Which wood can make a better speaker box, MDF or plywood?
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- Mar 28,2023
Which wood can make a better speaker box, MDF or plywood?
MDF and plywood are two types of wood commonly used to make speaker boxes. Compared to plywood, MDF is denser, easier to work with, and cheaper. However, plywood tends to refract and reflect sound better than MDF. This results in better sound travel overall. In addition, plywood offers more portability and better resistance to bending and moisture.
The difference between MDF and plywood：
1: Density
The density of the wood has a direct impact on the quality of the sound. The resonance, distortion or reflection of wood depends on the density of the boards. Too dense a board will kill the reflective properties of the sound. Likewise, less density will produce a more distorted sound. In terms of density, the uniform density of MDF wins. MDF provides much better audio clarity than plywood.
2: Weight
3: Moisture resistance
4: Cost
MDF is cheaper, so technically MDF wins in this area. But for some buyers, the higher quality of the plywood is worth the higher price.
So if you want better sounding speakers, plywood is the better choice. It has better sound, is more portable, and lasts longer. But if you are on a budget, then MDF is a better choice.
