I have a 8" Kicker L7.I down sized mostly to keep the weight down in my hatch. I've owned two other 10" Solo-barics (Round) Got my first one, in the first few monthes the Solo-Baric was released.Haven't owned another style sub since.But the square one is different for me. My first two were used in my standard cab truck in a sealed enclosure.Now I have a hatch and more room to munipulate.Also I know have the option of venting my box.I've grown away from just blasting it loud.I want clean, tight bass with quality sound. Which style enclosure can I achieve this from or does it truely matter?Sealed or ported enclosure.Also, If this helps I running 300 watts RMS@ 2ohms from a Kenwood amp. I was told certain subs in specific enclosures perform better and require more power.So hope fully this will help some one to help me in my quest for ultimate sound.
Thanks-HC4G
Ps- the sub is here to stay, so please don't recommend buying another sub!

 

I'm not up-to-date with the power handling of the s8L7. But I would still go ported. Since it's only an 8, the ported box won't be that big anyway. They sound a lot better, IMO, in ported boxes. I've owned a 15L7 and a 12L7 and in both cases, I would not have down anyting but ported.... If you want to get possible box design help, you might want to try the forum on http://www.sounddomain.com . There are a lot of guys who are much more experienced with L7's there and one of the Mods is a Kicker employee I believe...