Ideal sub and port firing direction in an extra cab truck?

[CarsAndGuns]

I'm about to build a vented enclosure for my 2000 F150 extra cab for a pair of Audioque 12s. They will be on the floor against the back of the cab where the rear seat was. I have been planning on firing them forward since i tried some 10s briefly and they sounded great forward.

However I am out of the game for many years now and i feel It would be best to ask those who are IN the game I'd appreciate some opinions.

Which direction should I be firing my vented 12s in my F150 and why? '

CnG

[blackout]

i've had luck in my f-250 with subs forward, port up and subs up, port firing toward drivers side. i liked the first orientation a little better

[CarsAndGuns]

So Im wondering if facing them backwards will give the loading effect like a car does or if Id be sitting to close to notice the difference in sound.

Also wondering if downfiring would give the same loading effect and/or if it would sound a bit more muddy or have less output than the other orientations?

[XXXRodeoXXX]

I have alwasy liked subs up and ports firing towards front seats

[XXXRodeoXXX]

Also subs down and ports towards the side just tunnel that hoe!

[CarsAndGuns]

I guess i'll have to put a test box in there again and see how each direction sounds at the drivers seat.

I'm still curious if backwards/down gives an emphasis on lows in a truck cab like it has in my cars. Always sounded loudest and cleanest backwards too, for me atleast.

[profundus-sanus]

i had very good luck in 2 different smaller trucks doing subs forward port drivers side.

[dsktim]

i have my subs and port forward with the port equall between the two seats

[CarsAndGuns]

Thanks for the responses.

Sounds like forward firing is the consensus around here and thats good. Forward is the easiest to build for my app. heh.

Profundus - I was wondering if corner loading the vent would be good. Sounds like it is. Cool deal.