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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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8" subs which to get?

i am getting two 8" subs to put into my scab i was wondering what would be the best 8 that can handle atleast 250/300w rms???
 
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Old Feb 17, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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may I ask why you are getting 8's. Seems like you would gain more with a 10 and not really use too much more space. That is unless you are trying to stuff something under your seat. My 12 eclipse ti fits great in my single cab.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 01:34 AM
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2x12's > 4x8's > 1x15 > 2x10's > 1x12 > 2x8's > 1x10 > 1x8

pick your poison
 

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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by t3h1337r
may I ask why you are getting 8's. Seems like you would gain more with a 10 and not really use too much more space. That is unless you are trying to stuff something under your seat. My 12 eclipse ti fits great in my single cab.
hey where in NorCal are you? some of us are getting together in a couple weeks out at Pillsbury, you're welcome to join if you wish.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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may I ask why you are getting 8's. Seems like you would gain more with a 10 and not really use too much more space. That is unless you are trying to stuff something under your seat. My 12 eclipse ti fits great in my single cab.
Cauz 2 8s pound!! Give these a look..... Soundsplinter.....





But they wouldn't fit under the seat without a lift. So try something different.



Good luck!! And have fun!!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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i just found a box that i really like that holds two eights here is the link if i did it right. http://audioboxesonline.3dcartstores...4CS_p_8-7.html
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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o and skiptemp how do those soundsplinters sound? is the bass clean?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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mSaLL150, I'm in San Jose. Im down to cruise around to most anywhere.


O and skiptemp they are still 8's. My buddy ran 2 l7 8in kickers. Nothing that special. It was actually kind of a let down being how much he spent.

For the price of 2 of those 8 in Soundsplinter's, I can get a single alumapro or exlipse sub and dump it into a fiberglass / mdf custom molded box made just for that subs specs, and how it sound better and hit harder than those 8's in a generic or custom made box. Not saying 8's are useless. As the pic of that center console needed an 8. It all depends on application. In my mind if you can fit a 10 do it. If you can fit a 12 do it.

Just my opinion. My buddy ended up blowing an l7' got it warrentied. He sold the whole system when he got it back and got 2 10 super slim subs and stuffed em behind his dakota quad cab back seat. I doubt he will ever get 8's again.
 

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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 02:12 PM
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soundsplinter is good = ]
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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i just found a box that i really like that holds two eights here is the link if i did it right. http://audioboxesonline.3dcartstores...4CS_p_8-7.html
brody;
if you are looking to use up your back seat then 8's would not be the best choice. This box in the link is a lot of wasted space.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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mSaLL150, I'm in San Jose. Im down to cruise around to most anywhere.


O and skiptemp they are still 8's. My buddy ran 2 l7 8in kickers. Nothing that special. It was actually kind of a let down being how much he spent.

For the price of 2 of those 8 in Soundsplinter's, I can get a single alumapro or exlipse sub and dump it into a fiberglass / mdf custom molded box made just for that subs specs, and how it sound better and hit harder than those 8's in a generic or custom made box. Not saying 8's are useless. As the pic of that center console needed an 8. It all depends on application. In my mind if you can fit a 10 do it. If you can fit a 12 do it.

Just my opinion. My buddy ended up blowing an l7' got it warrentied. He sold the whole system when he got it back and got 2 10 super slim subs and stuffed em behind his dakota quad cab back seat. I doubt he will ever get 8's again.
I agree... if you have room for 12's then go with 12's or as big as you can fit. However brody was interested in 8's thats why I threw soundsplinter out there. I think there is not a better 8' out there.
bottom line everyone must choose a size depending on the application and the end result desired.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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I agree... if you have room for 12's then go with 12's or as big as you can fit. However brody was interested in 8's thats why I threw soundsplinter out there. I think there is not a better 8' out there.
bottom line everyone must choose a size depending on the application and the end result desired.
there are actually a few 8's on par with soundsplinters

the jl 8w7
ascendant audio assasin 8
and the ddaudio 1508
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by t3h1337r
mSaLL150, I'm in San Jose. Im down to cruise around to most anywhere.
go check out the threads in the "west" forum section, we are planning a trip for the weekend of the 29th.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by styxnpicks
there are actually a few 8's on par with soundsplinters

the jl 8w7
ascendant audio assasin 8
and the ddaudio 1508
Styx;
you are very correct. Interesting enough if you do some digging the plant that the jl 8w7 and the ddaudio 1508 and ascendant audio as well as fi are made is the very same plant that soundsplinter is made. they all share the same technology!!
 

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