Which 8" sub -- Fosgate or JL or JBL

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I'm looking for a natural sounding 8 to fill the low end of a factory system. Space is an issue. The dealer recommends a Fosgate p1 8". Ideal box is ony 0.23cf. But the F3 is only 62hz. It might sound great, but no one has one hooked up. I can also get a JL or JBL (elsewhere). Both show a little better curve on their sites, going down to 52hz at F3. The JL and JBL take a similar 0.30cf. Any opinions on these mini subs?

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[Maglite 10+ year member]

There is a thread similiar to this on DIYMA.

People seem to like the JBL's the most. Great inexpensive sub that delivers the goods.

 

[subzero 5,000+ posts]

I sport JBL vintage home. I probly would sport jbl car audio. not a fan of fosgate.

 

[1-12-t1 10+ year member]

my first set up was 2 12 p1 rockfords. and for the rms 150 300 peak i was amazed.

i then went up to 2 12 p3s. they still ranked up there with the p3s. they sound pretty amazing for the price and rms.

so im guessing the 8'' would be just as good a sub.

 

[RED3 10+ year member]

I have a JBL GTO 8 in a sealed FG stealthbox, ~ .5cf, getting 200rms, sounds good, I just wanted to enhance my music not rattle windows or neighbors, but it will rattle the car if i turn it up. Inexpensive but a good one.

 

[RAM_Designs 5,000+ posts]

x2 for the 8" GTO.