autos Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 What are the advantages and disadvantages of inverting subs and when you invert them do you just switch the - with the + ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrosetiger Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 no its not just switching the + & - thats switching polaritys which is a no no. Inverting a sub refers to actually mounting sub upside down in the box with the basket out side of the box. Read up more on Free Air Boxes before you try this. As with all installs it depends on the users preference. And what they're using for a Sub, Amp, & Wireing What are the advantages and disadvantages of inverting subs and when you invert them do you just switch the - with the + ? 1998 Plymouth Voyager (daily) Jensen VM9213 H.U. (I Know but I havent had any problems.... yet) 5.25" Factory -> Sound Stream SST5.2 6x9 Hifonics ZXi 693 -> Sound Stream SST6.9 Amp: Class D: Crescendo 3KWP (x2) Class A/B: Crescendo 1000C4 Sub: Almani S-7 10" (x6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kx519 Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 no its not just switching the + & - thats switching polaritys which is a no no. Inverting a sub refers to actually mounting sub upside down in the box with the basket out side of the box. Read up more on Free Air Boxes before you try this. As with all installs it depends on the users preference. And what they're using for a Sub, Amp, & Wireing Actually when you invert them you have to switch the + and - to keep them in phase. Ninja: unless you have an HU with a Rev sub feature. 84 K5 Blazer 3" body, 2" Suspension 35" Maxxis Bighorn 100amp Alt Marine deep cycle for the amps (freebie) KnuKonceptz 1/0 8 Hifonics HFi 12D4's in ~19cubes tuned to 35hz Audiopipe AP-18001D RF 5x8's in the kicks Almani 5.25 comp. in back Kenwood KAC-645 --IN THE FUTURE-- None. <!--quoteo(post=0:date=Feb 3 2010, 09:12 AM:name=Decaf)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Decaf @ Feb 3 2010, 09:12 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->we seriously need some butt plugs so you guys stop spewing chit talk<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrosetiger Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Actually when you invert them you have to switch the + and - to keep them in phase. Ninja: unless you have an HU with a Rev sub feature. That also depends if they're wired up in series or parallel 1998 Plymouth Voyager (daily) Jensen VM9213 H.U. (I Know but I havent had any problems.... yet) 5.25" Factory -> Sound Stream SST5.2 6x9 Hifonics ZXi 693 -> Sound Stream SST6.9 Amp: Class D: Crescendo 3KWP (x2) Class A/B: Crescendo 1000C4 Sub: Almani S-7 10" (x6) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kx519 Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 That also depends if they're wired up in series or parallel Not really. If you switch the polarity at the amp (not OF the amp), series and parallel don't affect anything. 84 K5 Blazer 3" body, 2" Suspension 35" Maxxis Bighorn 100amp Alt Marine deep cycle for the amps (freebie) KnuKonceptz 1/0 8 Hifonics HFi 12D4's in ~19cubes tuned to 35hz Audiopipe AP-18001D RF 5x8's in the kicks Almani 5.25 comp. in back Kenwood KAC-645 --IN THE FUTURE-- None. <!--quoteo(post=0:date=Feb 3 2010, 09:12 AM:name=Decaf)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Decaf @ Feb 3 2010, 09:12 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->we seriously need some butt plugs so you guys stop spewing chit talk<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvalica Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 no its not just switching the + & - thats switching polaritys which is a no no. Inverting a sub refers to actually mounting sub upside down in the box with the basket out side of the box. Read up more on Free Air Boxes before you try this. As with all installs it depends on the users preference. And what they're using for a Sub, Amp, & Wireing the sub would still be using the box, just mounted upside down. I dunno what a free air box is... thats like a oxymoron My Youtube Page. Check it out The "SAV" - Sub-aural Assault Vehicle Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X993 Image Dynamics CTX 6.5" Components Q-logic 6.5" kick pods CDT 6.5" CL-E6NEO Front door Midbass Kicker ZX350.4 Knukonceptz SS Karma 4 channel 6m RCA Fi Q 18" w/ brushed aluminum dust cap 7cu ft. ported box tuned to 28hz Sundown SAZ-1000D Iraggi 240 amp Amputator Alt Big 3 in Monster 1/0awg Second Skin Damplifier Lite on roof and front doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autos Posted March 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 What are the advantages and disadvantages of inverting subs and when you invert them do you just switch the - with the + ? So I cant just flip them up side down and switch up the - + sounds hard lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kx519 Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 So I cant just flip them up side down and switch up the - + sounds hard lol Just make sure your surround isn't hitting the box AT ALL. It will destroy them. 84 K5 Blazer 3" body, 2" Suspension 35" Maxxis Bighorn 100amp Alt Marine deep cycle for the amps (freebie) KnuKonceptz 1/0 8 Hifonics HFi 12D4's in ~19cubes tuned to 35hz Audiopipe AP-18001D RF 5x8's in the kicks Almani 5.25 comp. in back Kenwood KAC-645 --IN THE FUTURE-- None. <!--quoteo(post=0:date=Feb 3 2010, 09:12 AM:name=Decaf)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Decaf @ Feb 3 2010, 09:12 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->we seriously need some butt plugs so you guys stop spewing chit talk<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnold1992 Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 advantages are you get more airspace and the box will naturally be lower tuned, should help with cooling also. RE se xxx 18d2 (4) Audioque 2200 (2) DC Power 270XP blue 3 C&D fr310 Stinger wiring CDT components Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvalica Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 advantages are you get more airspace and the box will naturally be lower tuned, should help with cooling also. Disadvantage is the sub sticks out the top/front of the box. My Youtube Page. Check it out The "SAV" - Sub-aural Assault Vehicle Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X993 Image Dynamics CTX 6.5" Components Q-logic 6.5" kick pods CDT 6.5" CL-E6NEO Front door Midbass Kicker ZX350.4 Knukonceptz SS Karma 4 channel 6m RCA Fi Q 18" w/ brushed aluminum dust cap 7cu ft. ported box tuned to 28hz Sundown SAZ-1000D Iraggi 240 amp Amputator Alt Big 3 in Monster 1/0awg Second Skin Damplifier Lite on roof and front doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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