Mike Gann Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Hello there, sorry to resurrect an old thread but just stumbled on this one and this guy was having the same issues I was and I went down the same road. Thought I'd share my experience, I've put it in this thread here http://www.fiestafaction.com/forums/threads/42371-Building-a-Fiesta-Sized-Subwoofer-BoxI also have a hatch, started with sa-8 v.2. I was new to all of this and took advice from everyone who said to put 1kw of power to this 500rms sub, no one said anything about bringing the enclosure down to .5 to keep it safe until I blew up my coil 6 months later and talked to the guys at sundown. Yes they recommended .5 tuned to 34hz if going 1k watts which I also build and posted in that forum. I gotta say though after listening to the sub at double power on a larger box, the new box was disappointing. Also I found out that I did need all that room that the little box was taking anyway so I ended up rebooting my ideas into a sealed design in the floor of my hatch with the SD3-10's. Here's some quick pictures if you don't feel like going to the above thread although there is a ton more in the build log including sketchup designs and some spl tests: This second picture is the .5 box My current setup Edited February 29, 2016 by Mike Gann 1 Quote My Ford Fiesta build log: http://www.fiestafaction.com/forums/threads/42371-Building-a-Fiesta-Sized-Subwoofer-Box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noobslayer77 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 if you're going to run 1k why not get an x-8, unless you already have the sub? i don't know what the boner is with overpowering shit... 1 Quote 2004 Jeep Liberty Limited 2 13w7s skar 3500 cnf mids (soon) xs batteries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron36 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I had 1 SA-8 in a sealed box only sounded good in a hatch back if u got a trunk then forget it but sub is awesome just needs air would be way better in a ported box. Quote 2022 Ford Maverick on 22’s Skar SK1500.1 on 4 Skar VD-8’s Mids Sundown Super tweeters, Skar TX 6.5 components on Skar SKM400.4 LC2 for audio control , XS Power D680 XS Series Extra Battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron36 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 X8 way better just make sure hatch back or u got to go bigger if it's a trunk. Quote 2022 Ford Maverick on 22’s Skar SK1500.1 on 4 Skar VD-8’s Mids Sundown Super tweeters, Skar TX 6.5 components on Skar SKM400.4 LC2 for audio control , XS Power D680 XS Series Extra Battery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmade806 Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I think I'm in the right place I too need help I have one sa e8 v5 and was needing help with a box design am going for ported box but I see a lot of octo port boxes being used with great results. Can anyone help me out thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gann Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 I think I'm in the right place I too need help I have one sa e8 v5 and was needing help with a box design am going for ported box but I see a lot of octo port boxes being used with great results. Can anyone help me out thanks If you're gonna go with an octoport you might as well just get an aeroport Quote My Ford Fiesta build log: http://www.fiestafaction.com/forums/threads/42371-Building-a-Fiesta-Sized-Subwoofer-Box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gann Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 About everyone saying x-8, I was new I just took advice that I shouldnt have. X-8 was bit more expensive so I was trying to go cheaper. Even the guy at woofersetc recommended the 1kw amp to my sa-8, maybe that's something I need to be telling sundown. I just went with what he said, love the amp though still use it. Quote My Ford Fiesta build log: http://www.fiestafaction.com/forums/threads/42371-Building-a-Fiesta-Sized-Subwoofer-Box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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