LosIsATool 5,000+ posts
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Digital Designs SW2508sc:
I'm finding it hard to review something that is only one piece of the puzzle but I'll share my findings.
If this review ticks off a hater or two, to bad I don't care.
DD designed this to be the super 8. The surround had me very skeptical at first, it looked like a Lanzar or Kicker surround. The difference is this one actually has a function. The ribs are softer to the touch, this allows more linear travel than a standard foam surround. It stretch's under high excursion but still maintains it form.
Power handling- DD rates at 400-800rms. I use a DD M1c (1700 rms). The same amp DD used during the prototype testing. So almost double rated power daily and I'm not easy on it. Driver never breaks a sweat. The kicker is I ran it boosted to hell for a few weeks when the MS-8 decided to boost the sub frequencies and it was still fine.
Listening- I will start by saying whoever says the sc option adds distortion is full of crap. Not once in the 2 months I've used it has my ears been pulled away from the dash board. It has a lot the same sound characteristics of my old W7 10.
I have it in DD recommended 1.25 cubes with 20sq inches of port tuned at 35hz. 25-70hz bandpassed. 1.25 is big for a single 8 but space does make bass. That's efficiency, for a driver to hold together in that much space tells the story about the quality of the driver.
Its in my trunk, seats up and solid, not much of a pass through since the rear shelf holds the amp rack. The transitions are on point, it easily keeps up with Travis Barker. The low notes are solid and strong, easily fills the cabin with bass. Keep in mind I'm coming from a 5000 watt ground pounder.
Conclusion- This really is a special driver. Custom tooled basket, new surround tech, 2.5 inch coil on a 2500 series motor, made with US built soft parts.
It is oversized, more like a 9 inch driver so cutouts are a pain at first and they don't give you a template.
I found this vid, this guy does a good job for a walk through.
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I'm finding it hard to review something that is only one piece of the puzzle but I'll share my findings.
If this review ticks off a hater or two, to bad I don't care.
DD designed this to be the super 8. The surround had me very skeptical at first, it looked like a Lanzar or Kicker surround. The difference is this one actually has a function. The ribs are softer to the touch, this allows more linear travel than a standard foam surround. It stretch's under high excursion but still maintains it form.
Power handling- DD rates at 400-800rms. I use a DD M1c (1700 rms). The same amp DD used during the prototype testing. So almost double rated power daily and I'm not easy on it. Driver never breaks a sweat. The kicker is I ran it boosted to hell for a few weeks when the MS-8 decided to boost the sub frequencies and it was still fine.
Listening- I will start by saying whoever says the sc option adds distortion is full of crap. Not once in the 2 months I've used it has my ears been pulled away from the dash board. It has a lot the same sound characteristics of my old W7 10.
I have it in DD recommended 1.25 cubes with 20sq inches of port tuned at 35hz. 25-70hz bandpassed. 1.25 is big for a single 8 but space does make bass. That's efficiency, for a driver to hold together in that much space tells the story about the quality of the driver.
Its in my trunk, seats up and solid, not much of a pass through since the rear shelf holds the amp rack. The transitions are on point, it easily keeps up with Travis Barker. The low notes are solid and strong, easily fills the cabin with bass. Keep in mind I'm coming from a 5000 watt ground pounder.
Conclusion- This really is a special driver. Custom tooled basket, new surround tech, 2.5 inch coil on a 2500 series motor, made with US built soft parts.
It is oversized, more like a 9 inch driver so cutouts are a pain at first and they don't give you a template.
I found this vid, this guy does a good job for a walk through.
This post has been promoted to an article
