Sub Direction

IcePhreak08
IcePhreak08 Posts: 22
edited March 2004 in Car Subwoofer Talk
OK, heres the problem... I just got my box and its too tall to squeeze in my trunk space, so what i was wondering is...Can i lay my subs in the box on their back? I.E. The subs are facing up? would this be a problem? I need to know ASAP

THanks in advance

--Jon
Rollin deep in the T-bird.

1992 Thunderbird LX, w/ sport option.

JBL audio system, Fosgate Punch8004 amp, 2 gnx124's (12")
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  • PoweredByDodge
    PoweredByDodge Posts: 4,185
    edited March 2004
    nah facing up is fine dude -- no problem
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  • IcePhreak08
    IcePhreak08 Posts: 22
    edited March 2004
    SWEET...thanks man :)
    Rollin deep in the T-bird.

    1992 Thunderbird LX, w/ sport option.

    JBL audio system, Fosgate Punch8004 amp, 2 gnx124's (12")
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited March 2004
    just curious but would facing it upwards add extra force on teh driver because its working against gravity? couldnt that effet the way it sounded, as opposed to it being in its intended position?


    not arguin just wonderin
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited March 2004
    in almost every single case, it's no problem at all. there's a microscopic decrease in motor linearity (its the best word i can think of) that you'd never notice. net result: no problems.
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited March 2004
    wouldnt the decrease in performance also be based on the quality of the sub? like shittier bulit sub would be a higher decrease in performance?
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited March 2004
    to a degree. it's based mostly on the suspension of the driver. if its a loose suspension, it'll sag more - just like a car. a tighter suspension (including that of a sealed box) will hold the sub to its neutral position better. if you had a high-excursion sub in a vented box, it may be a different story, but in your case you've got nothing to worry bout :)

    to answer your question - shittier subs often have shittier suspensions :rolleyes:
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

    "Its not good enough until we have real-time fearmongering. I want my fear mongered as it happens." - Shizelbs
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