Any info? or experience???

 

New member
Username: Meb111

Post Number: 3
Registered: Feb-10
I am looking for two more subs and came across this

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_17106_Absolute+PRO1800.html

anyone ever used these? Anyone know reliability or anything? Reallly thinkin about buying
 

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Username: Gutteer

Post Number: 50
Registered: Feb-10
STAY AWAY from those if they cost 55 ea they are garenteed junk and wont preform the way the specs say they should
 

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Username: Bonhamd

Traverse City, MI

Post Number: 2102
Registered: Nov-07
you get what you pay for
 

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Username: Glasswolf

Columbia, SC USA

Post Number: 12517
Registered: Dec-03
look at the specs.
100oz magnet, but they don't tell you what material the magnet is, or what type of design the sub is.
88dBA sensitivity is pathetic, really
350WRMS power handling, meaning it's low sensitivity is combined with lack of ability to handle power (weak coil windings)
It also states N/A for the Xmax which means it's probably a short throw woofer.
 

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Username: Meb111

Post Number: 4
Registered: Feb-10
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_12409_Hifonics+Brutus+B12D4.html

also saw these. definately better but your pov?
 

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Username: Glasswolf

Columbia, SC USA

Post Number: 12543
Registered: Dec-03
you know instead of adding multiple cheap speakers, why not just save a bit and buy one nice sub? a good, single 15" or even 12" will utterly decimate a bunch of crappy ones.

also concentrate on using a well designed, well made enclosure.
 

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Username: Skdooley

Roanoke, VA Usa

Post Number: 383
Registered: Oct-09
If you want a decent sub for not a lot of money look into alpine type Rs. Theyre very common.
 

Platinum Member
Username: Glasswolf

Columbia, SC USA

Post Number: 12550
Registered: Dec-03
yup I've seen a type R in the right box hit over 140dB. great subs.
they cost a little more than $55 though.
 

Platinum Member
Username: Rovin

1 15 = 152.5 DBs ...Trinidad & T...

Post Number: 16093
Registered: Jul-05
type R's are great subs for the $ ...
 

Bronze Member
Username: Cwruck

Post Number: 84
Registered: Feb-10
i can speak from experience type r's are wonderful subs. they are more of a spl, i noticed they are quite sloppy but if you dont have the ear for sq you probably wont notice or care.. but they do pound hard, and they can be put in bigger boxes than most subs in their price range.
i got mine brand new for $50 so i couldnt pass on it.
but definitely try to up your budget a bit if you can.
you say you are looking for 2 subs. but why not try a single sub set up and build a proper box built to specs. a box built to specs for a single 12'' type r will take up some space in your trunk, but it will sound better than buying 2 of the subs you were asking our opinions on.
 

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Username: Rovin

1 15 = 152.5 DBs ...Trinidad & T...

Post Number: 16098
Registered: Jul-05
type R's are not more of a spl nor are quite sloppy

they are more sq oriented then spl though they can get loud

sloppy sound most likely from a not so good or high tuned enclosure ...
 

Platinum Member
Username: Glasswolf

Columbia, SC USA

Post Number: 12592
Registered: Dec-03
if you want high excursion SQ, go with the type X. The type R were made to be a balance between SPL and SQ. an SQL sub if you like.
They work well in a lot of configurations, and are one of the few subs to work well in for sealed, and ported settings. If you want the sub to be tight, and low, use a sealed box and feed it a solid 500 watts per 12".
If you want it loud, with a bit of transient delay, go with ported, but tune it to about 32-35Hz. It'll feel deep, and hit very hard.

I like the Type R. It's a real workhorse for a very fair price.
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