1 12 , 4 8s or 6 6.5s?

[Bramdon6635]

I've got 1 NSV4 12 running in a huge D4S ported box tuned to 35hz on a hertz HP3001. I recently sold my other truck and need the seat where the box is now and am just curious if one of the gately under seat setups could run under the seat and be just as loud or louder and be fine on the current amp. They have a 4 8" setup ported and those subs are 500 rms and they also make a 6 6.5 setup but I have no experience with subs under 10". I heard from a friend that the loudest system he had heard was from multiple 8s but I always went for larger subs. If someone can help me out I'd appreciate any info.

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[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

It's a toss up between the 6-½'s and 8's. The cone are is almost identical. I would personally choose the 8's. Which 8's and 6-½'s are you looking at?

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

I've had four eights before. so that's my pick.

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

But I'd personally keep the Nightshade

 

[Bramdon6635]

It's a toss up between the 6-½'s and 8's. The cone are is almost identical. I would personally choose the 8's. Which 8's and 6-½'s are you looking at?

I was looking at the Scar audio 900 RMS

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

I was looking at the Scar audio 900 RMS

Well, you should probably avoid Skar and go with the Sundowns if you can afford them ($209). The American Bass VFL's are a good if you are on a tight budget ($110).

 

[Firewalker]

Skarbage! Definitely stay away from those. SSA F8L is a good 8" as well, the new Sundown Nightshades are coming out soon or even the SA-8 from them all day long over Skarbage

 

[LsGuy]

I'm running 6.5s in my current setup and they are fantastic. FU audio 6.5s, rated 300 rms each, pushing almost 450 to each and they don't seem to mind. Paid $80 each for them.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

I'm running 6.5s in my current setup and they are fantastic. FU audio 6.5s, rated 300 rms each, pushing almost 450 to each and they don't seem to mind. Paid $80 each for them.

Glad you are happy with them.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

I've got 1 NSV4 12 running in a huge D4S ported box tuned to 35hz on a hertz HP3001. I recently sold my other truck and need the seat where the box is now and am just curious if one of the gately under seat setups could run under the seat and be just as loud or louder and be fine on the current amp. They have a 4 8" setup ported and those subs are 500 rms and they also make a 6 6.5 setup but I have no experience with subs under 10". I heard from a friend that the loudest system he had heard was from multiple 8s but I always went for larger subs. If someone can help me out I'd appreciate any info.

Audio Legion also makes a good 6-½". 6 of them on a SFB2K would sound good.

 

[LsGuy]

Glad you are happy with them.

They make way more noise than I thought Two 6.5s could lol.

 

[Kybasshead75]

I've got 1 NSV4 12 running in a huge D4S ported box tuned to 35hz on a hertz HP3001. I recently sold my other truck and need the seat where the box is now and am just curious if one of the gately under seat setups could run under the seat and be just as loud or louder and be fine on the current amp. They have a 4 8" setup ported and those subs are 500 rms and they also make a 6 6.5 setup but I have no experience with subs under 10". I heard from a friend that the loudest system he had heard was from multiple 8s but I always went for larger subs. If someone can help me out I'd appreciate any info.

Iv always loved running 4 subs, more coil is more abuse they can take and blend better.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Iv always loved running 4 subs, more coil is more abuse they can take and blend better.

4-8's on 3K. Just got installed tonight.

 

[LsGuy]

4-8's on 3K. Just got installed tonight.

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Did you have to move the seat forward?

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Did you have to move the seat forward?

No, not at all. My box builder/installer took all the measurements with the seat all the way back.