Single E8 isn't quite enough . . .

[bcramsey 10+ year member]

OK, I have an E8 in a sealed .3cf box getting about 300 watts bridged from a 2ch amp. I also have 6.5 components and 4x6's getting about 50 watts each from a 4 ch amp. I listen to primarily rock and alternative music. The sub sounds better on high volume but I'm looking for a little more. However the sub sounds great on bass heavy tracks and rap at all volume ranges. I want good sound quality and like the E8 but wanting more. All of this is in a 2000 Gmc sierra ext cab.

Questions

1. Would I benefit much from a small ported box

2. Would I be better off just getting a 10" sub in a small sealed box?

3. What 10" sub 4ohm getting 300 watts would you recommend? RE 10, Infinity Perfect 10, or other suggestions???

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[d-REW 10+ year member]

add another e8 in a ported box shouldnt be too big will also play better off less power ported.

 

[PaulThompson229 10+ year member]

A small ported box would be the cheapest solution.

 

[bones22 5,000+ posts]

try ported. you do not need 1ft for it.

recommended is .6ft

they can down to .3ft ported

 

[bcramsey 10+ year member]

Thanks for the quick replies. I will look into building a ported box around .6cf per spec. I just haven't seen many small ported boxes before. This will be my first ported box build.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

Be a man and take the backseat out...

 

[CobraStang98 10+ year member]

Thanks for the quick replies. I will look into building a ported box around .6cf per spec. I just haven't seen many small ported boxes before. This will be my first ported box build.

Ported boxes are extremely easy as long as u follow the plan/design to a T.

A single RE SR off that wattage would be pretty decent. But try this small ported box first and see how that works for ya.