JL MicroSub experiment...

[mitch_04]

The console subwoofer enclosure has been done before, a buddy of mine has one in his CJ. From my personal experience, subwoofers tend to sound better when they "reflect" off of something. Hatchback Camaros with subs in the back facing the rear window are a great example of this. The sound reflects off the back window and spread throughout the cabin perfectly. If you decide to design a console enclosure, I would take the sub, keep it in the box it came in, and play music while facing the subwoofer different directions. Vertical, horizontal, rearward, forward, etc etc. You may find (my guess) that the subwoofer facing rearward sounds the best. Lower frequencies don't need to be pointed at you like higher frequencies do, this is why a subwoofer for a home stereo can be placed most anywhere in the room facing any direction. Component speakers, however, should be pointed in your general direction.