SA-8v2 Enclosure Build Log

[Kastlez_ 10+ year member]

Not much of a log but I took some pictures along the way.

I will say this sounds great and the low end really surprised me a single 8" setup. After a little break in I'll hook up the Digital Designs DD-C2a bridged @2ohms. Shout out to John23a for the design help.

Enclosure is .7 @33hz

Onto the pics:

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[Kastlez_ 10+ year member]

 

[Below20hzonly 10+ year member]

dang that thing looks bigger that .7, lookin good tho man how does she sound

 

[Kastlez_ 10+ year member]

dang that thing looks bigger that .7, lookin good tho man how does she sound

Yeah, I had to make the enclosure longer to fit the port length I wanted. Minus the port and displacements it's .7 net

Initial thought is that it sounds very musical and has a nice flat response.

When I get more listening time and more power I'll update you

 

[Below20hzonly 10+ year member]

ok cool man im looking to get a couple of these beasts, and put them in a really low tuned box

 

[BrownVanMan 10+ year member]

What is your port length and area?

 

[THATpurpleKUSH 5,000+ posts]

Looks great, what did you use for the final coat of paint? Depending on the vehicle, that should be able to play near flat around 26-27hz to up the mid to upper 50s. They are great woofers for the size, I am definitely a fan after seeing one perform on the meter in a similar box. What kind of power are you giving it?

 

[sundownz Pro Seller]

Looking good !

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

I'm going to criticize, I think you should've run the port along the back wall. Looks like you could've made it with 2-3 turns instead of 5.

 

[Kastlez_ 10+ year member]

ok cool man im looking to get a couple of these beasts, and put them in a really low tuned box

You won't regret it the low end really shines with these. Just stick to the recommended airspace and tuning .6-.75 @ 30-35hz

Looks great, what did you use for the final coat of paint? Depending on the vehicle, that should be able to play near flat around 26-27hz to up the mid to upper 50s. They are great woofers for the size, I am definitely a fan after seeing one perform on the meter in a similar box. What kind of power are you giving it?

I haven't pushed it to hard yet but by playing a variety of music I can tell it's very musical. The low end has definitely surprised me for being a 8" setup.

Digital Designs C2a is the amp bridged @ 2Ohm and the paint is Rustoleum copper metallic spray paint.

Looking good !

Thanks! I'm loving the sub.

You're going to have an email from me within the next day or so about a decal to put on the enclosure.

I'm going to criticize, I think you should've run the port along the back wall. Looks like you could've made it with 2-3 turns instead of 5.

I agree, there were a couple of different options but this is what I ended up with and so far I am satisfied.

I did add corner trim for 45's in the port to help airflow just not pictured in thread.

 

[itsblown 10+ year member]

I'm going to criticize, I think you should've run the port along the back wall. Looks like you could've made it with 2-3 turns instead of 5.

totally agree

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[itsblown 10+ year member]

I'm going to criticize, I think you should've run the port along the back wall. Looks like you could've made it with 2-3 turns instead of 5.

totally agree

^