5.25" Micro-Sub Suggestions (Need Help)

[MechanismX]

First off, let me get this out of the way and say I know close to zero about car audio. I know what RMS and peak watts are, and that is about it. I've tried to search on this topic, but because I know so little, it is like a foreign language. So, I've decided to ask you all your suggestions as I figured this is your realm of expertise.

Alright so, I have a 1990 CRX, It has 4 total speakers (2 in the doors and 2 behind the seats). I have recently bought a somewhat rare factory option "Bass-tube" that inserts into the factory location in the rear. I believe they hold 5.25" speakers. Also, the bass-tube has a small port built in. My plan is to put in some 5.25 Micro-subs into these bass-tubes as I do not plan to run a dedicated rear Sub in the hatch. (My goal is to keep the interior looking somewhat factory)

So, does anyone have any suggestions for a well built 5.25" sub? I Understand it isn't going to shake the neighborhood and I am not trying to do that. But I would like to get a fuller sounding Bass or as much as I can given the size limitation. I listen to a large verity of music from rap, electronic, rock, and so on if that helps?

My budget is $200 for both rear speakers. Here is a picture of the rear bass-tubes if this helps anyone? (Also, I have not bought anything for the audio system yet except for the bass-tubes)

Thanks in advance for any advice you can give.

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[beak81champ]

Tang Band makes a 5.25" sub (W5-1138SM at Parts Express), but its almost 4" deep, which doesn't look like it will fit in your tubes. Maybe you could find a midbass 5.25" that would dig down a bit inside your tubes, giving you the sound you are looking for.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Tang Band makes a 5.25" sub (W5-1138SM at Parts Express), but its almost 4" deep, which doesn't look like it will fit in your tubes. Maybe you could find a midbass 5.25" that would dig down a bit inside your tubes, giving you the sound you are looking for.

He can always invert them.

 

[MechanismX]

Are the Tang Bands the best in this size range?

 

[beak81champ]

I don't know. These have been the only subwoofer drivers I have been able to locate in that size. I will say that a lot of people will stand behind Tang Band products.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Are the Tang Bands the best in this size range?

basically yes. Nothing is gonna be beefier or stronger because most companies dont bother making subs that small.

 

[MechanismX]

I was looking at these. They seem to be a bit shorter in length than the Tang-band? Not sure if these are good or junk? I don't really understand the specs. Has anyone ever heard of these?

Dynavox LW5004PMR 5-1/4" Woofer

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I was looking at these. They seem to be a bit shorter in length than the Tang-band? Not sure if these are good or junk? I don't really understand the specs. Has anyone ever heard of these?
Dynavox LW5004PMR 5-1/4" Woofer

They would probably work better since they need a much smaller enclosure than the tang band and your tubes look very small cubic feet wise. They look new, Havent visited the small woofer section on partsexpress in a while.