I have a 10" sub in the trunk of my Civic. Which way should I face it to get the best sound? Towards the trunk or towards the back seat? Does it matter?

Thanks!! h:

 

Put the box toward the rear of your trunk, facing back, for the best response.

Check this article out for more details...
http://www.installer.com/tech/aiming.html

 

why dont you try it and see?

 

I did, I just wanted to see if anyone knew why you should point it a certain direction. Just curious is all. :sad:

 

In a sedan, (closed trunk) face it towards the rear.

 

Sorry it wasnt my intention to come off mean. Here is what ive found in my hatch there does seem to be a difference in placement. Its nice to know theories behind stuff but in the end its about what you think sounds better. Ive seen competition cars that have done well with the subs facing all different directions. If you have a preforance on the way the sub box is faced then go with that cause its realy how it sounds to you that matters. There are so many conflicting theories in car audio its not even funny. In the end all you can do is try different ones and see which comes out the best.

 

id go for it facing the trunk towards one of the wheel sides, i have mine placed like this. it creates almost another box or enclosure for your speaker. the speaker then uses the panels of the trunk to bounce the sound off. it is just like in home audio, you never put speakers on the carpet floor, all it will do is absorb the sound, as mentioned aboved do it to your taste, i just think this setup gives the loudest and cleanest response

 

I have a 85 accord hatch, with two subs in the boot, so i have one facing each way.
But if i just had one i would face it back, as i find it gives a more fuller sound.

Was once told it is like dropping a rock in water, the ferther u are away from the source of the sound the more full the sound. Not really sure if that is 100% true, but it sounds cool to me.

 

try this site might help you know more about car audio....
http://www.bcae1.com

 

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