Cost no object 8" sub
10-28-2006, 06:24 PM
#1
Cost no object 8" sub
I generally don't like asking what the "BEST" is. But I guess I have to. I'm starting to look into subs strictly from a SQ point of view. My limitations are that I cannot go any larger then 8.5" in diameter. The best 8" I've heard was the W7. It's ok if the sub is expensive (I don't want it to be!), I'm simply looking for the best possible 8" sub below 50Hz. I want serious output and serious SQ. Sealed box is preferred, but I'm not limited to them. I don't think the list will be long but you never know.
Power available is:
350 watts @ 4ohm
or
600 watts @ 2ohm
or
1100 watts @ 1 ohm
Power available is:
350 watts @ 4ohm
or
600 watts @ 2ohm
or
1100 watts @ 1 ohm
10-28-2006, 08:45 PM
#2
I think you pretty much nailed it. If money was no prob and I needed a H/O sq 8, w7 is definitely on my #1 spot.
There was an 8" woofer shootout on eca forum, long time ago. w7 came out on top in higher output applications, while I think Image Dynamics was in there too, with applications that don't require oodles of output.
Given that you need output, w7 it is.
There was an 8" woofer shootout on eca forum, long time ago. w7 came out on top in higher output applications, while I think Image Dynamics was in there too, with applications that don't require oodles of output.
Given that you need output, w7 it is.
10-29-2006, 12:29 AM
#7
50 Watt CAFz'r
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 336
I'm running 2 jl w7 8's on 500 watts . These are easily the best subs I have ever owned . Not quite as loud as the w6 v2 12's they took the place of but they will shake your booty off and sound great doing so . Transient responce is great and detail when shifting notes is amazing . They seem to be able to do everything I ask of them without ever sounding out of control . If space is a concern , I highly recomend these subs .
If it sounds like I have a woody for these speakers , its because I do .
james
If it sounds like I have a woody for these speakers , its because I do .
james
Last edited by theif; 10-29-2006 at 12:38 AM.
10-29-2006, 01:17 AM
#8
hertz
we sell hertz at work they are made by electomedia(spelling) which if i am not mistaking they make addison amps as well... we put tons of the 8" subs in sealed boxes in vettes and they do very well.. if you are looking at the pioneer slims we sell them at work too... i am not a huge fan of them cus they have a low rms rating but in order to get a desent amount of bass you need to give the 8" like 350-400 rms... and from what we have done with them giving them like 150-250rms in sealed and ported boxes i was not impressed..
