help me choose an 8" sub

[LeX 10+ year member]

all these subs are around the $100 mark

Getting an 8inch sub (must be cheap) to run in the factory location in my 2002 maxima.

Help me decide. Here are the nominees

Digital Designs 1008

300RMS, 60oz magnet. Loud but i hear low end extension isn't particularly good below 30hz but who's to know if that's true

Audioque LW8

300RMS 80oz magnet. Not sure what design it's based off but they are made by digital designs (basically) should be very similiar to DD 1008

Crystal CMP8

around 200rms i believe.

Also supposedly lacking below 30hz but good higher extension.

IMAGE DYNAMICS ID8v3

around 250rms, great SQ.

This is my top choice. Owned 6 ID woofers and never been let down. SQ is always right on and output on this beast is pretty good. Seems to be the top choice in this category by me and by others.

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[hoss 5,000+ posts]

id take the crystal over the ID. sounded much nicer when i listened to it, the output of the two is going to be nearly identical, ID has a slight edge, but it wouldnt be within an audible range.

 

[slim j 10+ year member]

I like the ID8v3. I am going to run them IB in my rear deck, about 5 or 6 (if i can fit 6) I am unsure if the DD 1008 can be run IB.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Crystal