Dipole Sub in car?can I?

mikee55 · 30th December 2005, 10:49 PM

Hi all,Can a dipole sub be used in a car?
Thanks Y'all mikee55

Volenti · 31st December 2005, 03:15 AM

I would think not, however for the benifit of science (and my own curiosity) I will now perform a quick expriment

v1d9uy · 31st December 2005, 03:38 AM

you could do anything ... but will it sound good ...

Volenti · 31st December 2005, 03:59 AM

I used an old H-frame with a 12'' driver, it wouldn't fit in the boot so I put it on the back seat, it did produce bass but in such a low amplitude to be completely not worth the effort, a vented 8'' in the boot would be (literally) an order of magnitude louder.

I'd say we can safely strike off dipole bass in the automotive environment

BassAwdyO · 2nd January 2006, 01:44 AM

I'll second the opinion of volenti,

There will simply be too much canceleation of front and rear waves.

Dipole lacks any advantage in the car environment anyhow... The longest dimension inside of a vehicle is very short compared to that of a room and thus modes will not occur until a much higher frequency. The irregular shape of a car's interior will also cut down on modes.

v1d9uy · 2nd January 2006, 01:50 AM

is there any reason to use a car sub in a hometheater setup ?
just wondering...

BassAwdyO · 2nd January 2006, 01:57 AM

Quote:

is there any reason to use a car sub in a hometheater setup

Well, if you have some extras lying around which you dont plan to use in your car then you could use them for your HT. I wouldnt buy car subs for HT use however unless you were getting a good deal on something with a lowFS, high Xmax, high SD, and high power.

Rudolf · 2nd January 2006, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikee55
Hi all,Can a dipole sub be used in a car?

Since dipole bass depends on room size it depends on how large your strechted limo is:

http://www.musicanddesign.com/roomgain.html

rinox · 2nd January 2006, 11:50 AM

No, dipole is NOT GOOD for in car use

chops · 2nd January 2006, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Volenti
I used an old H-frame with a 12'' driver, it wouldn't fit in the boot so I put it on the back seat, it did produce bass but in such a low amplitude to be completely not worth the effort, a vented 8'' in the boot would be (literally) an order of magnitude louder.

I'd say we can safely strike off dipole bass in the automotive environment

Maybe those seat covers were acting like bass traps. LOL!!!

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BassAwdyO diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Illinois	I'll second the opinion of volenti, There will simply be too much canceleation of front and rear waves. Dipole lacks any advantage in the car environment anyhow... The longest dimension inside of a vehicle is very short compared to that of a room and thus modes will not occur until a much higher frequency. The irregular shape of a car's interior will also cut down on modes. __________________ The golden rule of DIY: Build nice, or build twice!

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31st December 2005, 03:15 AM	#2
Volenti diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia	I would think not, however for the benifit of science (and my own curiosity) I will now perform a quick expriment

31st December 2005, 03:38 AM	#3
v1d9uy diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	you could do anything ... but will it sound good ...

2nd January 2006, 01:50 AM	#6
v1d9uy diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005	is there any reason to use a car sub in a hometheater setup ? just wondering...

2nd January 2006, 11:50 AM	#9
rinox diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2004	No, dipole is NOT GOOD for in car use