I am looking for a decent sounding 8. I've done some research and for me its between these 3 brands, mostly because i have found each one at a pretty decent price since im real low on cash and yet want one.

A JL audio w0 or w3, Image dynamics ID8 v3 D2, or diamond audio D308D4 8". As far as the Diamond audio goes, i cant find any info as far as testing goes, but it has a 2.5" voice coil and i thought that was pretty cool, now that i say that im looking at the website and cant find specs for the 8 so i really am doubting it has that size voice coils.

This will go into a small sealed box about .4cu/ft built by me. I am not looking for super-mega-head-hurting-vision-blurring bass, just clean accurate stuff.

This will be powered by a JL Audio e4300 which is rated at 150rms@4ohms bridged.

Any other brands i should be looking at?, i just have never used an 8 before so i dont know where to start looking.

Thanks

Forgot to mention, mounting depth less than 5 1/2"'s

Look into the Sundown 8's they have a good price and a overall good speaker

Look into the Sundown 8's they have a good price and a overall good speaker

The Sundown E8's are discontinued and hard to find and the Sundown X8 is not available yet.

The ID8s are superb little drivers! Those would be my choice.

I just finished installing 2 JL w7v3 8's. They are amazing!

They are cheap as well, consider about $200 on craigs list if your on a budget.

The W7s won't fit his depth requirement.

I would lean towards the ID's, but I have not heard the JL W0 8's, though the W3's are a solid driver. Not sure off the top of my head, but maybe check the Sound Splinter Orphan 8 too.

I ended up getting 2 ID8d2 v3's for 100. I am using 1 in a 3.7cu/ft^3 sealed box powerd by a JL e4300 brigded 3&4. Sounds great and gets low, i am pleased

I ended up getting 2 ID8d2 v3's for 100. I am using 1 in a 3.7cu/ft^3 sealed box powerd by a JL e4300 brigded 3&4. Sounds great and gets low, i am pleased

That is great to hear and all that matters.

iwould look at the RL-i8, cheap in price and can work in as little 0.2 cu/ft., plus it's a single 4 ohm which when you need to bridge an amp some of them only bridge at 4ohm.

Except for the RLi-8, which should be an excellent driver (based on my experience with the 15" TC2+ that O-Audio used to carry), all of the drivers mentioned so far are not really up for high-fidelity audio use.

If you're looking for something better, try the CSS Trio8.

XBL^2 motor with multiple shorting rings, long throw, well-made, and 80 USD a pop.

If that's too pricey, look at the Peerless SLS8.

Excellent motor with shorting ring, good suspension, basket is stamped but well-designed with under-spider ventilation. VERY solid driver for in-car use.