firing subs directly into the cabin does not guarantee the
best SQ, as i found out. indeed, SQ is great, but i also found no loss in SQ
but improved low-end response with rear loading (as you'd expect). or at least, any 'loss' in SQ with rear loading compared with direct in-cabin mounting was not audibly apparent, especially without quick and easy swap around.
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Originally posted by claf_43:
By having them in sealed boxes on the parcel shelf would that lower the soundstage somewhat in the rear????
Would i need ambience tweeters up there???
subbass is non-directional, meaning your ears will not detect where it's originating from (unless there's rattle/vibrations or higher frequencies being produced that can steer your ears that way). so the subs won't affect the stageheight.
however, speakers in the rear doors down low may lower stageheight. i found this in my car, so the new rears are going in the parcel shelf area. alternatively, as you suggest, having the tweets up high may avoid the problems, but likely introduce a new problem with 'separation' issues: treble sounding nice and high, but vocals and midbass down low.
good luck