Should Home Theater Subs be used in car audio?

[pmureika 31]

The reason I was asking is I have one but don't think it could take the abuse. 

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

I run "home theater" subs in my car. If the t/s parameters permit for the alignment is what matters.

[pmureika 31]

http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sd270a-88-10-dvc-subwoofer--295-486

[jcarter1885 995]

Is this for your doors or actual sub duty?

Like stated above if it fits the alignment then why not.

[altoncustomtech 773]

I'm using a pair of the 8" model IB in the rear deck of the Olds.  Last time I crawled in the trunk to look at them everything seemed just fine.  Do pretty damn decent for their modest price as well.

[pmureika 31]

Is this for your doors or actual sub duty?

Like stated above if it fits the alignment then why not.

He wants to use this in a 1.25 cubic foot ported box. I told him that is way to small.

[lithium 358]

depends on the sub. how do you know it too small? 

[pmureika 31]

depends on the sub. how do you know it too small? 

Look at my previous post  http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sd270a-88-10-dvc-subwoofer--295-486

[///M5 2,833]

If it were an HO 10 you could shrink it, never used that one. Car, home - doesn't matter, parameters do. I RARELY buy car stuff.

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

Have you ran the speaker numbers through WINisd to to how that alignment plots out? If you need someone to do it for you just ask.

[pmureika 31]

No I don't have that program on my computer and would need help please.

[Sencheezy 689]

I run pro audio in my doors.

[pmureika 31]

I run pro audio in my doors.

So have I and have had good luck with them.

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

That driver will roll off quick at 50hz in the 1.25cu enclosure. Calls for 5cu to not drop off until 30hz.

[pmureika 31]

That driver will roll off quick at 50hz in the 1.25cu enclosure. Calls for 5cu to not drop off until 30hz.

Are you using ported boxes?

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

yes

[pmureika 31]

yes

What would you consider a good roll off hz?

[j-roadtatts 1,129]

If you want anything that even remotely sounds good I would shot for atleast 40, 30 would be prefered.

[pmureika 31]

So I would need the bigger box which I don't have room for.

 

Thanks for the help!

Edited July 14, 2014 by pmureika

[pmureika 31]

What would be the roll off if I used a 10" dcon?