pioneer 8" or alpine 10" shallow mount sub? - Toyota Yaris Forums

severous01 · 02-02-2011, 03:32 PM

got a question. i know bigger is better, but these are the only 2 options i have within a certain price point that will do what i want with the box space i have. my box is 12x14x7 OD...and is about 0.4 cft. i will be mounting sub INSIDE box to protect from seats and objects...so bottom mount is a must. it will be ported as well.

first, the pioneer is a 8", shallow mount with a bottom mount capability. it takes between .2 and .5 cft space. it's 130 bux. it's freq range is from 35-2500hz

second is the alpine 10", shallow mount with bottom mount capability. it takes between .3 and .6 cft space. this one is 200 bux and freq range is from 30-2500hz. power is about twice that of the 8 and can handle 800w.

my amp is a kenwood 1000w amp from best buy. it's a 2 channel amp and bridge capable. i'll be bridgine for max power. however, i wont be crankin up the power. it's all about sound and not about power..

so my question is, anyone have experience with either of the 2 subs mentioned?

_S7V7N_ · 02-02-2011, 11:25 PM

Hatch or Sedan ? Something like this ? http://www.caraudiotalk.com/audio-fo...ad.php?t=10493

sickpuppy1 · 02-03-2011, 07:09 AM

I'm getting an 8" myself. I did a bit of research, also sticking at a price point. Two that kept getting brought up as good performers were the JBL GTO 804 and Boston Acoustics G108-4 or G108-44. The difference between the 2 Boston's is the -44 is 2 voice coil and capable of more power theoretically. I have the JBL coming and should arrive on Friday, so i cant give a first hand report yet.
Not the best on the market period, but both top rated at the price point. I will be using a sealed , 9.5 x9.5 x 8 box which is .41 cu. but after you subtract .03 for speaker volume and more for bracing, it should be at about .33 to .35 cu in.
Part of me was leaning to the B.A. but ran across a deal on the JBL I couldn't refuse. That and a 225 rms amp should fill the bill. I probably wont have the box built in time for this weekend. but will let ya know asap.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...s-G108-44.html
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_m...ubwoofers.html

That is an interesting article S7V7N. I notice he hasnt posted since July though. Wonder how it turned out?

Lil Abner · 02-04-2011, 09:11 AM

Ever thought about an Elemental Designs SQ10 sub?

http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=106

$70, 0.3 ft^3 sealed (ideal), 3.40" total depth. RMS might be a bit low for your amp, though. But I've heard rave reviews about the SQ10.

02-02-2011, 03:32 PM	#1
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	pioneer 8" or alpine 10" shallow mount sub? got a question. i know bigger is better, but these are the only 2 options i have within a certain price point that will do what i want with the box space i have. my box is 12x14x7 OD...and is about 0.4 cft. i will be mounting sub INSIDE box to protect from seats and objects...so bottom mount is a must. it will be ported as well. first, the pioneer is a 8", shallow mount with a bottom mount capability. it takes between .2 and .5 cft space. it's 130 bux. it's freq range is from 35-2500hz second is the alpine 10", shallow mount with bottom mount capability. it takes between .3 and .6 cft space. this one is 200 bux and freq range is from 30-2500hz. power is about twice that of the 8 and can handle 800w. my amp is a kenwood 1000w amp from best buy. it's a 2 channel amp and bridge capable. i'll be bridgine for max power. however, i wont be crankin up the power. it's all about sound and not about power.. so my question is, anyone have experience with either of the 2 subs mentioned?

02-02-2011, 11:25 PM	#2
_S7V7N_ Drives: Yaris 4 Door Sedan Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Texas Posts: 805	Hatch or Sedan ? Something like this ? http://www.caraudiotalk.com/audio-fo...ad.php?t=10493 __________________ Audio is under Construction Kenwood KDC-X794 Hifonics Zeus ZXI6.5C 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component Speaker System - AUTOTEK ATX65CX 6.5-Inch Hifonics BXi 1210D - Crunch PowerZone P1400.4 (2)12 inch Kicker CVR's - 0 gauge from battery to Distribution block - 4 Gauge Power/Grounds to amps - Duralast Yellow Top - Big 3

02-03-2011, 07:09 AM	#3
sickpuppy1 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 871	I'm getting an 8" myself. I did a bit of research, also sticking at a price point. Two that kept getting brought up as good performers were the JBL GTO 804 and Boston Acoustics G108-4 or G108-44. The difference between the 2 Boston's is the -44 is 2 voice coil and capable of more power theoretically. I have the JBL coming and should arrive on Friday, so i cant give a first hand report yet. Not the best on the market period, but both top rated at the price point. I will be using a sealed , 9.5 x9.5 x 8 box which is .41 cu. but after you subtract .03 for speaker volume and more for bracing, it should be at about .33 to .35 cu in. Part of me was leaning to the B.A. but ran across a deal on the JBL I couldn't refuse. That and a 225 rms amp should fill the bill. I probably wont have the box built in time for this weekend. but will let ya know asap. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...s-G108-44.html http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_m...ubwoofers.html That is an interesting article S7V7N. I notice he hasnt posted since July though. Wonder how it turned out? __________________

02-04-2011, 09:11 AM	#4
Lil Abner Drives: 2009 3dr LB Manual Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dublin, Ohio Posts: 412	Ever thought about an Elemental Designs SQ10 sub? http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=106 $70, 0.3 ft^3 sealed (ideal), 3.40" total depth. RMS might be a bit low for your amp, though. But I've heard rave reviews about the SQ10.