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[@wal]

Little beast!

[@HighVybeTribe]

Big D in tha house !!!! My man....giving an up and coming channel some love . Thats whats up !

[@got2getit204]

More like little basterd!

[@amirbasssystem]

Love how you casually played bones xlr my favorite artist and suicide boys

[@David_Poole]

I had 4 of these in a ported box. 3 cubic ft, tuned to 33 hz. I hit a 147.6 at a show. I loved these subs alot. I have moved on to 2 18" zv5's

[@mr.boombasthicc2322]

I’m about to Rock 3 in a box tuned to 30hz , I can’t wait to see how these baby’s eat

[@jnichols3rd]

Could have saved alot of money and had same sound.....2 zvx 18 d1s

[@alvertozavala3406]

omg, sundown ;).

[@sethh8892]

@@jnichols3rd same sound, but you miss out on quality and longevity

[@spencermiles5472]

Lord Hemiram Of Mopar Zv.5 18 will blow ZVXs out of the water. Hardly comparable.

[@shoegum7362]

First time I heard 8s was in a 3 box setup with 1500 watts, 500 going to each sub, in a downward facing box in the trunk of a small 90s celica. It blew my mind how hard it hit.

[@christianharnisch3936]

Monster little subs. My buddy did a 141+ on one in a tline on 1.5k with superb electrical. I was so impressed that I picked one up but, that was a year ago and it's still in the garage as I am enjoying my two 10" sa10s😂😂

[@jamessettles6485]

I recently got one of these in a custom ported box tuned 35hz. When hooked it all up i couldn't believe how hard loud clean and clear bass this little sub has. I am now a sundown lover.

[@ExcelsiorSpringsDrummer_]

Did you get a truspec box from GP?

[@jamessettles6485]

@@ExcelsiorSpringsDrummer_ I'm not sure I bought off someone else and sold it since then can't remember name of box but guy got it from paid like 200 from a site I can't remember lol

[@goldhunter9641]

Have To Give Sundown A Huge Thumbs Up Because They Are Owning The Game Out Here And A DIY, How To Fix A Stuck 8 inch Sub From Home, That Was Pounding On A 5000 Watt Run In A Huge Enclosure, Is Just Badassssss!!!!! 👍💪

[@MrofficialC]

That's the first time I've ever seen that happen to a sub😂 that's awesome

[@RyanBassForLife]

Can't believe you got that sub stuck in the gap but didnt blow! Wow that 8" is good👍GO SUNDOWN FOR HAVING A GOOD HARD STRONG SA COIL🔊🔊🔊

[@Mmartinez4774]

I have 4 ctsounds 8in subwoofer in my crv . Pushing about 2400 watts and it flexing my front window. Also have two epicenter one to each amp. So 8in subwoofer can do the job. People at my work can't believe you can hear me about two blocks clean and clear bass.keep up the great work and keep them coming. 👍🏻

[@rvazquez4205]

How does that work? First time I hear someone putting one epicenter per amp

[@daviddeen12]

I see you cracking up in every shot. I want one of these really bad thanks for the great review

[@drewscsavnicki5846]

Box is twice the recommended air space but the power will help that out

[@iheartmazda]

It seems to be a great little sub. I know it was just for demo purpose, but I'd love to see the results out of a smaller box close to specs. If it bangs out of a small box, it's so much funnier seeing people react, when you open your trunk. I had an oldschool 8" Kicker S8c in a 1cu ft ported box 34hz on something like 400watt power. This thing sounds great and does quite impressive 134db on dash (Termlab).

[@robertrogers4850]

Been watching a bunch of your videos recently and I just wanna say, I love a bunch of stuff about your content, but, that fact that I hear you playing Cyberoptics while testing subs makes me really happy. Not alot of people give him the credit and attention he deserves lol

[@kswis]

Not a bad little sub I'm impressed. Bet it would get a 140 in the right box

[@codilankford6173]

This sub is 500 watts RMS, it got stuck @ 5000 watts RMS LMAO!! Good job sundown designing and getting this built to quality specifications. Other companies design with lower quality components and keep the extra profit for themselves!!

[@puresesh7985]

only reason for that happening to is because the box was way to oversized.

[@yfz450rider39]

@@puresesh7985 you're cracked, that box is not oversized at all!

[@puresesh7985]

@@yfz450rider39 that better be a joke yeh.

[@williamjwarren3735]

Jacob at sundown does extensive testing while designing his subs you get what you pay for if I wasn’t poor I’d buy sundown again for peace of mind but skar is ok for now no complaints

[@analogaudiorules1724]

@@williamjwarren3735 Why not get the sundown e series or the sa series, both are good budget sub lines.

[@thomashood8549]

Sundown as 8's produce a great sound!

[@josegiraldez6230]

Now that's what you call a serious test when you get the subwoofers stuck and it still works hahaha unreal fucking sick

[@513ohio9]

Still impressive for a 8in sub taking 5k watts. Thanks for sharing Parker 👍

[@basslife4evr772]

WOW that was crazy that SUBWOOFER looked like it was a goner but that's SUNDOWN AUDIO for ya there SUBWOOFER'S are BEAST and that's not even ther most powerful 8" SUBWOOFER they have awesome video as always [☣✌💪🔈✌💪🔉✌💪🔊☣]

[@BenaresDarkness]

people saying sundown is asking too much for their sub's and amp's but this what you pay for, dam good quality build and customer service.

[@funnytoe]

Great video. Considering they are only rated for 500 watts rms . I also agree that box is way too big for that sub . Definitely deserves another chance in a box closer to its specs

[@yfz450rider39]

That box is not too big at all.

[@bailey2517]

@@yfz450rider39 It's big enough to fit 2 8s confortably

[@MadDragon75]

I'd like to have 4 of those, one for each door. 😉👍 Derrick and the team at Sundown should be proud of these.

[@A8vscRrabbit]

Great video. I have 2 skar vvx8's in my (ranch rocket) 91 yota standard cab. run off a skar rp1500. Bangs soo hard. I can only imagine having 2 sundowns🍻

[@Juan512Parra]

I own two and im definitely turning heads when I turn them up.... FlexXxin on San Antonio with two 8's !!!

[@southside95]

210

[@Jerem0y]

I had just one SA 8 v2 on a DC Audio 1.2k and it would take almost everything the amp put out. The thing wobbled like a beast. Now im setting up an x8 v3 with a star power 1500 cant wait

[@jonanderson4474]

My girlfriend got an x8v3d2 and a sfb1000d. Can't wait to get it into her car.

[@Jerem0y]

@Elijah Dossett I havent used it yet lol waiting for wiring and a new xs power bat

[@williamswaney9240]

Got 1 in a 2018 civic hatchback, in an appropriate sized ported box (not a botched up box for different speaker, but do understand your point) 1381 watts, and this lil 8” impress’s me every day

[@ghost-carnage8964]

Lmfaoo when I hear the boom then hear 4000w I knew I was in for a treat hahaha. That sub is beautiful BTW 😮 I never really looked at sundown up close and your camera is pretty clean those things would look sick af inverted

[@workingclassperson2124]

Glad to see that 8 is ok, that’s was nutter butters man!! I knew something happened when I heard it PLANG!! When an 8 is all you can fit is when you really appreciate them. Great vid bro👍🏽👊💪

[@loko7711]

A lot of power and still came back bumping! Mini Breast 💪 nice video Parker

[@vandersgarage4682]

You're not getting any volume out of it because it's in a box that's 3 times too big AND it has fill in it. You might as well be testing it free air. Build a proper box for the sub and it will come alive.

[@rowanscheunemann6733]

You think four of these would be crazy? I’m wanting a set up to be so strong it almost feels like it’s punching me. So would I be able to get that out of the 8”s or so I need to go bigger, if so how many?

[@motogangforlife1508]

Well no shit he said it was too big

[@Justin-412-Brown]

I knew it was good buddy has 5 in a tahoe shits amazing Been waiting for this video for ever

[@marzgaming7476]

cant wait til i get my tahoe. i have a silverado atm

[@nickriker8336]

do the test again in a .6cu- 1cu ft

[@mikenapper3725]

i have same sub in a .75cuft CT sounds ported ground shaker box tuned to 37hz with a Skar 800.1 at 1ohm sounds great

[@crunkwun]

I always look forward to your instrumental you play bro lol damn good beat 😂

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Haha thanks man!!!

[@josephburch9472]

You really need more variety of boxes to help get true tests. I honestly can’t believe that sub survived ! Wow ! Way to go Sundown ! Get up with Matt at Soundoff Audio, maybe he can help with those boxes.

[@alextownsend3264]

I have a pair of the sundown E 8 V6 rated at 300 watts and feed them close to 500 watts each all day every day. Tough little bastards and LOUD LOWS!! I put mine up against a guy with the same under seat box but he runs an orion 2500xtr on SA 8s and I have a Rockford punch 1000.1bd on E 8s and mine was considerably louder. Didn't have time to see if he was feeding them enough power etc... But thought it was interesting for sure. Great NC company with great subwoofers. I'm not as familiar with their salt and sfb amplifiers so no opinion there.

[@chrispeters1020]

I had one of these subs before. My sisters husband gave it to me because he didn’t need it. I messed around with it for a while and had it running off an old Sony xplode 1200 watt amp and that little sub took it like a champ

[@bubbawubba2307]

I have 6 of these in my truck on a taramps 5000.1 HD. Their are in a ported box .5 cuft each tuned to 35 hertz. The ones on the very outside edge will pop from overextension. They move 2x as much as subs in the middle. I think they sound better in a box using .75 cuft per sub though. Low end is a little louder

[@ScramTek]

That sounds like a poorly designed enclosure. Multiple drivers in a shared space enclosure should not have different levels of excursion. Sure, space restrictions have affected the dimensions of the box, but that’s no excuse. Multiple ports should have been used.

[@analogaudiorules1724]

Do the latest x8 sundown sub next! Makes this sa sub look like a wee lil baby. Love all of sundowns subs irregardless. I'd expect no less out of sundown... handling almost 5000, and keeps going after being stuck... like why choose any other company, lmao.

[@cranixten2620]

These videos are great for helping these manufacturers to sell. You can make a 6 inch sub hold 2000 Watts with a big voice coil and suspension compliance that would take a truck to move. It would sound like crap. I guess people don't know this. Fun video to watch.

[@MadDragon75]

This didn't show up in my new videos bud. I'm glad I ran across it browsing.

[@slammedvdub1]

Great video as always, but those subs require small ported enclosures. Throw together a smaller enclose then retest, results may surprise you

[@Jerem0y]

I had mine in a box for a 15 and I wouldnt want it any smaller. They like big boxes.

[@HashDogg06]

@@Jerem0y So is that why Sundown recommend 0.65 cube ported box & get over 150db?

[@anonymouslegion4928]

HashDogg06 agreed .07-1.0, per sub they definitely like small enclosure

[@Ronco160]

Skar box is like 1.5 cubic ft after port displacement. I have my sa-8v.3 in a .80 cubic ft ported box tuned to 33hz. Sounds pretty good

[@TimpBizkit]

You must almost need a passive radiator in a box that small!

[@Ronco160]

@@TimpBizkit its right on par with sundowns box spec for the sa-8 V.3 0.5-.75 cubic ft. Ported

[@danielquach5456]

@@Ronco160 which box? rockville dual 8s?

[@Ronco160]

@@danielquach5456 I had the sundown sa-8 in a LAB slapbox. If thats what ur asking?

[@ahumm8280]

They seem pretty good for a daily driver!

[@LerRhann]

I would not have thought of this solution. Good thinking

[@crazytech5755]

lol!! 500 watt RMS subwoofer "I put, just a little too much power into her" I'd say haha.

[@Bassotronics]

Due to sub size, it has to move a lot in order to play super low. It’s why I always stick to 15” subs or bigger for anything under 30hz. Or multiple small ones but still risky.

[@zacharyhafer2806]

That is absolutely false 😂 the sub's size has literally no affect on how low a sub can play. Zero. None whatsoever.

[@Bassotronics]

@@zacharyhafer2806 Please read carefully. “It has to move a lot” Of coarse sub size does not matter. But the smaller they are, they have to move the cone more to compensate.

[@MuffinmanT90]

😄 🤣 for some reason when that got stuck it was really funny!

[@matthewboston1264]

I always wanted a custom PSI 8....Sundown is good too. Good to see some 8s pounding...

[@beast0882]

I really love what you do! Always great info. Keep it up man. Thanks so much!

[@steveg5864]

I just received a box for my SA 6.5 hooked it up and i was just as gitty as you were ! 😃

[@anonymouslegion4928]

Steve G I’ve been wondering about the 6.5, I run 2 subs 8”

[@altonsapenter9088]

Parker, you do so much testing. We need a parker scoring system.

[@jasonneal]

That little 8” just took almost 5k in the wrong box. That’s what I’m talking about. Skarbage can’t touch that.

[@nfriend9714]

Hey you can't say that

[@Beatsfromthestreet]

Thats A good box for the 8. I bet it sounds Kool at distance

[@RyanBassForLife]

Parker or anyone who's looking for an affordable $350 3500rms CEA rated Korean amp go to "Facekicker" to check out the amp dyno of the $350 Rockville DB Comp5 amp that actually passed maybe Parker D should try doing a review on one and tell people what he think of it. It also has a volt meter built on it! It was my requested amp they tested it cause of me.

[@RyanLovesCarAudio]

Just checked that Rockville amp out it was exstreamy powerful.

[@thomass9099]

Dang I wish I could bought this instead of the Taramp Smart 3 lol

[@RyanBassForLife]

@@thomass9099 well I'm not sure if the Rockville amp is reliable but your right its louder and clearer than a Taramp smart 3k at 1 ohms now at 2 ohms your Taramp wins.

[@crazyspeakerpro9584]

Lmao first time I saw a sub that looked toast but was perfectly fine afterwards 😂 mbe that’s why it ended up in the yard sale?🤔

[@King_Of_Paintsville]

Cool easy fix. I would’ve been convinced that it was toast!

[@iChubbs_81]

My buddy was trying to explaine to me to watch “Parker Here” Channel. I couldnt figure out what ge was talking about...And then i clicked “whats goin in guys its Parker Here” lol

[@bradgilpin9740]

Hey Parker great video bro!!! If you get the chance check out the American Bass vfl8”. Never really seen them in action and would be cool to see someone demo them.

[@bradgilpin9740]

Elijah Dossett there awesome looking little subs. I have been thinking of retiring my wife’s DD 712 for awhile and going with a pair 8s. I really like the ABs but there are a ton of 8s out there.

[@1012taz]

Nice video bro!!!! Now bring on that Sound Qubed HDX

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Should be posted late this week!

[@1012taz]

@@ParkerTheBasshead Lol!!! This is what everybody be waiting for

[@ParmarstudioSanosara]

Very nice subwoofer speaker

[@kevinAuman1]

Dude you should see what four or 6 of these bad little bitches can do!!! Buddy a mine had 4 in a Tahoe on a 3.5k at half ohm and it was insane and the sound quality of an 8in woofer is very good

[@michaelyoung7911]

I’d love to see the Rockville 8” do that 😂 no but seriously I’d love to see someone test the Rockville k9 8” sub I thought about getting a couple because the price is so good just don’t know if it’s going to suffer from the same problems the bigger ones do.

[@TheKenzaya]

How about testing in a slightly smaller enclosure?

[@nathanwhite8931]

Would you recommend 4 sundown audio sa 8s or 2 sundown audio sa v2 10s. I’m total both equal 2k rms and would be put on same amp and would both be in about a 3-3.5 cub box

[@stevenknutson1521]

I wouldn’t give the sub much power on that big of a box...you’ll tear the surround real quick. Love the videos!

[@djtomtrain2015]

Awesome vid. I can’t wait for the hdx3 review! I want to know what I think about it?

[@gregblau8082]

Sounds good. I saw one on marketplace and thought about doing the same thing with my old 10” box

[@juliansdiamonds]

That's a great test. Thank you. Keep up the good work!!!!

[@tjordan4436]

Honestly would love to get two of these for my Ram Rebel as under the seat subwoofers. Will be contacting a box builder here soon…

[@guttababy5942]

Did you ever do it I want to get 2 8s under my seat for my Silverado

[@Duval2k7]

@Gutta Baby I have 2 of these 8s going in my 2019 silverado tomorrow. Box being built right now and will be ready tomorrow. They will be powered by a Sundown SFB 2000d. Can't wait.

[@matusimiu1865]

I got the skar zvx 8 and I tought a 200W rms pioneer amp can power it but it distords as hell...I hate when you can't power a bigger sub with a smaller amp because of distorsion at high volumes

[@ogairbender808]

I'm about to turn up up the videos Parker,I finally got moved .hang on stay tuned.

[@tjordan4436]

BUT… Seeing the AMM-1 flash a meaty 4890 Watts at 1.7 ohms made me chuckle, followed by laughing my ass off to see her stuck down. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Poor little 8!

[@VictorLopez-fd8ze]

Can you do a video on high-end subwoofers and what's the difference of the quality that one to a budget one

[@CLIFFWILKES]

Why cant all subs have a lock up before exploding feature 💯😁👍

[@lydellbell4638]

Like that 8 inch get 2 think it could play clear and crisp Bass and that's sometimes better than a 12 maybe

[@gonzalezgrant]

I need like 6 of these bad boys

[@bigbob3409]

Good video for mixing it up. It'd sound better in a smaller box tho

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Yeah I totally agree just don’t have to time to build one :(

[@jarredri]

Sundown for the win i run a custom hybrid sundown 12 i hand built its a zv3/4/X-12 i run 4k on it daily

[@thomasmiles2001]

How about a video on those DNR subs by skar ?

[@diantrecreagh3269]

His electrical aint bout that life lol love you parker

[@UzsDc1UZ]

@@diantrecreagh3269 wym? He just ran 5000w on a tiny sa8 I'm sure he can run the DNR just fine

[@GodsSoldier1979]

I'm not sure if I've asked you this question, but I'm needing to know what you would recommend for my infinti m37. i currently have the mtx terminator 12"s in my truck but all the bass gets trapped in the trunk because the seats don't drop down. the only opening i have is in the armrest that leads into the trunk. would i be able to put a areoported box with the ports facing the opening into the cabin for the bass to be felt inside the car and not trunk? please help.

[@Junior-zg5eb]

I know this video was posted a few years ago but I just wanted to ask. Would 2 of these little guys in a ported box in a 95 Suburban K1500 be enough or should I do 3?

[@emaccapone4799]

Can you do a 8in test between skar and sundown. Which is better and cost. You always do a fair competition

[@CoquiAudio]

just imagine 2 of those in a good design 34Hz L box wow bro that got it sound really awesome man 😊

[@Chris.Rhodes]

I'm thinking about getting the Skar Audio 8" or a DC Audio in a 8"...does it hit good for say, a Jeep? Will one hit good? I have 2 Alpine Type R 12s right now, I've had em for a while, want to down grade my box so I can fit stuff in the trunk.

[@cristobalarredondo322]

You should test out the american bass xmaxxx monster i wanna see how they do

[@mattallen6234]

I've heard that those sound floppy but who knows

[@ruthlesslegion1016]

Yes seriously would love a video of these!!

[@coryweber1375]

Awesome sub flex man .I love watching your videos.

[@austintyler7991]

Wow. Seem like good 8 inch. Thanks brother

[@thebigrandy321]

Lookin for a system for my truck.. 2 of these under the back seat or lower power “shallow” 12s?

[@95Sn95]

You ravings about American Bass sunk in I ordered up 2 XR15s today to replace my damaged NVX VCW15, I wanted VFLs but the dual 4 was $570 pair and dual 2s were $399...? Said hell with that price jump. But i can't wait to hear the XRs. I'm also upgrading from my Pioneer GM D9701 probably ordering it up Thursday. What do you think I should get a Skar 2k or Audiopipe 2k, the AP is strapable the Skar isn't but I read the AP 2k runs super hot and will shut down sometimes. I'd go bigger but after 2k the prices go up fast. I did see Rockville has a 3k for $299 an they actually get good reviews for power and build quality. Also CAB has a refurbished 2k for $200 (all new guts reused heatsink)... Does someone knows of a good deal on a good 2k and up amp?

[@basslover666]

What mic are u using? Its probably pretty good cuz i can hear all the bass notes that your playing from my subs 🤣

[@YoungOne777]

This is my first system install. I have a Audiopipe db2 on an Autotek TA2050.1 2000w Mono. I hooked everything up and got NOTHING from the amp. The remote wire was wired to the remote wire in the back of my afm stereo. I used Ttaps to do this. Im getting about 10-11.5 volts on the remote wire from the stereo but only about 2-4 where the remote wire hooks up to the amp. I then tried a different wire that was putting out 14 volts thinking maybe it just wasn't enough before. Still only got about 2-4 volts where it connected to the amp. What is the issue 😭🤦 (I've been trying to find time on the weekend to do this for 5 weeks)

[@andresquiroz3155]

I have one of these. My first ever sub so I don’t know how it compares to a 12” which I’ll be upgrading to soon. But this things bumps hard for 8”

[@poppynokc1977]

Nice, and great mic my friend. What are you using to record?

[@thomaskeschinger8766]

what amp are you running with at how many ohms, i was lucked out i picked up a set with box blew my hifonics amp 2000 watt just bought a rockville 4000 rms

[@josephsaucedo8691]

I made a power sub for my room home theater system great little thing thumps😎👌👍✌️🤫

[@chriskeevert7332]

In your opinion, what two American bass 12's would you put on a skar rp.1500 with the gain and lpf turned all the way up?

[@johnathanknight9047]

I’m in need of very good clear and loud bass system for a trunk of a car I’m buying a 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited but need recommendations I’ve had 2 sundowns under a truck seat but wasn’t enough for me and I wrecked that vehicle

[@TheRealAaronWitchey]

Damn that lil guy looks amazing!....Cool sub too...

[@justme9814]

The smile said it all 😏

[@rafaelsaldivar3480]

Parker... Hows it going? Which 8" sub would you say is the best/better of these 3? X-8" Sa-8"or Meso 8".

[@tx1999]

x8 but if we’re talking about prices ppffff meso 8 gets the win

[@billyshelton78]

Do you find it easier to hit higher in the kick vs on the passenger glass?