Can 8in subs really bang and thump?

[Mitch86 5,000+ posts]

I like the "wow factor" from 8s. Most people i know dont even know 8 inch subs exist. All they know is 10s-15s. When Im running 8s they are like "Wtf are those little things" etc. When I run 18s people are like "holy shit!" //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif But I've had several 8 inch set ups and always liked them. Its fun to see how loud they can get and some of the big bad 8s out there can get pretty loud!

 

[Flex68 10+ year member]

Two 8's before a single 10 every day of the week, and twice on Sundays, imho

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Two 8's before a single 10 every day of the week, and twice on Sundays, imho

This. Still though don't expect to move air like a pair of 15's.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Two 8's before a single 10 every day of the week, and twice on Sundays, imho

This. Still though don't expect to move air like a pair of 15's.

 

[DaveVT 10+ year member]

Short answer is yes. The right 8's can get retarded for what they are. Put a pair of SA8's v.2's in ~1.2cf @ 32 on ~ 1kw and watch people's faces when you tell them it's 8's.

I can vouch for this. Ive got a pair of SA8's in 1.2 cubes after displacement tuned to around 31hz and running about 600w to each. Gets low and pretty **** loud doing it.

 

[FineLinePimpin 10+ year member]

Well heres the basic size of the box im looking at... I can go up to 38in wide on the box...but i want no more than 12in high and no more than 12in deep. I was considering shallow mounts because i wanted to shring that to like 8-9in deep but I think 12 is the max I want to go with. So maybe I could even do 3 8in subs? Hmmmmmmm

 

[DaveVT 10+ year member]

Well heres the basic size of the box im looking at... I can go up to 38in wide on the box...but i want no more than 12in high and no more than 12in deep. I was considering shallow mounts because i wanted to shring that to like 8-9in deep but I think 12 is the max I want to go with. So maybe I could even do 3 8in subs? Hmmmmmmm

@ Moble Enclosurs built my enclosure. He did a great job and his prices are very good.

 

[murph 10+ year member]

Lol sealed to save space, ported 8's still don't take up ****.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Ive had a pair of 8s ...hit over a 150 and hit lower than most peoples daily 15s Ive had 4 8s hit 154s and play louder and lower than most systems you've ever heard....

 

[Mitch86 5,000+ posts]

Lol sealed to save space, ported 8's still don't take up ****.

Tell that to the 4 8s box taking up my entire ext cab. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif and the box is actually a little under spec

 

[murph 10+ year member]

Tell that to the 4 8s box taking up my entire ext cab. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif and the box is actually a little under spec

He wants two not four. Also the dd 8's are the only ones I know of that want about 1.5 each ported and I doubt he would get those.

 

[FineLinePimpin 10+ year member]

This. Still though don't expect to move air like a pair of 15's.

Oh i know they wont...and dont really expect them to. Just dont wanna be let down after spending loot ya know. Im leaning towards the new Sundown 8's. Although at 185 bucks each I may take last years model at only 140 each.

 

[destined2race 10+ year member]

Better go JL... Everyone knows they whomp and knock //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

you know you love JL, you mention them enough.

 

[Flex68 10+ year member]

Well heres the basic size of the box im looking at... I can go up to 38in wide on the box...but i want no more than 12in high and no more than 12in deep. I was considering shallow mounts because i wanted to shring that to like 8-9in deep but I think 12 is the max I want to go with. So maybe I could even do 3 8in subs? Hmmmmmmm

Dropping your enclosure depth to 8-9 inches is going to put you at well under 1.5 cubes....prolly pushing minimums for most 8" x 3, especially if you're not wanting to go sealed and looking for best lows+loud....

 

[FineLinePimpin 10+ year member]

My first thought was the 8-9in deep...but im good with going 12in deep in box. It may not be enough for three 8's so I would be ok with two.