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Ultra-Light- Audio Tech

New Lightweight Enclosure Material Provides Excellent Sound Characteristics.
By Mario Escamilla
Photography by Mario Escamilla
Audio Special Aerospace Foam
The special aerospace foam is sandwiched between two pieces of German birch creating a total width of 1 inch.
Audio Different Products
The intention for this vehicle was to keep it simple but effective, which called for a serious lineup of Hertz, Audison and a custom twist with a Sony monitor.
Audio Measuring Trunk
The trunk was first measured out and the general layout for our simple system was devised.
Audio Removing Foam
The foam is removed with the clean sharp edge of a metal putty knife. Then excess foam and adhesive are removed with fine sandpaper on a flat sanding block of 0.75-inch MDF
Audio Composite
The composite is so light that a single person can safely handle it and guide it on a table saw.
Audio Side Panels
The side panels fit like a glove in the grooves that were cut out.
Audio Pieces Are Scored
Using this custom-made guide, the pieces are scored through the first layer of birch and the foam. The pieces are cut just enough to join the corners of the box.
Audio Butting Up Edge
The edges are then butted up and checked before proceeding to the gluing stage.
Audio Holes Of Subs
The same care is given to the hole for the subwoofer. The outer hole is cut to the foam, while the inner hole is cut through. The same steps are taken to remove and clean the excess foam. Note that the inner hole was left slightly undersized to allow a ridge for the excess glue to run off on. This edge will trimmed off later. A 0.5-inch ring of German birch will be set into place using expanding glue. The German birch was chosen for its dense yet lightweight properties. Not to mention it's less likely to split than traditional MDF
Audio Mounting Amp
The amp board is cut and centered in preparation for the cut through.
Audio Completing Amp Panel
The amp panel board is test fit around the amplifier before the amplifier mounts are completed.
Audio Holding It In Place
After the glue has been applied to the edges, masking tape and weight are added to hold it in place.

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Audio Special Aerospace Foam Audio Measuring Trunk Audio Composite
Audio Different Products Audio Removing Foam Audio Side Panels
 
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