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[@nickolasvaughn667]

Y'all are crazy y'all saying this sub is junk but he just put 4 times the rated power too it of course it's gonna blow 🤣

[@Slipknotyk06]

The burp hit almost 4K! Do that with a Skar you'll probably catch fire.

[@amordeweso]

@@Slipknotyk06I got. 2 vxf on md8k all day 😂

[@quamanejones664]

Not to mention we just watched him take it out the box brand new and beat it senseless yea real educational 😂😂

[@tripifi]

​@amordeweso dude this this their answer to the SDR I sure as fuck hope your VXF does better

[@amordeweso]

@@tripifi lmfaooo not w the power handling and xmax it’s more a zvx competitor….,and yes year long on lithium and they don’t even smell 🤨

[@woodrowmcdonald2907]

Old man here: I remember when I used to sell 500w RMS subs in the 1990's and they were "monsters" ! I liked how this sub handled itself and I bet it would be great for anyone who is only needing to handle 500-700 watts. On the flip side, I think Planet Audio and a few other brands out there are really cheap and you could get two woofers for $140 and throw 1000 watts at them. It's all up to the user.

[@kylez2141]

American bass 15s are going for 150 nowadays... 1000w rms 2000w peak ive seen em take up to 3500 in bursts

[@martinramirezmi5457]

Same here, in the 90's my JL Audio W1 12 inch subwoofers played low and loud and were only 125 watt rms I believe.

[@ogairbender808]

Anything ds 18 makes would be fine to see bro , the woofer is not the problem in this video, overpowering is

[@adampaffrath4299]

A lot better than the 6 you had couple months ago! Great video again , keep on killing it brotha !

[@brandoncrawford3917]

As always good stuff man! Love seeing new content from you

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Thank you!!

[@gregblau8082]

Can't wait for the 15 review. I had no plans to go above 12" but found a crazy deal on a dc xl15 and even on only 700 rms it pounds

[@jeffschultz1190]

Always look forward to your videos on Saturday or Sunday mornings. 😁😁

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Thank you!!!

[@tylerpreston7939]

Thank you for doing this review..was looking into this sub for awhile now and couldnt find much on it. Now i know👌

[@MichaelJohnson-je2vo]

I would like to see you test both the Red hollagan and the black high excursion 15 by ds18

[@beemackin2316]

Thank you for a great video, staying tuned for the next one.

[@cartycartyamplifiersalesrepair]

Hey Parker what's up man I remember when you just got started with that rockville subwoofer now look at you keep up the good work sir I really appreciate what you're doing very educational nuff respect 🇯🇲 🇺🇸 🙏🙏

[@irishmanbd8447]

A 140 for a single 500 watt RMS 12 is actually impressive. That sub took allot of abuse 😂

[@mrcoolguy0591]

Kicker comp r

[@nickolasvaughn667]

American bass elite 12 is only $160 in the can handle 1200 RMS all day long just like scar DDX subs I've had both in American bass is a banger

[@Corras_1]

We have subs here in South Africa 🇿🇦 for about 210 American dollars around 3500-4000 w RMS Edit: Thats only SA brands tho not the things like the pioneer or the scar or anything like that. Those are still very expensive for little RMS

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

Incriminator audio's budget sub is about the same price and similar rating. Would be interesting to see how it performs under the same conditions. Its definitely at the upper levels of quality in that price range.

[@GTILOUD]

​@@nickolasvaughn667 $240

[@ralliant5941]

I'm currently looking at getting back into audio and looking at ds18s but going with their budget subs DS18 DVC SLC-MD12.4D on a 1 ohm stable amp and this vid has given me some confidence in their equipment for a bang for buck, I'm enjoying you videos lad keep it up you have a nice set up and blowing sub for a living is a cool way to go 😎😎🤣🤣 hat's off to you bud, I am thinking of giving it ago at making a video but don't have a clue to start out 😅😅

[@garypoole5841]

That zxi series looks pretty beefy and specs look on point to. Wouldnt mind seeing you do a video on them.

[@dab_a_day]

Great sub review Parker.

[@turbotunna3794]

You guys in the US need to be thankful... here in Australia the cost just to SHIP a Skar or American Bass sub over here is the same as the price of one of these off the shelf! But enough of my whinging - another great vid man, thank you.

[@daemonofgod8737]

Awesome video. Will you please make a video review of the DS18 EXL-XX15.4DHE 15" 4000 Watt High Excursion Subwoofer Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coil?

[@charliefrancis6438]

Great videos I always enjoy, I would love to see some 15inch subs tested (hint) Orion HCCA

[@claysonwebster1622]

Definitely do more DS18 Vids

[@gavo_G]

Great video man as always💪 I'd like to see some DD sub reviews and comparisons. Like the 700,800,900 series. We love those over here in South Africa

[@QROCCO]

sir sir sir give me that fish but it endangered spieces give me that fish

[@dabbking01l14]

Bro love the videos always keeps me entertained I bought 2 ab elite 1244 2 years ago when you reviewed them there still pounding hard in a 4cf tuned to 30hz on a pp1 7000.1b I've clamped 2700 at 1ohm cant remember volts tho but I sit at 14.2 and only drop to 13.8 all 0g shca ofc

[@nickolasvaughn667]

I just had the same subs and I love them but I got a good deal on a DS 18 12 so I got it the EXL 2000 RMS

[@ItsDevlcon]

I watched you do a review on skar a while back... Ended up getting myself an sdr 15 because it was on sale. I got the 15 in a ported box with the 800.1d amp for like 250 bucks lol thing slaps can't wait to see the next video with a 15 lol good shit parker :)

[@kylekaden7696]

I was literally just gonna buy these subwoofers an didn’t went with toro audio thanks Parker for this vid

[@reedcovert918]

I have 2 of these 10s, 2.5^3 32hz box and they actually sound absolutely incredible and get very low. I am feeding them with an APHD-30001-F2 3k amp and they take it all day. I personally recommend these subs to anyone.

[@workingclassperson2124]

What’s your Power supply. You make have a 3k amp but unless you have the electrical to allow the amp to make its rms power your probably only getting 1000 watts or so from the amp witch is why your subs are still going. You just saw him kill the sub in a day on a lil over 1000 watts. So it’s nice that you like these subs but talking about the size of your amp without telling what your power supply consists of is only telling half the story. And if your on stock alternator and battery your taxing the heck out of your electrical and something will give out eventuality. Personally I spent 2200$ on my 250 amp alternator and 2 XSpower D7500’s

[@buddybmb3075]

@@workingclassperson2124 if you call 1700watt plus a Lil over 1000 go ahead. He reached a Lil over 1900 watts playing low hz when it finally started smoking. The sub is 1200 watt max, 600 rms. Playing 1200 rms at 40hz is okay for a few seconds rather than 1200 rms at 20hz on a sub. Not saying it won't play 20 hz but if I was gonna play 20hz I wouldn't be pushing damn near 2k at a 600 watt rms sub. That's just asking for it to blow🤦

[@GTILOUD]

​@@workingclassperson2124🤡

[@GTILOUD]

​@@buddybmb307540hz is worse bro 20hz would allow full cone movement and airflow, you got it inside out and backwards my guy

[@MikeMik86]

Still going strong?

[@no_one_special_5407]

You know I wouldn't mind seeing you test that 15" hooligan from DS18 out I'm running DS18 15" EXL XXB on a 6K in my truck does pretty damn good

[@marijuananirvana]

I know a sub you haven't done yet. Any subs from the CRUNCH lineup. I hope I got the brand right lol. Great work Parker. Keep it up!!🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊

[@delvinchandler]

I'm old school I guess lol, give us some torture test on some mian sream companies like, jl audio, and rockford fosgate. Love the videos been here for awhile ✌🏾

[@jimbecker4007]

Would love to see a review on the DS18 12" hooligan

[@prentice508]

New sub here banging video can you do a review on the ds18 dual 2ohm exl x 15 in subwoofer thinking of buying wanting to see a review first and your reviews are very informative. Thanks in advance!!

[@kylebandi2911]

Yeah parker could you test out the Hool x DHE subs see if they are any good or even try the zxi subs and give them a review since no one seems to have a good review on that sub and i own 2 zxi and would love to hear from you what you think they are worth since to me they seem great

[@markroberts715]

Ds18 quad stack zxi?? Love ur video bro

[@silenthaiku5092]

Love to see the new CT Sounds EXO 12s! Thinking of switching to an all CT sounds system!

[@Bassotronics]

If you do, you’ll be a silent haiku.

[@user-ee4nu2lw3w]

Be interesting to see what the new zxi series would do.

[@Chuck_Sanders]

It's aluminum former, with copper wire coil. And the black coating doesn't do anything for the thermal capability of the coil, is all a sales gimmick. Just being honest.

[@Basshead304]

Parker I'd like to see you do a review on the vibe audio

[@sheldonmcguire9816]

i really want to see you test the Harmony Audio HA-ML122 Monolith 12",im thinking about getting 2 for my truck but would love to see you test them first.

[@TheLegendStrike]

Parker.. can you review the massive audio GTX12R.. I just bought two for 120 a piece.. 1k RMS and a 3 inch aluminum voice coil. Seems like a steal.

[@evodingo3375]

The sub did amazing if you ask me. It took everything you realistically threw at it.

[@darksidefordinner5170]

DS18 HOOL12D2..btw aren’t they owned by Sony? Might explain their subwoofer R&D lol. Keep ‘em coming brotha 💪🏻

[@kevinwilliams1205]

You should run one of DS18s EXL-X8s through the paces. I have 2 of them wired at 2 ohm fed by a 1600 watt amp in a single cab ranger. I’m curious to see how much they can handle

[@raulamadorjr2507]

Hell yeah!!! I been wondering about the ds18 ZXI12.4 it looks nice but the numbers seem kinda too good to be true

[@t.w.i.t.c.h8711]

Parker is so under rated... Love you man, but please see what it takes to blow the ZVX-12v2

[@rock3rd]

I have ct sound meso 10” , can u review in a big box i want to build a bigger box for it. I seen u did the 2 8” I’m curious to see what the 10” can take

[@kaveerteeluck9063]

DC AUDIO m3 level 2 10inch love ur video watching from trinidad

[@yoshiike1]

This is a perfect example of a company who doesn't know what the hell they want to do they release so many things and do such short runs of stuff if you happen to blow a sub or a speaker you can about be guaranteed by the time you try to replace it they've already changed that model to something different.

[@jimmyjam5588]

That happened to me lost 190 dollar on a speaker from them

[@Bassotronics]

DD is also the same in terms of subwoofer models. They got so many variations and models that it’s overwhelming.

[@gregblau8082]

Agreed. I wanted to try out their 6.5's but the specs and price points didn't really make sense so I went with Skar again

[@yoshiike1]

@@gregblau8082 that's definitely another thing their ts parameters have a better chance of being wrong than they are right in the manuals if they even have one.

[@mikeythanos]

Chinese quality. And if you paid attention to that fr graph it is not smooth at all lol

[@hemijeep5923]

I've got 2 12 in Skar EVL's that I absolutely love. My RMS is 1250 and I push a lot of DJ Russticals music through both of them. I'm also using a Hifonics class D monoblock Zeus amp that is 2400 Watts with four gauge wiring. Going to upgrade to a big 3 setup and 0 gauge very soon.

[@calilifethang3500]

Ds18s hit way harder ive had both type

[@riverhill9122]

I got two 15s that are evls and I’m pushing 3200watts to them with a audio legion 5k and they take a lot of abuse Waiting to blow them so I can upgrade to two 15 DS18 EXLs those thing are BEASTS

[@christiantrammell9827]

@@calilifethang3500 these hit harder than Evls?

[@kennethconklin7786]

I have the same thing in mine. But I'm running a taramps smart 3k.

[@kennethconklin7786]

​@@calilifethang3500 No Way these crappy subs hit harder than Evl's !!!

[@alltheabove9960]

Hey can you review the only SUB I couldnt find a review on its the Soundstreme st 412 on Amazon is this sub gonna be a hit or miss

[@iamcarsberry3636]

Exl bb and the hooligan subs are the best ds18 subs I would like to see them next to any of the top brands

[@israeltorres4109]

How about testing the zxi 12? It seems like a good sub

[@bassheadfoster8376]

Parker can you review the harmony audio Monolith series

[@MrBigunit495]

Would love to see a review on Sp audio SP-15CC model subwoofer

[@TheRoadhammer379]

Is Ds18 a quality company? Keep seeing them all over social media (2024),looking for a decent speaker/subs/amp set up for a semi truck.

[@Backflipspagetti]

I have a single 15" and it has coil burn. I'm curious if it's better to buy new and move on or repair it? Any advice?

[@MichaelJohnson-je2vo]

Once again thank you for the video I was thinking about getting a ds18 hollagan 15 but only if you can give your approval to the hollagan model

[@Conner1ai]

Would love to see the Zr elite series subs they are lower wattage but I would like to see what 4 of the 10s could do

[@scottiffanimccord1509]

Great Job as always Parker, thx you. P.s the ELITE is down to $161 on amazon, best sub in that price point, I have 8 of them just sitting in boxes lol

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Yessir still one of my favorites subs!! You can’t beat the value

[@GTILOUD]

175$ now

[@_N4VE_]

So they have a 12” gen-XX4dhe for $150, 600rms/1200max, would it do better than this 10” version? And worth it? I have an amp that can do 1500w @2ohms so will run it 2ohm

[@terrenperez]

American Bass Elites are amazing balls. 1200 RMS , 3 inch coils. Hits low great and good SQ

[@JustYangYin]

Could you do a pride audio subwoofer review?

[@__jesse__00]

Man you should get your hands on the ds18 hooligan series bro that would be epic/

[@binm3315]

Lol that sub went thru torture before it blew lol but I'm waiting on those few reviews you spoke on: American Bass Xmaxxx Sundown ZV6 (when u fix it) Would Love to see: Deaf Bonce DB 3512 V2 American Bass Signature Sundown Nightshade (any Version lol) HopeFully we see you do Amp Dynos too lol

[@poohwecampbell7799]

Question??? Did you do a review on the (Team SoundStream X5.12 Subs) Need to know if worth buying There rated 7500 Max/3500 Rms !!!

[@TrunkThunderLithium]

Bro PLEASE DO A REVIEW AN TEST ON THE DS18 HOOLIGAN SUBWOOFER!! IT LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL IN THE CANDY APPLE RED AN POLISHED ALUMINUM BASKET BUT I HEARD FROM PPL THEY ARE WICKED BANGERS!!

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

Is that the stetsom(sp?) Dsp sitting on the shelf behind you? If it is, did you do a review of it? Edit: looks like you did but it was a Taramps.

[@noahjuarez2940]

I would love to see a review some DB Drives subwoofers

[@bricharsstormsmeadowlakesk2653]

I love my DS18 12" 2D. 2000RMS tho. And I can pound it frozen in -50C/-62F here in Northern Saskatchewan Canada with no issues. Your expensive stuff that you usually display would probably explode lol DS18 is really decent stuff for the buck. Thanks for the video!

[@eugene9941]

Subs do better in cold weather. 😀

[@joshuakemp1439]

Imma disagree with that statement. Thiers a reason why some of those high end subs are expensive. For example ill put a nsv4 against any of ds18's line up. In every category.

[@user-jl8jm4vw4g]

I will say that box is not specs but I had just got one and built a box to specs and it sound great especially when your not running 4x the rated power 😂😂 love your videos man always will 🤞🏼

[@shawnsanderson3695]

I'm actually impressed.

[@hippo-potamus]

Can you review the Earthquake DBXi please!! There is only maybe 2 videos on them in all of YT. thanks

[@julesbruchez-outperformtra2020]

Thinking about getting one of these. Except 8” What’s better the 600 rms version ported Vs Series down 450rms two in a sealed box Want SQ and great SPL in the cabin ONLY my windows stay UP

[@Hittin2thabass]

What is your daily sub? Looks like the Xv3 or the zv5

[@ryancurry4978]

Would love to see a review on the ds18 hooligan spl 15s… 4000 rms

[@88misfithatch]

Could you make a KZbin playlist of songs that you run through your subs for us bassheads to enjoy?

[@brettlowery3121]

Do you only testout subs or do you test out mid-range also ds18?

[@Avaddon911]

CT sounds tropo XL is an impressive sub for the price. You should try and review one.

[@danjr8166]

Id like to see a review on the zxi 12 quad stack magnets 3in motor and 32mm of xmax i beleive great sub on paper imo interested to see what it would take to blow it

[@wiredperformance6130]

Is the box and port to specs of the sub? Just throwing a sub in a box can cause failure.

[@robertkeenbuildingmylifesh3429]

Always major life motivational.....

[@flaxxet98]

I wanna see you try GAS competition

[@cliffordmcgraw8740]

I ran a pair of these on a smart 3 wired at 1 ohm daily for months and didn't have an issue. Tuning was 36htz and box was 3.5 for the pair with 50sq in of port and there still playing to this day. I was giving them double rated power at times and I did not have a problem.

[@workingclassperson2124]

What’s your power supply if your on stock power supply your not getting anywhere near 3k watts not even 1500. I love that people will talk about there “big” amps and never mention there power supply. Cause it’s only what makes your amp make power can’t make 3k on a 90 amp alternator with one Duralast battery for example and 0 gauge is only good for maybe 2200 watts so double them up ALONG with the ground wires. Free advice that will actually help.

[@nismojukerich2994]

@@workingclassperson2124 hmmm..1/0 gauge can definitely flow more than 2,200 watts..if you watched this video Parker had 3,721 watts showing on the amm1 and only has one run of wire going to the amp..

[@GTILOUD]

​@@workingclassperson2124wrong

[@GTILOUD]

​@@nismojukerich2994yeah dude is a 🤡

[@rexnhogz]

try the xxb high excursion. DS18 EXL-XX12.2DHE 12" High Excursion Car Subwoofer 4000 Watts

[@liljess706]

I like their frames on the higher up subs. But scared to try um lol

[@samuelrodriguez3826]

Interested I was thinking about getting like 6 or 8 of those to put on the gen.x 6000.1 but now I. Thinking 🤔 if it is a waste of money and go heavy duty or worth the money? Anyone opinions matter LMK 🙂

[@ernardbonny997]

Would like to see the 4000 Watts version to that sub, I'm running to of the exl 12 they play great so before buying the high Excursion I would like to see what they can do.

[@rudyroy9132]

There good I have one

[@timjd7964]

Got 2 exl x12s there not bad for the price I paid. I'd def get something else for $350 each tho. I got both in a box with a new bg3300.1 for 500

[@nickolasvaughn667]

Same bro I have one of the DS 18 EXL 12s I'm running it on a CT sound 2200 monoblock and it hits hard and doesn't even get smelly I love it big ass sub too

[@kaamiljahmezjaanfoster5795]

I have 2 ds18 genxx10 dual 4 on a sundown 1750 D wired to 4ohm can I wire to 1ohm to beat harder ?

[@strongmaster]

I want to see the zxi series tested.

[@Sheenoobie]

Do a u12!!! Gonna be ordering another one and running 2 in my truck

[@74midwestbass74]

Nice!

[@Blackrobbroughton49]

Hey parker whats the song playing @ 5:04 ? Would love to demo that song in my ride 🤙🏾

[@Basshead304]

Question would this be a good musical sub not just for bass

[@kswis]

140s in that size cabin really isn't bad for lightweight lil sub like that. I've never been super impressed with DS18 though yrs ago I did like they're fuse blocks. They were Good looking but I've been using smd n illcustomz since happily. Ds18 def has their place in the world though

[@martinramirezmi5457]

140 is damn good for a 500 watt rms sub, I feel like proper credit wasn't given here. Some of the most powerful subs he has tested only hit like 144 tops and the sundown zv6 actually blew during the test.

[@michaelbaldwin8869]

I would like to see the machete deaf bonce

[@woodaudio7923]

Didnt you do 6 of the really cheap DS18s like a month and a half ago??? Wouldnt those be the first??

[@kebbzkebbz5206]

Can you do a review of the EXL 15 and the ko2 amp?

[@paulwilliamson489]

Have you ever tried the db drive g3 wdx blackouts?

[@amanteapasionado6836]

I would like to see you test the Orion XTR's and HCCA subs

[@NoPainNoGain___]

Yes me too I've been waiting for a video of some orion's

[@jimbow232]

Love to see the DS10 12 hooligan

[@ruffnrede2]

What about the DS18 HOOL-X12.4DHE is it as good as some people say it is

[@foxfire9656]

color of the red is looks cool 😍🤩👍🏻❤️🔥

[@yadirrendon4444]

Hey man can you do a skar vs sundown shallow mount sub comparison