8"SUBS?
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Tophatjimmy
Syclone FNG
Re: 8"SUBS?
I've got a pair of 8" Image Dynamics ID8's in my Sy. Box is dual chambered .5ft^3 per sub, ported. Ports are 2"x12". Box is tuned to approx 35Hz. Box is a true triangle shape in order to maximize legroom. I lost 1 click on my seats.
Sounds pretty darn good to me. I need to nail down what I'm going to finally use for mids and highs though to balance out the sound. Coaxials in the doors are just not cutting it.
If space is a concern (and I know it is) take a gander at these 10's:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=264-862 TangBand Flat Sub
http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=106 Elemental Designs 10 Sub (basically the same sub, there's a big whodunnit over who stole who's design)
or if you want to go really crazy these should be available soon:
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/jlaudio_pages.php?page_id=213 JL Audio's new flat subs available is 12" or 13" and only 2.5" deep!!!. Cool......
I've got a pair of 8" Image Dynamics ID8's in my Sy. Box is dual chambered .5ft^3 per sub, ported. Ports are 2"x12". Box is tuned to approx 35Hz. Box is a true triangle shape in order to maximize legroom. I lost 1 click on my seats.
Sounds pretty darn good to me. I need to nail down what I'm going to finally use for mids and highs though to balance out the sound. Coaxials in the doors are just not cutting it.
If space is a concern (and I know it is) take a gander at these 10's:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=264-862 TangBand Flat Sub
http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=106 Elemental Designs 10 Sub (basically the same sub, there's a big whodunnit over who stole who's design)
or if you want to go really crazy these should be available soon:
http://mobile.jlaudio.com/jlaudio_pages.php?page_id=213 JL Audio's new flat subs available is 12" or 13" and only 2.5" deep!!!. Cool......
sy2675
He Saved the Pimp'n Game!
Re: 8"SUBS?
Short answer is it will play a lower note if tuned right. just picking a tube and a lenght wont necc make it sound good or better, sealed will be a smaller box all around, but a ported box is more efficient. if you listen to rock, then sealed is probaby the way to go. :tup:
ZMann said:
Short answer is it will play a lower note if tuned right. just picking a tube and a lenght wont necc make it sound good or better, sealed will be a smaller box all around, but a ported box is more efficient. if you listen to rock, then sealed is probaby the way to go. :tup:
Tophatjimmy
Syclone FNG
Re: 8"SUBS?
True often times you will achieve better sound quality with a sealed box, but not always. I've heard some PHENOMENAL ported enclosures in my time.
Image Dynamics is a well known "SQ" company, so even their ported boxes give excellent sound. I just wanted a little more bump in the lower end since the subs are directly behind the seats, and after all, they are only 8" speakers.
I've had the same subs in my truck in both .3ft^3 sealed and now .5ft^3 ported and honestly, the audible difference is pretty negligible.
I mainly like ported enclosures in this case since they are more efficient than sealed. I can't make up my mind on amplifier configuration yet so I can use several different power levels (depending on which amp I'm using that week) on my subs and still maintain acceptable low end volume.
True often times you will achieve better sound quality with a sealed box, but not always. I've heard some PHENOMENAL ported enclosures in my time.
Image Dynamics is a well known "SQ" company, so even their ported boxes give excellent sound. I just wanted a little more bump in the lower end since the subs are directly behind the seats, and after all, they are only 8" speakers.
I've had the same subs in my truck in both .3ft^3 sealed and now .5ft^3 ported and honestly, the audible difference is pretty negligible.
I mainly like ported enclosures in this case since they are more efficient than sealed. I can't make up my mind on amplifier configuration yet so I can use several different power levels (depending on which amp I'm using that week) on my subs and still maintain acceptable low end volume.
spooldup
Super Member
Re: 8"SUBS?
Get yourself a soundsplinter rli-8 here,
http://www.soundsplinter.com/rli_se...ar_and_home_subwoofer_driver_information.html
I have one of these nasty little subs in the supra and it hits like a 12"! I was recommended by members from a car audio forum. The sub weighs 18lbs and fits in a box as small as .2 cubic ft!
Get yourself a soundsplinter rli-8 here,
http://www.soundsplinter.com/rli_se...ar_and_home_subwoofer_driver_information.html
I have one of these nasty little subs in the supra and it hits like a 12"! I was recommended by members from a car audio forum. The sub weighs 18lbs and fits in a box as small as .2 cubic ft!
5SpdTy
Member
Re: 8"SUBS?
I've got two 8 in JL W3v2's in my explorer and the mounting depth is a little less than 4.5 inches if top mounted. They sound great in the explorer, would imagine even better in the sy. I know if they fit where I put them, then they will fit no problem in the sy. Will take pics If anyone is interested. Leme know.
I've got two 8 in JL W3v2's in my explorer and the mounting depth is a little less than 4.5 inches if top mounted. They sound great in the explorer, would imagine even better in the sy. I know if they fit where I put them, then they will fit no problem in the sy. Will take pics If anyone is interested. Leme know.