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  • Which way to face subs.....

    I have 2 seperate 10" MTX sub boxes hangin' out in the back. Currently, they sit facing front, angled upward a bit so that the cover that hinges front to back, ya' know, that little cardboard flap - can close and hide all my goodies back there.

    Is there a "rule-of-thumb", so to speak(er) of which way to face the subs? Face front or towards the rear? Or is it personal preference, and just so they fit......

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    Re: Which way to face subs.....

    Mine sound better facing towards the rear, bounces of the window pretty good.
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    • #3
      Re: Which way to face subs.....

      yea its really perference.and so the fit lol

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      • #4
        Re: Which way to face subs.....

        As far to the rear and facing the rear is rule of thumb for the most output.
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        • #5
          Re: Which way to face subs.....

          OK.....I'll try to turn them around and see how it goes. Thanx....

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          • #6
            Re: Which way to face subs.....

            i have mine in the "trunk" underthe cardboard carpet flap, facing up of course. sounds good. but like jmull said its about perference really
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            • #7
              Re: Which way to face subs.....

              So I've turned them around to face backwards, and seems to hit a little harder (key word - "seems"). But I don't think it's that much difference; they are kind of a pain to move around, so that's why I asked if there is a correct way to face them b4 just doing it.

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              • #8
                Re: Which way to face subs.....

                It really dont matter as Bass is omni directional. That meean it has no real direction in which it travels to be heard. You will only notice decible levels increase with direction and this is not to be confused with sound quality. As mentioned it is perference only in the direction of the speakers. Hope this helps.

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                • #9
                  Re: Which way to face subs.....

                  well the acoustics in a camaro or firebird are going to sound good no matter what you do its all an open area unlike cars with trunks

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                  • #10
                    Re: Which way to face subs.....

                    face them up

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                    • #11
                      Re: Which way to face subs.....

                      Originally posted by 94Firebird34 View Post
                      It really dont matter as Bass is omni directional. That meean it has no real direction in which it travels to be heard. You will only notice decible levels increase with direction and this is not to be confused with sound quality. As mentioned it is perference only in the direction of the speakers. Hope this helps.
                      While this is true, you need to remember DISTANCE. Ever hear an f-body with the subs sitting on the rear seats vice under the hatch? Much quieter.
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                      • #12
                        Re: Which way to face subs.....

                        I first had my 2=12" KIcker Solobarics in the hatch spot facing at a angle up and it was very loud. With my stealth box I have to have the rear flap down because it hits louder a Alpine 10" Type X , clean bass either way but with the flap down it creates more of like a bigger box to hit off to resonate more.
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                        • #13
                          Re: Which way to face subs.....

                          As explained to me many years ago by a friend who installs custom systems.... facing towards the hatch is the best way to get louder bass with an F-body..... it creates a funnel type reaction once it bounces off the glass....

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                          • #14
                            Re: Which way to face subs.....

                            Originally posted by 1LOMARO View Post
                            it creates a funnel type reaction once it bounces off the glass....
                            :rolleyes:
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                            • #15
                              Re: Which way to face subs.....

                              i have 2 twelve inch xplodes that sit in a custom box the fills the back trunk/t-top area. they face up with a little tilt forward, and most people who are in my car cant handle the bass for more than one song at max volume, they hit super hard in this postion

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