two 8's or a single 12. Low power.

[playyamxz550 10+ year member]

i would get a new style rockford p2 12inch would be great for this aplication

 

[duanebro 10+ year member]

i would get a new style rockford p2 12inch would be great for this aplication

Why? I am curious why people say use X brand/type sub. And don't say why.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Using subs from 100-120hz is a waste of time. You might as well build a really nice front stage with sound deadener and closed cell foam up front.

That is where he plans to cross them in at. Around 100-120 not only in that area. I think it is a bit to high for my tastes, but to each their own.

Personally I still like the single 12" idea. 8's do very well, but to be honest in all the setups I have built and played with I have never been amazed at what an 8" sub can do. Don't get me wrong they do great things, but just now what I would look for in a driver. In this industry personal opinion and how much you have to spend play more of a roll then anything. Do not base what you get in the end based on what is posted. We all think and hear differently so what one of us likes may not be what you like even though it sounds like it when you read it.

 

[playyamxz550 10+ year member]

the reason im saying a p2 woofer is they can get low and great sq and the rms is 400 which he has to supplie it with

 

[IsThisTaken 10+ year member]

Yeah. I'm crossing at that point not only using the sub for that small gap. Reason I'm crossing that high is I'm only running a front stage and I'm not sure the front components can handle lower than 100hz.

 

[J31Rob 5,000+ posts]

More cone area = better in low power applications. Fit the biggest woofer you can for the best result.

 

[duanebro 10+ year member]

More cone area = better in low power applications. Fit the biggest woofer you can for the best result.

Depends on the woofers though. I think think this is why so many people are saying to use a 12 over the 8s.

 

[J31Rob 5,000+ posts]

Depends on the woofers though. I think think this is why so many people are saying to use a 12 over the 8s.

Yerp.

 

[duanebro 10+ year member]

I just modeled ev2 8" x2 vs DCON 12. At 400 watts the dcon is much louder than the 2 8s. And has a better fr. (rolling off a bit it should sound less boomy) The dcon does want a bigger box though. (Not a bad thing as long as you have room for it) I have said this before: 8" subs are only the best choice if you can't fit anything bigger.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

A 10 in sub will be my choice.A heavy ten/100rms DVC2ohm, or DVC4, DVC1, just a single ten will get it done, and will not need more than 1.6cu ft ported

 

[IsThisTaken 10+ year member]

thanks for modeling them! I think I'll get the dcon or possibly the new I series from incriminator. they both offer a 15 though. would u then suggest going with a 15 if I could fit it being I'm running lower power?

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

Those daytons sound wondermous sealed.

 

[duanebro 10+ year member]

thanks for modeling them! I think I'll get the dcon or possibly the new I series from incriminator. they both offer a 15 though. would u then suggest going with a 15 if I could fit it being I'm running lower power?

Not needed in a little car, unless you just want to annoy others/show off.

 

[IsThisTaken 10+ year member]

I'll be running ported. prob build so the box is like 2.5 cubes at 30hz.

 

[DoesDad 10+ year member]

Sundown SA-8's! A dude around here has a couple in an Escalade and they bang! It's almost funny when he opens it up and there's 8's in there. LOL! Granted they're in a pretty big ported box but IMO they're excellent. Don't miss a beat and they're great for rock. Fast as hell and punchy. Going to get a couple myself and build a custom box for em. And I know they say 200 rms but like all SSA products they're way underrated. Dude's got both of his on a Kicker 750.1 Hope this helps.....