will subs abuse other trunk speakers?

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Topic: will subs abuse other trunk speakers?

Posted By: customsound79
Subject: will subs abuse other trunk speakers?
Date Posted: January 14, 2006 at 6:02 PM

I have always had either trucks or vans but now I have a car. I'm thinking that trunk mounted subs would make passive radiators out of the deck speakers, but I've never heard of anyone using baffels. I want to be extra sure about this before I install anything else.

Thanks to everyone that has been so helpful before.

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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: January 14, 2006 at 7:25 PM

Yes subs will interfere with the rear deck speakers. This is another reason for foam hats or plastic baffles. Realize that by putting these baffles onto the speakers will limit their low end response however. American Internation and XTC make speaker baffles for this application.

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Posted By: derl
Date Posted: January 14, 2006 at 11:06 PM

Although very seldom installed or called for, I think it is worth the few dollars that they cost to keep from any damage to your full ranges. Might as well go ahead and take the extra step.
Derl

Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: January 14, 2006 at 11:55 PM

Most sedans have a baffle provided by the manufacturer which separates the trunk from the underside of the rear shelf. If the car in question doesn't have one, you have to fabricate your own. Hats are an inexpensive solution. Some people take the rear speakers and baffle out to let the sub pressure into the car through the speaker holes.

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Posted By: Steven Kephart
Date Posted: January 15, 2006 at 1:08 AM

Subs are the bullies of the trunk. They like to beat up on the smaller, weaker speakers. You might want to strap down the lug wrench tightly just in case. posted_image

Sorry, your thread title brought up a rather humorous visual.

Posted By: darthness
Date Posted: January 15, 2006 at 8:04 AM

take the rear speakers out... alot of people (including myself) think it soudns better without anyway. maybe you will too.

Posted By: supradude
Date Posted: January 15, 2006 at 6:57 PM

What? No rear speakers? I got to have mine.

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: January 15, 2006 at 8:05 PM

Steven Kephart wrote:

Subs are the bullies of the trunk. They like to beat up on the smaller, weaker speakers. You might want to strap down the lug wrench tightly just in case.

He he, that's good. "Watch it bud, or I'll throw you in the trunk with the subs!"

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