Hello, I am looking for some help on whether I should do a sealed box, ported or slotted enclosure for my SA-8 V.2 SPL Dual 2OHM. For now, I'm  putting a Sony Xplod XM-GTR2022 amp on it. Which runs 500RMS when bridged. I want to build the box slotted preferably, unless you guys give me enough reason to just do a sealed box if its going to be a better setup. If anyone out there already has some plans for a box they have built for their SA-8 V2, shoot them over to me! I'm open to pretty much anything right now. Im putting this sub in a Kia Forte Koup. Working with 19"Hx32"Wx13"D  Thanks SSA!

Edited February 18, 201312 yr by juan8423

Small sealed = more spl.
Larger sealed = deeper.
Only a little tho, I would jsut find a nice sloted box

I would do something around .5-.7 cubic feet for spl

Tuned around 35 Hz for more spl, but 32hz would be more resonable for everyday. Either way would be a good setup and you won't be dissapointed.

Edited February 18, 201312 yr by Dangercdv

Small sealed = more spl.

Larger sealed = deeper.

Only a little tho, I would jsut find a nice sloted box

 

What?  I'm not sure where you got a small sealed would have more spl.  And I've tested an SA8 in a sealed enclosure and it was far from stellar.  Ported is night and day difference.

 

I do agree on the volume though.  Be sure you give it proper port area.  A single 8 tuned in the mid 30's with proper port area is not a small enclosure.