Limited space. What would you do?

[Dan208 23]

I've asked this a few other places and have not gotten much help at all. One day I'll learn.

Anyway, I drive a small SUV. I absolutely love my Dcon, but the box just takes up too much space. I do plan on trying it sealed, hopefully in the next few weeks, but I kind of want to try something else this summer, just to play around.

My budget will be around $200 or less. I've been looking at running three 8's, a single 10" or 12", or a pair of small box 10's. Not having much luck with the last one, except for the Fi X, but a pair would be a little over my budget. I currently have an RF Prime 500.1, but I'm not opposed to getting a new amp in the future (I'd like to keep the total power under 1000 watts).

I'm looking at staying right around 1 cube. All setups would most likely be sealed. The only thing that makes me hesitant about the 8's is that they won't play low enough.

Some examples of what I've been looking at:

Single 12" LI

Single SA10 or SA12

Three Boston 8's

Three Infinity 8's

Two Sundown E8's

Maybe two Fi X's

I know I'm probably forgetting some info. I'm not looking to compete; I listen to a wide variety of genres.

[MalibuOn22s 37]

Check your PMs

[Ohjay 116]

Buy a pair of the TC2+ Orphan 8"s that are being offered by Soundsplinter today! sale ends midnight tonight, I'm thinking about ordering one myself

Edited April 5, 2011 by Ohjay

[209native 2]

I've asked this a few other places and have not gotten much help at all. One day I'll learn.

Anyway, I drive a small SUV. I absolutely love my Dcon, but the box just takes up too much space. I do plan on trying it sealed, hopefully in the next few weeks, but I kind of want to try something else this summer, just to play around.

My budget will be around $200 or less. I've been looking at running three 8's, a single 10" or 12", or a pair of small box 10's. Not having much luck with the last one, except for the Fi X, but a pair would be a little over my budget. I currently have an RF Prime 500.1, but I'm not opposed to getting a new amp in the future (I'd like to keep the total power under 1000 watts).

I'm looking at staying right around 1 cube. All setups would most likely be sealed. The only thing that makes me hesitant about the 8's is that they won't play low enough.

Some examples of what I've been looking at:

Single 12" LI

Single SA10 or SA12

Three Boston 8's

Three Infinity 8's

Two Sundown E8's

Maybe two Fi X's

I know I'm probably forgetting some info. I'm not looking to compete; I listen to a wide variety of genres.

im going for an sa 8 under the back seat of my extd cab chevy. from what ive heard they do well for 8's on the low notes

[MalibuOn22s 37]

Skar Audio VVX-12

Or Sundown SA-12

If you care more about price go with a Skar

[S.DeYoung 968]

What are you trying to achieve? To be as loud or louder than what you have now but take up less space? Under seat space (I doubt it)?

[Dan208 23]

What are you trying to achieve? To be as loud or louder than what you have now but take up less space? Under seat space (I doubt it)?

At least as loud as I am now, but would like louder (who doesn't ). No space under the rear seat. There is a little in the spare tire well, but it looks like it would be a pretty big pain to even squeeze a pair of 8's in there. I had the measurements not that long ago. I'll see if I can find them. Here's a pic of the space:

If the styrofoam supports can be removed without cutting/destroying them, that might be an option to gain a little space. I'll have to do some looking at it.

[Dan208 23]

Buy a pair of the TC2+ Orphan 8"s that are being offered by Soundsplinter today! sale ends midnight tonight, I'm thinking about ordering one myself

I dont' plan on doing anything until this summer. For the box size though, the Soundsplinters are very interesting.

[S.DeYoung 968]

Can you load up more pictures of the inside of the vehicle?

[REVpuggie 23]

maybe a high Qts Fi Q or an kicker solo classic is for you if your sticking withy the one cuft idea

* edit* just saw the budget , aw hell , we all end up spending more than we thought ,right ?

Edited April 5, 2011 by BASSmaster

[Dan208 23]

Can you load up more pictures of the inside of the vehicle?

I'll find/take some more later tonight.

maybe a high Qts Fi Q or an kicker solo classic is for you if your sticking withy the one cuft idea

* edit* just saw the budget , aw hell , we all end up spending more than we thought ,right ?

I've checked out the Q and the Solo-classic. My first REAL sub was an original Solobaric and I loved it. I'll probably end up spending more. This budget is just what I'm planning on with what I know I'll approximately get for my birthday (yeah, I'm 31 and still get money from my Grandma ). I still need to upgrade my front stage, though. Stock speakers; blah.

[rich00 4]

2 Fi X 10's no doubt sealed. I put mine in my civic same amp sealed box instead of ported and love how it sounds may even be a little louder sealed than ported. Hard to tell though. I wish i would have gone sealed from the start.

[Dan208 23]

2 Fi X 10's no doubt sealed. I put mine in my civic same amp sealed box instead of ported and love how it sounds may even be a little louder sealed than ported. Hard to tell though. I wish i would have gone sealed from the start.

Thanks. For the money I'm thinking this would probably be the best way to go.