woofer box direction

[FleetwoodSlim]

woofer box direction

i notice in a lot of pix. woofers are directed toward the back of the cars/trucks, why/how does this help or hurt the bump?//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif

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[adamS 10+ year member]

it really depends on the trunk, in most cases, it just sounds the best with them facing back, the only way to be sure is to play around with the position of the box untill you find something you like.

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

Yep, thats the best thing to do...turn the box different ways until you find the position in which you like the sound the best.

- Steve

 

[drkodin 10+ year member]

the easiest way to find out if you are hurting your sould is to open your trunk lid. cnacelation causes the lack in bump. by opening your trunk lid, does it get louder or quieter. if quieter then your good. if louder, then turn your box around.

from what i've heard the best is as close to the rear as possible and facing the rear. however, this makes no sense for daily drivers so you just have to find the best mix.

 

[FleetwoodSlim]

box direction my box is sealed, would adding aero-ports to the back deck be a good idea? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eek.gif.771b7a90cf45cabdc554ff1121c21c4a.gif

 

[Frraksurred 10+ year member]

If by "back deck" you are referring to adding holes in the rear deck of your car to let more bass from the trunk into the cab, then generally yes. Removing rear spkrs or adding holes that do not compromise the structural integrity of your car can let more bass into your listening area.

If by "back deck" you are referring to the back of the sub enclosure, then typically no. Subs are designed to work best in specific size and types of enclosures. A sealed box has certain strengths and weaknesses. They are good for tighter response and sound quality, but do not have the bass "hit" of a ported enclosure. if you cut "aero ports" in an enclosure built to your sub's specs for a sealed enclosure, then you will ruin the enclosure. If you want to build a ported box, then you need to find out exactly what size of enclosure your sub manufacturer recommends and what size and length of a port that specific sub sounds best with.

Your subs will only sound as good as the enclosure they are in. If you have a sealed box built to your sub's specs, then don't mess with it. If you want a ported box, then I'd suggest building a completely different box.

Hope that helps. God bless you.