Sky High Car Audio FXB-8 D2
8″ subwoofer · dual 2 Ω · 500 W RMS
| Source | skyhighcaraudio.com · manufacturer data |
|---|---|
| Checked against source | October 2026 |
| Thiele/Small parameters | complete |
| Mounting dimensions | 3 of 4 — missing: magnet diameter; the designer will use an estimate |
Recommended box
For a sedan, one sub, 500 W. It’s the same math as the designer’s step-by-step mode, where you can fit the box to your space, vehicle and amp and get plans, a cut sheet and DXF.
Sealed
smaller, tighter| Bass character (Qtc) | Tight and punchy · 0.91 |
|---|---|
| Fc | 54 Hz |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 46 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 10 5/8″ × 10 5/8″ × 9 5/16″ |
Ported
deeper, louder| Tuning (Fb) | 41 Hz |
|---|---|
| Port | slot 1 15/16 × 14 5/16″, 86 3/8″ long |
| Port velocity at 500 W | 33 ft/s |
| F3 (−3 dB, no cabin gain) | 34 Hz |
| Example box (outside) | 31 1/2″ × 15 3/4″ × 10 1/16″ |
The volume and tuning are the recommendation, but the port doesn’t fit this example box. Size the box and port in the designer.
Open ported box in designerDeeper: 1.13 ft³ (32 L) tuned to 31 Hz, 25 11/16″ × 15 3/4″ × 8 1/16″ outside — a bigger box with flatter deep bass. Open in the calculator
Projects with this subwoofer
Boxes that users designed and published: plans, cut sheet and response graph.
Thiele/Small parameters
| Size | 8″ |
|---|---|
| Voice coils | dual 2 Ω |
| RMS power | 500 W |
| Fs | 44.4 Hz |
| Qts | 0.75 |
| Qes | 0.86 |
| Qms | 5.8 |
| Vas | 0.17 ft³ |
| Re (one coil) | 1.9 Ω |
|---|---|
| Sd | 30.3 in² |
| Xmax | 0.55″ |
| Vd | 16.7 in³ calc. |
| Mms | 142 g calc. |
| BL | 9.4 T·m calc. |
| EBP | 52 — sealed or ported calc. |
| Sensitivity, 1 W / 1 m | 79 dB calc. |
Mounting dimensions
| Cutout diameter | 7 1/2″ |
|---|---|
| Mounting depth | 5 1/2″ |
| Overall diameter | 8 3/4″ |
Cone area (Sd) calculated from Fs, Vas and Mms: 30.3 in².
“≈” means the value isn’t in the spec sheet and a typical value for the size is used; “calc.” means it’s calculated from the published parameters. Check the manufacturer’s spec sheet before you build.
Data sources
Other Sky High Car Audio 8″ models
- Sky High Car Audio BMX-8 D1 8″ · dual 1 Ω
- Sky High Car Audio BMX-8 D2 8″ · dual 2 Ω
- Sky High Car Audio FE-8 D2 8″ · dual 2 Ω
- Sky High Car Audio FE-8 D4 8″ · dual 4 Ω
- Sky High Car Audio FMX-8 D1 8″ · dual 1 Ω
- Sky High Car Audio FMX-8 D2 8″ · dual 2 Ω
- Sky High Car Audio FXB-8 D4 8″ · dual 4 Ω
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FAQ
What box does the Sky High Car Audio FXB-8 D2 need?
Recommended net volume: 0.35 ft³ sealed, 0.49 ft³ ported tuned to 41 Hz — for one sub in a sedan at 500 W. Fit the box to your space and amp in the free calculator, with plans and a cut sheet.
What are the Sky High Car Audio FXB-8 D2 Thiele/Small specs?
Fs 44.4 Hz, Qts 0.75, Vas 0.17 ft³, Xmax 0.55″, Sd 30.3 in².
What is the Sky High Car Audio FXB-8 D2 mounting depth?
Mounting depth is 5 1/2″, cutout diameter 7 1/2″. The inside depth of the box must exceed the mounting depth by at least 1″.
How much power does the Sky High Car Audio FXB-8 D2 handle and how do I wire it?
RMS power rating: 500 W. Dual 2 Ω voice coils: series gives 4 Ω, parallel gives 1 Ω at the amp. Wiring for several subs and amp power — in the wiring calculator.