TC Sounds Epic 8"

I dont have the 8",but I have 2-10" in my car. Great SQ, great impact.
Also the 8" will go in a TINY box seald.

Check them out at parts Express.

LionelC

 

i looked at that but i dont know if i can spend more then $100 on an 8" sub. im a miser that way. I might go over there to PE this weekened and check it out

 

If you don't mind spending a little more, the JL W3 8" is a great sub.


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Would you take the W3 over the TC? If so why?

Lionel

 

Sonic has Alpine Type-R DVC 8 for $100 shipped.

 

I wouldn't buy it from Sonic, they are not an authorized dealer

 

Also take a look at the Alpine 8"...you can get one for $94 shipped from an authorized dealer....It would be my first choice

 

I agree authorized would be best, what authorized dealer has them for $94?

 

Al and Eds via price match

 

I would get the JBL.

great design
performs fantastic
price is right


Alpine 8 type R seems to have a lot going for it and if you can get it within your budget then it would be a great choice

 

I have read alot about the JBL but i have it as my last choice right now because it is a SVC w only 6mm xmax. i was also looking at the American Bass XD8 but W my current amp i would be afraid to underpower the sub

 

i actually stand corrected on the GTO Xmax. I found a link that shows it 11.5mm Xmax and the polk is the one that has only 6mm Xmax. I would also mention that im not really wanting to get into a ported box. strickly sealed. I think im going to give the RE and GTO a shot. Im leaning more toward the RE as it is DVC and from what i read can bee pushed with ease and not get hurt. I can get them both for about 50 on ebay and another 20 for a .4ft3 sealed enclosure. im going to cheap out with the lower priced subs for now and if i dont like them they will be on here soon enough!

 

Forgive me for the brain fart but on DVC subs the RMS listed is PER Coil correct?

 

Sounds like a good plan.

Just remember that those pesky laws of physics will rear their heads. *" sub sealed enclosure etc. Just don't expect to remove fillings or dissolve kidney stones.

The power you have available in 4 or 2 ohms on a single sub is about a 1db difference everything else being equal. So the reason I am leaning towards the JBL you specified is because IF at some point you decide that the single 8 isnot enough then by oing to a second sub, you gain the 3db for doubling woofs and an extra ~1 db for the increase in power. Using the the DVC means in most likely circumstances a new amp.


Just trying to save you money.

 

Power is total....

 

I wouldn't be afraid of the xd 8" from American Bass I had a pair in 2 cu. ft. total ported with 400 watts rms on the pair and they did very well

 

not sure if you looked at it but the eD e3.8 is pretty stout and best priced. just a thought. I haven't used the others so no input.
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I see what youre saying about the SVC v DVC as far as being able to expland. you guys keep throwing good options at me and now im going crazy! the E3.8 looks killer and easy on the wallet too. oh man im gonna lose sleep over this now! Thanks alot!

 

I'm confused here....are you looking for a "one note wonder" or a sound quality sub

 

Im looking for something to fill out the low end where my upgraded factory system left off. Im not looking to shake the car w bass. I already have that setup. Im willing to sacrifice BOOM for ROOM!

 

IMO the Alpine would be your best bang for the buck.....next would be the JBL GTO

 

I have a Cerwin Vega IT dual 4ohm in great condition I would just give you. Pay shipping and it's yours.

 

A tang band 8" sub has 12.5 mm of xmax for 75 bucks and it will fit where the factory subwoofer is supposed to be

 

Vega-LE I cant find any Vega It in an 8" anywhere on this here internet. I can find the AT-8 all day. McGilvrey do you have 1st hand knowledge of fitment of stock sub location? the stock kia sub is actually 7.75 w a mounting measurement of a little more than 7.5

 

I'll be attacking that particular location Monday morning, I need to wire up the ms8 I bought months ago. I've looked at several pics of the area and it seems that there's plenty of space to work with.

My plan is to build a box in the area the styrofoam organizer tray is, the area it takes up is perfect for my alpine type r's

 

i was thining about doing something in the spare tire well also. that is why ive added the E3.8 to my mix as it has the option of runing IB

 

I would say go for the stealth of the 8" in the factory location, it would be easier by far. And if you have a cut off wheel you could trim the sheet metal to fit a 10" with a decent baffle and run IB that way without the headache of building a whole box. Once I get that area opened up I'll take some pics and show you what I mean.

 

ok, im in no hurry to get this done so ill sit back and see what you come up with.

 

Ok cool. Btw what year is yours?