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Myth #1. Subwoofer size has ABSOLUTLY no effect on "speed." A 15" sub will play the same as a 10" or 12" even 18". An improperly designed enclosure is to blame for double bass drums muddling together. Having said that, if you have space restrictions, a 12" would probably be a safer bet. Have you measured what fits? Or at least what space you're willing to give up? On a properly designed transducer this is correct. But take a motor designed for a 12 and throw a 18 inch moving mass coupled with it's air load and you have transient issues. There is a reason why the motor on a JL w7 8 is smaller than the motor on a JL w7 13. The Ethos motor was designed for a 15 and the enclosures I recommend ensure proper response. This is why every single customer that has bought an Ethos regardless the size says its one of the best sounding subwoofer they have ever owned.

Myth #1. Subwoofer size has ABSOLUTLY no effect on "speed." A 15" sub will play the same as a 10" or 12" even 18". An improperly designed enclosure is to blame for double bass drums muddling together. Having said that, if you have space restrictions, a 12" would probably be a safer bet. Have you measured what fits? Or at least what space you're willing to give up?

You really won't run into issues with it being far away from it. Just make sure there is adequate clearance between the back and the port. The port loads better off the rear hatch vs loading against the roof. Acoustically I'm not sure why, but in my experience it's typically the best in most hatchback cars/trucks.