Two 8"s or a single 10"??

[dirtypwntang 10+ year member]

I'm looking to buy a subwoofer for my car, and I'm already quite set on the elemental designs K series... My question is: should I get two of the 8" 9kv2s for $100 (they're apparently on pre-production pricing) or a single 10" 11kv2 for $115? I would like to go bigger, but the trunk on my Ford Mustang is a PAIN to fit a decent 12" box into.

For this install, I'm leaning further towards SPL than SQ, so I'd like the choice that would probably give me the louder bass.

The two 8"s can take 400wrms total, while the single 10" takes 300wrms. I guess it seems like an obvious choice, I apologize that I'm not very good with audio equipment.

Also, to be sure, the 9kv2 is an 8" and 11kv2 is a 10", correct? Anybody know why ED always adds a number to the sub "sizes" in the names? It throws me off every time...

Thanks ahead of time.

EDIT: Sorry to ask so much in a single thread, but, I'd also like to know what amp would go good with the setup (preferably 2 8"s). Although my previous experience with Lanzar has been CRAP, I find myself leaning in their favor again due to the super low cost. Can anybody recommend a good CHEAP amp (taking into consideration any overrated numbers, so maybe a Lanzar amp that claims 500wrms or so?)

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[dirtypwntang 10+ year member]

Oh, and I'm also completely open to suggestions on other subwoofers. Thanks.

 

[Termlab 10+ year member]

i vote for a pair of 8's myself...

except the fact that they are probably going in sealed boxs... 8's can get decently loud.

 

[dirtypwntang 10+ year member]

I see. How would they sound in a ported box? The specs for a ported 8" ED is still smaller than my old L7 12" sealed, so I'm fairly certain I could run them ported.

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

I see. How would they sound in a ported box?

Louder than sealed. Due to the fact they are obviously not out yet, your guess as to how good they actually sound is as good as ours. But, on sheer output, I also would vote for the dual 8's.

For cheap power, US Acoustics and Profile are decent.

 

[skeptikal Premium Member]

a pair of RE 8's might suffice you too. they are very efficient little drivers and get decently loud (or so i hear). think they are around 50-60$ shipped each.