Best subwoofer for small sealed box (truck installation)

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

I did put a pair of Kole 10s /shallow mount in a buddys Ford 150 a while back and sounded pretty decent for what it was 400rms svc4ohm, and ran with a Hifonics VII Cyclops@2ohms mono.Sonic had them reasonable,Not alot of choices out there for that amount of space needed.

 

[knokinnakamichi 10+ year member]

Uhhhh no...
OP look at Dayton HO's' date=' SSA DCON's, TC Sounds Epic's for starters... Whats your mounting depth?[/quote']

I second the Dayton HOs Here: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=295-462

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

If you want quality I have a pair of Critical Mass SS82s 8" subs Im selling

 

[Disarmer 10+ year member]

Dont buy new RE they went down hill after about 06

Guess I've been out of the game for a little too long. Thought they were still good. I'll steer clear.

Id rather buy a Kicker CVR before iD BUY A NEW RE

Noted.

I second the Dayton HOs Here: Dayton Audio RSS265HO-4 10" Reference HO Subwoofer 4 Ohm 295-462

Definitely interested.

If you want quality I have a pair of Critical Mass SS82s 8" subs Im selling

No thanks

For those with a good bit of experience...

If it were your truck, would you use the SD-2 or the Dayton HO?

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Either one Would be a good choice... Dayton's will probably like the smaller space better though... They only need .7 ported for the 10's

 

[Disarmer 10+ year member]

Either one Would be a good choice... Dayton's will probably like the smaller space better though... They only need .7 ported for the 10's

Now that I'm thinking about it... in .6 cu/ft, would it be better to use them sealed, or try and use some aeroports? The enclosure would be a little small for ported, but thinking it might work.

Actually, I may just try them sealed and if I don't like it, then order some aeroports and see what I can do.

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

Image Dynamics ID8D2V3's are perfect for those requirements.

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Now that I'm thinking about it... in .6 cu/ft, would it be better to use them sealed, or try and use some aeroports? The enclosure would be a little small for ported, but thinking it might work.
Actually, I may just try them sealed and if I don't like it, then order some aeroports and see what I can do.

After displacements itll be too small...

 

[king nothing 10+ year member]

How much room do you have? I have 4 really nice JBL 8s that would work well in 1.2 sealed or 1.5-2cuft ported. they handle about 400 each. Ive reduced the price of them to 175 shipped so i can hopefully get them sold quick

 

[Disarmer 10+ year member]

After displacements itll be too small...

Guess I'll try out the Dayton HO's sealed and see how I like it then!

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

Guess I'll try out the Dayton HO's sealed and see how I like it then!

I bet youll like them...

 

[Disarmer 10+ year member]

Sorry to bring this back from the dead, but I took a few more measurements and I think I can get a bit more out of a box. I think I can get about .75 cu/ft per subwoofer now. Would you guys still suggest the Dayton HO over the SD-2? Any other recommendations with this extra space? (Also 5.5" depth)

If the HO, should I still go with the 10" or maybe bump up to the 12"?

 

[Bettr n' Revrse 5,000+ posts]

If you could get a little more In the or externally port you could run them ported in that...

 

[Why So Cereal? 5,000+ posts]

If you could get a little more In the or externally port you could run them ported in that...

This and stick with the 10 if u do. I ran mine ported and sealed, never disappointed me...

 

[Disarmer 10+ year member]

Alright, I think I'll just stick with the Dayton HO 10's then. Gonna try them sealed and if I don't like it, I'll grab some aero ports and see how it sounds.