Recommend me an 8" sub for a sealed enclosure

[NightScreams 10+ year member]

12 Honda Fit. I want to put a sub in it but save some space so going to go 8" sealed.

Accuracy is not a big deal but I do want a nice tight sound and can go as big as perhaps roughly 10x10x12 size box is my general top size aim. I want to achieve a certain look in a certain spot in the trunk of my Fit so thats why I'm aiming around that size atm.

If it can handle a little over rated like maybe as much as 500 watts would be great but don't want to spend a lot this time. Not sure which amp i'll use just yet but likely either of my JL XD amps 300 watts 4 channel or my 500 watt mono one but doubt I'll actually try to push that much power out of it considering it will be along with a 4 channel and stock alternator so if I use my larger amp I'll likely keep it tamed with a lower gain setting and gauge wire.

I got a 12w6 sub and despite what everyone says in regards to how good they sound, I just don't think the more pricey subs are worth that SQ to me personally comparing it to some cheaper subs I have had over the years so maybe $100-$150 budget.

So what sub might suit my needs and do very well in sealed boxes around that size

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[UMWDawg92 10+ year member]

Sundown SD 8 They sound great in small sealed enclosures, have good output for sealed 8's and can handle more than their 300 watt rating. I have 3 in about 1 cube sealed running at .66 on a SAZ1200. So they are getting somewhere between 400-500 watts each and handle it no problem.

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

This^^^

 

[timhof13 10+ year member]

I was gonna say the same thing

 

[BrownVanMan 10+ year member]

yeah once I saw sealed it the title the SD-8 came in my mind as well

 

[whitedragon551 5,000+ posts]

A pair of Adire Audio Koda 8" subs.

 

[NightScreams 10+ year member]

Thanks. How is this price?

Amazon.com : SD-2 8 D4 - Sundown Audio 8" 300W RMS Dual 4-Ohms Subwoofer : Vehicle Subwoofer Systems : Car Electronics

And a second question, whats the difference to this sub really? http://www.amazon.com/SA-8-D4-Sundown-Series-Subwoofer/dp/B003ZWL90U/ref=pd_cp_e_2

Also, if I made the sealed box a bit bigger than the recommended .25 ft^3, would it go deeper but not as loud? I read that somewhere for sealed boxes.

 

[Dmac1991]

The SD-2 8 is optimized for sealed. If you want a sealed 8, that's your best bet period

The SA 8s are more ported oriented. Suspension is optimized for that specific application. They'll work ported, but youll be disappointed