Best Sub under 6" mounting depth

[urwhatueati8god 10+ year member]

So any recommendations on this?

 

[Imtjnotu 5,000+ posts]

So any recommendations on this?

ur not the OP but i would go with 3 SA 8's

 

[chrisstanton32 10+ year member]

To the O.P., a woofer needs to have space to displace air. The larger the surface area of the woofer, the more displacement it will naturally need. You're talking about 9.5 ft^2 of area just for the woofers alone leaving very little room for displacement with three 12 inch woofers. With tens, you're talking about 7.2 ft^2 of space which leaves that extra room for displacement which will result in a better, lower frequency response.
On a completely unrelated note, I've worked in consumer electronics for eight years now. I've sold home theater systems totaling up to 83,000 dollars. Every now and again we get the imbecile that decides that they know what they want but that they want to ask a sales associate anyway. These are generally the idiots that walk in there, waste your time and then ask, "Well what about the Bose?" You can break down all the statistics in the world for them and even play an audible demo for them proving that there is superior equipment out there, but their minds are already made up. Sure, I'll sell it to them; it's no sweat off my back that they are getting inferior equipment out there for a higher cost particularly given their lack of etiquette, but they have no right to complain when their outputs are outdated one month from now and replacing it would require replacing the entire thing is inundated or when one speaker blows and the company is forcing them to buy a whole new system.

What does this have to do with any of this? Right now, you are being that customer. The people here have post totals in the thousands and are considerably more well versed than you are in the field yet you continue to insist that you know what is best. Your own naivety annoys them not just because you're questioning them, but also shooting yourself in the foot. The people here are obviously passionate in what they do while you're a novice in the field. It would be best for you to heed their recommendations and go with smaller drivers with more room for displacement.

That being said, I am in a similar predicament. I just bought a 2011 Ford Ranger and am looking to put a subwoofer or two under the seat or seats. Size is irrelevant, I just want it to sound the best it possibly can. I can theoretically spend up to 800 dollars and have access to discounts with the likes of Kicker, Infinity/J.B.L. and Kenwood, though I'm certainly not going to limit myself to those brands. I already have 6.5" Infinity Kappa Perfects for the front and the rears being driven by an Infinity Kappa Four. I have the Alpine INA-W910 for a headunit.

So you think I should port three 8's or two 10's?

and what brands are you talking about that were recommended to me that you think are on your top 3? bc there were a wide variety of subs recommended..

 

[chrisstanton32 10+ year member]

Lol no , that's not what I meant. Im saying the OP is thinking he can port 3 12's under his seat, so I think WinISD is a little above him.

I wasn't thinking that... That's why I am asking. I am new to this topic that's why I am on a forum ASKING what I should do, So every one of you people that have to comment like this to make yourself seem like you know more about subs then the rest of the world should take it somewhere else.... I know nothing about this stuff that's why I am asking what I should do. wtf is with you people

 

[chrisstanton32 10+ year member]

Don't criticize, educate!

Thank You !!!! wtf.. i've already said I know nothing about all this.. that's why Im on a forum ASKING...what I should do.

 

[chrisstanton32 10+ year member]

OP asks for advice, receives it, then dismisses it. What do you expect?

I'm not dismissing a **** thing. Maybe asking why that's their opinion.. which being questioned is obviously offensive to some of you. I wasn't saying well i've seen 12's in a truck so your wrong and i'm gonna do 12's anyways. I was stating that to get a positive feedback of why that isn't the smartest thing.. but ya'll have to act like sub-gods who can't help anyone out without acting like they're too audio-mighty to educate someone who's already said they know nearly nothing about this...

 

[chrisstanton32 10+ year member]

how could he have a box built and tuned with no subs picked out?

anyways.. op go measure your dimensions avaible so we can see this air space instead of guessing

Thank You

 

[chrisstanton32 10+ year member]

ur not the OP but i would go with 3 SA 8's

For the love of God don't take this the wrong way like i'm questioning your recommendation out of disrespect like everyone else on this forum but, Why do suggest SA compared to others?

 

[chrisstanton32 10+ year member]

OK everyone, let's leave the criticizing at the door. I am not knowledgable with audio. I am hear to learn and get/use your opinion. and need help on the exact sub I should get or at least your top two recommendations and don't want to hear it's all on what you like. I like good SQ with as much thump as friggin possible for under seats, no budget. I took dimensions and this is what I came up with. 5 and 1/2 in the back..which angles to 7 and 3/4 in the front. 12-13" deep from front to back. 57-58" wide from right to left. I am willing to do a 2'' seat lift and will if it will make a difference of sub options. If it will, then obviously answer with that extra 2" added on because I will definitely do that. Be cool guys.

 

[chrisstanton32 10+ year member]

I don't care if it's 10 18" subs or 3 8" subs...... whatever will sound best with this air space... ported or sealed...

 

[benchambers80]

I think people are board of flaming.. hehe

 

[benchambers80]

Look around and see what you like.. Look at the sub woofers specifications the VAS QTS XMAX and FS. Look at the quality of construction, Voice coil diameter, number of spiders, spider size, lead connections, basket design construction, cone material and surround material, motor design construction features and weight. I like drivers with high xmax low fs and for your case low vas. Large VC diameter not so many spiders with woven leads, cast baskets, heavy motors with vented pole underhung. If you want me to tell you what to buy I can do that too. But everyone has their own preferences.

 

[benchambers80]

Also which amp do you own, I didn't read the complete thread because most of it is pointless. You stated 1250watts but I doubt that it puts out rated.

 

[Bassin Brandon]

OP lemme just break it down for ya real quick like. You may be able to fit 3 12's behind your seats, but that doesn't mean it will be the ideal specs for 3 12's. In other words, when the box is too small for a sub, it becomes very peaky and doesn't sound very good. 3 12's ported is a big box, roughly 7-8 cubes gross, depending on what kind of subs they are.
You would get the most out of your system if you went with some 8's or 10's. 6" depth 12's will be on the "shallow mount" side and shallow mounts aren't exactly known for their performance. You would be much better off getting an 8 or a 10 that is more fit for the job by being shallow depth to begin with. In the right setup, 8's can be very loud.

this ^

and if you still dont get it.... 3 12s under your set are possible to fit, however I could have a single 6.5" subwoofer that would take a massive crap on the 3 12s......it's all in the box

 

[benchambers80]

this ^
and if you still dont get it.... 3 12s under your set are possible to fit, however I could have a single 6.5" subwoofer that would take a massive crap on the 3 12s......it's all in the box

I don't think he cares. I think he wants us to tell him what to buy.. Better us than the guy who is selling it to him.