Subwoofer Orientaion Question
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Subwoofer Orientaion Question
In my 85 Iroc, I had one JL 10w3.... it was in a sealed box and the box fit just right... so that when I turned the hatchbox upside down, it would fit in the rear well pointing at the gas tank... and the box was about an inch and a half away from the front slanted wall of the well.. in parrallel.
I have an 87 camaro now, and it has a hatch motor so my box wont fit.
I was wondering if it will sound better if I make my new box having the sub pointed up to the hatch... or have it still point towards the tank like that. It sounded damn good that way... but I have nothing for comparison...
Which should I do?
I have an 87 camaro now, and it has a hatch motor so my box wont fit.
I was wondering if it will sound better if I make my new box having the sub pointed up to the hatch... or have it still point towards the tank like that. It sounded damn good that way... but I have nothing for comparison...
Which should I do?
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Your box will sound better and be louder if you point it up towards the glass. The reflection of the bass off the glass in a hatchback will increase db by 6-9db.
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Paul,
Are you going to hang out with us at the gathering in a few weeks? If so you can listen to mine to get a comparison. I am running dual JL 10" that are pointed to the glass.
-Schultzy
Are you going to hang out with us at the gathering in a few weeks? If so you can listen to mine to get a comparison. I am running dual JL 10" that are pointed to the glass.
-Schultzy
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Originally posted by mschwitz78
Your box will sound better and be louder if you point it up towards the glass. The reflection of the bass off the glass in a hatchback will increase db by 6-9db.
Your box will sound better and be louder if you point it up towards the glass. The reflection of the bass off the glass in a hatchback will increase db by 6-9db.
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Yeah Schultzy I'll be there... maybe you can unplug one of yours! LOL I do have 2 10" JLs... but I don't have an amp to run both at the same time. I have one amp for my 6x9.. and then two others that would run a JL on it's on... the thing is.. my lights dim REAL bad with just 2 amps... if I put a 3rd on my Ampre usage will go through the roof.
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Originally posted by mschwitz78
Your box will sound better and be louder if you point it up towards the glass. The reflection of the bass off the glass in a hatchback will increase db by 6-9db.
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I don't know if you can get that many Dbs. It will definitly be a noticable difference. I think it takes 10 times the power to go up 10 dbs, and like twice the power to go up like 3dbs, if I am correct. If I am wrong somebody correct me.
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Originally posted by mschwitz78
Your box will sound better and be louder if you point it up towards the glass. The reflection of the bass off the glass in a hatchback will increase db by 6-9db.
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I don't know if you can get that many Dbs. It will definitly be a noticable difference. I think it takes 10 times the power to go up 10 dbs, and like twice the power to go up like 3dbs, if I am correct. If I am wrong somebody correct me.
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Two times the power or speakers, or half the difference will increase db by 6db. 10db=twice as loud. I was also told by an IASCA judge and MECP instructor that reflection off of a hatchbacks glass will create a 6-9db increase.
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Originally posted by mschwitz78
Two times the power or speakers, or half the difference will increase db by 6db. 10db=twice as loud. I was also told by an IASCA judge and MECP instructor that reflection off of a hatchbacks glass will create a 6-9db increase.
Two times the power or speakers, or half the difference will increase db by 6db. 10db=twice as loud. I was also told by an IASCA judge and MECP instructor that reflection off of a hatchbacks glass will create a 6-9db increase.
Now... if you stick the sub down in the well, in effect all you do is lengthen the horn and create a more focused origination point for the sound. Same effect as aiming them at the glass... only more pronounced. It's a "longer" horn with a more narrow originating point.
All in all, the effect is pretty minor. If you gain 3dB, you're doing pretty good.
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All I know is my 500W 10" JL sounded better pointing at the gas tank... than my friend's 800W 12" Polk Audio DX pointing up.
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You can't compare that! A different sub will make 100x more difference than how you aim it.
All that proves is that your JL sounds better than his polk.
You can't compare that! A different sub will make 100x more difference than how you aim it.
All that proves is that your JL sounds better than his polk.
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do it like this, i tryed it with my old setup that had a box that fit in both places and towards the well was the the hardest hitting.
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=146179
You have to scroll down a few posts to see the completed box. had a few friends with me to listen when I messed with the position of the old box, and we all agreed it hit harder facing the back of the car than it did facing up at the glass.
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=146179
You have to scroll down a few posts to see the completed box. had a few friends with me to listen when I messed with the position of the old box, and we all agreed it hit harder facing the back of the car than it did facing up at the glass.
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I think when you had the box facing into the gas tank you were creating a second chamber in the well which is essentially creating a first order bandpass box in the trunk of you car. This will create a deeper bass but the bass response and clarity will drop. When you fire the subs into the hatchback glass your bass will drop but you should have a tighter harder hitting bass.
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Originally posted by Jim85IROC
All in all, the effect is pretty minor. If you gain 3dB, you're doing pretty good.
All in all, the effect is pretty minor. If you gain 3dB, you're doing pretty good.
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3dB is a very noticable increase in volume that anybody can easily recognize. Most people can identify a 1dB increase in volume, some even less.
In a direct a/b comparison, the ear can distinguish between small fractions of a dB, although the listener may not actually realize it. Play 2 identical systems, except that one's a fraction of a dB louder, switch between them, and the listener will think that the louder one sounds better. He won't be able to tell that it's louder, but he will think that it sounds just a little cleaner. The brain can detect incredibly small differences in SPL... it just doesn't necessarily recognize it as "louder". A human's entire ability to localize sound is based on the brain's ability to compute incredibly minor phase differences and incredibly small differences in SPL from one ear to the other. It's pretty amazing.
In a direct a/b comparison, the ear can distinguish between small fractions of a dB, although the listener may not actually realize it. Play 2 identical systems, except that one's a fraction of a dB louder, switch between them, and the listener will think that the louder one sounds better. He won't be able to tell that it's louder, but he will think that it sounds just a little cleaner. The brain can detect incredibly small differences in SPL... it just doesn't necessarily recognize it as "louder". A human's entire ability to localize sound is based on the brain's ability to compute incredibly minor phase differences and incredibly small differences in SPL from one ear to the other. It's pretty amazing.
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Originally posted by Jim85IROC
3dB is a very noticable increase in volume that anybody can easily recognize. Most people can identify a 1dB increase in volume, some even less.
In a direct a/b comparison, the ear can distinguish between small fractions of a dB, although the listener may not actually realize it. Play 2 identical systems, except that one's a fraction of a dB louder, switch between them, and the listener will think that the louder one sounds better. He won't be able to tell that it's louder, but he will think that it sounds just a little cleaner. The brain can detect incredibly small differences in SPL... it just doesn't necessarily recognize it as "louder". A human's entire ability to localize sound is based on the brain's ability to compute incredibly minor phase differences and incredibly small differences in SPL from one ear to the other. It's pretty amazing.
3dB is a very noticable increase in volume that anybody can easily recognize. Most people can identify a 1dB increase in volume, some even less.
In a direct a/b comparison, the ear can distinguish between small fractions of a dB, although the listener may not actually realize it. Play 2 identical systems, except that one's a fraction of a dB louder, switch between them, and the listener will think that the louder one sounds better. He won't be able to tell that it's louder, but he will think that it sounds just a little cleaner. The brain can detect incredibly small differences in SPL... it just doesn't necessarily recognize it as "louder". A human's entire ability to localize sound is based on the brain's ability to compute incredibly minor phase differences and incredibly small differences in SPL from one ear to the other. It's pretty amazing.
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That looks good, and I bet it sounds good also. It also looks as though it was relatively easy to do compared to the box that Rezn8r makes. Not dissin' him at all. I'm actually complimenting him. But my philosophy has always been K.I.S.S. Probably because I'm lazy. :sillylol:
That looks good, and I bet it sounds good also. It also looks as though it was relatively easy to do compared to the box that Rezn8r makes. Not dissin' him at all. I'm actually complimenting him. But my philosophy has always been K.I.S.S. Probably because I'm lazy. :sillylol:
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And doesn't doubling the power (wattage) increase the SPL by three also?
And doesn't doubling the power (wattage) increase the SPL by three also?
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Where the hell do you all go to learn this stuff? When do I get to sign up for the class?
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Where the hell do you all go to learn this stuff? When do I get to sign up for the class?
Where the hell do you all go to learn this stuff? When do I get to sign up for the class?
I was also fortunate to be able to work in car audio sales all through college, and was surrounded by people that were able to answer all of my installation based questions. Couple this with an electrical engineering degree, and you manage to learn an awful lot of valuable information.
Unfortunately, I'm not involved with car audio on a daily basis anymore like I was when I was in college, so I'm starting to get out of touch with all of the new goodies. I'm really hoping to be able to pick up a part time job soon so I can get back into touch with all the new toys.
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