Will i be happy with an 8" sub?

[EnvoyDenalii]

if ur running just an 8 inch sundown get the sa, its just 75 bucks or so more and it can handl ALOT of power

* B-Stock * Sundown Audio SA-8v.3 500W SA Series - Car Audio Bargain

use this amp on that 8 and u will be pounding for sure

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[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

American Bass VFL 8" would be my choice

Thought about getting that too but was unsure of the rms if it would handle my amp. But another good suggestion too. I mean who else has that **** yellow cone!!

American Bass VFL 8D4 Subwoofer | eBay

50 fvckin bucks to ship?!??! Man what a rip off.

AMERICAN BASS American Bass 8 Competition Woofer 800W max 4 Ohm DVC | eBay

There we go....110 bucks but free shipping.

 

[evil_lies]

So I can assume that a decent 8" with a decent amp could out perform my old 10" MTX?

Also, would the sundown sa be that much better than the E series for casual use? My system is stock except I'm going to replace the head unit soon. I'll update the speakers as I can but they will probably be budget oriented. Its going in a Mazda 3.

 

[The_Quiet_One 10+ year member]

SA will be better with more power, but if you're running

 

[BSchrowang]

Thought about getting that too but was unsure of the rms if it would handle my amp. But another good suggestion too. I mean who else has that **** yellow cone!!

I would be a sure that it could take atleast 600+ watts. Its a beefy a** sub

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

I would be a sure that it could take atleast 600+ watts. Its a beefy a** sub

Guess I didn't wanna chance it. And didn't see to many people running them.

 

[evil_lies]

Ok, after thinking about things I liked the AB VFL-8, but trying to figure out how to work a decent port in such a compact box seems to be problematic for experienced builders, and much more for my novice self. I started looking at looking at subs for a sealed box that I would be more comfortable building, and I am leaning towards a single Dayton HO 12 (or maybe a 10). A 12 sealed takes up roughly the same space as a ported 8. Considering the ease of building and enclosure and the larger cone size, am I correct in leaning towards the Dayton? I don't need it to be extremely loud, I just want good bass. I was pretty happy with my 10" sealed MTX and thought I might save some $ and just reuse it, but I really kind of want something newer. Any thoughts on the 12" Dayton sealed vs 8" AB ported?

 

[BSchrowang]

I would think the AB 8 tuned 37hz would be louder than a 12 sealed.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I'd do the 12 sealed just because OP doesnt have proper box building knowledge nor the will to even try.... OP can get a proper designed box and blueprint by @CSCStang for the 8 though.

 

[CSCStang]

Hmu...

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[kr15 5,000+ posts]

^ he just did a design for my 2 hds208s. It sounds good already, and subs are still breaking in. I said screw it and wired to 0.5 and left some headroom in amp.

The few people who've heard so far were surpised its 2 8s

 

[evil_lies]

[quote name='Jeffdachef']I'd do the 12 sealed just because OP doesnt have proper box building knowledge nor the will to even try.... OP can get a proper designed box and blueprint by @CSCStang for the 8 though.[/QUOTE]

It's not a willingness to try issue, but I'm on a budget with time and money. I know the sealed box is more forgiving, and building a second box could be challenging as our baby is due in a few weeks and I won't have time for projects for a while. My thinking was that the 12 sealed could be as good as an 8 ported, but like I said when I started the thread, I don't have a lot of experience with 8's. I do appreciate all the info.

I should say, I'm not looking to wake up an entire block. Maybe I'll get an amp for now and run the MTX I have and see how how I like the 10" sealed, and go from there. I haven't run the thing in 10 years or so.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Most of the 12s designed around sealed are not high output

 

[evil_lies]

Most of the 12s designed around sealed are not high output

Would you say that is true of all sealed enclosures or the 12" specifically?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Would you say that is true of all sealed enclosures or the 12" specifically?

12s that have specs leaning toward sealed. Example, IDQ