Subwoofer locations without losing the spare tire

2fast4thelaw · 08-29-2009, 07:29 PM

Subs in the middle of your car is not an optimal location. The very best location is subs firing towards the back of your car and the closer your subs face the rear of your car, the better. This gives you the best time alignment and optimizes the transfer function of your vehicle.

It makes a huge difference! A properly located 8" sub will outperfom a 10" sub in a less than optimal location. Imagine a 13" sub with proper TF. Its like having a 15" sub in the car.

Yes you could fiberglass the hell out of your car, but you may or may not be happy with the end result and that kind of work is extreamly costly.

The best location hands down in the Z is where the spare tire is. The only compromise is the lack of a spare tire. Get AAA and I am sure you have cell phone.

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08-29-2009, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 52 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 18	Subs in the middle of your car is not an optimal location. The very best location is subs firing towards the back of your car and the closer your subs face the rear of your car, the better. This gives you the best time alignment and optimizes the transfer function of your vehicle. It makes a huge difference! A properly located 8" sub will outperfom a 10" sub in a less than optimal location. Imagine a 13" sub with proper TF. Its like having a 15" sub in the car. Yes you could fiberglass the hell out of your car, but you may or may not be happy with the end result and that kind of work is extreamly costly. The best location hands down in the Z is where the spare tire is. The only compromise is the lack of a spare tire. Get AAA and I am sure you have cell phone.