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ive been thinking about running my XL 18"s inverted in my hoe, i know it will add interior volume

any other advantages/disadvantages? also the motors will be semi close to the ceiling if i invert them, will i run into any troubles there?

also dont you have to set a setting on the amp diffrent when running inverted?

mainly i wouldnt mind the WOW factor of those sexy XL motors sticking up back there lol

2014 Chevy Silverado Crewcab

1994 Chevy Full Size blazer

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iirc, i believe you have to reverse the polarity?

something i heard, not sure if its accurate.

e/: only problem i can see

'08 Chevy Cobalt coupe 2.2 base model trunk build:

2 9512iSC flatwound alum 1.5 coils

-extra 9500 spider pack

-8" platinum carbon dustcaps

1 DD Z1 (.375ohm nominally daily)

3g31 AGM

320a Ohio Gen alt

1 DD S4 4 channel

4 VO-M8v1's (holes cut for 3rd pair)

2 CS 6.5's

2 VO-B1's

Sony XAV-601BT

all Knu Krystal RCA's

Cadence 7band EQ

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148.4 @ 37 & 38hz (burp)

146.xdb 90sec average (center windshield)

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iirc, i believe you have to reverse the polarity?

something i heard, not sure if its accurate.

e/: only problem i can see

i knew it was something like that. i just dont know how to do that as ive never run inverted subs

2014 Chevy Silverado Crewcab

1994 Chevy Full Size blazer

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well inverting the polarity is just reversing your amp inputs.

i may be wrong so don't do this before you get more feedback.

lol

'08 Chevy Cobalt coupe 2.2 base model trunk build:

2 9512iSC flatwound alum 1.5 coils

-extra 9500 spider pack

-8" platinum carbon dustcaps

1 DD Z1 (.375ohm nominally daily)

3g31 AGM

320a Ohio Gen alt

1 DD S4 4 channel

4 VO-M8v1's (holes cut for 3rd pair)

2 CS 6.5's

2 VO-B1's

Sony XAV-601BT

all Knu Krystal RCA's

Cadence 7band EQ

______________________

148.3db @ 32hz (burp)

148.4 @ 37 & 38hz (burp)

146.xdb 90sec average (center windshield)

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Actually I don't think you need to reverse polarity for inverting unless you're running some inverted and others not, then you will need to reverse polarity so they're all in phase with each other. I think... lol someone correct me if i'm wrong. Inverted subs look badass just gotta be careful that the surround isn't rubbing too much on the box

2006 Ford Escape
Head Unit: Kenwood KDC 352
Subs: (3) 15" DC XL 15s with PSI recones, 1.4 ohm coils
Sub amp: DD Audio M4 (Black Version)
Door Speakers: (2) Crossfire 10s, (2) Hertz Coax.
Mid/highs amp: Rockford Fosgate P500-4

Electrical:
XS D3400 under the hood
(3) XS XP3000s in the back
2 runs of KnuKonceptz OFC 0 Gauge ran to the back (1 pos, 1 neg)
Excessive Amperage 300 amp alt (FINALLY!)

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you dont have to do anything with the phase/polarity if both are facing the same direction. Also as long as nothing is covering the pole vent you should be fine in that aspect.

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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/

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you dont have to do anything with the phase/polarity if both are facing the same direction. Also as long as nothing is covering the pole vent you should be fine in that aspect.

so i just hook them up normal as if they were mounted normally?

2014 Chevy Silverado Crewcab

1994 Chevy Full Size blazer

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you dont have to do anything with the phase/polarity if both are facing the same direction. Also as long as nothing is covering the pole vent you should be fine in that aspect.

so i just hook them up normal as if they were mounted normally?

yup

2006 Ford Escape
Head Unit: Kenwood KDC 352
Subs: (3) 15" DC XL 15s with PSI recones, 1.4 ohm coils
Sub amp: DD Audio M4 (Black Version)
Door Speakers: (2) Crossfire 10s, (2) Hertz Coax.
Mid/highs amp: Rockford Fosgate P500-4

Electrical:
XS D3400 under the hood
(3) XS XP3000s in the back
2 runs of KnuKonceptz OFC 0 Gauge ran to the back (1 pos, 1 neg)
Excessive Amperage 300 amp alt (FINALLY!)

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yes, all that is changing is which direction it travels first.

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Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's]

BL :  http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/

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Chevyboy is correct. And you'll be good as long as you have 2-3" to the roof. Here is red-navi's old setup. Was closer than it looks lol.

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