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well, i've answered those questions to myself already, i've come up with a price cap, i already have some hook ups to make things cheaper, i want a good sound to any system i may buy, but i think the size of the sub does matter with the frequencys u get, just like someone who absolutely needs the 4 ms response monitor over the 8 ms, because he can notice the flicker in the screen. everyone is different.. personally i love the 8's .. its just my kind of sub i guess alot of people tell me the same thing? stubborn? maybe, but even if its in my head.. then i unno... but i really appreciate the advice man, thanks a billion.. i encourage you all to throw in a suggestion GJ!

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Think of this. If a sub is playing from 100hz and down, does the sound care about what sub is reproducing it? It is a function of the box that makes or breaks the output you are after. Personally I prefer a sealed box, depending on the sub and the task at hand. My favorite sub to use in a small vehicle is a 10" driver or multiples of it. In a larger vehicle a 12" or like the Jeep we have here now, dual 18's (backed up with 3 6.5" midbass drivers to help keep up). I think you are on the right path for your application with a sealed box. However, looking at the power requirement that you listed, a pair of 10's or one upper end 10 wold handle this task much better. It will of course be louder as there is more area to move air. If the box becomes too big, then the sub will for lack of better words, lose control of itself and flap in the breeze. If the box is too small, it will be nice and tight but lack depth. Get the box just right though, and good things happen to all subs. That said though, that 8" you want can and will produce the same sound as the same model 10" or 12" in the same type of box, it just will not be able to do it as loud. In your vehicle, consider at least a 10" driver for this application. Build the box for the sub and the vehicle, power it properly, match up some good front speakers and a amp on them to a good cd player and you will have a tonally balanced system that is built to do the job properly. The only factor left now, is how it is installed by the person that you choose. Hookups in the biz are great, if the products chosen are right for the application. Everyone likes a good deal, that's also the reason as to why we vendors are on the site, to give people some good deals to match up with advice.

confusion

woah! way too much thinking for me in there.. j/k thanks a billion man, many new things to think about and consiter... !