sub position in a suv-question??? please post

[kg1961]

If i was to make a sub box for my 2 15" subs and face them forward toward the front of the car so i can make the back of the box with a plexi window to show off the focal red mutli magnet what would the pro or cons be.
normally i have always faced to the rear
the subs are 2 focal 15" 38vx they are mainly a sq sub
the car is a 2012 hyundai santa fe suv
lmk thanks again
Mike

[Kirghiz]

You'll get less SPL with the subs pointed away from a reflective surface. That's pretty much the difference.

[kg1961]

are we talking like 3db or 12db?

[ttocs]

its enough to notice honestly. Almost any car I built a box for I would always try it facing different directions too see what it sounded like. If you want something different with a plexi window to show the speaker try a down-firing box with windows on both side maybe? Down firing is about the only position I have found that comes close to facing back. I always liked it as it also helped to soften any mechanical noise the sub makes.

[kg1961]

its enough to notice honestly. Almost any car I built a box for I would always try it facing different directions too see what it sounded like. If you want something different with a plexi window to show the speaker try a down-firing box with windows on both side maybe? Down firing is about the only position I have found that comes close to facing back. I always liked it as it also helped to soften any mechanical noise the sub makes.

great idea. i have a guy that might make me a fiberglass top to my sub box so it will be rear firing and i will still see the magnets.
thanks again
guys