8" subs...

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

RE 8 whoops on alot of its bigger competition... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif
Loyd L.

But not teh awsome mighty RL-i8.

No srerious, as long as you don't factor in price and power requirments.

 

[bigbassman Premium Member]

But not teh awsome mighty RL-i8.
No srerious, as long as you don't factor in price and power requirments.

the RE 8 took out several big 8's in the challenge... including 3 of its TC cousins.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif bigger.... supposedly meaner cousins...

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I'd be quite willing to give an RL-8 a run against the RE 8 if somebody had one they'd be willing to part with for a couple weeks.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Loyd L.

 

[Mackenzie 10+ year member]

Someone makes a post asking about budget minded 8's, and Makenzie suggests an 8W7. Great going Mak. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif
To answer your original question, yes RE8's are a popular choice for regular cab owners. And while there are definitely better 8's out there (Koda 8, prolly the Rl-i, etc) the RE8 seems to be a good little performer for the like $50 each they cost.

Thanks //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Notice how I posted 8 w7 before he mentioned his price range.

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

The Crystal CMP8 is in that price range. Though, with it's depth I'm not sure if it would fit your space requirements.

Image Dynamics ID8v3 would be a great option aswell

 

[newtitan 10+ year member]

the RE 8 took out several big 8's in the challenge... including 3 of its TC cousins.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif bigger.... supposedly meaner cousins...
//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

I'd be quite willing to give an RL-8 a run against the RE 8 if somebody had one they'd be willing to part with for a couple weeks.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Loyd L.

fyi the model they used in the big 8 challenge is VERy different than rl-i 8"

that and the box was over 0.5 cuf t too small for the way that tc 8" was spec'd

I had re8's,and some tc prototypes (basically rl-i's) no comparison in linearity, SQ,power handling,and overall output

the rl-i/tc was far better

I dont get why people like the re8's so much I thought they were light in the pants lol

albeit very cost effective

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Thanks //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Notice how I posted 8 w7 before he mentioned his price range.

He was looking at a $50 sub, and made comments in his first post like "plus, they're not very expensive so I wouldn't have to break the bank to get a couple". Seems common sense would rule out W7's at that point. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Justinw303 10+ year member]

Well guys, I think I'm going to go with the RE8's. Price was a factor, but the extremely small recommended enclosure size was probably the main reason.

However, I do appreciate all of the suggestions! I've bookmarked all of the companies you guys mentioned for future reference, even the w7's.

Thanks again. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[bigbassman Premium Member]

FYI, I know exactly what woofers were used in the great 8 challenge, as I'm the one that did the great 8 challenge...

ED 8a

EA 8ax

TC underhung unit

I said TC cousins, I didn't say direct relatives..

thanks though.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Loyd L.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

FYI, I know exactly what woofers were used in the great 8 challenge, as I'm the one that did the great 8 challenge...
ED 8a

EA 8ax

TC underhung unit

I said TC cousins, I didn't say direct relatives..

thanks though.. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Loyd L.

sureeeeeeee!! like you are that guy that wears woofer on your head...yeah!!! sure!!! lol jk

 

[btnhfan 5,000+ posts]

Loyd test that autotek!

 

[bigbassman Premium Member]

Loyd test that autotek!

its currently residing beside me in the floor..

11.5 x 25" and 38 lbs.. yummy

I've got a show tomorrow, then I'll be able to install it, and start testing..

Loyd L.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

you can do two tens behind the seat with the proper amount of airspace.

 

[Justinw303 10+ year member]

Does .35 cubic feet sealed and 200 watts RMS to each sub sound about right for those RE8's?

 

[Justinw303 10+ year member]

Yes? No? Maybe?

 

[spicmonster 10+ year member]

whats ur budget??the rli's from soundsplinter are pretty danm good

when are they coming out?