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if youre stuck on shallows i would recommend the memphis shallows. they handle a solid 500 watts rms and sound louder and cleaner then the p3 shallows imo. the shop i work at ive sold memphis shallows, rf shallows, kicker cvt and pioneer shallows. ive heard them all. the rockfords are good subwoofers, but i like the memphis better. :pardon:

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SA-8s require a ported box and a ton more airspace compared to shallows...

I say go with the shallows and keep your space.

the SA-8s need arond .5 cubes and the p3S 12" needs about the same. they are identical in terms of wattage. both are 400 rms and just fyi< i wouldnt push over that for eather sub unless you know what you are doing. if it was my truck, i would do the SA-8s. do the subs just under were the side pasasngers sit and the port right dead middle. Porting a box isnt that comoplicanted. if you want, i can help you threw the prosses. that way you have some1 to ask questions to.

They need roughly the same airspace, BUT the displacement of the SA-8 compared to the shallow also makes a difference on box size.

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makes a difference when makin a box

Just pick one and let us know how it works...

I'd do shallows just because That's just what I WOULD DO no other reason

I love my SA-8s tho

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SA-8s require a ported box and a ton more airspace compared to shallows...

I say go with the shallows and keep your space.

the SA-8s need arond .5 cubes and the p3S 12" needs about the same. they are identical in terms of wattage. both are 400 rms and just fyi< i wouldnt push over that for eather sub unless you know what you are doing. if it was my truck, i would do the SA-8s. do the subs just under were the side pasasngers sit and the port right dead middle. Porting a box isnt that comoplicanted. if you want, i can help you threw the prosses. that way you have some1 to ask questions to.

They need roughly the same airspace, BUT the displacement of the SA-8 compared to the shallow also makes a difference on box size.

.071 P3 shallow

.13 I believe on the SA....

makes a difference when makin a box

Just pick one and let us know how it works...

I'd do shallows just because That's just what I WOULD DO no other reason

I love my SA-8s tho

Shallows it is. I need to learn more before i do anything ported

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ahh im considering the sa-8's again. lol i want reasons why the sa's are better! thanks

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I'll give you a couple, 1) nobody will kick your SA-8s if you fiberglassthe front of your box using mounting rings like the ones I use. Add a couple bar grills and you'll have no worries ever.

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I am thinking about putting 2 of these 12" subs under my back seat. about 700 rms each. Please, what are your thoughts on these subs if you have heard them? can i get loud with them? :drinks:

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never had any but i have heard them before. they are probably one of the best shallow subs i have heard. they sound awesome. they are worth it.

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Sa-8's or p3 shallows?? Can't decide! Why do u like one or the other

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My vote is for some sa 8's. They only displace around .04 cubic feet more than the shallows and I don't think that .04 is that much of a loss of airspace. .04+ cubes could be gained by simply sticking the box out a 1/4 further. I would also assume the sa-8s have a bit more motor force than the shallow mounts.

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