Is there any reason NOT to reverse the sub? So the Cone sticks outward?

Question

Does it effect sound quality at all?

Answer 1

No, there's no reason not to do it.

I'm not sure whether the people above me understand how a speaker works. ALL speakers move forward and backward exactly the same amount, and obviously the rear of the speaker isn't playing into some alternate dimension, so it's going to be pushing on air whether it's on the outside of the box or the inside. The concave shape of the speaker cone is designed to make it more rigid, not because it's better at moving air.

The rear of the cone has the same surface area as the front of the cone, will move the same amount of air as the front of the cone, and will produce the same sound as the front of the cone. You don't have to go looking for some subwoofer "approved for reverse play"; there's no such thing.

Answer 2

Looking at the back of the speaker. I have seen recent sound systems configured that way sub firing in to a chamber designed ported to work that way. Keep in mind the back of the speaker was not designed to pump air as well as the concave surface in front. Just turning two JL audio 15" speakers around might break the speaker cabinet. And take up more room

Answer 3

As far as operation of the sub, there really isn't a reason

As far as practicality, there is.
For one, you're going to be taking up more space. You'll have the actual speaker box along with the cone sticking up and the magnet. Depending on what size and type of sub you're getting, this might take up QUITE a bit of space

Second, it will be a lil bit harder to secure your wiring. of course you can get creative and make sure the wiring is secure, but depending on the box and location of the speakers, it might take quite a bit more of installation time, and you might need to get quite a bit more creative

Answer 4

it will work just fine nothing is going to happen to the woofers
any brand any model
woofer move both ways the only changes that you have to do is switch the polarity also there will be a little cone noise almost nothing and you will smell the coils when playing very loud
NO OTHER problem's

Answer 5

I would suggest listening to "KaeZoo"
I agree with what he has to say--BUT
-From MY personal experience, I actually tried this with a pair of Kicker compvr's and it sucked.
It sure did look cool though but the sound I got out of them was minuscule. It was like comparing a shout with a whisper.

-If what your doing is for a "show" then sure this is the way to go but if not, then I suggest trying it first and you'll be able to tell.

Answer 6

Yes, there is a reason for turn speakers around. Do all speakers go in reverse NO. If the speaker was not designed for reverse play it will affect the quality of the sound and damage speakers.