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[@scottstamm7022]

I miss having a loud setup. Just got a mediocre system now, due to dad life. Just a Kicker TL7 12" in a Kicker prefab preloaded enclosure. Still hits decent for a single sub though.

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

That’s alright man!! Kids definitely more important by a lot

[@scottstamm7022]

@@ParkerTheBasshead question; back in 2002 I had 2x SPLW-15's. Had SPL in blue for the dust cap. Did the company go under, or get rebranded? Had those on a MA Audio HC4002 and they hit pretty hard. Had to downsize, went with 2x Audiobahn Eternal 12's. Then it's been years till I made my current setup.

[@DjR3aper]

Build a wall let the kid a sit in the port 😆 jkjk

[@gabriellazalde3608]

I have American Bass XMAXX 15”, and it doesn't say anything on the sheet about whether the subwoofer should break, or if it's ready to play?

[@they_call_me_don9899]

Similar issue here but instead of dad life it's bad life lol

[@marijuananirvana]

That sub is sittin there lookin like Superman.

[@luke144]

🤣 hell yeah! FULL TILT SERIES!!! The 20Hz test had me cracking up! I was impressed with the low mechanical noise. Everything seems lined up well.

[@davidgoad2219]

I really like the looks of this sub and the power you put to it I was really surprised with that as well! I really enjoy your videos and how well you explain everything about each sub and the tests you put them through. I’ve actually learned quite a bit from your videos and I truly appreciate it Parker.

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Good to hear David I really appreciate you!

[@yourworstfear]

box is cheap it buzzes mine will not buzz. and we had to put in special glass.

[@srjsrj2257]

@@ParkerTheBassheadI have a pair of american bass hawk 12inch subwoofers. How can I find the specifications and what measurements of the box can you give me? It should be mentioned that I have a space of 38" wide 16" high 24" or 26" deep

[@FAQBrooks]

Remember that if you want to see him test certain subs we’ve got to share the videos and also be sure to comment on the videos. Parker is as thorough as you can be when he does his test.

[@kaedeschulz5422]

He could go that extra step and measure the TSP too which is pretty easy these days as. Manufactures TSP aren't always right.

[@Burton1973]

Soo true. Im new to his channel. But would love to know the frequency he keeps frying the subs at. He may be just melting coils. I hope for all sub failures to be from over excursion. :) His Q2 was low. lol I saw the xmax. haha

[@JBlNN]

building a box and testing it in ur car is not as thorough as can be lol

[@kaedeschulz5422]

@@JBlNN And then there are ppl like me who are hella DEEP in it and use some cheap sealed box to measure right at the cone and then at the front seat again to measure the cabin acoustics and design the new enclosure with that in mind.

[@Nathan_Guntzelman68]

Huge shoutout to you Parker. You’re definitely coming a long way! I’ve Been here since the cheapest Walmart dual, And will remain here till there’s a TXX-BDC4 on your gravestone.

[@MoistTwinkie]

Man you have grown a lot. I remember 2 years ago when i looked up for a skar sdr review and your channel popped up. Because of you i got a skar evl and other things. Glad to see the the growth that u deserve.

[@MichaelJones-up3ng]

Try a skr vxf

[@johnviera3884]

Off topic info: In a previous video you had issues when you inverted that Audiopipe subwoofer. I just got one and you can remove the gasket and flip it over so the flat smooth part is on the top. This allows you to invert mount with a tight seal. Also useful for dual subwoofers mounted face to face in an isobaric enclosures.

[@girthquake9655]

Parker, have you ever looked into 18" subs? It will change your life. you have the room and the power. you can do box builds for your vids.

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I might here at some point!!

[@ChasingVapor]

@@ParkerTheBasshead i got 2 18in x v2 subs in my golf lol. you can def fit them and the preasure and air movment is unrivaled!!! try it out bro well worth it stick 3 in your ride and enjoy!

[@Bassotronics]

I got a Sundown 15” wired to 8 ohms Fs of about 32Hz. Then I bought an 18” wired to 4 ohms with an Fs of about 23Hz. Guess what?..pretty much was the same output! Not sure what’s goin on but that’s what happened. Now I feeling ditching the 18”, putting back the 15” but with double the port area and see what happens. When I pump up the 18”, I smell something burning while I never had that issue with the 15”. Both are rated pretty much the same at 600watts rms.

[@girthquake9655]

@@Bassotronics what Sundown subs do you own? Sundown doesn't have an 18" model that is 600rms. What is your box size? Box tune? Port area?

[@Bassotronics]

@@girthquake9655 It’s a Sundown SA-15 And a Stereo Integrity HT18

[@kevinAuman1]

Ohh hell yeah, this video has been long long awaited I'm stoked!

[@bassmanwell1255]

MY GOOOD THAT SURROUND GOT ME HAAAARD

[@bebe85t97]

That’s bad ass!!! Thanks for always upload and sharing knowledge 😎🙏🏽

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Yessir thank you for the support!!

[@IFartOnMyNutz69]

@@ParkerTheBasshead I was wondering if you might be able to answer a question for me? I'm somewhat new to the game. I wanna install dual alternators. My question is can I run them both to power the system as a whole vehicle and stereo? Or do I have to run them as separate system so it's one powering the vehicle and the other one powering the stereo? Shops around me just don't wanna answer these questions and it's honestly frustrating.

[@ranceruthstrom4386]

Awesome content! Thank you for the video, I’ve been waiting to see something on these

[@brandoncrawford3917]

I been thinking about these for real. As always good video bro !

[@Husky_Shane_Basshead]

"This is 2022" "No one cares" I lol'd when you said that haha. Great video. Ive always wanted to see one of these in action

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Thanks man!!

[@hydroponic6561]

Badass!! Great video as always!

[@jumpmaster572]

Because of you I now have these two in my F150. I appreciate you very much!

[@witnessingdaily4327]

Wow. You are doing so good with looking at the lens and not the monitor screen on the camera. Can't wait until it its flawless and we (probably only me) feel like you're talking directly to us. Great work!!

[@justinambrose4387]

Great video as always Parker!! I am really interested in emf audios subs and would LOVE for you to review them next!!!

[@jimmyg3855]

When i was a kid I had subs in a parking cone in my room! Always been a bass head but as I get old….er I prefer sound stage and quality but still get a kick out of seeing these crazy sub builds!!!!

[@herlemaggard69]

Mines .5ohm as well ,inverted in a 4 cf dual aeroport , 2.5" baffle , on an AP 1800. Underpowered but breakin necks forsure

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Heck yeah! I bet it gets down

[@DmillzSubClub]

I have 4 on 2 Hifonics Brutus 4000 35th anniversary inside of a quad baffle 17 cf custom box and I blew my front and back windows best subs ever for the money

[@cali8221]

way underpowered..

[@cali8221]

@@DmillzSubClub u need more power

[@herlemaggard69]

@@cali8221 well supposedly the 1800 @.5 can put out 3k roughly but with rise im thinkin like 2, i wouldnt say waay underpowered tho 😎

[@zayyg4291]

Been waitin for this your the first to do a video on it

[@kmp09]

Parker, can you get any DD Audio subwoofers? I would love to see those put to the test!

[@rcwildman9255]

If I had a recommendation you should totally make a separate box for the larger subs (the ones that take up more space in the box) see what they can do in a bigger box 👍

[@vjbrunzy1621]

I agree, this box doesn't seem like it is big enough even with it inverted lol

[@gabriellazalde3608]

What type of drawer do you recommend for a American Bass XMAXX 15””, ft3, inch2 port?

[@blackpanther1269]

My buddy bassin semi just got done with his build in his semi truck he has 8 of these in there on 40,000k crazy loud I just order 2 15's that's all I need can't wait to break em in love your video's bro💯🤘🏿🔥

[@jacaughron55]

I will say I enjoy the videos a lot and it’s def good info u put out and the tests u do w the numbers on paper and real life scenario makes it worth watch…I will say in my obs extended cab Chevy I have a single 10 that acts this way and slams like this …form the 90s ….u heard me right! But I will keep some secrets I will say it actually rattles my tail gate!

[@thegooniverse495]

Back in the 90s I was so torn between some American bass subs, and lanzar DC. I went with the lanzars. 30 years later I still dream of owning some American bass subs. Hopefully 23 is the year!

[@tristianfield3055]

You should do a video comparison of different enclosures same subs and see what difference in numbers you get. Alot of people on a budget don't realize how much money a badass box can save. That american bass subs is crazy.

[@robertholsopple9451]

I like watching Parker cheesin from ear to ear when hes jamming.

[@RyanBassForLife]

I wish those subwoofers came in the 18s. I would of got one.

[@DWish808]

I had a 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T with two 15" JL Audio subs and a massive PPI amp and it was only 146.2 SPL in a competition. Less wattage than this, but this is only one 12". Mind blown. I just need 4 of these and a steering wheel. LMAO!

[@saltyberserker4235]

I'm back, Parker! I had to make a new account and forgot to subscribe, but I found you! Thanks for all the awesome videos. I'm going American Bass system and this looks badass

[@ChaosTherapy719]

I assisted with installing 4 American Bass XMaxxx Monster 15s 2 weeks ago, monster subs but if you don't have the right amp or order the wrong DVC type then ya need to wire them up to 2 ohms or to .25

[@kswis]

Another dope video Parker keep it up.

[@LiveInOC]

They were using max watts back in the 80s when I was running Pyle Driver subs… but we knew to always look at RMS values

[@rowboyto156]

about damn time parker lol. great review parker

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I know! Like 2 years late lol

[@Tommy7pop]

Got that fire extinguisher 🧯

[@Tommy7pop]

omg he liked my comment🥹

[@claudinostemarie9769]

This is an absolute monster🔥it take the 3000rms easily it can take way more than that very awesome sub

[@willnorthcuttiii4905]

Good shit bro. I also have mine at half ohm stable 4 12s but there cheap I'm ready to upgrade. Great video

[@jaysolox]

Been waiting for a video like this with this sub for like a year and change

[@kevinAuman1]

No doubt, my DB3515'S have a 3.5in coil and roughly the same power rating now I do know that my coils were Japanese made and they're insane can handle 25k burps all day long without breaking a sweat! I wonder if these AB 3.5in coils are the same or if they're manufactured by someone else... Mine is a black flat wound 3.5in but it's like a flat black chalky color not like my 4in PE coils in my wolfram PT-18's that have the shiny black hi-temp coating good for up to 600deg Fahrenheit

[@syedmubashirhassan6517]

i love this guy i really wana sport him and ofc i like his content and hard work ! keep it up !!

[@darknessesdarknesses2492]

For the algorithm. That enclosure looks awesome.

[@NatureBoyTC]

I just love your channel bro

[@YEETMachine3000]

Just found ur channel the other day and really really love the work u put Into this, if u don't mind me asking, what is your build? Like can u give a homie the specs? Hahaha wanna get my tahoe up to your level!

[@smp3745]

i love how you keep going back to that 8k like you know its fixing to blow

[@mr84ttop34]

I’ve been waiting on this video Parker! I will be upgrading from my HD’s to these!

[@mac4782]

I have the 15's and they're impressive!!

[@mr84ttop34]

@@mac4782 I bet those are monsters! I’m picking up mine Friday!

[@mac4782]

@@mr84ttop34 You're going to love them!!!

[@mr84ttop34]

@@mac4782 Picked them up! Let’s see how it goes!

[@mac4782]

@@mr84ttop34 I did my first 150 with them and they're musical also. They sound great with music if the box is tuned to specs.

[@SnowyIceCream]

this the type of sub my car needs

[@kidryanpz]

Amazing ! Loving the work you put in bro

[@THECelrenel]

I want to apologize. I have been asking for the XMAXXX REVIEW for awhile now. And I had missed the video until now. Thanks for finally approving my request!

[@Lt_Krunkie]

OH YEAH, definitely rockin this in a contest maybe 6 of them

[@chubydubymx2986]

I would be the happiest man on earth with a sound like that

[@man912man]

I'm impressed, very nice sub!

[@dkgbaxinho9996]

VIDEO TOP PARABENS PELO PROJETO !! TARAMPS DE MAIS

[@bebe85t97]

Thanks for always sharing the Knowledge and the videos!🙏🏽💪🔈🔈🔈 How’s that Zv6 tho?

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

It is a monster on the lows! That is for sure

[@cajundad5042]

Awesome job I have 2 Sundown SA 12s in my Sequoia.

[@darknessesdarknesses2492]

This is my third time watching this video. You look happier than a clam while blasting that thing.

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Dude I was!!! It’s such a dope sub

[@215sinakia7]

Awesome review brother you were thorough as hell💪💪 think you can do a resilient sounds platinum in the near future?

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I need to check some of there stuff out for sure

[@215sinakia7]

@@ParkerTheBasshead 1 of your 8k's on a platinum 15 would get down nasty

[@jessejames932]

Been waiting for this video

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I’ve been waiting to make it!

[@robertorios506]

Thanks you helped me with the problem

[@neoplasmax]

I think I love it... Might have to get me one now.. but my new box calls for two... What was optimal mounting space for enclosure... Assuming it's not a high Q?

[@TrunkThunderLithium]

That deff looks like way more then a 20mm throw one way. Atleast 30ish. I swear those specs they get from the build house or company doesn't really think about the break in period that plays a huge role in how the xmax changes because the spider has been given time to stretch her legs 🕷️ that thing gets down!!!

[@jameslong7163]

Definitely takes a beating!!

[@dr.projectx5142]

Sweet set up. What sub would be a good pair for the memphis 1500 viv. Currently have 2x 750w kickers rms wired to 1 ohm. Any other subs that would nice to run with the memphis amp?? For continuous 1500w rms run???

[@DiscoR53]

Back in the day I had a friend named Scott ( had a Nissan truck with 15” ) would love this

[@davidhunt2073]

I think I found my next sub to put in my 2018 Jetta💪💯💪💯

[@shawnyrojo]

Nice vid. Playing a sample of diff songs is a great decision so I can hear the range! Have you done a Orion HCCA 12 vid yet? I’m scrolling your vids trying to find it if it’s here!

[@jman6030]

I had a buddy that had house speakers that had a pole piece that ran down the center of the subs..pretty cool..a sub is just a motor..nice surround on that sub..could keep going lol

[@chadg6874]

Before even watching, I just feel compelled to say I FREAKIN LOVE YOU! 😂😂😂

[@willsteele9249]

First and for most I need to borrow it for a few days to get an accurate gauge of this SPEAKERS' true performance because I'm under the impression you may inflate your video's a little bit lol😂😂 only because of the faces you make when the bass drops 🤣🤣Love your videos, Parker!!! American Bass for the WIN!!!

[@AedenMcCarron]

Love the vids man I love watching your channel Ive learned so much from you but I dont know if its just me or was your microphone cutting in and out a little bit in the beginning of the video

[@matthewsinn5960]

Man that thing is wicked! I have always loved American Bass.

[@nikkyng8141]

hey thank you for the review ..trying to decide if this sub is worth it want to use 2 15 or 2 12 ....do you recommend this sub

[@jaydonmelendez2099]

Do you think if I buy 2 of the 15’s of the monster max it would go crazy in a 2002 jeep Cherokee?if so what amp should I run

[@chrisoconnor3119]

Dude you came a LONG way in this hobby in a short few years! Congratulations on your success! I hope your KZbin checks are fat

[@eliqsexe888]

I've never tried it but does a inverted subwoofer even work? I thought the box design will not work when subwoofer is inverted

[@cam8453]

so if i wanted to run 2 of these and speakers in all the doors for a donk what type of amplifier would I need

[@jval6010]

Hey just curious what type of glass is commonly used in sub boxes and how thick?? I think ive heard ACRYLIC for the material & 1/2" thick......in middle of building my own box, got a shitload of LED'S in my truck & debating on putting glass panel in with some more LEDS....ANY INFO GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!

[@DarkstylesInc]

Wow Bob still making car audio at American Bass 🔊 😳

[@hectorheco5194]

I have 2 g2 dynamics genesys 12"s. Should I put a taramps md 8k or a deaf bounce 4900.1 on them?

[@Jamez84]

I love what you said about MAX POWER... LOL every company is pushing those numbers like they really mean something. Ive got a pair of some old audiobahn flame q 10s that are running 1500RMS each on a Taramps 3k. They were rated 1000rms and 2000 peak, I've had them since 2005, never blown slammin every day at full tilt.

[@fiveohgod]

I used to run port wars type outlaw SPL back in the day. The classes were set by your total inches of subs... 1-15" , 15-24" , etc. I had a single AW1200 Audiobahn on a 1K amp in a box tuned to 35hz, smallish square port. Rules were meter guy sits in passenger side and places mic anywhere you choose where he can reach by hand. I'd play my chosen tone with port front facing in a Fox body hatch and the highest I hit was a 173. That was in 2003. I'd be in the smallest class with a brand that got dissed for "being flashy" and get the highest numbers of the WHOLE show. Pissed guys off with 4 15's. Its all about playing by the rules.

[@Jamez84]

@@fiveohgod Ha, that's great. Mine are in a very large 4th order bandpass box in the trunk of a Lincoln LS. Its tuned to 32hz and measuring in the high 140s on the windshield. I only got to measure it once so I couldn't play around with it. I think if I put the seats down I could've measured louder. As you demonstrated, where you measure matters. Love them audiobahns not many Gen Z guys got to see them. I would love to get some of the Eternals or immortals they made before going out of business. From what I understand Circuit city was the death of them. They had a deal to sell audiobahn subs. They sent the speakers, Circuit city went under and didn't send the speakers back forcing Audiobahn to eat all the cost. Putting them out of business as well. All cause Circuit city was trying to compete with best buy and their car audio department...

[@Chuck_Sanders]

@@Jamez84 whew, that is a low tuned 4th

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

I had a 12in flame sub that was freaking AWESOME!! Totally rocked in a decent box, and handled some pretty big wattage! Now the only somewhat oldie i have is my Audiopulse Axis quad 1 ohm voice coil 12" sub that weighs like 54lbs! That baby has given me years of slamming bass, cant wait to build a nice 2.5 cu ft box tuned to like 32hz... Its gonna be sweet with my 2500 xtr orion amp pushing it!!

[@devilblueduke]

I was going to get audiobahns 12 inch but went with directed compX instead. My dodge neon couldn’t take much more than 1200 watts. It still sounded really good.

[@74midwestbass74]

YES SIR BRO! AMERICAN BASS FTW!!!

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

YESSIR!!

[@antjuanrivera]

I was going to get 2 of those, but I got 2 RS Onyx 12s instead. Awesome!

[@Alpate_audio]

You can tell swing my door by Gucci was slappin! 🔊 💨

[@j.r.vanhouten8378]

what playlist do you use?? also, what do you think about the 3 skar 8 setup....

[@michaelzernie7092]

Can you do an Audiopipe BDC2 12? I know you've done the bdc4 but I'd like to see what you do to the bdc2.

[@OxBlitzkriegxO]

Calculate the Xmax by subtracting the thickness of the top plate from the height of the voice coil winding and divide it by two. That describes how far the cone can move forward while keeping the voice coil inside the magnetic gap. A sub can go FAR beyond xmax but motor force and cone control will be significantly reduced until you reach xmech, or the mechanical limits of the driver. an example of a sub exceeding xmax but not yet reaching xmech is at 14:20. right before the tone stops, you horrible sound is the sub losing control of the cone. you hear it again at 14:36 and a very light touch of xmech. you hear the same thing at 14:50. a blatant example of xmech the clacking sound you hear at 15:02. thats the former beating itself to death as the sub has reached xmech. the sub doesnt pick up any more output because youve exceeded its power handling and excursion capabilities. this sub has a stupidly high moving mass and in turn, also has high qms (mechanical dampening). that is how they got the Fs to 31hz. the qes shows that motor force (BL) is easily able to overcome the internal resistance of the sub. this is a good thing. this sub has a pretty low VAS rating due to how stiff it is but that also means itll need to be a smaller ported box to really get anything out of it. the overall design of this sub is really to play in a narrow band around its Fs in a smallish box and not much else. its not musical at all, although with the right box just about anything is possible.

[@DjR3aper]

What makes a sub musical

[@OxBlitzkriegxO]

@@DjR3aper technically, nothing. however, subs are built with certain parameters in mind, some of which make them suboptimal for listening to music.

[@greglatta1]

@@DjR3aper a decent fs, a decent xmax, a low mms generally will allow a subwoofer to play the low hz while also having good extension to move lots of air, the low weight of the soft parts along with a somewhat softer suspension would allow the sub to react or have a quicker response to changes in the music. But you will also have to have a strong motor force to keep the cone in control since you would rely less upon a stiff suspension to keep the coil within its optimal travel

[@yirmiyahu5149]

What's your opinion on the 15"?

[@chasedunk3278]

Bro love your videos

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Thank you!!

[@Kingkale_on6s]

Could you do a comparison on the Ab Hawk and XFL since its been a big debate about it 🤔🤔

[@mapexman86]

Might be hard to get your hands on one but you should review db drive plt12wd sub yeah buddy I got 2 and they are beast

[@TNW1337]

Do you like any of the ct sound subs I just got a meso 12 and it pounds, I can not wait to turn it up.

[@bryanbrowder8549]

I dont have the space to put a real system on my car. Could you do some videos with the shallow mount subs with amps built in??

[@MadScientist512]

These channels should really know that the best way to record subs is with a small sealed subwoofer used as a microphone. With appropriate frequency correction and impedance matching this will accurately record the loudest of subs at the lowest of frequencies, with None of the usual massive distortion found in basically every subwoofer demo video ever made, which somewhat defeats the point of making it. Add a small dome midrange and you get a 'microphone' capable of accurately recording the loudest of sounds like gunshots/jet engines/etc. I figured this out 25 years ago when a friend couldn't record his kick-drum without blowing out his microphone, and building him a mini 'subwoofer-microphone' out of a 5 inch woofer with a tin can enclosure placed inside the drum solved that problem; he was absolutely stoked with it!

[@weezerboyz123456789]

that vibrates cool

[@chancelavin2493]

@Parker The Basshead What sound tracks do you use to test with?

[@tommymartini34]

Finally a long detailed review. I think it's a good sub. I definitely have a few suggestions for Subs for you to review. Adire Audio KHA2501 Em audio PSI crossfire xt3

[@arnoldsalazar5851]

That’s awesome, I think that sub would easily surpass 145 with a properly set up enclosure

[@charliesmith2432]

easy and not broke in yet

[@areasonablethought610]

It's American bass. Of course it would. American bass and sundown are running neck to neck. Dd is also.

[@caseymoore9737]

American bass seems to have their shit together. I always thought they were cheesy subs because of the name but apparently I was wrong

[@NuriBass69]

Only 145? That aint much if you have the right enclosure

[@PSYk1ll4h]

@@NuriBass69 for one sub that's great

[@WardoUSA]

What is the general benefit of mounting the sub externally like that?

[@MacRilla]

Parker... You Da Mann !!!

[@duypham76]

This thing probably can revive a zombie.