Which subs?

[Jerry559]

Hello all I have always had a car system but have never really had anything aside from the basic common brands out there. i have a 2017 silverado that i am currently looking to put a system into. After alot of thinking i have decided to go with 2-8" subs in a ported box. This will be a budget build so Im not trying to break the bank. i have my eyes on a few different subs. Some a little more than others. can anyone help me make the right choice in picking subs. Again i am not very educated with subs and brands so I will just list a few subs ive been looking at.
top choices.....
*ampere audio 2.5rve
*ssa f8l
*american bass vfl
*sundown sa-8
*skar evl


cheaper options....
*massive audio gtx
*incriminator audio i series
*ds18 elite z-8
*audio legion s25
*toro audio force-8
*seismic audio laf084
*soundqubed hds2
*ct sounds strato
thanks again in advanced

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[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Sundown SA-8


SoundQubed HDS2 8

 

[Firewalker]

Either the Sundown Pop listed or the SSA F8L in the top choices or from the bottom a Soundqubed that pop listed. Wouldn't hesitate on those first two at all and the third would be a decent cheap option.

 

[Jerry559]

Thank you for the replies @Popwarhomie & @Coolhand20th I think I’ll be going with the sundowns. Also I didn’t mention I already have a box. From what I was told it is about about 2 cu.ft. Seeing as the sa8 recommended ported box is .65 cu.ft. Would you still recommend to go with them?

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Yes. Easy to shrink a box if needed.

 

[Jerry559]

Yes. Easy to shrink a box if needed.

So you think it would be easy to shrink the box if I had to? It’s an under the seat box. Has the subs facing forward on the driver side and the port facing forward on the passenger side. Also what do you think would be a good amp to pair with the sundowns. I’ve been eyeing the taramps, Sundown sfb, or skar rp. Would you recommend any of those? Or any other for that matter?

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Yes if you needed to shrink it a couple/few 2x4s can add some displacement. I prefer side ports on under seat boxes so the port has a "loading wall" but you should be fine.

Sundown SFB 2000 or Taramps MD1800 would me my choice. Can't recommend Skarbage.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

The Sundown SFB1500 would probably be plenty for two 8's.

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

SSA