p4tr1ckk Posted April 5, 2013 Report Posted April 5, 2013 Hello everyone, So I just blew my 2 Audiobahn AW1251T, Im looking for a sub that will play similar to my old system. Have you guys heard any good or bad stories about that sub ? For the price its kinda cheap. http://www.poweracoustik.com/pa2012/subs-mofo.html Thanks In advance !
SnowDrifter Posted April 5, 2013 Report Posted April 5, 2013 As someone who has used those subs, I can't say I'd recommend it. You'd be better off spending an extra couple bucks and getting an SA-12 or something The suspension is too soft, the motor has no cooling, and that stupid metal insert they put in the cone really kills the efficiency of the driver ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
SnowDrifter Posted April 5, 2013 Report Posted April 5, 2013 Also: your box will determine much of how your system sounds too.Welcome to SMD ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
p4tr1ckk Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Posted April 5, 2013 As someone who has used those subs, I can't say I'd recommend it. You'd be better off spending an extra couple bucks and getting an SA-12 or something The suspension is too soft, the motor has no cooling, and that stupid metal insert they put in the cone really kills the efficiency of the driver Also: your box will determine much of how your system sounds too. Welcome to SMD Thanks alot Snowdrifter ! I really like the site so far I redt some reviews saying that its above a Alpine Type-R 12, what got me interested in that sub its that its free shipping here to canada. Im really new to car audio, I dont know exacly where to get subs with low shipping rates for canada
SnowDrifter Posted April 5, 2013 Report Posted April 5, 2013 They are decent What is your budget for a set of subs? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/two-sundown-audio-sa-12-s-/261183999710?pt=Car_Subwoofers_Enclosures#ht_500wt_1156 ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
p4tr1ckk Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Posted April 5, 2013 They are decent What is your budget for a set of subs? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/two-sundown-audio-sa-12-s-/261183999710?pt=Car_Subwoofers_Enclosures#ht_500wt_1156 I would put about 250-300$, I was thinking of buying 1 Rockford Fostgate P3D2-12, I dont think my amplifier would handle those 2 sundowns
SnowDrifter Posted April 5, 2013 Report Posted April 5, 2013 They are decent What is your budget for a set of subs? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/two-sundown-audio-sa-12-s-/261183999710?pt=Car_Subwoofers_Enclosures#ht_500wt_1156 I would put about 250-300$, I was thinking of buying 1 Rockford Fostgate P3D2-12, I dont think my amplifier would handle those 2 sundowns Why wouldn't your amp handle it? It will give you some room to upgrade in the future What amp do you have / plan on getting? ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
96Blazer Posted April 5, 2013 Report Posted April 5, 2013 If I recall the PA FUBAR was a much better sub then those mofo's? Id say if you wanted to go with the Fosgate 12's to skip the p2 and jump up to the p3 not too much price difference either. I have loved my P3 while ive had it and admittedly not been the nicest to it but it keep kicking! With that said though I am now in the process of moving up from the p3 I have but also moving away and going with sundown x's possibly sa's if I cant wait that long haha 2001 GMC Jimmy SLE 4X4 Floor Shift AutoHeadunit - Alpine CDA-117Front Door Speakers - Alpine SPS-600C MidsRear Door Speakers - NoneDash Speakers - Alpine SPS-600C TweetersSub Amp - Rockford Fosgate T4002Mids+Highs Amp - Rockford Fosgate P4004Subwoofer - P3D215 Fosgate Punch 15Sub Box - Rockford Fosgate designed "powerful" ported box Built by myself i would rather run cheaper but sexier then expensive and fucking ugly.
p4tr1ckk Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Posted April 5, 2013 They are decent What is your budget for a set of subs? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/two-sundown-audio-sa-12-s-/261183999710?pt=Car_Subwoofers_Enclosures#ht_500wt_1156 I would put about 250-300$, I was thinking of buying 1 Rockford Fostgate P3D2-12, I dont think my amplifier would handle those 2 sundowns Why wouldn't your amp handle it? It will give you some room to upgrade in the future What amp do you have / plan on getting? I got a Power Acoustik T1440 http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6199_Power-Acoustik-LT1440-2.html If I recall the PA FUBAR was a much better sub then those mofo's? Id say if you wanted to go with the Fosgate 12's to skip the p2 and jump up to the p3 not too much price difference either. I have loved my P3 while ive had it and admittedly not been the nicest to it but it keep kicking! With that said though I am now in the process of moving up from the p3 I have but also moving away and going with sundown x's possibly sa's if I cant wait that long haha Thanks alot for your answer, I heard only good things about the P3 up to now, it looks sturdy.
Sean.D Posted April 5, 2013 Report Posted April 5, 2013 Hey! just wanted to add my input, I've owned that sub, and I'd have to say its not worth it. I built a box to exact specs, ran 1400 watts of clean power (rated at 1.5k) and it was only a couple weeks before it started cookin, moral of that story, these are way overated on power, loud.. but dont hold up in the long run.. 2x Sundown SA-15s 8 cubes tuned to 30hz sealed in trunk Soundstream Rub 1.1600 Soundstream Rub 5.800 4x Kinetik hc600
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