firing subs up

Discussion in 'Car Subwoofers' started by tippmann7, Jul 22, 2009.

  1. tippmann7

    tippmann7 Full Member

    not sure why theres 2 of these, my bad lol
     
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2009
  2. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    well.... ijust got rid of your other thread so ask away sir..
     
  3. tippmann7

    tippmann7 Full Member

    ok thanks, i was going over some options for a new system, i want more SPL than my current one is giving me. and i got to thinking about putting 2 18"s in the trunk in place of my 12"s. car is a 91 chevy lumina. it does have alot of trunk space but im not to sure if i can fit a box big enough in it. so would it sound bad if i had the subs facing up oposed to facing the rear or front of the car?
     
  4. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    hmmm tough one for me..as ive never seen subs that big in a trunk vehicle....ok got it!

    angle the drivers so they can fit in the trunk. and aim them how ever they sound the best.
     
  5. tippmann7

    tippmann7 Full Member

    hmm, sounds like it would be more efficent to just go with 2 15"s? as i know they would fit in the trunk.
     
  6. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    those ive seen. will be tight but will deff fit. seen one in a caddy in a 4th order bandpass ported into the inside thru the rear deck. bass was nice and deeep and tight.
     
  7. Kvo_8

    Kvo_8 Full Member

    yeah i think 2 15s would be more manageable, 18s are more for SUVs, trucks with a lot more space...unless you want to put one in your trunk lol. what do you have now?
     
  8. aznboi3644

    aznboi3644 Full Member

    the only way I would put 18s in the trunk is with a sealed enclosure. Ported you need about 12-15 cu ft enclosure.

    two 15s will fit easier but will still be a tight fit.
     
  9. tippmann7

    tippmann7 Full Member


    subs or the car? the subs are 2 12" legacy red cones, 600rms. there cheap so im only sending 350 to em but they dont sound bad at all im actually pretty pleased with them. and the car is a 91 chevy lumina
     
  10. Kvo_8

    Kvo_8 Full Member

    i bet you would get tons more spl by replacing your 12s with some good ones, in the right ported enclosure and a good amp
     
  11. tippmann7

    tippmann7 Full Member

    yea, my current box is not ported, and the amp is an AL audio 1400watt. deffinetly room for improvement lol. im thinking of getting some alpine type r's to replace the legacys