Room required

[Torrey]

how much room do you need between the top of a subwoofer and a surface? for instance if you have 1/2" between the top of your subwoofer and the roof of your trunk is that ok or will it damage/ distort the sub?

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[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

That's cutting it way too close. At the very least I would give it like 4" of give

 

[Imtjnotu 5,000+ posts]

4" atleast

 

[Moble Enclosurs 10+ year member]

Best to use the length of the driver or a minimum of half the length. So, for a 12, don't go under 6inches to any wall. This allows proper compression for breathing room and minimal loss of output. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif