Cracking my window makes it louder

[jimmclrk1 10+ year member]

I have a small truck. It's a 2002 Ford Ranger. I have 2 12" Polk MOMOs running off of a Mark Antony 25opcm, about 800w RMS. I've noticed that at decent volumes I get a good bass boost by opening my windows. I'm wondering if because I have such a small cabin space that there just isn't enough air with the windows up to get the full volume. Does this sound about right? I've heard that there isn't much cabin gain in a truck. Does opening the window help compensate for the lack of air volume?

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[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

sounds right mang---giving em extra breathin room

 

[jimmclrk1 10+ year member]

I just feel like a punk drivin' around bumpin' with my windows down. It just really makes a noticable difference. But hey, I did it in the winter too. The extra low end was worth the slight chill. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/cool.gif.3bcaf8f141236c00f8044d07150e34f7.gif

 

[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

I don't remember why, but yes that happens to every system I've heard.

 

[kuijo 10+ year member]

Yes i have a single cab f-150, i don't listen to my subs with the windows up if i can help it.

 

[Mr. Opportunist 10+ year member]

subs firing into cabin windows always down for me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Nukedsodapop 5,000+ posts]

Windows always down for me too, plus I dont have any AC ATM lol

 

[Mr. Opportunist 10+ year member]

Windows always down for me too, plus I dont have any AC ATM lol

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif that must **** //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

 

[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

Windows always down for me too, plus I dont have any AC ATM lol

Drive on up here, I'll fix it cheap.

 

[traksta15 10+ year member]

i think its something to do with the cancellation issues in the vehicle.......or somethin like that............windows down for me too......

 

[JAZN 5,000+ posts]

same effect for me, cant stand the bass with the windows up. plus, i dont us AC cuz of the price of gas, so my windows are down anyways. wont hear me doing any bass drivebys though.

 

[Nukedsodapop 5,000+ posts]

All I need is an AC compressor clutch

 

[slicks5150 10+ year member]

I agree mine sounds louder with the windows down . . .wonder if thats cause you get whats inside and whats outside or is just more air for the subs to work with .

btw I have a corsica anybody have that opinion that has an suv????

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

I notice no difference with my windows up or down. But I do drive a station wagon with plenty of interior space

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

i dont really notice much if any with windows up or down, but in some vehicles it makes a good difference, BTw im driving a 99 blazer