Port up subs up question in mini suv

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Hello to my car audio friends this it my first time posting.. i have a burning question. I want to put 2 15" in my ride and i want to give it the most space as possible. The problem is i have read subs up port back is the best application but i could only get the most out of it with subs up port up... how much would i be missing out on both the meter and ear by doing subs up port up?.. is it a big no no in the car audio world to use such application? thanks for the help in advance..

[scottxgtr 9]

in my old 02 xterra, i used to run subs up port up and liked the sound better than other configurations. never really metered it tho, but i wasnt concerned with numbers. my ears were happy.

best advice, build a test box and try it out. or specify exactly what vehicle incase someone has any personal experience.

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Thanks thats giving me some hope. The vehicle is a Honda Crv 2000 model 33w x 27 D x22H is the external dimention i came up with.

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what about the lowz too?

[scottxgtr 9]

what about the lowz too?

mine was a 18" Fi Q in a ported box (6.5cf) at 30hz. i had no issue hitting lows. nor getting loud.

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Do u have a pic of the port? so are u saying i should go for it?

[scottxgtr 9]

port is just out of frame on the driver side. it was aprox 4"x20" or so. unfortunately, no other pics. got deleted when i moved computers.

should you go for it? hell yeah. it wont hurt to try. might cost you a sheet of mdf at the worst.

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port is just out of frame on the driver side. it was aprox 4"x20" or so. unfortunately, no other pics. got deleted when i moved computers.

should you go for it? hell yeah. it wont hurt to try. might cost you a sheet of mdf at the worst.

Well thanks for the motivation, thats the thing i am in the Caribbean islands and its like $290 for a sheet kinda tough but i was going to build one with cheaper material first and then build with mdf after. Any body else have any out put on the subject?

[scottxgtr 9]

its like $290 for a sheet kinda tough but i was going to build one with cheaper material first and then build with mdf after

holy crap. i guess i see where you are coming from.

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Anyone else care to help?? Thanks in advance

[appleyard 0]

Its recommended that your port is the same place as your cone so you wont face any phase issue. I didnt see any problem with porting with having port on a different location like you mention.

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Thanks appleyard..Anyone else?

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Anyone?

[twink 0]

I'm having the same problem too. Having the port facing the rear hatch leaves me a 4inch space. Some says it will hit good numbers, well others won't. I gotta test test and test.

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lucky you have 4" i dont have an inch only if i make the box smaller and that i do not want to do.. if i had 4'' i will work with it.

[KU40 173]

Both up will be fine. There isn't a huge enough difference that you'd notice much, and since you have only 1" of clearance on the back side port up would be a much better solution.

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Both up will be fine. There isn't a huge enough difference that you'd notice much, and since you have only 1" of clearance on the back side port up would be a much better solution.

Well i think i will do it. I dont have much of a choice any way. I am more concern on the sound by ear factor than the meter.. Thanks for help guys.. If any one else want to input on this feel free to do so.

[dsgfierce1 0]

sub up port up is fine thats how i have mine setup and it does wonderful.

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any more input on this topic?