Best 8"?

[karter74 10+ year member]

Hey guys, I am thinking of putting a single 8" sub under the rear seat of my 99 F350 and want some advice. I am very limited on space so I think I will only be able to fit 1 8" and wanted to know who makes a good 8". I know if elemental designs were still making their e8a I would buy that but since they are making NOTHING right now, I can't buy from them. I know RE has an 8" out, what do you think of them? I want something with very SQ and not much SPL as I listen to country/contemporary christian and just need something to bring out the lower frequencies better. Thanks!

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[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

the RE 8s will give u great SQ, and enough SPL to probly keep u satisfied. i know i am with mine

 

[saywhat? 5,000+ posts]

RE 8's are probably your best buy.......they are gettin shipped to me right now.

 

[jujumantb 10+ year member]

These RE 8"s are getting out of control //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif haha

There is definitly ALOT better out there, but if yuo want to spend under $50, they are probly your best bet. For a little more Crystal makes some nice ones, or if you can go around $100 you might want to look into elemental designs E8a used on ebay. Amazing little guys. They will take the RE's in every aspect. If you want to really go all out, the 8W7 is probly king, maybe DD is up there too.

edit: sorry I skipped past your e8a sentance in your post //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif but like I said, keep your eyes pealed on ebay for them, or ask around the forums in the WTB sections.

 

[someone16 10+ year member]

yea i would go wiht an re8 unless u have money to burn...if u do then go for the 8w7

 

[BiaBia 10+ year member]

RE8 all the way. I hate mainstream stuff even if its good. I like being an underdog.

 

[Berry47 10+ year member]

RE8 all the way. I hate mainstream stuff even if its good. I like being an underdog.

WTF??? Underdog???

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

let's see...

TB 8

RE8

e8a (used)

"monster" e8a (very rare on the used market)

e9o (when it comes out, god only knows when //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif )

JL 8W7

any ones i missed...

of those, the RE 8 or Tang Band 8's are going to be the cheapest, and best value. The 8W7's and the eD 8's are going to be the biggest, most power hungry, and the most expensive.

 

[yamaha326 10+ year member]

re8.......................enough said..

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

8L7 in a small sealed enclosure...

 

[PhatalOne 10+ year member]

You missed the ID8 V3. I'm running one of those and they are nice little subs.

 

[aphinney 10+ year member]

for sure 8" l7 ...they are GREAT..my friend has them in his door..

they sound great..they are my sq fav sub