[hagar852]

Well if you want to wait 5 weeks for a sub then get the a2-300. Mind you their customer service has much to be desired.

Now here is another thing to consider. Just because the specs say it goes to 20hz or whatever for other subs doesn't mean it sounds good doing it. There is a large difference between specs and performance.

Look at it this way.. You can buy the 8D and if you don't like it you can send it back. They pay for the shipping both ways. A co-worker of mine ordered the a2-300 got disgusted with the customer service he received and then opted for the 8D.

I have the S8 the older line of subs and yes it doesn't hit 20hz, but it produces clean, tight, and powerful base even though mine only has 100 watt amp. The 8D has more power and is much smaller than the a2-300, and I might mention the finish on the Aperion speakers is amazing. You will find it very difficult to buy a sub with its finish and performance for $500. I might also add it has a BASH amplifier in it.

I challenge anyone in this forum to find better service than what Aperion offers. Yes as you can tell I own these speakers so I know first hand how this company operates. Also I might add if you call them they may have an A-stock 8D for a lower price.

Either way you have nothing to lose in trying the 8D first, and if it isn't what you want you can send it back.. Then order whatever other sub which you will have to pay shipping for I might add.

If you didn't like the a2-300 you will have to pay for the shipping back to them and at 72lbs that won't be cheap. So to me it makes more sense to at least try the 8D risk free and actually hear it for yourself rather than take the advice of people who have never heard one. I myself have not heard an 8D either but I will be next week when I go over my co-workers house to check it out. I am sure it will be better than my S8 which does shake the walls in my house.

So the choice is up to you..

Hagar852