Sub placement?

[destro77]

Which way do subs sound better facing the lifgate or facing the seats?

 

[stevek]

I had mine facing the rear and it sounded great

 

[1dopeHoe]

Typically subs in an SUV sound best aimed up with the port of the box facing the rear.

 

[SLT Kon-Man]

I think it depends on the type of enclosure that you are using, a sealed enclosure does not have ports so directional placement should not be an issue, and if I'm not mistaken low frequency (bass) is non-directional, so placement should not matter in either case...

 

[LG Customs]

i've had them both ways and the best way is facing the rear so they can bounce off the back door it hits much harder

 

[Keanen55]

Rear facing. When the sound bounces off the door, it doubles. Hits harder!

 

[the big blue bus]

what they have all said. i put subs in my sisters jeep and its a ported box with 2 12s. sounds real nice aimed at rear hatch, you get the bass bouncing all around inside instead of in the seat

 

[blueflamed03]

usually, face rear for optimal output.

 

[destro77]

nice thanx for the info

 

[LILC509]

Depends upon your subs. Like for example I have the new Orion HCCA's and they need to be facing straight up or straight down according to Orion. If you face them to the back or the front you may or will cause damage to the voice coil. It doesn't hurt to call the manufacture to find out.

 

[blueflamed03]

Depends upon your subs. Like for example I have the new Orion HCCA's and they need to be facing straight up or straight down according to Orion. If you face them to the back or the front you may or will cause damage to the voice coil. It doesn't hurt to call the manufacture to find out.

I have never heard that, ever.

 

[NASTY GM]

Mine are facing the gate.

 

[BogeyBoy82]

bass technically is non-directional...so it shouldn't matter...but what do i know...i've never had 8 12s in the back of my truck or anything.

 

[blueflamed03]

bass is non-directional, but sub placement can be optimized for more output.

 

[Sir-Lancelot]

^
This.

Sealed face them to the rear.
Ported subs up port back.

 

[Snomon]

agree with facing the lift gate, same theory applies to subs in a normal car trunk.