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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 06:38 PM
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Equals to smaller box size ?

Someone help me out here.... thanx
Old Jul 4, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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im not really sure what you're asking.. [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img]

if you have a box, and invert mount the sub, it will have more airspace then if it was normally mounted..

but if your building a box, it wont have to be as big.. but it wont make a HUGE difference..

also dont forget to wire the sub with reverse polarity if you invert mount it! [img]graemlins/thumb.gif[/img]

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Old Jul 4, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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Reverse Polarity
Old Jul 4, 2003 | 07:22 PM
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Originally posted by ShYYLO:
Reverse Polarity
thats the word i was looking for [img]smile.gif[/img]
Old Jul 5, 2003 | 06:34 AM
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Yea well im thinking of building a box and invert mounting the sub (the magnet out). The manufacturer suggests 1 cub ft of sealed space. Should I stick with that or make the box smaller ?
Old Jul 5, 2003 | 07:36 AM
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You can make the box smaller, approximately by %20 if you stuff it with fiberglass or some other heat absobing material.
Old Jul 5, 2003 | 10:42 AM
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You dont have to switch the phase. Thats more so for 2 or more subs. BUT it can help.
Inverting the sub does mean you can make the box slightly smaller, but remember, you gotta make room for that big *** fram and magnet.
Also make sure the hole is round enough and smooth so the surround doesnt rub.
Pics of my invert @ my SD site

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Old Jul 5, 2003 | 07:06 PM
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well all i ahve to say is my husband has his subs inverted and he finds it gives out more. or jow ever you want to put it.LOL. well i'm sure when he logs on he will tell you a little about it anyways.hee hee!!!!! he knows a lot and probably will be willing to give you some advice also. anyways take care. bye for now.
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