Sound Ordnance B-8PT Review!

Here are a few pictures from my 2nd Gen B-8PT install. Similar steps would be followed for any other powered sub.

Popped up the floor covers (front door):



Popped up the door covers (back door):



Firewall entry for the line that will connect to the Battery (Looking from the engine bay):



Inside of the Firewall:



Sub all wired up:



Stereo all wired up:



Thump, Thump...

 

I've installed a sub in almost every one of my cars and sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesnt. The type of wires you use seem to affect whether you get interference or not. YMMV.

 

I ran my power wire and RCAs on different sides of the cab, and when my stereo is at 0 volume, it sounds like I have a turbo. Faint, but you can hear it... and it increases with the RPM's.. exactly.. like a turbo. I hate it. No clue what it could be, but obviously it's something to do with my stereo... Only thing I can think of would be my grounds..?

 

Yeah, maybe try a different ground source or even scratching the surface a little to get good contact on clean metal.

 

Let me know if you figure it out... I have something similar, and I too ran the power and RCA's separately...

 

Yea u are getting ground noise try finding a better ground keep it short as possible are u using quality rca's usually the those r the most common problems ima a mecp advance installer if tat makes u feel better about the advice. Sn I saw a thread on here about a taco owner lookin for the speed sense wire I can find the thread anymore but if need that info I can get it

 

It's probably my grounds. My RCA's were like $60 for two sets.

I'll try to figure it out.

 

ok not that it will mater but could some one post up a video of the sub in action? I know that most video camera's mics will just distort but just was wondering what kind of throw the sub has and what kind of shake it creates on the mirrors/panels. Thats what I would like to see: sound vs vibration.

 

I've gotta break mine in first so not gona be me right now.
BUT! I can say you will be very impressed if you're looking to fill the lows in the cab.

I went from a 12'' square kicker L5 with a 1000W rockford fosgate amp, to this little gem, and I'm stoked on it! and i haven't even tuned it yet.

 

video

 

rcbs204, the OP, I notice you put your remote dial into one of your blanks. did the housing for the remote dial just pop open? I installed mine yesterday and noticed the remote was too big to fit as is. I ran out of time to mess around with it. Thanks in advance.

 

Yeah i just popped the remote apart, and swiped the pot out of the housing. You do have to modify the switch cover quite a bit, but thanks to the dremel, it turned out really well.

 

Had the B-8pt, but returned as I wasn't satisfied with the sound output. I went with a 300W setup instead for ~$150 more:

SuperCrewSound DC enclosure
Rockford Fosgate P2D2-10 Woofer (10" Woofer)
Rockford Fosgate PBR300x1 mini amp (300W Amp)
Packed in ~12oz of poly fill.



I agree the B-8pt is pretty good for the price and size. The above setup still won't wake the neighbors but does sound better at higher volume levels and seems to fill a wider range of the bass spectrum clearer at higher volume levels. The difference is noticeable particularly when driving freeway speeds. It is ~$150 more and if you don't mind sacrificing a little more space and got some free time building your own subwoofer.

Update: Several weeks later after reading about what Polyfill can do- I went ahead and added in about 12oz. (Polyfill is sold at Walmart for < $5 per 16oz at the crafts section). Polyfill is supposed to make small sealed enclosures think they are 20-30% bigger. The result after I added the polyfill: The very low end of the spectrum sounded much, much, much more defined, tighter, cleaner and louder. The system now has bass that you can really feel and will definitely shake your mirrors if you keep the gain and volume up too high.

 

B-8PT is on sale right now for $179 want to pull the trigger but still slightly concerned about sound quality. I am not looking to shake apart my truck but I want something with good SQ I have Kicker KS series door speakers Ft: lower 6x9 polk tweets up top and rear doors 6 3/4 coax. Just want a good bass fill. I listen to all kinds of music so looking for an all around performer. Is there anyone in Austin that has one that I could hear? What should I do!!!!?

 

shit i meant to post elsewhere. owell bump for a helpful thread

 

Thanks for documenting your install. I was wondering what you thought about having he B-8PT behind the passenger seat. Can you hear a difference if the seat is folded up or down?

 

How is the quality of the box? I like the one you have, I also like the dual 10" sub box with amp rack. Assuming they are a quality box.

Thanks!

 

Hoping for some decent lows. I have one on order from Crutchfield. I am keeping the stock head unit since I want the stock look and am completely satisfied with the iPod controls, bluetooth, Sat radio and steering wheel controls.
I am adding a line converter with EQ, 75w x 4 RMS amp to power Infinity components up front and Polk 2 ways in the rear doors. Everything will be sound deadened too. I am thinking this will be very nice sound with a little bump and all for around $1000... I like the idea of a sub volume knob without having to get into the radio setup.

Hopefully pics to come.

Has anyone come up with a good mounting procedure? I will be putting mine behind the rear seat, driver's side.

 

How does the B-8PT compare to the factory JBL 8" subwoofer, sound wise?

 

I have a small textiles plant where we make poly batting for upholstery. I have always used it in all my speaker boxes... If anyone wants some, $5 from WallyWorld is pretty steep. For $3 / lb plus UPS, I'll send you some. 2 lbs should be more than sufficient for a 10" single box. PM me