The *ALL NEW* HiFonics Brutus 12 Full Review!

[@joshholden8561]

Parker that takes a lot of humility to share ur mistakes with the whole internet. I respect u for that buddy.

[@brandonbumgardner9410]

We are human..props to you

[@ericpearl5874]

For sure. I did the same miswire on an American Bass E1244 a couple years ago. No smoke and still going strong.

[@JasonWW2000]

Just a reminder that Hifonics went out of business around 2000. The name was purchased by Maxxsonics in 2001. So it's not the well known, high quality brand we remember. Nowadays it's the Hifonics name on generic audio gear. The current quality is hit and miss. Certain model amps and subs are pretty well-built, while others are not.

[@joebruce2180]

Hi end hifonics is made in Europe.

[@bojow8102]

So many brands have either been sold off or have been cheaping out over the years, it's sad 😔 Milwaukee, Craftsman, Hifonics, and I think Audiobahn is made in Mexico now. It's sad.

[@JasonWW2000]

@@joebruce2180 Which products are high-end?

[@PizzaDave802]

​@@bojow8102last I knew audiobahn had gotten into the drug business 😊

[@poohwecampbell7799]

What you guys considered hi-end quality (where it is made) Korea is a very cheap country also and all y’all do is brag on their amps/ and if it’s made in America (it’s really made in china ) truth be told.. everything comes out of china as far parts ..so what’s the big deal !!! I understand a lot of stuff is really made cheap .. just like you guys hate on Brazilian amps .. (deaf Bounce uses Brazilian boards,China Boards & China Boards)

[@jockmcmillan2640]

I bought two of the 15s about over a year ago, and i love em. Pushing them with a B2 Audio 7900 dialed down. I have nothing bad to say about this subs. Keep up the good work! Awesome videos!

[@cubanman2009]

“I don’t even know what happened” as he pushes 4,000watts rms 😂😂😂

[@RamonNunezRey]

Exactly 😂

[@JasonWW2000]

I would take that little metal latch to a fabrication shop and have them weld some additional bracing to it so it would be impossible for it to bend in the future. 👍

[@Thumper68]

Yeah I would just do it myself. Are men even men anymore 😂

[@larsvegas1505]

somthing like this u can weld urself.. got to start somwhere..

[@georgem6359]

You're not alone on that boat. I inadvertently attached the power cable onto the wrong terminals on an amp once. It smoked without even trying to power it on. 😅 This boat carries many passengers. 😂

[@bass305-HCCA]

That Alphard Audio ad gives me goosebumps 😎

[@TrendyBromando]

Those russian chicks will do that

[@joshferguson829]

I know man those builds seem aggressive af I'm running 2 apocalypse 3012r 12s on a hai over 6k and it's impressive need about 2k more watts

[@juanroque4452]

Happens to the best of us Parker appreciate your transparency bro

[@bojow8102]

Mistakes are just a part of the human experience 👍 I've made some errors in my bass journey as well 😆 A few months ago I punctured the surround on one of my 15s and almost cried 😆 You live, you learn brother 👍 Thanks for the videos 🔊🔊

[@BASSmunky]

We've all been there 😅😅

[@johndevries8536]

I run a Hifonics Brutus 4 ch. on 4 Deaf Bonce Arnold's 6.5's and it does a great job. Thanks again for your videos!

[@bradduranso534]

Parker, this is why I subscribed to your channel, your honesty is refreshing bro.

[@tedpollock3256]

Everyone makes a mistake now and then. Thank you for your honesty. Great review Parker!

[@RyanBassForLife]

Hell yeah my dad has a BRX2000.1D amplifier in his suv and its amazing. It was my amplifier I gave him for Christmas. Now about that subwoofer is amazing he has the newer 15" NVX VCW v3 subwoofer thats amazing sounding in sealed subwoofer boxes.

[@luisillo1987]

That's impressive that it made it, cool logo too.

[@johngreen7630]

You're exactly right there has been a lot of people that's done the same thing you have and I know I have one time getting in a rush you will make mistakes

[@supernintendo9398]

"Swapped ground with positive feeds" I did that with my power wires once, my amp popped all 4 fuses lol.glad it had them

[@Sethmclean468]

I did that too

[@killeralkazarXT]

I waited for this that you look at the new Hifonics subs. So great.

[@jefftaylor1125]

These subs are super junk

[@kelvineller9013]

@@jefftaylor1125for the price its not, big magnet and good membrane, good bass, what do you want more for that money?

[@Pine_Soul]

LOVE all the stuff you kept in this video, the hatch latch struggle and disassemble, the sub frying.....all reminds me of myself haha. Great vids!

[@gtstanton9785]

Great video as usual Parker your passion comes through my man keep them coming!

[@rustybrown9829]

Thanks very much for this. I was kicking the idea of a build with these . Now I am definitely doing it. 😁👍

[@MFFOG]

That was extremely impressive from Hifonics!

[@MaxxsonicsUSAInc]

Hey Parker! We're glad the Brutus Sub got your stamp of approval. How about we send you a HEW Subwoofer and a new Colossus Pro Amplifier to review?

[@laurantsmccloskey5927]

Good job letting us know about the little mistake Parker! You're a humble guy and I'm glad to see you doing so well on your channel! I know you work your balls off & I'm glad it's starting to pay off. I always watch every one of your videos! They're awesome!

[@808PatAnderson]

In 2007 I had 4 of the Brutus 12s walled in a ford ranger 🤘🏼

[@haloaka123]

Yesssirr keep em coming Parker!

[@brianhardemon561]

Hey Parker you been shaking that Sequoia to Deaf(Bonce that is) lol. Great video my guy. BASS ON

[@InLoveWithBass1990]

This is why I watch your videos parker. Your straight up and we all make mistakes. I like knowing I can believe in your opinions

[@vinnyaudi912]

I have a set of 4 of these in the 8" flavor. They absolutely pound and take 3000k rms from my Taramp smart 3k all day. Great subs!

[@Kirk-dm4ws]

We all human my man parker ,keep positive and rock on keep bassing on bro!!

[@BASSmunky]

You're cool as hell for that bro! Definitely helping to restore my faith in humanity. Keep doing what you're doing homie, I got mad respect for you

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I really appreciate it man! 💪🏼

[@jpropst81]

I run 2 of these at around 1,400 rms daily and never had a problem with them. They are very good for the price and they get down. Nothing but pleased with them

[@a7yo2vince7]

i run two of the 15inch version for two years on a brx3000.1d in a 7 cu box tuned to 28 and im extremely happy

[@chrisnunya7171]

Ive been going back in your older videos & its funny how that trunk of yours keeps giving you fits! 😂 But accidents happen to by the way buddy. Sorry bout the sub. 🤘🏻

[@Hertzsogood219]

Thanks for another awesome video Parker. Been watching your videos since you started. Props 👏

[@LewpyDrewpy714]

Check check and check again, and we all still mess up. I really appreciate that you showed the mess up. You got my Sub bro. I helped my buddy fix his hatch lever release. It just breaks over time. He doesn't have a system.

[@donkman3066]

We all make mistakes man it's all love parker

[@MattyDaddy14]

Wow. Just found your page and this video after watching the small amp Vs big sub video.. and gotta say.. mad props to you for showing us the mistake!! 🎉very cool info and def a new fan! Thanks 🎉

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Thank you man really means a lot!!

[@stereomojo]

Wow, I didn’t figure it had very much left in it after the db testing! What a hoss!

[@Andrew_kiwi_AF]

Good vid Parker :) don’t feel bad about your mistake with the wiring. We are all human and these things happen.

[@carlosgonzales1419]

Guaranteed every basshead has done it. Great videos

[@bassheadfanatik]

I had my trunk latch fail on me once, it was at a car show and could display my setup. And ended up having to cut into the tailgate to get it opened and fixed. Now I have a secret wire to open in emergencies. Has saved me many times

[@babiboib7]

Hey man it's a learning curve/process and we ALL MUST GO THROUGH IT one way or another. 💯

[@stevenm6205]

I like that he kept the mistake in, way to keep 💯

[@MrSzero13]

and yea i feel your pain for the trunk not opening :( ... my little sound car i call it, "cobalt" i used to be able to push the " Trunk open button" to open but now that dont work, and also when i use my trunk its rough getting the key to turn now... i figure cause to much Banging :( and bumping lol also my trunk lid is a full 3 inches to the right so theres a big 2 inch gap on the left side lol love the content parker as always much love from Flint Mi

[@seanallen1791]

These are bangers. I have had 2 12s in 3k for about 6 months

[@nickdawson6832]

Great video Parker is a stand up guy for letting us know about his mistake. We are all human. By the way have you tested the 12 Rockville k-9 ?

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

The K9 was the first sub I ever reviewed on the channel!

[@BobDobalinaItzAWrapYo]

Ay shit happens. Respect for keeping it in the video and eating the cost for another sub and keeping the review. Real recognize real. 😎🤘

[@corndizzel]

Im running two BAMF's 15's with a Brutus 2 channel. Sealed boxes in a 2005 Yukon. It hits pretty good for sure.

[@davidschreckengost7959]

I have the 15 inch duel 4. Great sub sounds great even in prefab box! The terminals will fit 8 gage awg and the Ferrell no problems. Those 12 inch subs are the same terminals

[@ihatedietcola7920]

I'm pretty happy with my single 10" JL that came in a box from the store and I'm pushing it with an old second hand Alpine monoblock 500 something in my dodge dakota pickup.

[@SEQUOIALOVER2002]

The 2001-2007 Toyota sequoias have a VERY VERY common problem with the rear hatch. They don’t open on all the cars. So to fix this you need to go online and buy the bypass kit. Look it up on KZbin. It’s a simple peace that you install and makes it so you can open your door every time. And lock it. Hope this helps

[@Solargeek]

Parker, Ive been installing car audio (personal and friends) for over 30 years and did the same thing recently. We all do stupid things occasionally.

[@bassheadfanatik]

Thanks bro. I had the Brutus 12 from 2000s and it had kevlar woofer and hit real nice. Just had funky blue lights under the woofer. But same price as the ones today

[@Audio_Fiend]

Most ppl don’t know the hifonics sub looks like the American bass elite

[@wizardindustriesusa]

Reverse wiring subwoofer coils is easy to do, especially since some manufacturers mislabel their own leads if they label them at all. Wired in reverse means the coils fight against each other with no movement for cooling. Almost zero sound will come from the sub and if you turn it up, you can easily overheat the coil glue. We’ve all done it at least once lol keep banging! 🔊

[@RyanBassForLife]

I inverted my subwoofers and my subwoofer wires are reverse. I think what he did is put positive and negative on one coil then on the other coil reversed the wiring so he probably wire negative on positive positive on negative. Then the other side of his subwoofer positive on positive and negative correctly. Just remember when you invert a subwoofer you reverse every wire not just half the wired. So if anyone is actually reading this and wires positive in one coil and negative on the other coil just make sure you do the same on your other side of your subwoofer if your parallel wiring.

[@gradydeadsy6001]

Looks like it’s from rockvilles build house. Looks very close to the k9

[@marleybass2026]

Rockville basket american bass surrounding

[@Chuck_Sanders]

Many brands use this basket, as it is open source.

[@jermainephillips5179]

That basket was used bybtge lanzar dc line in the mid 90s lol amongst others😂

[@Chuck_Sanders]

@@jermainephillips5179 Lanzar used a 4 spoke basket years ago, and DC used a 6 spoke on 18" but not this tooling. These are newer tooled designs used over the past few years.

[@Silentjustin06]

Your good parker. People was a bit rough on you for the HYANKA 15 video. All in all you do a great job.

[@kjsmolik]

You should do a build with 8 of those.

[@brianburchett9141]

Overall, great job! I've certainly crossed wires before! Thank you for another great review! Keep bassin' on!

[@BassBrotherBuild]

The test wasn't how you do the other test cuz you had the speaker just pretty much inverted in the box. So it had the pressure from the box so essentially it was in the Box just inverted even though no screws in it but it still creates that pressure and that doesn't make the test is valid,that being said it's still lasted to 6 minutes at the RMS wattage which was impressive

[@bippbarnett2420]

That is pretty badass at that price point. Perfect for someone who just wants some beat. Not going to win any competition, but it did it's job.

[@MAGNUMTIZED79]

I got 1 12 inverted with matching Brutus 2000 watt amp hits so hard💯💯💯

[@brandenwalrath3012]

Wow that subs a monster for cheap! Awesome starting sub for beginners! But nothing like my crossfire XSv4 15s

[@Contact_Info]

Do they have good sound? I was thinking of xt3

[@brandenwalrath3012]

@@Contact_Info yes I love the 120 pound monsters I have! And recones are only 250 each from dtx! I have a smart 5 on each one!

[@taylormade5217]

Hate I sold mines 😢

[@u9Nails]

@0:28 Ut oh! This is going to be one of those interesting reviews! Now, time for me to watch the rest!

[@chefleon2967]

Go ahead and give Hifonics their flowers , but I’m not gonna lie when you showed the clip of you putting the fan in the truck I was upset but now knowing the potential of the subs I have a plan

[@lieutenantmikeo5979]

Hifonics monoblocks are amazing. Eventhough power hungry and shy of rated rms power, built like tanks and delivers nice Sq before maxxsonic bought em out.

[@RajunCajun1]

I'm not sure if this will work but you can try this. Use some J-B weld to stiffen up that piece of metal to keep your back door from being broken and having to replace the whole latch again!

[@MFFOG]

You should ask Alphard to send you the Machete DSP! And do a review for us!

[@daylencragle9513]

Hey Parker I absolutely love your videos you have taught me a lot and have saved me from many bad purchases I’ve been wanting to get a CT sounds OZONE subwoofer and I was wondering if you could test one out because no one on KZbin has really tried them

[@thomashood8549]

You're human like us. No big deal

[@chadgardee1496]

Free air compared too sub in box ain’t the same right? The sub had some back pressure so it probably saved the sub

[@MikeMik86]

Looking like the Rockville Punisher edged it out at a similar price. My buddy ran a Hifonics on an 18" Fi in a Camaro back in the day and it got stupid low and loud.

[@airconflickt7259]

Man I wish I could like the vid twice cause it takes a different type of energy to post your mistakes💪🏽💪🏽

[@quasimodoshunchback]

yea that was awesome owning upo to the mistake of the terminals already loved you before but that reinforced my love for your content

[@BigSteve_Gaming187]

Those things happen. I took my sweet time hooking up my 4 channel and monoblock. Because Orion XTR750.4 has the pos & ground reversed from what everyone else does for the most part. I made the mistake of having them switched. Went thru quite a few 40amo fuses till I found the problem. Had thought my bus bar was the problem as the positive and ground are on the same bar, just separated by a little bit of plastic, but nope. I felr pretty noobish. But in fairless, I waited till my daughter became a teenager before purchasing another system. That's 13 years from when I was in competitions and custom installing systems for all my friends and their friends and so on.

[@vanhalenman60]

thats okay i just blew up a couple thousand dollar AC compressor the because i was in a rush and wired it wrong, and ive been doing this for 10 years! Its always a good idea to slow down and double, triple check your work.

[@cliffordsawyer2994]

Hey a little tip with you rear hatch my blazer did the same thing and i tied a peace of spiderwire fishing line 80lb test to the lever and ran it up the hatch so if it messed up i could just pull the fishing string and it would open.

[@RomaVilla]

How about trying those ampere audio rev 3.0 or 4.0 subs. Not a lot of videos on them at all

[@kmother19]

Parker, route your back hatch cable so you can pull it with the panel on. Or add something to it so it can pull it so you dont have to keep doing that.

[@creflodolla8716]

Can we get a test on how loud you can get between 2 subs in there own ported boxes vs sharing a box

[@Robscustom]

Bro I have never had a system I want one so bad but can’t afford one. All my earnings go towards my family so I enjoy watching your videos and dreaming lol.

[@anthonyhoneycutt9181]

hey parker, is that a test tone app? if so let me know what it is. thumbs up on the sub, amazing.

[@Chris-B-Bassin]

I hooked up a Salt 200.4 reversed 😬 thank goodness the fuse popped! Team fuse all say! 🤣

[@leegriffin9717]

Parker can you do a review on the new Colossus u 15? Please.

[@7passu]

Put some red heat shrink on the positive wires real quick and take your old latch, straighten the bend and weld in some small flat bar or round bar to strengthen it. It will never bend again

[@c0uchsl0uch]

I just hooked speakers to my 4 channel and mixed up the front left and rights to the amp connections❗☹️ and I even had it wrote down right in front of me, I have color coded heat shrink and still messed it up ❗

[@BigSteve_Gaming187]

I always use mechanic gloves. The moment I take it off for something and do by hand it gets nicked on something. But it keeps my hands clean, protected, and prevents current pending the type you wear.

[@1986BassHead]

I've hooked wires wrong a few times lol

[@TD1mkiddwest94]

Keep ur old 1 take some jb weld coat the whole thing in a thin layer to reinforce it goes from soft as aluminum to hard as steel

[@onesikm3]

I would tie a pull string from the latch out the panel and leave it dangling in the trunk interior so atleast you don’t have to tear it all apart while being locked out

[@robertholsopple9451]

Parker, you should sound deaden that tail gate, i cant believe you dont have it done with all the systems you had in there. Anyway, we have all blown subs and hooked stuff up wrong, just part of the hobby. That sucks 😢 good video bud.

[@devine3676]

Love your commentary bass head!! Can you please do a product review on the crescendo BC 5500. I know it’s a little pricey at $1700 but I just recently got one used and I really want to know your opinion.

[@CC6_Fanclub_President]

I've had these in 10's for 2 years in the house... Been beating on them pretty hard and no issues... 🤷

[@95Sn95]

Imo opinion the "$200" sub category is the best value and most should pick from that level of sub, XFL,XR,VCW,T5,BDC4 apparently the Brutis, $200 typically gets you a 1000-1500wrms sub with a 3" coil and around a 200oz motor and that's a sub that will cover most of the bases. There affordable enough most can afford a couple and 2 is more than sufficient to get really loud on not much power either just a 1200wrms amp will push 2 nicely. and you can just keep tossing 2 more at it as you come into a couple bucks. 4 $200 subs will out perform 2 "big boy" subs of the same size period and you have 4 subs for half the price of just 2, besides when their in the box you can't tell how big or not big the motor is... Only thing you have to plan out ahead of time is the subs impedance, you gotta stick with the one you started with so 2 subs will have a different final than 4 that may be an issue start with 2 D4s with final of 1ohm add 2 more D4s and your option is 2 or 1/2 ohm. If half isn't a problem rock on win win. Same scenario starting with D2 just different impedances. You also have that same issue with singles. My advice is if you absolutely are going to expand with more of same sub start with the less desirable impedance like 2 first so that when you add 2 more your at the more desired impedance of 1, and doubling your subs is when you need a bit more available wattage available. If you can go . 5 well you definitely have way more options. Another way to do it if you have a small cheaper amp is everytime you buy 2 more subs buy the same amp again, cheap amp 2 subs, cheap amp 2 subs n so on untill you run outa room or money! and just gain match em. When shopping for an amp Imo always look at half ohm stable amps initially but most good even chinese "1ohm stable" half bridge amps will take a . 5 dynamic load besides who drives around listening to a 40htz tone. Both my cab45 and my AP apcle1800.1 have been wired at . 5 for about a year now without any issues. Do what so many don't do and do your research before buying anything and mean research lots of it and not just read amazon reviews n buy it. you will be glad you did. But anyway nice li'll sub lol.

[@asmith8904]

Full respect!

[@rellyrell5409]

Aye bro shit happens i appreciate the fact that u showed this lik u said u could've not shown that no one is perfect 💯 👌🏾

[@tommymartini34]

What are you doing next as far as a big build? Dude you should rock a bunch of the deaf bonce 4512's. Those things are nasty looking holy hell lol I loved my old 3012's so I can just imagine these

[@rayshaffers1488]

I have 4 of the 8s and they are beast.

[@91CavGT5]

HiFonics went downhill when they went away from the Zed Audio and went to Maxxsonics. Having said that, generally speaking, HiFonics is hit or miss depending on which line you choose. Typically, their Brutus line is decent while their Zeus line is lower quality.

[@seanmadigan5505]

These are the G2 dynamics subs that got rebranded and immediately pulled from the shelves. They’re a steal if you can find them