Want lots of bass, but keep the weight down.

[jdraughn 10+ year member]

Im not going for SPL, or SQ, but a good mix of both.

This is going in a sports car and I really want to keep the weight down. I will probably build a carbon fiber enclosure. Right now I am trying to figure out which way to go on the subs.

I can do multiple smaller subs, like between 4 and 8 8's or 10's possibly, or maybe even squeeze a couple of 15' or 18's in there.

I want them to play LOW, and be relatively light. A smaller enclosure requirement would also be a bonus.

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[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

Stereo Integrity Magnum. What kind of sport car do you have that could fit 18's?

http://www.stereointegrity.com/

 

[terra 5,000+ posts]

You already asked this..and answered.

 

[mr.michael 10+ year member]

are you a millionaire by any chance? critical mass ul's weight but 20 lbs i think, they would be good for weight. or you could get one 18 inch btl and chop it in half then kill two birds with one stone. and btw, i went to burger king college i know what im talking about. glad to be of your assistance

 

[terra 5,000+ posts]

From your last thread,

Terra-If your going to spend all the cash on the CF box, look for a neo-motored sub like the Critical Mass UL12, TC-3k Neo, any others

 

[nickolas_j_t 10+ year member]

get that 5000 watt sub that weighs 18 pounds ftw.

 

[Rashaddd 5,000+ posts]

One bigger sub is probably more weight efficient, considering the motor on most subs stays the same from size to size and carries the bulk of the weight.

 

[Ellsworthz 10+ year member]

From your last thread,Terra-If your going to spend all the cash on the CF box, look for a neo-motored sub like the Critical Mass UL12, TC-3k Neo, any others

x2 ^knows what hes talking about

 

[pawn man 10+ year member]

if money is not a problem like mr michael says ul12

 

[FJF 10+ year member]

I can do multiple smaller subs, like between 4 and 8 8's or 10's possibly, or maybe even squeeze a couple of 15' or 18's in there.

Exactly, what kind of weight are you shooting for? I'm asking, because I've spent the last 6 months trying to put together a lightweight sub for one of my cars. I auditioned a number of driver/enclosures and eventually found a 33lb combo that worked well for my needs. As you're asking about 4-8 8"s or 10"s, or a multiple of 18" drivers, your sub will weigh a bunch no matter how you slice it, as will the amp needed to power the combo, along with the wiring. FWIW, a single 8" driver like an ID8V3 with a small enclosure tips the scales at almost 20lbs. If you opt for a very sensitive driver, you won't need a big/heavy amp, and coupled with a light enclosure from FC, it isn't impossible to have an effective, lightweight sub. Though, it doesn't sound like you'll be headed in that direction. Good luck.

 

[JayRich 10+ year member]

Stereo Integrity Magnum. What kind of sport car do you have that could fit 18's?
http://www.stereointegrity.com/

thats what i was thinking

 

[macq32 10+ year member]

mag is sick but its pretty beefy IMO

 

[FJF 10+ year member]

What kind of sport car do you have that could fit 18's?

I just had a quick look at OP's other threads, and the car in question seems to be a 1990 (C4) Corvette. A V6 Camry can pop one off the line and a stock Fit could teach it a thing or two about handling. FWIW, the OP was also looking at 3 13W7s. Those must be ~70lbs a piece.

 

[bonesninja 5,000+ posts]

Im not going for SPL, or SQ, but a good mix of both.
This is going in a sports car and I really want to keep the weight down. I will probably build a carbon fiber enclosure. Right now I am trying to figure out which way to go on the subs.

I can do multiple smaller subs, like between 4 and 8 8's or 10's possibly, or maybe even squeeze a couple of 15' or 18's in there.

I want them to play LOW, and be relatively light. A smaller enclosure requirement would also be a bonus.

you didn't ask a question here.

 

[skater 10+ year member]

I have 2 UL12's for sale.