Sundown sa-8 v2 and ported box

[shawnu]

Has been ordered!! It should be here by the end of the week...maybe early next week!!

Has anyone here ran this set up? Ive done PLENTY of research on these monster 8s and think ill be pretty happy with it.

Itll be in a .75 cu ft box tuned to 34hz by mobile sound works, which is right on spec and powered by a kicker zx750.1


Ill be sure to give a review once its installed since alot of people are sceptical of these, like myself. But like i said, after the homework, i think ill be happy with my choice.

[ramthis9501]

Post pics when you get it installed!

[shawnu]

Fosho!! Im ready to hear this thing!! I was going to wait for the new x8 but its rated at 750rms and knowing sundown...thatll just get it started and didnt want to upgrade my amp. I think ill be happy with the results!!

The sub was shipped today and the box hasnt, atleast i havent got email of that yet.

Dammit i hate waiting!!!

[shawnu]

Guess what fedex had at my door when i got off work yesterday?!





This thing is HEAVY for an 8" sub, it weighs more than my 12 cvr!! Lol

[myoung84]

Damn! That's a big ass magnet!

[shawnu]

Oh yeah, i was suprised when i picked up the box. Shipping weight was 28lbs iirc, so id imagine 25+lbs 8" sub....lol

[Matt]

that box has that much depth?

[shawnu]

Yessir, its .75 net.

Depth is 8.25 and this sub is 6.75,

[shawnu]

Bad news,, no install today, i have to make some modifications at work tomorrow.

They box cutout is standard 7", my sub is 7 3/8....not happy!!

Besides that, The box..again great quality and fits behind my seat no prob!! After dinner ill try to post a pic.

[shawnu]

Well i finally had time and finished it all up today and i have to say...i am damn satisfied with the results.
Minus the aux/usb ports. Im going to buy a flush mount and mount them in or under the cig lighter.











Overall!!! I love it. The sa8 is sooooo much better SQ, its just a little louder than the cvr, but it was expected. It plays lower also thanks to the ported box. Its not broke in yet so im takin it kinda easy so far.


As for the kenwood, i love it too. It takes a little time to get used to it since ive ive always had regular single din HU in the past. Takes a little time to change certain settings but im sure ill find shortcuts ect.
Sound quality is great as well and it just looks badass!!!