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<blockquote data-quote="NytFlyt" data-source="post: 8716652" data-attributes="member: 680572"><p>Well, done right the bass comes through just fine. I’ve seen people “seal” them up with solid 3/4 MDF beauty panels covered in leather, etc and that definitely doesn’t work so well. But yes, forward firing was definitely a consideration - I’ve done them like that in the (distant) past as well. And I may get bored and give that a whirl on this car at some point. I decided on rear firing this time as I am not as interested in maximum bass impact this time around, so this should be MORE than enough bass for my modest to moderate listening levels. </p><p></p><p>But change is part of the fun. </p><p></p><p>I’ve done some calculating and by keeping the same fore/aft dimensions (I want to maintain access to my spare tire/battery well) but making my enclosure somewhat wider and taller, I can come up with just enough airspace to either A. Make a ported enclosure with these (or similar) subs. -or- B. Have 3 of these subs (or similar) in a sealed enclosure. Not that I need 3 subs for the amount of bass I want/need, I just think three across would just have a neat visual impact. Admittedly, I like the visual/cosmetic aspect of it all almost as much as the music. </p><p></p><p> Or like you mentioned, I could also rework/spin this whole arrangement around and seal it up firing forward and showcase the amps in the back - I purposely built that box with the same angle on the front and back so it could be used forward firing as well (with some additional work to seal it off). So who knows what I’ll have going a year from now. Even if I’m completely satisfied with the sound, I’ll likely change something up as I enjoy this end of the construction/fabrication process. </p><p></p><p>Thanks for the kind words. Really enjoying being back in the game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NytFlyt, post: 8716652, member: 680572"] Well, done right the bass comes through just fine. I’ve seen people “seal” them up with solid 3/4 MDF beauty panels covered in leather, etc and that definitely doesn’t work so well. But yes, forward firing was definitely a consideration - I’ve done them like that in the (distant) past as well. And I may get bored and give that a whirl on this car at some point. I decided on rear firing this time as I am not as interested in maximum bass impact this time around, so this should be MORE than enough bass for my modest to moderate listening levels. But change is part of the fun. I’ve done some calculating and by keeping the same fore/aft dimensions (I want to maintain access to my spare tire/battery well) but making my enclosure somewhat wider and taller, I can come up with just enough airspace to either A. Make a ported enclosure with these (or similar) subs. -or- B. Have 3 of these subs (or similar) in a sealed enclosure. Not that I need 3 subs for the amount of bass I want/need, I just think three across would just have a neat visual impact. Admittedly, I like the visual/cosmetic aspect of it all almost as much as the music. Or like you mentioned, I could also rework/spin this whole arrangement around and seal it up firing forward and showcase the amps in the back - I purposely built that box with the same angle on the front and back so it could be used forward firing as well (with some additional work to seal it off). So who knows what I’ll have going a year from now. Even if I’m completely satisfied with the sound, I’ll likely change something up as I enjoy this end of the construction/fabrication process. Thanks for the kind words. Really enjoying being back in the game. [/QUOTE]
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