Just put some ARCAudio 8s in my car...

Kale · 08-20-2005, 10:22 PM

(saab 92x / wrx wagon)

I'm running them at 110 watts each side.

Sealed .4 each side.

And damn. It's loud. And it sounds good.

Easily as loud-sounding as the IDMAX 12 I had with 1000 watts in my truck...

And SQ is about the same.

Definitely reccommend these... and at only $139 each.

I might add two more.

74-Roadster · 08-20-2005, 11:57 PM

That makes me feel real good about the 8" Polks I'm installing -someday. Too much fiberglass work.

Kale · 08-21-2005, 10:39 AM

Well, the polks' XMAX (cone movement) is about half of what the ARC 8s are... But I imagine they'll be fine anyway.

74-Roadster · 08-21-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kale

Well, the polks' XMAX (cone movement) is about half of what the ARC 8s are... But I imagine they'll be fine anyway.

Hmmm? Learn something new everyday.

So what does that mean? Deeper bass, tighter? Crisp?

I was just glad to hear someone was pleased with an 8" sub.

Where are you? I'm in Ft Worth, TX.

Kale · 08-21-2005, 02:05 PM

sacramento, CA.

I've had 8s before I didnt like (CDTs very quiet)

Basically, the more XMAX, the louder they get. The more air they can displace.

Ex, your Polk subs move 8mm, the ARCs move 15mm.

That doesn't mean they'll be "about twice as loud" though. There's a lot more to it than that.

But if you face the subs toward the rear, you should be pretty pleased with them.

74-Roadster · 08-21-2005, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kale

. . . But if you face the subs toward the rear, you should be pretty pleased with them.

I'm facing mine towards the back of the seats . . .

This in the convertible top storage area. Please tell me it'll be okay.

Metal Wulf · 08-22-2005, 05:43 PM

sweeeet, if I ever need 8's might have to give those a try

btw, my MAX came in the other day, probably do my install in a couple weeks...

vetterlatethannever · 08-22-2005, 06:10 PM

Good review, nice to know there are other 8s out there that jam!!

Kale · 08-23-2005, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Metal Wulf

sweeeet, if I ever need 8's might have to give those a try

btw, my MAX came in the other day, probably do my install in a couple weeks...

Excellent. I think just for kicks I might run a 4 gauge line straight to my 1000watt amp and just try my MAX in this little wagon... I'm afraid to do it though.

Metal Wulf · 08-23-2005, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kale

Excellent. I think just for kicks I might run a 4 gauge line straight to my 1000watt amp and just try my MAX in this little wagon... I'm afraid to do it though.

I'd do it, see how it sounds.

bogus · 08-24-2005, 03:12 AM

mounting depth? I am wanting to do 8s in the back of bastet44's 87 whenever I have the $$ to do a system in that thing.

Kale · 08-24-2005, 10:40 AM

5" I believe.

-=Jeff=- · 08-24-2005, 11:23 PM

Those would fit in a C4 if you build out the mount and toss the Stock grille..

4" is about the max for depth

BRICHC4 · 08-25-2005, 01:15 PM

check out pioneer 12" TSW124D's they have a mounting depth of 3 1/4" but require .8 cu ft of air. And also are 300 w RMS so should be loud enough for anyone's taste.

minytrker · 08-26-2005, 02:33 AM

I had 2 ID Max 12's in my truck with 3,000 rms watts going to them in a sealed box, they sounds really good. I wish they weren't so big or I would put one of my 12 in the center compartment in the back.

minytrker · 08-26-2005, 02:34 AM

Thats what I am going with in the near future.

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Originally Posted by BRICHC4

check out pioneer 12" TSW124D's they have a mounting depth of 3 1/4" but require .8 cu ft of air. And also are 300 w RMS so should be loud enough for anyone's taste.

BRICHC4 · 08-26-2005, 04:43 PM

I just finished building a box, for two and the targa top, and the pull cover both fit with the box

ParkRat · 08-27-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BRICHC4

check out pioneer 12" TSW124D's they have a mounting depth of 3 1/4" but require .8 cu ft of air. And also are 300 w RMS so should be loud enough for anyone's taste.

I actually bought one...it is still sitting in my closet. I haven't had time to install it

Kale, did you get rid of your Taco and vette? How many cars you got

Kale · 08-28-2005, 11:45 AM

I traded the taco, then the Vette got sold the day after I bought the 92x.

(Insurance for vette+taco was only about a dollar difference from just the 92. Ouch)