Trying to decide on sub/subs. HELP!

bassix · Post by **bassix** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:13 pm

Ok guys I don't have a ton of space so I'm limited on choices. I'm running a set of 6.5 Rsd's up front. I have 450w at 2ohms for the sub.

I was thinking a single 10" Rsd but I heard they need larger boxes to excel, and I have a custom made enclosure for a single 10" thats less then 1cft. So I dont think that will work out.

I'm looking at a single 10" xmax. I don't know much about them, but from the specs it looks like it will work in the space I have.

I'm also looking at 2 8" XS84's. I also don't much about these. I would have to build a new enclosure for them, So I could build whatever is best for them.

Third option is 2 of the of the older 8" tantrums. Same as above, don't know much about them, but I can build an optimal enclosure for them.

So what do you guys think? Ask me some questions if you need more info.

capitolj80 · Post by **capitolj80** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:32 pm

well, i know that the Sony XS-L10S does a pretty good job. it's a shallow mount sub...only requires .54cu ft...the 1cu ft that you have would give it prolly a flatter curve. it's rated at 330rms, but like most subs that rating's conservative...my buddy's givin his about 400 and it pounds. Pioneer also makes a sub of that type, but i dont know the specs nor have I heard one...outside of that, i sont know of too many subs that will sound "good" it less that little of space...good luck:)

Post by **AVICJR** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:49 pm

Have you given any thoughts to the RSDCompetition subs? They require smaller enclosures. I'm considering two 12's to replace my current setup.

bassix · Post by **bassix** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:04 pm

AVICJR wrote:Have you given any thoughts to the RSDCompetition subs? They require smaller enclosures. I'm considering two 12's to replace my current setup.

I did but I thought they required a lot more power.

brenzbmr@sb · Post by **brenzbmr@sb** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:00 am

no actually they are really effecient subs.

try a rsd 10

bassix · Post by **bassix** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:27 am

Don't the Rsd's like larger boxes?

Post by **Bfowler** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:46 am

bassix wrote:Don't the Rsd's like larger boxes?

only the 12. the rsd10 needs a box between .5 and .6667 CF

pretty standard for a 10

bassix · Post by **bassix** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:10 am

Ok well the Rsdc is out of the question, its to deep. It would basically be touching the back of the enclosure I have. So out of whats listed you guys think I should try a Rsd? Neither sets of the 8s are worth it?