Custom fiberglass center console for 8"sub

[2007rustanggt 10+ year member]

If i build a center console from scratch for an 8"sub (not decided on driver yet) does the shape matter? Like if it is l shaped with the driver at the 90° bend will it sound bad? Looking for sq. here not overpowering bass as the driver will be pointing in between the front seats at dash.

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[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

It will more then likely alter the response curve, but more do to loading and such rather then the physical shape.

try it and see how it works for you. I have heard thousands of mix reviews on similar enclosures even ones I have done. Some love them, so do not...boils down to you personally.

 

[2007rustanggt 10+ year member]

Would it be better to build a square enclosure inside of the fiberglass console?

 

[04murdalanche]

a good configuration is sub back port back, but make sure to leave room for the port to breath.

 

[2007rustanggt 10+ year member]

Sealed not ported. Pure sq build.

 

[duanebro 10+ year member]

I have a ported Tang Band 8" in my center console. I used it as a sealed sub before and was not happy with the output. If it is possible to use a ten or 2 eights - I would suggest it.

 

[04murdalanche]

if your just using one sub then id fire it back at the wall, its a single cab correct?

 

[2007rustanggt 10+ year member]

Its a jetta 4 door car and im making a center console for the back seat with the sub between the seats.