Subs: TB 6" vs TB 8" vs Assassin 8" vs SS RL-i8 vs Mach5 10"

[KU_MechE]

thanks for you vote. The subs will be in a sealed enclosure of yet-to-be-determined size.

my budget is maybe just over $100, but i am also constricted by size. I don't want the box to take up too much room and i will probably build a custom box to go over one of my wheel wells. I think i can fit up to 4 6.5" drivers or 2 8" drivers or 1-2 10" drivers or 1 12". This is going into a '99 4Runner and the current amp is 50W X 4 @ 4 Ohms or 150W X 2 @ 4 Ohms. As with everyone, i am looking for clean bass but i want to be able to get loud too.

I have been browsing the forums a lot and you buys have been very helpful. I know some of these comparisons have been made before, but not in this configuration. I have seen some vids at ROE and i am impressed with all of these subs. thanks for any advice.

Here are the links:

TANG BAND W8-1363SA 8" SUBWOOFER:

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?DID=7&PartNumber=264-833

TANG BAND W6-1139SG 6-1/2" SUBWOOFER:

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=264-832

Mach5 MAW-10:

http://www.mach5audio.com/index-2.html

Sound Splinter RL-i8:

http://www.soundsplinter.com/rli_series/rli_8_inch_DIY_car_and_home_subwoofer_driver_information.html

AA Assassin 8:

http://www.ascendantaudio.com/assassin8specs.html

AA Assassin 10:

http://www.ascendantaudio.com/assassin10specs.html

PS. I do realize that the assassins are OOS and being re-designed, and that the MAW-10 is the best value.

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[denim 5,000+ posts]

There are some good options, but it is install dependant.

 

[negativezeroz 5,000+ posts]

I like the (4) TB 6.5" cuz it has a cool factor with it but I'd go for either the (2) TB 8" or the AA8's would be great.

 

[Mitch86 5,000+ posts]

I love my pair of Assassin 8's. Simply amazing for 8" woofers. So AA gets my vote. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

My single AA 8 ported is really loud...louder than most low-mid level 12s in a prefab for comparison...its cute too //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[IM IN HERE 10+ year member]

i say 2 sound splinter.. only cuz the AA's arent out yet with the dvc-8

 

[j3bus2k3 5,000+ posts]

i say 2 sound splinter.. only cuz the AA's arent out yet with the dvc-8

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eyebrow.gif.fe2c18d8720fe8c7eaed347b21ea05a5.gif The aa Assasins are SVC4. Is there another config coming out?

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif I got an email a couple days ago saying the new assassins would be out in 2 weeks. I'm in the same boat as you man. But you should also include the TangBand W8-740C 8" Sub. I have one in my room off 100W and its verrry impressive.

 

[danteBirosel 5,000+ posts]

did a test with 2 rl-i8s that were tuned at around 33-35hz. it was placed on a expedition. Powered by a hifonics brutus. Metered it with a TL and that baby did a 140. I was amazed. Those little suckers can get loud!

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[google123 10+ year member]

i got 2 maw-10 dont have an amp yet but i cant wait to hear them.

 

[KU_MechE]

nice,

please review when you hear them. have you compared anything else?

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

i voted on the 4 TB's just because of 4 6.5's against 2 equal 8's.

 

[KU_MechE]

djman37,

does that "cheap gain knob in your sig harm SQ?

will 4 6.5" subs have more output than 2 assassins? I would love the look of 4 6.5" subs, but it would cost $160. I am leaning toward 2 new assassins or 1 RL-i8.

 

[danteBirosel 5,000+ posts]

~2-2.5 cu ft NET @ 32hz should be good? for 4 rl-i8s?

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[Fast1one 10+ year member]

~2-2.5 cu ft NET @ 32hz should be good? for 4 rl-i8s?


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I would go a little bigger...my AA is in 1.3 cubes alone and it sounds amazing...I had four in a similar box (2.5ish tuned to 34) and the output had more to be desired...

 

[Pickler 10+ year member]

assassin 8s ftw