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Well it looks like my choices got narrowed down a bit. I didn't realize the SD-2 8's didn't come in a D2 like all the others, just a D4 so I can't run 4 at 1ohm. I guess my choice is between 2 SA-10's and 4 E-8's. Looks like they work out to be almost exactly the same cost. Either would be running in a ported box.

I have enough room for the E-8's and the SD-8's (at least for 4 of them). From what I read the SA's aren't that great in sealed applications, how much truth is there to that? SA-8's are deeper than the SA-10's so I cant run 4 SA-8's, but I could run 4 SA-10's in sealed if it was the best option but that would hurt my wallet I haven't seen much conversation about which would be better for a sealed application in regards to SD's vs E's (but from the site alone, it sounds like the SD is a step closer to SA's versus the E's. I dont know what sub qualities make something better for a certain box type. I could also build a sealed box myself (at least confidently) whereas I might farm out something that has more than basic LxWxD dimensions

I listen to primarily EDM, and Rock/Punk. I've never had a ported system yet so I'm not that familiar with the difference in sound (I understand how they work though). From research I gather that if I was analyzing 2 E-8's vs 2 SD-8's vs 2-SA-8's I would know the choice is easy, but I don't know how to judge this so well when comparing things like 4 E-8's to 2 SA-10's. When comparing similars (2 SA-8's vs 1 SA-10) I know I can look at cone area to see what's moving the most air. I don't understand the technical side of things like motor, spiders, baskets, and how they affect my comparisons. I also don't know how sealed vs ported will affect the judgement of which is better for my situation.

Already ordered my SAX1200D, but I can't figure out which subs are going to be my best bet. I'm working with between 2.4 and 2.7 cubes (2.4's a simple box, 2.7's a bit more complex in terms of shape). I could give the box a few more inches of depth but I'd really like to work with less room. The box dimensions can be (its a wedge) 12.45h x 44w x 11d1x 7d2. w and h are not negotiable. It's in my grocery getter so I need to maximize space left after this, but I can push the box out to a d1 of 14" and d2 10", if I feel something is really worth it. This is going in a 2006 Saab 9-7x (aka Envoy/Trailblazer). It looks like I can fit 6" sub depth at the top corner at the max if I'm mounting centered from top to bottom which I'd prefer. Since I haven't chosen a sub yet, I haven't picked the type of box, ported or sealed. There are a bunch of configurations of box/sub/type that will work (also taking into consideration I already have the amp, so keeping to 1200 watts give or take). I don't know which of those combo's will be the smarter choice. 4 E-8's ported 4 E-10's sealed 4 SD-8's ported 2 SD-10's ported 2 SD-12's sealed 2 SA-10's ported (would have to give the box and inch of depth extra to make the 6" have a little clearance behind it) Not really sure which option makes sense but I need to pick a sub so I can have the box designed around it. Would appreciate some input on what might work best for my application.