Free Air Or Sub Box

[fatt_macc_2k4 10+ year member]

my question is which makes your car louder or gives more bass,free air or a sub box,also can the RE SX subs be enclosed free air.Thanks

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[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

my question is which makes your car louder or gives more bass,free air or a sub box,also can the RE SX subs be enclosed free air.Thanks

Are you serious? Of course you want to put your subs in a box. And no sub can be "enclosed free air".

 

[fatt_macc_2k4 10+ year member]

well i was hearin that i could like put the speakers in the backseat and the trunk would be my box,you get what i'ma sayin now

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

well i was hearin that i could like put the speakers in the backseat and the trunk would be my box,you get what i'ma sayin now

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wow.gif.23d729408e9177caa2a0ed6a2ba6588e.gif Who told you that? Was it someone on this forum, if so tell us so we can all make fun of them. You definitely want to put your subs in a box.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Who told you that? Was it someone on this forum, if so tell us so we can all make fun of them.

So can I make fun of you now? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

That's called infinite baffle, and it's a very acceptable installation method if your subs' design allows for it. Like any very large, low-Q sealed alignment it reduces the power needed to reach Xmax and increases low end response.

 

[iLL-Faded 10+ year member]

umm free air? like just tossing your subs in your trunk then playing them? or strapped them down with something? hmm do research befor you come up with a pointless topic

 

[lostsoul 10+ year member]

Its Like The Guy With The Subs In His Floor

 

[fatt_macc_2k4 10+ year member]

like strappin them down where the top of my back seat goes,and sealing off my trunk,i know what tha hell i'm talkin bout,this aint no pointless post,i jus need to know will it be louder this way

 

[fatt_macc_2k4 10+ year member]

heres a pic what i'm talkin bout

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/486000-486999/486297_20_full.jpg

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

So can I make fun of you now? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif
That's called infinite baffle, and it's a very acceptable installation method if your subs' design allows for it. Like any very large, low-Q sealed alignment it reduces the power needed to reach Xmax and increases low end response.

See the part where he says put subs in the backseat and let the trunk act as the box? Does that really sound like it would work?

I dont think hes talking about infinite baffle, really.

If im wrong, then go ahead and make fun of me, I deserve it.

 

[Mackenzie 10+ year member]

It wont be louder. Just go with the box

 

[fatt_macc_2k4 10+ year member]

ok what about portin a box up through my back dash(using my back dash as the port)

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Does that really sound like it would work? I dont think hes talking about infinite baffle, really.

If im wrong, then go ahead and make fun of me, I deserve it.

They need to be properly mounted and sealed to a baffle...either mounted behind the seats or on the rear deck, but yes...it works quite well. That's the definition of infinite baffle.

IB setups usually give very good SQ when properly done.

 

[saywhat? 5,000+ posts]

just build a normal ported box and take ur rear speakers out of our deck OR cut a hole in it.

 

[Tirefryr 10+ year member]

I gotta laugh. Everyone was hating on that guy that put the drivers in the floorpan, but that is the BEST implementation of and IB setup available in a vehicle. ONce that guy gets some knowledge behind him, he's gonna have some killer setups.

To the original poster, go to this link. It's full of useful information on quite a few "typical" alignments and will help you out as you ask questions so people on here don't complain because they don't understand what you're talking about.

http://www.diysubwoofers.org/