[sirvodka]

Which is considered better, a front firing sub or a down firing sub? Are there certain situations where you use one verses the other? Thanks.


Steve

 

[Greg_R]

A front firing sub may be bad if you have kids or animals that will scratch or poke at the driver. In terms of quality, a properly designed sub with either driver will sound excellent.

 

[slewis]

DOWN FIRING WILL NOT WORK WELL IN AN ENCLOSURE

 

[sirvodka]

Thanks for the responses.


What do you mean by "IN AN ENCLOSURE"?

 

[John Desmond]

There are fine examples of both downfiring: SVS, REL, ACI. Frontfiring: Aerial etc. I can see a potential advantage to front firing if the crossover is high enough, probably above 100Hz, but that's a different matter.

 

[FrantzM]

he probably meant in a cabinet.