sub mounting direction

[dcarr]

hey guys, i finally decided to throw an amp and subs into the expy. what direction have you all found to point them that sounds best? back, up, angled, downfire? im going to build a box this weekend and just looking for a cheat on the best direction without the trial and error. i bought 2 12" polks and a boss amp. they call for .88 cubic feet and a sealed box. thanks, dan

 

[GAINMOB]

i've had 12's facing back...angled pointed to rear...downfired...all sounded the same to me...my 18" is pointed up and vent is on the bottom to the rear...i like this best...i've played with it and this is the best sound i like for it...

i like downfiring box to allow me to continue to put stuff on stop of it

 

[dcarr]

The downfire thought for putting stuff on it was what I was thinking. How much space is under the box? Also are the subs screwed in from the outside of the box or mounted from the inside? Just thinking its a lot of weight constantly pushing on the screws.

 

[eddiemoney]

Downfacing I would suggest a double ring face with bolts/ t nuts to keep it happy

 

[GAINMOB]

my box may have 2.5" or 3" legs on it...the subs screwed in from the outside like any other box and havent had any probs with it...and i had them since 2007 i'll take pics tonight and post

 

[heardj]

If you want to achieve the loudest sound, subs back and port back.

 

[ydopen]

Are you building a selaed or ported box?

 

[dcarr]

The subs say sealed @ .88 cubic feet so ill prob do that. Just a toss up between facing back or the downfire. Im a firefighter so I carry a bunch of stuff in the back and the protection of the downfire is a plus.

 

[alaskanexpy]

mines rear facing, i need to add a screen to cover it up when hauling crap.

 

[panda24619]

mines on the driver side. facing passenger with port in same direction. custom box. 2cbft. its a good size box. haha but down fire is your best bet. you can throw stuff on it and no worrys. and even better is to add a little bit of cross support inside the box to brace it so you can really throw stuff on it and have no worrys.

 

[tallsville]

this is how i have my subs. sounds good, hits hard and leaves me room to carry stuff

http://www.expeditionforum.com/members/27615-albums231-picture1425.html

 

[heardj]

Try facing your subs back. When you want to haul anything you can always just flip the box so the subs face up and you have plenty of room to haul stuff and not have to worry about anything touching the subs. That`s what I do. I can fit a dryer in the back of my truck with the subs facing up and have plenty of room left for other stuff.

 

[GAINMOB]

this is what i have now...then what i had before...

http://www.expeditionforum.com/members/35769-albums106-picture19.html
http://www.expeditionforum.com/members/35769-albums106-picture18.html
http://www.expeditionforum.com/members/35769-albums106-picture17.html
http://www.expeditionforum.com/members/35769-albums106-picture16.html

 

[dcarr]

Thanks for the pics. Can't wait to get to work this weekend

 

[JTKustoms]

I have 3 12's facing the ceiling with the ports facing the rear of the truck, sounds great to me

 

[heardj]

When I had my 2 18's I had subs up port back. It sounded great but is louder with subs and port facing back. If your planning on being loud with subs facing up do sound mind of sound deadenjng on the roof. Its loud when it flexes and slaps against the braces.

 

[GAINMOB]

2-18's? I have 1-18...do you have any pics or video you could share with me...would like to see your setup and whatever info if you don't mind sharing...

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[Captain Morgan]

The better the sub can breath in an enclosure that's been properly calculated for port size, and the more distance the bass has to propagate the wave uninterrupted (vehicle), the better it will sound.

The ported enclosure is the first box, your vehicle is the second box. Try cramming too much punch in to too little space and you defeat what you're trying to accomplish. Plus your rig just rattles like some cheap hoopty vehicle.

Depending on what you're after tuning in both an EQ and amp may be required. You can say something like "oh but bass isn't directional" but if the wave can't propagate at least a good % of the actual wave length, it's going to sound like distorted PUNCH, not smooth authoritative bass you want with William Orbit, Paul Oakenfold etc. U2's Rattle and Hum ends up just being rattle and rattle.

Wavelength


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[toms89]

this is what i have now...then what i had before...

http://www.expeditionforum.com/members/35769-albums106-picture19.html
http://www.expeditionforum.com/members/35769-albums106-picture18.html
http://www.expeditionforum.com/members/35769-albums106-picture17.html
http://www.expeditionforum.com/members/35769-albums106-picture16.html

Now I know why you have an expy. To fit the ginormous sub(s) in the back!!

 

[GAINMOB]

i want another with both in a custom fiberglass/plexi box