Shallow mount subs?

[Plutoman 10+ year member]

Well, had a car accident (not my fault
All I want here is a small 8" or 10" sub, possibly a pair, which I could mount under the seats of my new car (used, but nice and it's new to me).

I was looking at different options here for those, trying to keep it around $200 or less. Powered by about a 400 wrms amplifier. I honestly don't need it to be loud, but I want it to sound good. I have people that ride with me all the time, can't crank up the volume, but it needs to sound good.

One option I looked at - Diamond Audio Hex - One of them.

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6562

Second option - two of either the 8" or 6.5" kickers

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6597

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6399

(probably the 8" if I went with them - depending on the room, as the 8" kickers are a bit larger in the mounting depth than the others)

One of these -

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=7058

Two of these -

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6642

Or other options are welcome. Just looking for a nice deep bass, that sounds clear, and can mount under my seat. It would be cool to have one under each of the front seats, but I don't know if that's possible on my budget.

Probably not going to have any more than 3 inches really, why I'm iffy on the 8" kickers, after I make room for the enclosures.

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

try the MA Audio shallow subs they are some of the best for the money

 

[Plutoman 10+ year member]

Link?

Nvm - found them. A bit big, they look good, but a bit too big I think, and they need slightly too large of a box. I'd be looking at about .5 cubes sealed.

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

try the MA Audio shallow subs they are some of the best for the money

I AGREE! love thoze shallow mounts! really do!

 

[Plutoman 10+ year member]

Didn't get very many comments here, so... I like the diamond, as I'll get the sound quality, but it's a low powered sub by far. I need two of them -.- The memphis looks good there.

 

[Pl8er 5,000+ posts]

I've heard good things about MA audio's shallow but haven't used or heard them myself. I did hear the Pioneer and was fairly impressed on output for the size. Although they were not hitting like I would have liked them to.

 

[mazzasec 5,000+ posts]

Do shallow mount subs even get loud? A buddy of mine has 2 Kicker CVT's ( I think thats the shallow mount for kicker) and just sounds like a good stock system.

 

[kmanian 5,000+ posts]

how about one of these

http://www.criticalmassaudio.com/catalog/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=3

I have a couple I will help you out if your intrested.

And for all of those that like to flame, yes I see his budget, and I will make it happen if he thinks he likes it.

 

[Pl8er 5,000+ posts]

You can get those for under 200?

 

[kmanian 5,000+ posts]

You can get those for under 200?

are you talking to me?

and if so are you intrested?

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

The MA's get loud and hit low...for the money they are the most impressive shallow mounts I've heard....The Pioneers are ok if you run 3 or 4...but still not as impressive as the MA's...if you have unlimited pocket book...the JL is the way to go...

 

[Plutoman 10+ year member]

how about one of these
http://www.criticalmassaudio.com/catalog/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=3

I have a couple I will help you out if your intrested.

And for all of those that like to flame, yes I see his budget, and I will make it happen if he thinks he likes it.

Well, hell, that'd be an epic subwoofer - however, I'd only be able to give it 400 wrms, likely, and it'd be a while before I got it any more power. And it'd probably be barely able to make a .75 cube box. Kinda limited here

 

[Pl8er 5,000+ posts]

are you talking to me?
and if so are you intrested?

Yes, you can get a sub that costs that much for under 200 bucks? I would be interested if new or not abused.

 

[Plutoman 10+ year member]

The MA's get loud and hit low...for the money they are the most impressive shallow mounts I've heard....The Pioneers are ok if you run 3 or 4...but still not as impressive as the MA's...if you have unlimited pocket book...the JL is the way to go...

I put my budget up
About $200.

I'll probably either go with the Diamond or the MA, likely - it'll depend if I have enough room for the MA. SQ is my main objective here.

 

[silvercookie 5,000+ posts]

pioneers are supposed to be phenominal.