BTW, I found a deal on a Kappa 80.1w 8" for $45. I have heard good things about the 8W3, but for half the price, the Kappa is looking pretty good too!
I am more interested in SQ than bleeding ears.
Of course, if this tube thing does not work out to my liking, I will most likely do the free-air JL 8IB4 in the rear deck. Thanks dnewma04 for all your past posts on the subject!