1999 Porsche Boxster Info.

[paulofto]

There have been several threads regarding a frunk mounted sub and all of them were epic failures. Guys spent moocho bucks and all the installs sounded like s#it. The frunk is very well sealed and and air movement stays within the frunk. Lots of thump and noisy vibration but very little true bass. But maybe some people with bad ears like that. Personally I like the Bose set up my car came with including the rear tray set up. Properly using the volume, bass and treble controls produces pleasing if not arena loud sound.

[imon_2nd]

Originally Posted by paulofto

There have been several threads regarding a frunk mounted sub and all of them were epic failures. Guys spent moocho bucks and all the installs sounded like s#it. The frunk is very well sealed and and air movement stays within the frunk. Lots of thump and noisy vibration but very little true bass. But maybe some people with bad ears like that. Personally I like the Bose set up my car came with including the rear tray set up. Properly using the volume, bass and treble controls produces pleasing if not arena loud sound.

Yes, the space behind the sub must be vented so the diaphragm can move freely without reverse pressure waves f**king it up. The size of the vent will depend on the size of the sub and its maximum coil excursion. A couple of 3" diameter vents will probably be sufficient for a 10" sub. BTW, a sub is NOT really for bass. It's for near-subsonic and subsonic audio, which includes "thumping." Smooth bass can be achieved with drivers as small as 5 inches. Getting the crossover network to make a good transition from subsonic to actual bass can be tricky. Done badly, it does sound awful.