8" Sub in a C5
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From: Katy Tx
8" Sub in a C5
I am looking for any input on installing an 8" sub in the rear compartment of a C5. I am looking to get the sub and amp in the rear compartment where they can both be completely covered/protected ( with a modified compartement cover) and I still have all the "trunk" space in my coupe.
Also, I have been looking at solo-baric speakers (probably the L5's), are they worth the money/hype or for the money are their other subs that can compete with or beat it?
Thanks,
Also, I have been looking at solo-baric speakers (probably the L5's), are they worth the money/hype or for the money are their other subs that can compete with or beat it?
Thanks,
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Originally Posted by pentavolvo
IMO the L5 is all boom which is great for some but its not very clean, look into Image Dynamics
I can't speak about the other subs but I personally own 8" ID speakers. ID does not make the 8" anymore but they can still be found. The 10" is even a better speaker.
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I'm running a single 10" Alpine Type-X and am very pleased. Very tight and very clean. I know JL Audio makes some excellent 8" subs as well. Personally I would go with a 10". Still very tight and more capable than an 8". Pretty much as easy to hide as well.
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Thanks for all the info guys. I am pretty settled on getting an 8 and not a 10, I just want a little more sound on the bottom end, which I think the 8 will meet my needs. I really want it totally contained in the center compartment, amps and all, so I think the 8 set up will work out great for what I am looking for. And if I am wrong, I won't have a ton of money tied up in the 8" system so it wouldn't be difficult to change over to a 10 -- most likely just a new box and sub and utilize the same amp.
About the speaker recommendations, thanks also. I have never heard a square solo baric speaker, so I don't know how good they are. I will most likely go the JL route, I had good luck with them in the past, I was just looking at something a little different.
Scott_fx:
Thanks for the link, that is a great looking install that I am looking to do something similar to.
About the speaker recommendations, thanks also. I have never heard a square solo baric speaker, so I don't know how good they are. I will most likely go the JL route, I had good luck with them in the past, I was just looking at something a little different.
Scott_fx:
Thanks for the link, that is a great looking install that I am looking to do something similar to.
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