8 inch Subs Free Air

[-CT- 10+ year member]

Im looking to get two but am going to use them 'free air'. Just wanted to know which one you reckon is better suited to do this. (powering with 200x2)

RE - RES-RE8V2 (175rms)

DLS - DLS-W308B (100rms)

JL Audio - JL-8W3V2D4 (125rms)

MTX Thunder - MTX-T5508-04(200rms)

Digital Designs - DD-1008 (300rms)

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[B&R Innovation2 10+ year member]

I've used DLS's in open air and as long as there is some sort of baffle between the front and back it sounds pretty good.,

I use Kicker Resolution 8's in one of our show cars, more of a midbass driver, but really pulls the stage forward well.

 

[-CT- 10+ year member]

thanks, the seats dont fold down so its a pretty solid trunk. Anyone heard any of the others?

 

[-CT- 10+ year member]

ok lemme rephrase. Is their any reason why i SHOULDNT use any of those free air? (im thinking of going with RE because they seem to be right pricewise)

 

[-CT- 10+ year member]

just incase anyone has the same problem got a reply from RE:

'The RE8 is definitely not suited for an IB install. It has a very loose suspension, and a very low Qts. You wouldn't get the best results by using them. '

Ive decidedto goa different route (build an enclosure which attaches to the underside of the rear deck)

 

[kaosmoon 10+ year member]

You might consider the id 8v.3, it's a solid IB performer. It's a little more expensive than a lot of the above subwoofers but it does do pretty well IB.

Ben Milne

Elemental Designs