Box size constraints - 10" or 12"? (Sundown SD-2)

[TLM 1]

Hey guys, been a looong time. I've always been a noob and now I'm a noob that took a few years off so I'm also rusty, so any help is appreciated haha

 

Currently, I'm in a 2008 Envoy. After having 2 systems stolen in the past, I'm trying to keep it as "stock looking" as possible. I'm going with this subthump box:

http://subthump.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_19&products_id=65

 

Narrowed my sub choice down to the Sundown SD-2. Mounting depth is fine on either so that's not a concern, but volume is. Sundown's site reccomends .5 sealed for the 10 and 1.0 for the 12. This prefab box offers .81 sealed before displacement so it's right between the two.

http://www.sundownaudio.com/index.php/products/subwoofers/item/sd-series.html

 

Still open on the amp (so if the power is a factor, please mention it), but which size should I get for this box? Any suggestions are welcomed.

 

Thanks!

Tom

[Dangercdv 4]

I have 2 Sundown E12s (400 rms version) running each in about .9 cubes each, and they do just fine. 
(they are reversed mounted to get the most out of the box) 

[lithium 358]

any reason for limiting the choice to sundown? 

 

probably some other options out there to consider. 

[TLM 1]

any reason for limiting the choice to sundown? 

 

probably some other options out there to consider. 

Oh I shouldve clarified - I'm not opposed to other suggestions. The mounting depth on the box isnt great (6.25") so that played a big role in my choice. I used to have a 12" dcon ported and loved that, but mounting depth prevents me from using the dcon with this box.

 

Thanks!

Tom

[swift 501]

I really like my SD12, ran it in 1.5cu sealed and it sounded great running 600rms to it.