Fire down. I like to actually "feel" the bass rather than "hear" it.

 

Ok, ordered the down fire box from music moose today. I'll let everyone know how it turns out. Probably going to run a JL 10w3, had one in my boat and it jammed.

 

I got mine from Moose the other day... doesn't seem like enough clearance for the woofer. I have a semi-circle carpet ring where the woofer sits - thus limiting it's travel. I don't have it crammed under the seat, but I also don't have it crowding the leg room. I'm using an Infinity 1052 that has pleanty of mounting depth - plus I figured most speakers share the same mounting height (above the MDF board).



Product Description:

10" Dual 4 ohms Subwoofer
Polypropylene Cone
Large-Roll Butyl Rubber Surround
Unique Inboard Motor Structure
Bumped Backplate
Vented Polepiece
Progressive Spider
Proprietary Reduced-Depth Steel Basket
Power Handling:
250 watts RMS
1000 watts Peak
Sensitivity: 91 dB
Frequency Response: 25 Hz - 400 Hz
Mounting Depth: 4-9/16"
1-year Sonic Electronix warranty

Subwoofer Specifications:

Subwoofer Size: 10"
Impedance: Dual 4 ohms
Dual Voice Coil: Yes
Peak Power Handling: 1000 watts
RMS Power Handling: 250 watts
Woofer Surround: Butyl Rubber
Woofer Composition: Polypropylene
Sealed Box Volume: .75 cu. ft.
Ported Box Volume: 1.75 cu. ft.
Sensitivity: 91 dB
Frequency Response: 25 Hz - 400 Hz
Xmax (millimeters): N/A
Top Mount Depth: 4-9/16"
Cutout Diameter: 9-1/8"

Might have to go with something else?

 

I've read that about the musicmoose box quite a bit.

You can just get a replacement furniture (chair) rubber tip or two and screw them into the box's corners and give it an inch of lift...



I found some at the home improvement store.

 

Good to know...My Music Moose box should be here today. I decided to go with the JL 10W1 for the sub. I was going to use the 10W3, but I would have had to add a 1/4 spacer and it sounds there might not be enough room to do that....Good idea above.

 

Installed my musicmoose box today and I have to say I'm not very pleased. The sub pretty much sits on the floor and sounds horrible. If you space it up it definitly sounds better, but then you cant lower the seat. If I had to do it again, I would not install the musicmoose downfire box. As a matter of fact I will attempt return the box, if that doesnt work then its for sale....

 

This is the sub package we recommend with our box and the use of a grill! We install them everyday here at our shop and they sound awesome! http://musicmooseaudio.com/f150fs_loaded.html .Thanks, The musicmoose

 

When I ordered the box I told the guy what sub I was running and he said that would be fine, he even checked the mounting depth for me....

 

What sub are you using? I'm sure we checked to see if your sub would fit the box o.k. but probably still recommended the use of a subwoofer grill with F150F model boxes. We make them 5-1/2" plus+ top mount depth so you can get a decent sub in it and still fit under the seat of your F-150 truck. It leaves approx. 1-3/4" excursion room and as long as the sub cone is not interfered with the sub will work fine! The use of a standard 10" steel waffle grill works perfect and is what I suggest you use! Remeber, our goal is to build the biggest (internal air volume), deepest, best box for the money that will fit your truck under the rear seat. Thanks, The musicmoose

 

Sorry but a grill is just a band aid. You should not have to use a grill. A grill is going to smash against the surround and still not sound its best. You guys really should think about a redesign of your box or put a disclaimer on your web site that states only works with some subs. Mounting depth is not the only issue. I had one of your boxes for about a week. I tried 3 subs in it and they all either sat on the carpet or flapped against it while playing. Of all the premade boxes that are made for our trucks, yours is the only one I see this kind of complaint about. The box I have now I got locally for a fraction of the cost and there are no carpet hitting issues. And this is a premade mass quantity box designed for our truck.

 

Musicmoose called me today and is going to send me a grill free of charge. Bent has been helpful and has shown concern for this issue. They are trying to make it right.

 

{note to self}

Never buy musicmoose

{/note to self}

 

i want more bass so i'm looking at probox with 2 8s with a punch 1000

 

Holy thread ressurection!
What does your probox and 2 8's have to do with up or downfireing?