Is this subwoofer any good?

soldiersstory · 08-20-2006, 07:17 PM

My beloved JLaudio 10'' subwoofer decided to die today, so, im looking for something cheap, in the meantime, until I get some more money to go all out...

Would this be a decent woofer? Have any of you ever owned it? Is it ****? Just let me know...thanks in advance yall.

http://www.abtelectronics.com/product/17438.html

Ajaxus · 08-20-2006, 07:28 PM

ive got two 12" xplod's in my car, and for the money it's a good sub. now ill tell you off the bat that most people here will tell you it's ****...and i guess compared to competition level speakers it is. but compared to most speakers in it's price range it is a superior speaker.

Lash · 08-20-2006, 07:42 PM

no. not good.

JohnnyB4439 · 08-20-2006, 08:25 PM

This might happen to your car...

caraudiodave · 08-20-2006, 08:34 PM

it is junk. plain and simple. those who like it probably havnt even heard anything else in the same price range.

Mendoza · 08-20-2006, 09:28 PM

Look into a Diamond Audio D1 10 dual 4 ohm or 2 ohm depending on what amp you have. I sell them at my store for 79.95 and piece and they come with a 3 year warranty and about 2 inchs of excursion. You really can't beat that for the price.

Ajaxus · 08-20-2006, 09:40 PM

i called it. seriously, ive heard some xplod's compete quite well with some w3's..this was actually last summer up in alma, MI for a meet. metallman56 was there as well and im sure he remembers how nice those xplod's sounded. some will say i haven't heard good subs thats why i say the sony's sound nice, and i say they haven't heard properly pushed sony's and that's why they think they are crap.

and keep in mind guys, he isn't asking for a competition level sub, he's asking for one that will meet his needs at a decent price and get him by. mendoza, i have yet to here that diamond, but from what i hear of your shop/taste im sure it's also a good buy.

soldiersstory · 08-20-2006, 10:44 PM

^^^ Exactly. I like my sound to give a little thump, for myself, and the passengers. I'm not exactly trying to be obnoxiously loud, with windows down, driving slow in parking lots. I find that foolish, and an invitation to be jacked. <_<

traingeek087 · 08-20-2006, 11:25 PM

I have 2 12" kicker comps, those run 90 a peice (I bought them 45 a piece which is why I own them) but for 90 these subs are great and i can tell you they will withstand alot. My friend has the same subs and he has underpowered, overpowered, and done just about anything else you can to it and they are still running strong. Just figured i'd add that as possibly another option.

Metallman56 · 08-21-2006, 07:40 AM

sorry AJ, i dont think they sounded "good". they were loud, but i dont know if it was the subs, or the amount of rattling the guys POS car was doing. same with the guy with the w3s, although his car didnt rattle as bad. personally i would never buy any electrical product with the name of "xplod" its just asking for trouble. if i were you, i would get on ebay, get a boston acoustics 12" g2. then you will be blown away form the sq. and it hits very well too.

good luck to you dude, hope this helps.

Mendoza · 08-21-2006, 07:52 AM

^^^

i new as soon as i seen your name under this thread you were going to recommend bostons. But they to are some good subs!

Metallman56 · 08-21-2006, 08:50 AM

^^

metallman56 is to boston as mendoza is to diamond

both are great, and for the most part, inexpensive.

Ajaxus · 08-21-2006, 08:54 AM

i forgot the rattling..but they were alot louder than you'd expect from such a "pos" sub. the guy did need to buy out the dynamat store on his car.

Metallman56 · 08-21-2006, 08:56 AM

you know we didnt sit in the car either. we were at the back of it. i bet they sounded a lot differnt in the drivers seat.

Ajaxus · 08-21-2006, 09:04 AM

yep..we need to find him and check that out again. i also want to know what was hidden behind the box, because i know the xplod amp wasn't all that was pushing them.

Metallman56 · 08-21-2006, 09:37 AM

AJ that was what a year ago. hell i barley remember the meet. i dont even remember what kind of car he had. i think it was a corsica or a beretta. i remember his subs, and 1 sony amp, with wires going all over hells half acre. it could have been the box he had em in. i doubt that he had too much else in his car, besides rattles.

Ajaxus · 08-21-2006, 10:17 AM

i remember him and the other guy saying there was more behind the box but they weren't showing.

my memory is damn good btw, i can remember **** from when i was just learning to walk. i also know i can pull up the website with some pics (and maybe some of the setup).

Metallman56 · 08-21-2006, 11:55 AM

all i remember is him and the guy with the jl's talking about which he liked better, JL or sony. the kid said sony. and i that point he lost any audio credibillity in my book.

Mendoza · 08-21-2006, 01:15 PM

Metallman56 · 08-21-2006, 01:44 PM

whats so funny?

08-20-2006, 07:17 PM	#1
soldiersstory GAGT - Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix Age: 35 Posts: 36 Vehicle: 2000 grand am gt	Is this subwoofer any good? My beloved JLaudio 10'' subwoofer decided to die today, so, im looking for something cheap, in the meantime, until I get some more money to go all out... Would this be a decent woofer? Have any of you ever owned it? Is it ****? Just let me know...thanks in advance yall. http://www.abtelectronics.com/product/17438.html

08-20-2006, 07:42 PM	#3
Lash Slow 5.0 AKA: Luke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Milwaukee Age: 42 Posts: 1,047 Vehicle: '02 ZR-2/ '89 LX 5.0	no. not good. __________________ Pinto II http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...f3013c716f.htm http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...mustangpic.jpg

08-20-2006, 08:25 PM	#4
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08-20-2006, 08:34 PM	#5
caraudiodave Boring old man AKA: Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wood ranch, ca Age: 41 Posts: 2,172 Vehicle: '13 Camry hybrid	it is junk. plain and simple. those who like it probably havnt even heard anything else in the same price range. __________________ 2013 Toyota Camry hybrid: Pioneer AVIC-8000NEX, Phoenix Gold ZPA0.3 (300 x 2), Phoenix Gold ZPA0.3 (300 x 2), Phoenix Gold ZPA0.5 (1000 x 1), Dynaudio MD100 (1" tweeters), Dynaudio MW160 (6.5" mids), Eclipse SW8812 (12" aluminum cone subwoofer)

08-20-2006, 09:28 PM	#6
Mendoza RK-GT AKA: Javin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Whitehouse, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 1,642 Vehicle: 2001	Look into a Diamond Audio D1 10 dual 4 ohm or 2 ohm depending on what amp you have. I sell them at my store for 79.95 and piece and they come with a 3 year warranty and about 2 inchs of excursion. You really can't beat that for the price. __________________ 2001 RK-GT http://community.webshots.com/user/Mendoza1113

08-20-2006, 10:44 PM	#8
soldiersstory GAGT - Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: phoenix Age: 35 Posts: 36 Vehicle: 2000 grand am gt	^^^ Exactly. I like my sound to give a little thump, for myself, and the passengers. I'm not exactly trying to be obnoxiously loud, with windows down, driving slow in parking lots. I find that foolish, and an invitation to be jacked. <_<

08-20-2006, 11:25 PM	#9
traingeek087 shin'n lik-a diamond Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nebraska Age: 33 Posts: 570 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	I have 2 12" kicker comps, those run 90 a peice (I bought them 45 a piece which is why I own them) but for 90 these subs are great and i can tell you they will withstand alot. My friend has the same subs and he has underpowered, overpowered, and done just about anything else you can to it and they are still running strong. Just figured i'd add that as possibly another option.

08-21-2006, 07:40 AM	#10
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	sorry AJ, i dont think they sounded "good". they were loud, but i dont know if it was the subs, or the amount of rattling the guys POS car was doing. same with the guy with the w3s, although his car didnt rattle as bad. personally i would never buy any electrical product with the name of "xplod" its just asking for trouble. if i were you, i would get on ebay, get a boston acoustics 12" g2. then you will be blown away form the sq. and it hits very well too. good luck to you dude, hope this helps. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

08-21-2006, 07:52 AM	#11
Mendoza RK-GT AKA: Javin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Whitehouse, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 1,642 Vehicle: 2001	^^^ i new as soon as i seen your name under this thread you were going to recommend bostons. But they to are some good subs! __________________ 2001 RK-GT http://community.webshots.com/user/Mendoza1113

08-21-2006, 08:50 AM	#12
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	^^ metallman56 is to boston as mendoza is to diamond both are great, and for the most part, inexpensive. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

08-21-2006, 08:56 AM	#14
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	you know we didnt sit in the car either. we were at the back of it. i bet they sounded a lot differnt in the drivers seat. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

08-21-2006, 09:37 AM	#16
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	AJ that was what a year ago. hell i barley remember the meet. i dont even remember what kind of car he had. i think it was a corsica or a beretta. i remember his subs, and 1 sony amp, with wires going all over hells half acre. it could have been the box he had em in. i doubt that he had too much else in his car, besides rattles. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

08-21-2006, 11:55 AM	#18
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	all i remember is him and the guy with the jl's talking about which he liked better, JL or sony. the kid said sony. and i that point he lost any audio credibillity in my book. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

08-21-2006, 01:15 PM	#19
Mendoza RK-GT AKA: Javin Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Whitehouse, Ohio Age: 38 Posts: 1,642 Vehicle: 2001	__________________ 2001 RK-GT http://community.webshots.com/user/Mendoza1113

08-21-2006, 01:44 PM	#20
Metallman56 Bears Fan AKA: Metall Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Age: 36 Posts: 3,856 Vehicle: 2001 grand am gt coupe	whats so funny? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/209706...am?action=demo So you proved your point about the camaro - condense your sig. - Your friendly Administration

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