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Review on ๐Ÿ”Š Atrend Bbox E8DS 8" Dual Hatchback Sealed Subwoofer Enclosure: Enhanced Sound for Your Car by Pamela Jackson

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Subwoofer cutout is not 5.85 " as listed

Just received a box with two 6.5" connectors. I pulled the case out and tried to fit my Skar EVL-65s in, only to find that the cable clamps barely went through the hole (it was so tight I was afraid I would rip one of the terminal blocks off the subframe). The bumper with the magnet also squeezes tightly. All of these obstacles have been overcome and the hole is not large enough for the reported (and confirmed) EVL-65 diameter of 5.83 inches. I measured the remaining 5.575" cutout. So I need to remove 0.255" from the diameter of both holes to allow the EVL-65 to seep in just a little bit. It's fine, but if you've ever tried to punch a hole in MDF, be careful open up you know this isn't easy either. I won't go for the jigsaw as that introduces quite a large variable for cutting too much. So much for easy installation. Is it possible.? Yes. But I believe , I know what I do the rest of the day. You get what you pay for. All other dimensions are as shown (I measured 5.150") Subwoofer cabinet. There is no split air space or dual vents in this box. This is a large cavity that both subwoofers fit in, with a port that runs along two walls. Again, no big deal. but not what was advertised. The last picture clearly shows the internal structure of the case, but the written description is misleading. The port cover is a cheap Chinese plastic part that needs to be sealed with silicone (if you want to seal it, it's a box with holes). The terminals have good pressure and should work well with bare wire or spade lugs. The internal connectors are very thin fork strips which I don't want to use. I plan on stripping the strips from the threaded and ring terminals that are gripped by the nut and washer and soldering to the wires (which you/I must provide - wires not included). Some other reviews state that the seams are not sealed and are leaking. After inspecting the inside of my case, all the connections were a good fit and sealed with glue. This is a box with holes - in any case, there should be minimal air leaks at the connection points. Cons: Sub-unit cutouts are smaller than advertised: 5.85 inches ad size, 5.575 inches actual size. Check your subs! The kit does not include the inner wire. Cheap, leaky end cup. No double vented/private space as advertised. Pros: Appears to be very durable. were declared

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