Need help picking out a solid 8" sub.

[ChadS99SVT 10+ year member]

I bought a new F150 extended cab and I am trying to figure out what type of sub setup I can do to maximize my sound without sacrificing the interior.

I am going from 2 10" RE SX subs powered by a 1000rms amp. so I want to get as close to this as possible but realize it probably won't happen.

I was thinking of going with a single 8" in a ported box? or perhaps a 10"

it seems that every box for a truck is sealed. Can I get as good or better sound out of a sealed box than ported?

I plan on using my PPI amp so whatever sub/subs I get it will have a 1000x1 2ohm amp to power it.

Any advice on this would be great...thanks. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

Haven't heard anything but good about DD 1008's //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[w00tah 10+ year member]

Haven't heard anything but good about DD 1008's //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Word. ~1 cube each ported, and DD recommends tuning to 40 hertz. The DD's I've heard are unreal, IMO. Get loud and still sound really good.

My .02 though....

Morgan

 

[ChadS99SVT 10+ year member]

can anyone post up a link with more info on these subs?

I think I found their website but it says they only handle 3-500watts I am assuming they are stating RMS but it doesn't really say.

I want to use my PPI amp and it's 1000rms @2ohms. Forgive me because I am pretty new at this stuff but I don't think that sub can handle my amp. Plus I can't run two of them if they requre 1cuft of airspace.

 

[chucku 10+ year member]

I dont know where you are planning on putting them, but mounting depth is critical in trucks,I could fit 2 jl 10w0 behind my chevy rear crewcab seat, but just barely at 5''depth. Whats your mounting depth max? I would say 2or 3 jl 8's if you can fit them. I know guys will say jl is over rated and big $, but its quality and lasts forever, My jl10w0 are 7 yrs old and still sound tight. Sealed boxes are usually the only way to go in a truck.

 

[req 5,000+ posts]

http://www.ddaudio.com/dd/caraudio/woofers.asp?series=1000a

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[ChadS99SVT 10+ year member]

http://www.ddaudio.com/dd/caraudio/woofers.asp?series=1000a
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well those are the same as I have looked at and unless I am reading stuff wrong a single 8" sub will not be able to handle the amp I am throwing at it.

Any other suggestions?

 

[ChadS99SVT 10+ year member]

I dont know where you are planning on putting them, but mounting depth is critical in trucks,I could fit 2 jl 10w0 behind my chevy rear crewcab seat, but just barely at 5''depth. Whats your mounting depth max? I would say 2or 3 jl 8's if you can fit them. I know guys will say jl is over rated and big $, but its quality and lasts forever, My jl10w0 are 7 yrs old and still sound tight. Sealed boxes are usually the only way to go in a truck.

I have ~5.25" Mounting depth problem is I have to put the box below the rear seat. This type of mount doesn't allow for much volume. I am probably gonna try and figure out a box design that will give me about 1cuft of air space in a ported box for one sub. either 8" or 10" if I can make it work. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

well those are the same as I have looked at and unless I am reading stuff wrong a single 8" sub will not be able to handle the amp I am throwing at it.
Any other suggestions?

turn the gain down?

 

[ChadS99SVT 10+ year member]

turn the gain down?

haha yeah....

I am thinking of going a different direction now.....but thanks for the feedback that has already been given I appreciate it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

RL-i 8

 

[B_Campbell 10+ year member]

Don't worry, that DD 1008 can handle the power if you put in the right enclosure, I believe the DD demo truck has 4 1008's on a Z1 or a Z2, thats almost 1000 watts a sub easily

 

[IM IN HERE 10+ year member]

RL-i 8

300 dollas!!//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[chucku 10+ year member]

Check out a tweeter store ot jl's website, they have a custom built sub/enclosure for every vehicle, there big bucks, but you dont have to buy, just copy their design.

 

[Soldmy66 10+ year member]

If you try the DD1008 you'll be good as gold.