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View Full Version : Subwoofer Enclosure torresmd Tue, Jan-18-2005, 04:59:51 PM I want to build a new subwoofer enclosure for my E46 trunk for two 10inch subs. I want to place the box as close to the rear seat as possible. The question is, should I face the subs toward the front or the rear of the car? Has anyone else done this, if so any pics would be great. sy0296 Tue, Jan-18-2005, 11:19:12 PM rule of thumb: subs should fired towards the rear of the trunk for best bass reproduction. but every car if differnt. build a dummy box and play around with the orientation until you find the sweet spot. tplaya07 Fri, Jan-21-2005, 03:52:53 AM Yeah.. typically subs sound better firing backwards. You can also remove any rear speakers to allow the bass to port into the cabin more. Here is a couple pics of an install I did on an E46. M3_POWER Fri, Jan-21-2005, 05:14:08 AM Nice set up! :thumbsup: DinanM3inAustin Wed, Jan-26-2005, 04:17:34 PM Check out my install in my pic url below. I did a Fireside box and love it. In2Deep1080 Wed, Jan-26-2005, 09:36:04 PM Yeah.. typically subs sound better firing backwards. You can also remove any rear speakers to allow the bass to port into the cabin more. Here is a couple pics of an install I did on an E46. The install looks nice, but none of the installs on here apply to my car or torresmd's car. Any install pic I have seen has been for a coupe, and it is much easier to do an install in the coupe and have it sound good than in the convertible. There is very limited space in the vert...you can only build a box around 10.25" tall to squeeze under the black piece that the top sits in. Thus, you are limited to a 10" sub which is fine with me since 10" is what I prefer. However, the vert has a metal framework/wall behind the back seats, and this cancels a lot of the bass. It would be nice if someone has some pics of an install for a vert... Jay Sidhu rcurley55 Wed, Jan-26-2005, 10:19:22 PM I don't understand why people don't just IB an IDMAX - it seems as if the vert is perfect for that kind of installation if memory serves DinanM3inAustin Wed, Jan-26-2005, 10:41:03 PM My installation is a convertible. Check out the pics in my sig. torresmd Thu, Jan-27-2005, 01:12:44 AM OK I have made a new sealed box that houses 2 10's and managed to fit it into my vert trunk. I will be posting pics as soon as my wife gets back in town with the digital camera. The sound is great! In2Deep1080 Thu, Jan-27-2005, 02:28:21 AM OK I have made a new sealed box that houses 2 10's and managed to fit it into my vert trunk. I will be posting pics as soon as my wife gets back in town with the digital camera. The sound is great! Hey did you happen to find the thread that you were saying tells how to disable the speed sensitive volume? Jay Sidhu torresmd Thu, Jan-27-2005, 03:05:29 AM I was unable to find it. Not sure where I was reading about it, but it was a long time ago. Might have to resort to the dealer. I'll keep checking around. If I come up with anything I'll let you know. Steves05M3 Sat, Jan-29-2005, 08:14:45 PM Hey did you happen to find the thread that you were saying tells how to disable the speed sensitive volume? Jay Sidhu Reply. as long as you dont have the nav system you need to hold down the music note for like 3 seconds then you will have on your display the speed secsitive controls. torresmd Sat, Jan-29-2005, 08:26:27 PM Nice!!! I will do that today. Thanks, Steve |