Optimal Sub Angle and Amp Size Options

[LastOfTheSTs]

Hey Guys,

I'm planning a 10" or 12" sub for the trunk just to round off my upgraded sound system - I was planning on probably making my own box for it and the amp but I was wondering, if there is indeed one, what is the best angle for the sub to be mounted at would be, i.e. straight up. straight back towards the end of the car, straight forward to the front or at a 45 degree angle... any thoughts?

Also does the box need to be any specific size in relation to the sub size beyond physically holding it?

Thanks for the advice

LST

This post has been edited by LastOfTheSTs: Aug 31, 2008 - 11:58 AM

[LastOfTheSTs]

Hey well D-Man no flaming of your methods to date so i guess they aren't all that crazy huh!


Anyways i've planned the basic sub enclosure design - this gives me around 35 cubic litres according to my calculations (about .4 off the optimum 35.4 for the sub). As you can see with this i've followed the example of most pre-bought boxes and have the sub pointing straight back towards the rear of the car.



I don't have the sub yet so using the cone and string method is tricky - will this design make it sound awful? It seems to be how most people fit them..

This post has been edited by LastOfTheSTs: Sep 8, 2008 - 3:17 PM