Difference in output?

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swx1042

Discussion Starter · Mar 2, 2009

I Know SUV's are open cabin but they're also big. Economy cars typically have a trunk, but they're also tiny.

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Would a sub have the same amount of output in a big SUV as it would in a tiny Economy car?

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Electrodynamic

· #2 · Mar 2, 2009

Typically SUV's will be louder because they're a 'hatch'. Any time you have to fire through metal and thick seats you lose output (i.e. subs in a trunk).

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89grand

· #3 · Mar 2, 2009

The small car should be louder.

Typically too, you'll even want a different enclosure in a larger vehicle because of the transfer function differences between the two vehicles.

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swx1042

Discussion Starter · #4 · Mar 2, 2009

Thanks for the input gentlemen!

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t3sn4f2

· #5 · Mar 2, 2009

I used to have 2 inefficient small box Soundstream SPL 10 powered off 300 watts in a 93 RX7 and it was loud enough to rattle my teeth, blur my vision. Small cabin for the win!

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Oliver

· #6 · Mar 2, 2009

Transfer function and frequency of tuning if ported will determine how well the sub couples with the vehicle

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sqshoestring

· #7 · Mar 2, 2009

Small vehicle is easier to pressurize.

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swx1042

Discussion Starter · #8 · Mar 2, 2009

Thank you for the further input good sirs

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