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looking at Helix Esprit E8W shallow mount i would get 2 for a 2 ohm final load. i am using them to beef up my mid bass seeing as my box doesn't like the midbass notes very well. i had a feeling it wouldn't but had to try ;) , anyways i would use them for around 80-125 Hz just wanting some opinions on if it would sound good if the box is air tight. i may go a little bit higher on frequency but i would want to hear it first

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_975E8W/HELIX-Esprit-E8W.html?tp=111

would probably do factory recommended airspace

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Are your midbass in the component sets not giving you enough output? It looks like a nice driver and I'm sure it sounds great but I could recommend a pair that would keep you under the price of one of those Helix; that will play higher, and be better suited for midbass. Do they need to be under a certain depth? These will play up to 800 hz if you want. You would want to wire them in stereo L+R if that were the case.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=264-1102

These are deeper but they are a proven performer. I could throw out a couple more but want to make sure depth is not an issue.

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not sure if those will work i am very limited on space under my back seat

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alpine HU
vxi65 components on BA gt-275
new build log -> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/150642-project-d-kon-deathcards-build-log/#entry2148821
2 x-15 sundowns

singer alt, odyssey bat, and maxwell ultra caps

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That looks realllllly similar to a kenwood excelon 8"

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From personal experience: Tang band w6-1138 does pretty well in the midbass department

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yes i see they have similar cones

would a 3 way setup have more midbass say something like this http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_24363_Precision-Power-PPI-PC3.65C.html

if it does maybe i will just pick up two sets of these for front and back and a good 4 channel like helix dark blue or zapco

skar sk2500.1
0 gauge power and ground kunukonceptz
alpine HU
vxi65 components on BA gt-275
new build log -> http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/150642-project-d-kon-deathcards-build-log/#entry2148821
2 x-15 sundowns

singer alt, odyssey bat, and maxwell ultra caps

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