My JL W6v2 Box Build

[240jz]

Here's my build. Let me begin by saying that i'm not much of a work worker! LOL... I would like to thank avaserfi for coming up with the build design and annunaki for giving me advice.

sides installed

vent assembly

view of vent

test fitting front faceplate

Test fitting sub

Testing sub... not finish yet...

 

[WmAx]

That JL W6v2 is near identical to the Kappa 12VQ in all ways related to function and quality - so it's a fitting replacement for the now discontinued VQ. You should love the performance!

-Chris

 

[lsiberian]

What did you cut the pieces with?

 

[jamie2112]

I bet it stomps.I built 2 of those with the Kappa speaker and they are amazing....

 

[240jz]

it was cut with a table saw.

Yes, it sounds good... i'm just waiting for the rockwool... I would like to hear the differents. this week i will be staining the box...

 

[lsiberian]

I really like how it's coming along. I'm doing the same build just at a much slower pace with a tc sounds 12" driver. Are you laminating it before staining? or are you keeping the seams?

 

[240jz]

I dont know yet. I wonder how it look without it stained. any ideas on how it will look. (like poop?)

 

[jinjuku]

That JL W6v2 is near identical to the Kappa 12VQ in all ways related to function and quality - so it's a fitting replacement for the now discontinued VQ. You should love the performance!

-Chris

Nearly identical accept price. Thing is double the cost. Still a really great looking build.

I wonder how the Shiva 12 X2 will model and sound?

 

[240jz]

new update: first coat of stain

 

[WmAx]

Function over form, right?

In the future, I suppose you could use veneer (and perhaps a healthy dose of bondo and sanding around the rough looking port openings) to make it look nice.

-Chris

 

[lsiberian]

Function over form, right?

In the future, I suppose you could use veneer (and perhaps a healthy dose of bondo and sanding around the rough looking port openings) to make it look nice.

-Chris

Always for us new DIYers.

 

[240jz]

i kinda screwed up with the router. i didn't adjust the depth right and it took off way to much! that was my repair! LOL... hopefully, it doesn't affect the sound...

 

[Sounds Good]

looks pretty good to me... i wonder is you can extend the the sides length wise and put a grill on it? i cant wait to get some house projects done first and start my diy sub...

 

[lsiberian]

looks pretty good to me... i wonder is you can extend the the sides length wise and put a grill on it? i cant wait to get some house projects done first and start my diy sub...

You'd be best to build a separate grill frame. And use dowels to mount in the corners. I don't plan to add grills. But I may need something when we have kids.

 

[240jz]

I received my rockwool today! I put another coat of stain. Now i have wait for it to dry. I should have everything completed by saturday.

 

[krzywica]

Nice SR20 man!

 

[240jz]

thx... its actually 2JZGTEE... i didn't want to follow the crowd.

 

[240jz]

 

[240jz]

Here she is done for now! (i may think about laminating over the stain)
This thing sounds awesome! currently i have it in the middle of the room and it still bangs! I cannot wait for the stain to fully dry so i can corner load it.
It may not be the best build but i can say i built it! Not bad for a non-carpenter... (i think)

 

[GlocksRock]

That looks very nice. I can't believe how big that thing is, but I bet it pounds. I'm trying to convince my friend to build a pair of those since he has a couple 12W6V2s lying around unused.

What are you using to power it?