Why do I need an enclosure?

An enclosure is simply the box that houses your sub; sealed and ported enclosures are the most popular types. A sealed enclosure is usually smaller in size, sacrificing a little volume level to deliver more accurate bass. The ported enclosure features a vent which allows bass waves to escape from behind the mounted sub, augmenting the bass coming off the front of the sub. Ported boxes are louder, bigger, and a little less accurate. Every sub works best in the size and type of enclosure that's recommended by the manufacturer, so make sure you match your sub with the right box.

Our take on the Pioneer UD-SW80D

by John Pollard

Pioneer built their UD-SW80D subwoofer enclosure so you can get great bass in a vehicle where there's not a lot of space. This rugged enclosure comes in at just 5-1/2" tall, so it'll fit under many seats or even under the overhang in some trunks. Built with 5/8" medium-density fiberboard and covered in durable black carpet, this enclosure provides .15 cubic feet of air space for a single 8" shallow subwoofer. Pioneer recommends installing the TS-SW841D subwoofer in this enclosure.

Pioneer builds this sturdy box to deliver tight, accurate bass. Install a compatible sub, power up with a suitable amplifier, and you'll be ready to rock.

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Highlights:

sealed down-firing enclosure for one 8" shallow subwoofer
5/8" MDF (medium-density fiberboard) with black carpet covering
internal volume: 0.15 cubic feet
dimensions: 11-3/4"W x 5-1/2"H x 9-1/4"D
warranty: 1 year
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Features and Specs

General
Box Type Loading...	Sealed
Number of Boxes Loading...	1
Number of Speakers Per Box Loading...	1
Speaker Size Loading...	8
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading...	7 3/8
Maximum Speaker Depth (inches) Loading...	3-1/2
Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading...	0.15
Tuning Frequency Loading...	N/A
Height (inches) Loading...	5-1/2
Width (inches) Loading...	11-3/4
Depth (inches) Loading...	9-1/4
Second Depth (inches) Loading...	9-1/4
Wood Thickness (inches) Loading...	5/8
Speaker Wire Connectors Loading...	Spring posts
Box Color Loading...	Black
Box Finish Loading...	Carpet
Parts Warranty Loading...	1 Year
Labor Warranty Loading...	1 Year

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What's in the box?

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Single down firing enclosure for Pioneer's shallow mount 8" subwoofer
Note that mounting hardware is not included

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Features

Compatibility: This enclosure is designed for a single Pioneer 8" shallow-mount component subwoofer, TS-SW841D (item number 130SW841D, sold separately).

Materials: The box is constructed of 5/8" MDF (medium density fiberboard). MDF resists flexing and has anti-resonant qualities.

Design: Complementing the shallow subwoofer, this enclosure provides the smallest sealed box volume recommended for the TS-SW841D. The UD-SW80D enclosure will fit under the seat of many vehicles. The exterior is covered with black auto carpet.

Terminals: The spring post wire terminals, located on the side of the enclosure, will accept bare wire (up to 10 gauge), pin connectors, banana plugs, and dual banana plugs.

Brackets: Brackets (not included) are recommended for more secure mounting.