Are there sub's (free air?)that you mount in the bulkhead of the boat without a box? If so are they any good?
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Are there sub's (free air?)that you mount in the bulkhead of the boat without a box? If so are they any good?
Yes, and it depends on how you like your music.... Generally soft( sloppy sounding, kinda) when compared to an enclosed subwoofer.
Kicker solo's are generally pretty stiff, and JL also has a IB (infinite baffle) marine subwoofer... If your amp has a subsomic filter, use it!
Can you just build a box and bolt it to the bulkhead?
Can you just build a box and bolt it to the bulkhead?
better yet he could go square and get a smaller box and better sound! :argue: :D :D
...and build boxes that bolt in from behind, using the same mounting location.
Sounds like a great idea!
:D
Thanks. It sounds like a box is a better idea.
Trying to keep most of the weight aft. Do subs sound good in the engine compartment? Do they need to be exposed for best sound?
No.... unless you have them vented or ported up to the cockpit... That's another equation all together :D
Thanks.
I'd shy away from locating subs in the engine bay. To much heat, potential for water, etc there. And the sound wouldn't get out into the cabin in a sealed sub enclosure.