid]

Thanks

[@astrologyofindia]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@4WheelKid]

No problem!

[@davidandlaurie1]

Ty for the walk throw

[@4WheelKid]

no problem! thanks for watching!

[@adrianvlogs55]

That terminal will be enough to handle the power coming to the sub?

[@4WheelKid]

Yeah it should be fine since its AC current, on a bigger system you may want a better terminal cup

[@hafzamacie8858]

Stodoys plans is a good solution for every woodworker.

[@4WheelKid]

😃👍

[@hafzamacie8858]

@@4WheelKid 🤙

[@STV-H4H]

Using a retractable blade knife, and you can probably built and carpet a dozen boxes with a single blade. Carpet layers do an entire room with a blade or two, but flooring carpet definitely dulls blades and in that instance blades are CHEAP. compared to to the carpeting, it’s an expendable. I was surprised when you got to the first side and you had the perfect crossing lines. I expected the first two flaps to be the two opposite triangles, and the second flaps to fill the openings. That would leave a flat surface and ideally zero visible seams. The circular flap is the same result, but maybe there’s a reason I’m unaware.

[@4WheelKid]

yeah those are much better, just snap a new one off. yeah i'm not the best at it. if I did a ton of them I would be much better. i'm happy with how it turned out though

[@STV-H4H]

@@4WheelKid actually, I was completely surprised that (at least the fiber type METRA speaker carpet I bought on Amazon) the stuff DOESN’T CUT FOR SH1T even with a brand new utility knife blade! Part of the issue was technique, but in the end I resorted to using regular razor blades like you used. Lol. Every pair of scissors in my house were garbage. As for the snap off blades, I wasn’t suggesting those, and I’ve never had one that was worth the effort. Blades would snap off everywhere except the perforation line! Get a Dewalt (I happen to just gave that brand) or hood constriction type knife. I buy boxes of blades with like 50 inside, ($20?, it’s been a couple years) and so I always have spares. I do electric work mostly, drywall etc. building speaker boxes wasn’t what I was working on, but it was the same carpeting methods I came to find your video. Good work. Fwiw.

[@runnamuckdesigns8880]

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

[@4WheelKid]

thank you, Good tip!

[@Kustomz1985]

Great vid!!

[@4WheelKid]

thanks!

[@303ant420]

Awesome video thanks...

[@4WheelKid]

no problem! thanks for watching

[@DeeHermanson]

How big of peice of carpet was that? I am having the hardest time figuring out how much i need for my box. I am horrible with math and that stuff is expensive!!

[@4WheelKid]

I can't remember it was so long ago, just a roll I got on amazon. i'm not good with math either haha

[@SuperHowyalikemenow]

Great video!!!

[@4WheelKid]

Thank you!!

[@liljons6753]

I think i woud just glue cat fur on the box....more simple...

[@4WheelKid]

that would look dope, maybe shag carpet too

[@baileyboydrumming4724]

🤣😂

[@dionwalcott5827]

SWEET SUB neat Box😗🇹🇹

[@4WheelKid]

thanks!

[@aaronmcdevitt1166]

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...

[@4WheelKid]

just depends. try a new razor blade for each cut

[@Mrlegodj]

Great video mate

[@4WheelKid]

Thanks 👍

[@Episcleritis]

Thanks man.

[@4WheelKid]

Happy to help

[@RobHTech]

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

[@4WheelKid]

not sure. only one way to find out

[@ryanv9297]

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?

[@4WheelKid]

I'm not to familiar with those, unfortunately the box with probably have to be redesigned completly

[@newrock7289]

Thank you!

[@4WheelKid]

You're welcome!

[@tassioamplificadores1183]

look I have two 12 inch pwu this project can be 12 inch too or not

[@4WheelKid]

Nice, indeed can be 2 12’s if you make the box big enough and design it differently

[@tassioamplificadores1183]

Okay

[@tassioamplificadores1183]

thanks

[@joseefreniquina7713]

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

[@4WheelKid]

hey thanks, I bet you could just add 2 or 5 inches to every measurement and it will be similar just bigger

[@thomaskletzl6493]

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

[@4WheelKid]

yeah it takes a few boxes to get it down. try using a new razor blade for each cut, they dull quick

[@topchoppa4512]

What board you use to make the box

[@4WheelKid]

3/4" mdf

[@JESSEPAVON]

Make me one 😅

[@4WheelKid]

if I had the time! haha

[@ambadi1518]

Pleased tell box measurements

[@4WheelKid]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqLFoK2Amc6aacU

[@rossdebeer4495]

Could you paint the carpet?? 🤔

[@4WheelKid]

not sure i that is a great idea, you might be able to find different colors of subwoofer carpet if you look

[@Psilocy-ben]

You could... but why would you? Guaranteed would look horrible.

[@STV-H4H]

Agree with mushroom man, why do something that would look like poop?😂

[@ghawuddaudio2226]

Subwofer 12",...vent size centimeter??

[@ambadi1518]

30

[@johnviera3884]

I hate carpet. Duratex is awesome. Once you use Duratex, carpet is gross.

[@4WheelKid]

Yeah people like different things. Ill check out duratex

[@Shiva-YaminiMobiles]

Total box space how much black carpet design sir ??

[@4WheelKid]

Not sure, I just bought a roll