cbianco Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I think I am going to take advantage of Skar's "trade" program and I am trying to decide what to get. I've never messed with any 8" subs before, figured I would start a little fun project. As well, this will be my first foray into Skar audio. What are the main differences between the MA 8 and the VVX 8? How do I know/figure out, which one to choose? Christopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroupe79 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 http://www.skaraudio.com/index.php/productscatalog.html ma8 is supposed to be a better sub than the vvx8 its like $85 more so that should say something http://www.stevemead...cherokee-build/ 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Alpine CDE-hd148bt Alpine PKG-RSE2 PRV Audio (4) 6MB200 front/rear doors PRV Audio (4) TW350Ti dash/rear doors Kicker KX350.4 Obsidian Audio (1) 18 D4 v2 revamp (2) Stereo Integrity HT 18d2DC Audio 1.2k5.25ft^3 tuned @34hz revamp Infinite Baffle Cpillar AudioTechnix 60mil deadenerKnuKonceptz & SkyHigh wire (complete setup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddub847 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 isnt the ma8 and spl sub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ight Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Rent a Mod moment: No vs. threads. I'm gonna hate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddub847 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 is this really a vs thread hes askin the differences between them for the most part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbianco Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 http://www.skaraudio...ctscatalog.html ma8 is supposed to be a better sub than the vvx8 its like $85 more so that should say something More $$$ doesn't always mean better IMO. isnt the ma8 and spl sub Yeah. The MA8 is supposed to be SPL orientated. What does this mean in terms of real world performance? I was hoping that someone could tell me exactly what the differences are between the two subs. I've read Skar's site but both drivers seem pretty close to me. I know there has to be some difference. Skar wouldn't create 2 different lines of subs that do the same thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoove Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Is it really a VS thread if the subs are the same brand? And what kind of power are you planning on putting the 8's? 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbianco Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 ...And what kind of power are you planning on putting the 8's? It would be 1 driver and I plan on putting ~500 watts to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoove Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Well since they are both rated at 400wrms I would go with the MA 8 because it looks cool and should have a little more boom to it 2 Team Fi 15's v1 2 DD M5's 970amps of Alt 6th order blowthroughThe truck Blowthrough build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/155555-smooves-1996-chevy-ext-cab-c1500-slow-build/The 350z build : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/170694-smooves-2003-nissan-350z/ My FB page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Smooves-Car-Audio-and-performance/719746144805343 Team Fi Audio http://www.ficaraudio.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbianco Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Well since they are both rated at 400wrms I would go with the MA 8 because it looks cool and should have a little more boom to it The MA8 is a good looking woofer. I am a bit concerned since Skar recommends a ported box of about .75cf for the MA8. Their directions said something about not going much larger. I was hoping to do something crazy like 2-2.5cf but I don't want to ruin a perfectly good woofer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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