Replacement 8" subwoofer for JL 8w3

[W27]

Hey guys, I'm new here. I'm currently driving a 14 Toyota Tundra Crewmax. There is no room under the seats and barely any room behind them. I barely fit a CP108LG-W3v3 which is a very small ported box that holds 1 JL 8w3. The JL blew and I was hoping someone could recommend another 8" sub that would work in that JL box?

The truck is leased, and will be going back in a little over a year. I don't want to spend much money. Is there anything that would work in that box that would be a better value, or should I just buy another one? Thanks

Here's a link to the box with specs

CP108LG-W3v3 - Car Audio - Subwoofer Systems - MicroSub

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[timhof13 10+ year member]

I would do the Jl again and set your gain correctly. That sub should not have blown if you powered it correctly. Jl makes a great product and that box will get you solid output from a single 8

 

[W27]

I would do the Jl again and set your gain correctly. That sub should not have blown if you powered it correctly. Jl makes a great product and that box will get you solid output from a single 8

That's what I was thinking. I figured I'd ask the pros first. I never heard any distortion from it. I didn't think I pushed it that hard. It was a good little sub for the size of the box, but no where near the hype of the online reviews.

What do you think about the difference between the JL ported 8" or the sealed 10"? I might be able to fit the shallow 10" box. Would it be any better?

 

[timhof13 10+ year member]

That box should be much better than most shallow 10's

 

[Boomin_tahoe 5,000+ posts]

Many 8's on the market right now....even non mainstream brands.

Question is how much $$ are you willing to spend and do you have the tools and know how to build a box?

 

[cfox10 10+ year member]

I've got some b2 8's I might let go if you're interested op

 

[SimulatedZero 10+ year member]

Take a look at the sundown SD -2 8. Or the SD-3 8 if it's out. Given the shallow enclosure and space under the seats that would be a good option for you. Youll want to fees it more power than the w3 though.

 

[W27]

Thanks for all the great replies. I realized the JL was still under warranty. Went back to the place I bought it. Turns out it wasn't even blown. My ground was corroded. So even though my amp was lit up and fuses were good, it wasn't putting out any power. I'm back up and running. I think I may add a second one though