Didn't see much for threads on what I'm about to ask....Ok, what is the differences in mounting a sub in a box normally verses in a " down fire" (?) position..Mainly looks or a real purpose and I understand the cubic volume when measuring for an enclosure but is there a difference in the down fire verses the normal mounting when it comes to cubic volume of the enclosure ? I'm an old school-er when it comes to boxes but I know how to build the fiberglass enclosures basically..Thinking of getting some equipment in the next few weeks and gonna build something but not sure what as of yet...Pointers are always welcome
2003 Cavalier
Stock 2.2 Liter, 5 speed
" Leave the rice to Uncle Ben's and the wings to KFC..
Go clean or go home. "
If you were an old-schooler, than you would know boxes for Jeep CJs and Wranglers have a down fire setup, meaning the sub sits just a few inches from the bottom of the cargo area behind the seat. It adds some bass to the vehicle, but isn't the most efficient at all.
Your car may do 13 sec @ 103 mph, but my car does 146db @ 35 hz.
Yeah...I knew that...That was part of my confusion... I've heard people call the speaker in the down fire position when the magnet is exposed, not in the enclosure..That's what the main question is about...sorry for the confusion...guess i should have been more specific in my description...By old schooler i mean traditional set up, a custom fit box made outta wood, not the fleece and resin like we normally see now....I should be ready to pick my stuff up this week, not sure what I'm going to get yet, not a show car just want the quality then make it nice...Oh, suzuki Vitars( not grand Vitara) has the down fire too...Had 2-10" Boston's in mine...
2003 Cavalier
Stock 2.2 Liter, 5 speed
" Leave the rice to Uncle Ben's and the wings to KFC..
Go clean or go home. "
If you mount a sub inverted (which I'm sure is what you mean). You will hear vent noise coming from the sub. If it's going to be in the trunk and you're only ever going to listen to it from inside the car with the seat up, it'll be alright. But if it's a show car it will sound sloppy.
That's it...inverted...was on the tip of my tongue..Thanks, brad...I've never mounted one like that so I was curious..I'll just stick to the normal way. I'd rather have good sound than it being a show piece( audio wise)
2003 Cavalier
Stock 2.2 Liter, 5 speed
" Leave the rice to Uncle Ben's and the wings to KFC..
Go clean or go home. "
It'll still bump due to it's purpose, but you definitely won't be using the cone's optimal area nor shape. IMO it looks cool and stuff, but thats about it.....
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Viper98912 wrote:It'll still bump due to it's purpose, but you definitely won't be using the cone's optimal area nor shape. IMO it looks cool and stuff, but thats about it.....
It works out nice when you build your box too small and can't afford to factor in motor displacement. It'll sound about the same, but it's more for looks than anything.
Your car may do 13 sec @ 103 mph, but my car does 146db @ 35 hz.
Cool beans, guys.. Thanks for the info !!!! I'll just do a normal build, maybe a simple amp rack. Nothing extravagant, just clean and simple..just got to decide on subs now.. seen the build you posted Lanman and Rich did and it makes me wnat those subs now !!! LOL..
2003 Cavalier
Stock 2.2 Liter, 5 speed
" Leave the rice to Uncle Ben's and the wings to KFC..
Go clean or go home. "
They wang. True story.
Your car may do 13 sec @ 103 mph, but my car does 146db @ 35 hz.
LOL...Look like some serious subs..Nice work on that porting too !!!
2003 Cavalier
Stock 2.2 Liter, 5 speed
" Leave the rice to Uncle Ben's and the wings to KFC..
Go clean or go home. "
