4 8's or 2 10's

[nateberrier 10+ year member]

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srsly OG, tell me one time youve read an intelligent comment with proper grammar on YT

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

When looking at the Fs of many speakers, you'll find that cone area is a contributing factor, but not a dominant one. You can design an 8" sub with a fairly low Fs, or a 5 with a fairly high one. Although both of these are fairly common, so watch that spec when looking at smaller subs.