[Plund]

I am planning my next build to compliment/support my pair of N3 towers (Ok, so I like bass!)     I am leaning towards a single GR SW12-08 driver with the A370PEQ amp...In the future I could use this amp to drive an additional SW12-08 if I feel the need.  With an enclosure supported on 6" legs, I am leaning towards down-firing configuration.  Are there compelling reasons to have Front or Down-firing?  Thanks all in advance for your input!

Plund

[se-riously]

I know that Brian at Rythmik typically recommends down firing subs only on solid surfaces (like carpet on concrete).

[corndog71]

I like up-firing!

[HT cOz]

I like up-firing!

Corndog,

You need a pic gallery of that build.  Very creative, was it hard to pull off?

[NeilT]

I know that Brian at Rythmik typically recommends down firing subs only on solid surfaces (like carpet on concrete).

Brian recommended front firing for music, when I built mine.

Neil

[corndog71]

Corndog,

You need a pic gallery of that build.  Very creative, was it hard to pull off?

Funny that you mention that.  Here's my old post about it.

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=69124.msg641494#msg641494

[Plund]

I know that Brian at Rythmik typically recommends down firing subs only on solid surfaces (like carpet on concrete).

My sub will be sitting on carpet, not with concrete but with plywood sub-floor...looks like front-firing might be the correct recipe for me. One of the reasons I was favoring down-firing was to lazily avoid building a grill... my 2-month old grandson will be mobile soon enough and speaker drivers are entirely too interesting for curious minds and fingers to avoid

Corndog,  that is a great-looking sub...I'm sure it is rock-solid!  I also share the sentiment it would best be finished stained/sealed to preserve the laminated look.

Plund