The Peerless SLS 8 is the best 8" midbass money can buy

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

Oops, made a typo there. Meant to say "86.5 dB" not "68.5" .... that would be totally different. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

If I were you, I'd look at the FR graphs between the two between the frequencies you want them to play. They are almost the same from 50 - 250hz with the edge going to the 8"...maybe. In your car, however, the response will be determined by what I mentioned earlier. So, given that you do put adequate work into the doors, then either option should work very well.

My inclination is the dual 6.5's would give more of a solid "kick" whereas the single 8's would play a bit lower with more "uumph" and sound more like a sub by filling out the cabin. You're talking 258 cm^2 total cone area on the dual 6.5's vs 204 cm^2 on the 8" with only a .5mm xmax between the two.

 

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

what's with this talk about 6.5"s and 8"s... they're for kids. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Well you really don't want too big of a MB because then the front fill is too slow compared to the speed of the rear stage. It's like 20" is more front SQ vs maybe 12" rear SPL unless 8" per cube of VBA is installed (must be Canadian air.) It's really complicated, JB....don't loose touch with reality. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

 

[bass_lover1 10+ year member]

Well you really don't want too big of a MB because then the front fill is too slow compared to the speed of the rear stage. It's like 20" is more front SQ vs maybe 12" rear SPL unless 8" per cube of VBA is installed (must be Canadian air.) It's really complicated, JB....don't loose touch with reality. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/tongue.gif.6130eb82179565f6db8d26d6001dcd24.gif

I'm glad I wasn't drinking anything, because it would definitely be all over my keyboard and monitor.

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[captainobvious! 10+ year member]

Well, you know I wont argue this statement. Still the best driver I've used for the money. Although the Fountek FR88's are sitting here waiting to be tested...

There really is no reason to spend more money on an inferior mainstream "brand name" product. These SLS' absolutely smoke everything else. Hell, I'd say you would have a hell of a time finding something better for 4x the price. They are just that good.

 

[its_bacon12 10+ year member]

And I challenge you to prove me wrong. Conditions...because we all know "best" is subjective...

That statement alone makes this thread completely worthless because best IS subjective. But money no object (as title of thread says) I'm about 99.999% sure there are better drivers out there to handle MB duty.

It all depends on your goals. This is a great budget driver with a high price/performance value but is far from the "best" unless defined by value alone, which again is a serious debate over the validity of that statement.

I really think a RS225 would outperform this, in my opinion.

 

[its_bacon12 10+ year member]

Oh, how about a RS270 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Or these guys for some SERIOUS midbass (which a few at DIYMA were considering) Exodus DPL-10

 

[captainobvious! 10+ year member]

That statement alone makes this thread completely worthless because best IS subjective. But money no object (as title of thread says) I'm about 99.999% sure there are better drivers out there to handle MB duty.
It all depends on your goals. This is a great budget driver with a high price/performance value but is far from the "best" unless defined by value alone, which again is a serious debate over the validity of that statement.

I really think a RS225 would outperform this, in my opinion.

I believe you would be wrong (about the RS225). While it is a great value driver, if you want low extension, an excellent motor and low distortion, the SLS8 bests the RS225.

The RS225 would be far better for use as a combo midrange/midbass driver, but not used as a dedicated midbass driver.

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

Oh, how about a RS270 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif
Or these guys for some SERIOUS midbass (which a few at DIYMA were considering) Exodus DPL-10

diyma is now full of dumbasses.

 

[its_bacon12 10+ year member]

I believe you would be wrong (about the RS225). While it is a great value driver, if you want low extension, an excellent motor and low distortion, the SLS8 bests the RS225.The RS225 would be far better for use as a combo midrange/midbass driver, but not used as a dedicated midbass driver.

It depends on what you prefer.

I love the RS drivers, bass and everything. And again, this is a stupid argument because best is subjective. SLS8 might have more output but I prefer the sound of the RS225.

Again, moot point trying to argue in this thread anymore given the nature of "best."

 

[captainobvious! 10+ year member]

It depends on what you prefer.
I love the RS drivers, bass and everything. And again, this is a stupid argument because best is subjective. SLS8 might have more output but I prefer the sound of the RS225.

Again, moot point trying to argue in this thread anymore given the nature of "best."

Fair enough

 

[FoxPro5 5,000+ posts]

diyma is now full of dumbasses.

Completely. Including the dumbass that started this thread. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[James Bang 5,000+ posts]

Completely. Including the dumbass that started this thread. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

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[Beerdrnkr 5,000+ posts]

I'm loving my dayton 8's running from 40hz - about 200hz or so (waiting for sub amp). I think they sound great and can handle the 300wrms I'm sending them pretty well, even at loud volumes on bass mekanik tracks they take a good while before they start to smell. I had the SLS 6 1/2's and they were really nice too though. I think the depth of the SLS 8 would be more of a problem for me so I'm content with the Daytons. Maybe I'll try out the SLS 8's later on especially since I don't mind my window not being able to roll all the way down.

 

[captainobvious! 10+ year member]

Fitting them is usually the biggest problem. They're definitely deep. But well worth it if you can make it work. 300watts on these would really get them moving.

 

[BlackMaxima 10+ year member]

100w per side Peerless SLS 8 inch you think its underpowered??

its not a dedicated midbass.

My friend wants to add a 8inch midbass to his germs with a 4x chn amp

chn 1 & 2 germs (passive)

chn 3 & 4 SLS 8 ( im still looking for a 8inch for him)

don't ask me why his doint it