I have 2 10's in a bandpass where should the ports be firing? Right now i have them firing @ the rear deck

 

Timby,

I've had mine pointed to tha rear before, and it sounded fine (that method was actually recommended by a guy I used to have my audio done with, until I decided to do it on my own). I forgot why he recommended it, but others may have better advice.

peace2u

Pit5Bull

 

fire them to the rear(trunk), you will get better bass response and it will hit alot harder. Also make sure to leave the armrest open to the trunk to alow all the bass into the car.

Anthony
MECP tech

 

ok thanks for the help but i have one more ? with the ports firing to the rear should the subs be facing up towards the rear deck or down

 

well if you have a bandpass, just make the ports face the rear and you should be all set. A typical bandpass usually has the ports facing the same direction as the subs.

Anthony

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ny96maxse
[B]well if you have a bandpass, just make the ports face the rear and you should be all set. A typical bandpass usually has the ports facing the same direction as the subs.


I agree, my subs were facing rearward, toward each other at about a 20 degree angle, and dem Kickers were kickin'

peace2u

Pit5Bull

 

Mmmmkay, no one ever believes this when they hear it, none of you will either, bass is a non directional entity, it doesn't matter what direction it's facing, the waves travel equally in all directions, the reason ports in different directions etc... produces more or less bass etc... has to do with air volumes etc... not the actual direction anything is facing.


i like etc ... it's just kindof a catchall, if anyone needs any etc...'s explained just ask.

 

That's wrong. Low-frequency waves are very long and need a lot of distance to focus the impact. If you aim your sub into the back seat, there will not be much bass and your trunk will nearly explode from the pressure. Turn the sub towards the rear, and there will be tons of bass in the interior of the car. That's a simple fact with sedans. I've seen it with my own eyes many times.

 

No, it wasn't wrong, the statements you made are in regard to obstacles the sound waves will come into contact with, the distance they have to travel etc... BUT NOT THE ACTUAL DIRECTION THEY ARE TRAVELLING. You would see the same differences you mentioned if the box was positioned at the very back of the trunk facing the back seats.