Owner's Manual

®MEMPHIS
RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES
POWER
REFERENCE
SUBWOOFERS
Your
enclosure
choice
will
determine
two
different
performance
outcomes.
If
you
need
assistance
in
determining
which
enclosure
is
best
for
your
application
please
consult
your
dealer
or
Memphis
Audio
Tech
Support.
Sealed
Enclosures
Sealed
enclosures
deliver
highly
accurate
bass
compared
to
other
box
designs.
These
enclosures
are
ideal
for
those
who
demand
tight
accurate
bass
and
when
sound
quality
is
desired
versus
volume.
Features
of
a
sealed
box
design
include:
•
Precise
clean
sound
•
Compact
design
requiring
a
smaller
footprint
•
Higher
power
handling
Ported
(Vented]
Enclosures
Ported
enclosures
are
the
recommended
enclosure
for
those
who
want
to
achieve
extreme
bass
in
an
application
where
space
is
not
an
issue.
Vented
enclosures
are
capable
of
playing
louder
while
needing
less
power.
Features
of
a
ported
enclosure
include:
•
Louder
bass
with
less
power
•
More
'booming'
bass
·Tuning
adjustments
can
be
made
by
altering
port
length
Enclosures
can
be
tuned
to
suit
your
needs
and
listening
style
·Typically
larger
box
construction
than
a
sealed
enclosure
BOX
BUILDING TIPS
We
recommend
using
MDF
(medium
density
fiberboard)
for
construction
of
all
enclosures.
Birch
plywood
can
be
used
as
a
lightweight
substitute
if
desired.
Thickness
will
be
based
on
application,
but
3/Q
inch
is
usually
preferred
for
most
applications.
#8
or
10
wood
screws
recommended
for
fastening
enclosures
together
(at
least
twice
the
length
of
the
thickness
of
material
you
are
using-
Example
3/Q"
MDF
to
3/Q"
MDF
minimum
11/2"
screws
should
be
used).l6
or18
gauge
brad
nails
will
work
if
not
using
screws
to
assemble
your
box.
All
boxes
should
be
assembled
using
ample
amounts
of
high
quality
wood
glue
on
all
connecting
surfaces
and
fastened
with
screws
6"
on
center.
Screw
length
should
be
at
least
twice
the
length
of
the
thickness
of
the
material
you
are
screwing
though.
Corner
gussets
are
recommended
for
additional
box
rigidity
and
strength.
2"
gussets
are
sufficient.
Be
sure
to
calculate
area
of
gussets
during
design.
Any
single
surface
area
over
Q
Sqft
should
be
braced
internally
for
maximum
rigidity
and
performance.
Be
sure
to
calculate
area
of
brace
during
design.
Seal
every
exposed
joint
in
your
box
with
a
latex
or
silicone
sealant.
Sealing
your
box
completely
creates
an
airtight
enclosure
ensuring
your
box
performs
to
its
full
potential.
This
is
still
extremely
important
in
vented
enclosures.
When
building
enclosures
for
MS
and
MOJOS
a
double
thickness
baffle
(the
subwoofer
mounting
surface)
is
recommended
maximum
rigidity
and
performance.
Securely
mounting
your
enclosure
to
your
vehicle
is
extremely
important.
ALWAYS
SECURE
YOUR
ENCLOSURE!
Even
the
simplest
and
most
basic
of
bass
systems
can
be
projectiles
in
an
accident.
ALWAYS
SECURE
YOUR
ENCLOSURE!!
The
same
goes
for
your
aftermarket
electronics
and
accessories
of
any
kind.
Make
sure
to
securely
mount
all
aftermarket
accessories.
In
addition
to
safety,
securely
mounting
your
enclosure
can
significantly
improve
the
sound
quality
and
output
of
your
subwoofer
system.