which 8" subs for under $200
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I am looking more for sq than loudness. As for room I am going to mount these under my rear seat(2000 GMC Sierra extende cab 4x4).I don't have an amp yet as I figured I would start with the subs and go from there. I am leaving the stock front speakers in but will replace the rear door speakers(don't know with what yet).
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You can find old stock RF HX2 8"s on ebay for very cheap, if you're into the ebay thing.
There are also Kicker L7 8's, and many boutique companies like Elemental Designs(eD), Resonance Engineering (Re), etc
Personally I'd put the bulk of my money into my amp, fronts and install in the setup you mention, if I were you.
With a good set of high/mid end components like Focals or CDT or something, and some good quality power, and a great install, you can get away with 'skimping' for a bunch of XS Cargo 8"s, and not really notice the differnece, in my experience.
You arent looking to go nuts with the SPL, so put the money into the things that will help you achieve your goals best, which will be components, amp(s) and install (kickpanels, etc).
Subs are like the 'steaks' of car audio, I think. They look tempting/fulfilling and make us want to blow our collective wallet-wads on them because they are just so 'sexy'....but you'll get better results spending some extra time/money on the side dishes and spices (mids/highs), buying a good grill on which to cook the 'steak' (amp), and ask any 'chef'...its really all in the final presentation (install).
//sweet *** analogy mode off//
Good Luck.
There are also Kicker L7 8's, and many boutique companies like Elemental Designs(eD), Resonance Engineering (Re), etc
Personally I'd put the bulk of my money into my amp, fronts and install in the setup you mention, if I were you.
With a good set of high/mid end components like Focals or CDT or something, and some good quality power, and a great install, you can get away with 'skimping' for a bunch of XS Cargo 8"s, and not really notice the differnece, in my experience.
You arent looking to go nuts with the SPL, so put the money into the things that will help you achieve your goals best, which will be components, amp(s) and install (kickpanels, etc).
Subs are like the 'steaks' of car audio, I think. They look tempting/fulfilling and make us want to blow our collective wallet-wads on them because they are just so 'sexy'....but you'll get better results spending some extra time/money on the side dishes and spices (mids/highs), buying a good grill on which to cook the 'steak' (amp), and ask any 'chef'...its really all in the final presentation (install).
//sweet *** analogy mode off//
Good Luck.
Id look at any brands in your price range and start modeling them with the space you have available.
Since you will have a very small airspace to work with you will probably want relativly high compliance and a lot of power handling if its going to go very deep.
Id probably try and avoid having the subs firing directly up into the seat if possible..
Since you will have a very small airspace to work with you will probably want relativly high compliance and a lot of power handling if its going to go very deep.
Id probably try and avoid having the subs firing directly up into the seat if possible..
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Originally posted by nert:
I am looking to buy a pair of 8" subs and would like to know what you folks would recommend. Thanks for any info.
I am looking to buy a pair of 8" subs and would like to know what you folks would recommend. Thanks for any info.
http://www.creativesound.ca/details.php?model=W8740C
http://www.tb-speaker.com/detail/1208_03/w8-740c.htm
