CJSmith Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 Ok. I have a 1993 Ford Explorer. In April I walled it off with my 2 18's in between the B and C pillars and it was ridiculously loud. Now, I moved the box up to be flush with the B pillar and it's not as loud as it was. The port is on top, the full width of the box. I didn't know if it was bc the port was so close to the windows or bc it's so compressed. It's all the same equipment and box, nothing has changed. Should I just scoot it back to where it was? I need ides bc I have a car show tomorrow and I have to get all this done, I'm just out of ideas. Thanks for the help guys. *Rebuid in progress* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleanSierra Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 You had more room in front of the box the way it was before for the sound wave to develop and travel. You shortened that distance and effectively lessened the distance the wave can travel. I would move the box back to where you had it before. Im not the one you want to try to troll. Just a fyi for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJSmith Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 You had more room in front of the box the way it was before for the sound wave to develop and travel. You shortened that distance and effectively lessened the distance the wave can travel. I would move the box back to where you had it before. That's what I was thinking, since there's less airspace in front of the box. Would I be better off to move it around a lot and test it to see if there's a "sweet spot" that might be louder than the old position it was in? *Rebuid in progress* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 I'm guessing not sealed off? That would help with the wall in the current position Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertR Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 You had more room in front of the box the way it was before for the sound wave to develop and travel. You shortened that distance and effectively lessened the distance the wave can travel. I would move the box back to where you had it before. ^^this^^ BMW 325i Kenwood KVT-647DVD re xxx components re 6.5 FR's 2 RE XXX 12's 2 US amps MD3D's 2 batcap 4k's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJSmith Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 I'm guessing not sealed off? That would help with the wall in the current position No, it is sealed off at the B pillar right now. But it was louder when I had it sealed between the B and C pillar. *Rebuid in progress* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJSmith Posted October 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 You had more room in front of the box the way it was before for the sound wave to develop and travel. You shortened that distance and effectively lessened the distance the wave can travel. I would move the box back to where you had it before. ^^this^^ See, I was thinking that might be a factor. I just wanted some good advice before I tear my trim panels off and have to reseal it. Lol *Rebuid in progress* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big dee Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 I would move it back further than before and see if it does even better than before . Get those bass waves bouncing around good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 If it sounded better to you when the box was further back, then by all means move it back. I've had it happen before where something is way louder to the ear but will go down on the meter. And the opposite has happened where I've gained on the meter but it didn't sound as loud. Acoustics are weird. Unless you are competing, the 'ol earometer is the way to go lol ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritosaregood Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 not as loud to the ear or meter? seller feedback: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61719 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=68281 build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44800 Gf's build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/54346-kickergirls-camaro-new-box-pg-5/#entry753970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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