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[@DIYAudioGuy]

Check out this build with the GRS 12: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3zGfIBmlpuChLs

[@glennjones6574]

These probably sound pretty great in a vehicle. Makes you realize how little car companies actually spend on basic systems in house

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Yep, it would be easy and cheap for an OEM to add real bass to a car.

[@robsorgdrager8477]

Thanks. This is very important to those that are just starting. Back in 95-96 when I started we didn't have guys like you and well the Walmart 200 watt free air sub was what we all started with and a Jensen amp.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

I remember those days. I had an MTX blue thunder and a Sherwood Amp.

[@craigohearn8652]

Earthquake bandpass box and a Jensen amp ('93-'95) here. I remember Aliyah's "I wanna be down" turning heads in my hs parking lot 😂

[@MikeAnnunziato]

@@DIYAudioGuy I had one of the blue thunders in the prefab box that it came in with the tube port and I beat that sub up for a long time and it sounded pretty good

[@MikeAnnunziato]

I started with a pioneer 10" and a Vr3 200 or 300 watt amp

[@doylesmith8678]

Pyramid 200w and 2 phase3 10"s- the clear polypropylene cones.. back in 92-93.. wasn't much out that was affordable back then.

[@billy3650]

I've heard 4 low price 12" subwoofers pull in 150db.

[@Thumper68]

Oh no doubt that’s a lot of cone area

[@montefrank6843]

At what frequency 60 hrz 😂

[@Thumper68]

@@montefrank6843doesn’t matter still 150

[@billy3650]

@@montefrank6843 not really sure but pretty low.

[@craigohearn8652]

It all about the box, babay!

[@memelorddavid2938]

Man I remember when Dual audio was the king of the $30 range, but now they've changed the basket and it doesn't cool as easy. (You'd want those Silver Cone duals)

[@Rchan925]

Thanks Justin. I always appreciate your videos

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Thanks for watching.

[@outlawGFXaus]

Great review Justin! as always bro!

[@matthewlowry1268]

Great video, "MAX POWER!!!" Reminds me of those cheesy commercials from the 90's, love it. Like how you showed the Voice Coils after comparison.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

That's exactly what I was going for.

[@eddiel.mckenzieiii7995]

Wow, this is exactly what I was looking for

[@RobertJeffersonBased]

I use the GRS as a mid-bass in a 70Hz ish tuned ported box. The GRS is built well, IMO takes a little more than rated power

[@shippyshank_loves_carsandsound]

I’ve had an ssl12 for about a year now and bump it pretty often and has done a fantastic job and i push it hecka hard too

[@bojow8102]

I poked a hole in one of my 15s when I switched boxes. My first time as well 😆👍 Thank you for the videos 👍

[@DIYAudioGuy]

I am just glad that it happened on a cheap driver that was going to get destroyed anyway. I was quite shocked the the drive still seemed to perform OK with a hole in it.

[@melvinartis1918]

I just purchased one of the 10 in Belva subwoofers to put in my wife's Ford escape with a pioneer cd player. I will be powering it with a extreme 500 watt monoblock amp that I purchased in 2002 for $179.00. It has been a really good amp. I decided to upgrade two years ago. Now my wife gets to enjoy it's power.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Nice 👍

[@gone84328]

one of my buddies runs a 12in Belva in a sealed box. For what you get, as well as for the price point, its a pretty solid sub for an affordable build.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Yep.

[@tatialo37]

Thanks for the vid!!? Great way to spend mothers day!!

[@paulcampbell8696]

The 12" Blaupunkts that were available for a while are as good as anyone needs. Great performers. Good bass is not nearly as hard to achieve as people think.

[@carnage50x]

Most would say those numbers are weak. But those subs would be a great for drop in factory replacements. That's on par with most factory amps.

[@brine80]

I truly give you credit for being honest and showing the little "oopsie" when your bit when through the surround. You could have edited that out and nobody would have ever known. This is also good to show to remind us how easy it can happen if your not conscious and careful when screwing these things down. I had to climb in through my trunk and rear seat (folded down) when I was younger because I locked my keys in the car and it was the easiest way to get into it. I should have pulled my sub box out completely, but i didnt, I just turned it sideways and started climbing. My knee went through the center cap and broke it. I ran those MA audio 12's (I believe they were 600 rms) for the next 7 or so yrs no prob, after several yrs previously transferring from car to car I owned at the time. (These subs were run hard before being given to me). I was given those subs somewhere around 1998-2000 and ran them 10+yrs on whatever amp I had at the time, lastly an Alpine mono block (cant remember the model, I believe it was an MR series, like 300-400watt or something) and both the amp and the subs still live in my garage today. They both still worked when I retired them about 4 yrs ago. Goes to show how well these subs were built, and how well that little mono amp was built. I could bring them back to life now if I had the trunk space and a proper box for them.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Cool!

[@FireMedic312]

I went with 2 Hifonics 12’s on the recommendation of this video I like them so much, I ordered 2 more. They slam!

[@DIYAudioGuy]

I am glad you liked them.

[@paulcampbell8696]

MANY relatively expensive powered home sub like Velodyne use drivers similar to the GRS. It's what they do with the box and amp that makes them perform reasonably.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

True.

[@memelorddavid2938]

I love that "MAX POWER" bit 😂😂😂 you should use that in future videos

[@DIYAudioGuy]

I think I will!

[@wes9324]

Really cool vid, keep it up man!

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Thanks for watching.

[@elikirkwood4580]

I have a couple of the High excursion versions of the GRS 12" subs. They're 60 each and according to their specs are very similar to my NVX vsw122 v2. running them through a leigis 500w amp they sound pretty good and I have no complaints

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Awesome!

[@mackenziebullied4900]

I can't find a single video on KZbin about the high excursion GRS subs. Which is weird they look a lot better than the normal ones

[@CherrySquishee]

Hey there. What's your thoughts after running these for several months??

[@elikirkwood4580]

@@CherrySquishee I had one blow up after running about 700 watts through it for half an hour, but if you keep them under their rated rms they don't have any issues. I still highly recommend them

[@CherrySquishee]

@@elikirkwood4580 Good to know. Since you mentioned that on paper the specs were similar to the Mid-tier VSW model, how did those compare?

[@Bianchi77]

Nice info ,thanks for sharing it :)

[@richardc3208]

Never used any of those subs,and the last time I bought cheap subs. I bought 2 kicker comp 10" s for $50. Driving them with a Rockford fosgate punch power 250 between me and my friends they lasted over 10 yrs not over driving them. Good times and plenty of enjoyment for our ears. Never let the smoke out of a sub, thanks very interesting

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Back in the day.

[@LionWithTheLamb]

I had three 12 inch MTX Road Thunder. Two ported and one in a bandpass. The two ported from a 300w Jensen, the Bandpass from a Radio Shack 200w Amplifier. They were underpowered but because there was three of them it did decently. EDIT: I didn't use the crappy MTX boxes, I had a large ported box that helped them not need as much power and reach a bit lower.

[@mattsnider5904]

I think the Jensen 12 is around 30 bucks right now.

[@Drgluee]

For a good cheap prefab box to use for basic testing is the Skar SK1X12V. It is actually a good match for the Sundown SA 12" classic, I got 2 of them running in my vehicle. It should yield better results even for cheap subs.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Absolutely, these subs would all perform better in a better box.

[@bobanmilz6512]

I like the GRS subs, not bad for the money. I have 4 8” in a ISO configuration, 2.2cu.ft. Sealed box. Inspired by Toids ISO 10” setup.

[@matthewlowry1268]

I has the GRS 8" high excursion, and I'm impressed with it

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Sweet!

[@DIYAudioGuy]

I definitely want to try out the high excursion version. Maya to put a call into Parts Express and see if they'll give me a pair.

[@gsxroyce256]

I used these grs 12s for replacements in my old Kenwood home stereo and they do great. But it’s 4 ohm / home stereo in large boxes. So that’s prolly why they do good

[@DIYAudioGuy]

That is exactly what they're designed for.

[@aarongiles7275]

Great Video, I have an Ssl 12 but it is recommended for a sealed enclosure, might buy a couple more and try infinite baffle just for fun.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

That's the beauty of these cheap drivers. You can afford to buy a bunch of them and have a ton of fun.

[@bizerker5150]

I had 2 of the hifonics 12's running on 900 watts. Tbh they were pretty good for what they are.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

They are the clear winner out of this bunch.

[@nighttow8780]

It has finally arrived. The NVX XDSP66BT!!!!!! I hope you have a review planned for this item soon. I've been waiting for NVX to come with some DSP.

[@godzillasballs]

Thank for the review. Please do a spl test parallel vs series.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

It is louder when wired in parallel because it will draw more power. But if the power is the same the SPL will be the same, holding everything else constant.

[@ROCKNROLLMODS]

Thanks for the video! These are essentially upper mid-quality subs from the 90s with some modern cosmetic touches to make them sell in the 2020s. Definitely, 6 of these in a hatchback will hit better than one modern high-end sub that costs more than the 6 combined.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

For sure, old school subwoofers.

[@ForrestLambert.2022]

I have this sub in my house running off a 2.1 amp and it kicks. You should get it and do a review on it. Infinity Primus 1270B - Sealed slim enclosure with 12" (300mm) subwoofer

[@raveltammeleht6278]

I want 4 X 8" belvas, two low pass filters. Some tweeters, wires, some 50-100mm plywood or MFD and I'm good for sound experiments :D Two belvas for my friends, because they looks epic!

[@cuoresportivo155]

I recently bought a living room subwoofer (with enclosure) but changed the driver out with one from a broken JBL unit. I also added the stuffing from the jbl into the enclosure. It's a lot less sensitive but also less boomy now, and I can actually tune the volume in better The amp is supposedly W RMS/ 400W peak. The driver I took out looks a lot like that SSL one. I'm thinking to make a sealed enclosure to fit into the boot of my new car with that driver and use the EQ on the head unit to reduce the low frequencies going to the door mounted speakers. Got an old Clarion amp that got enough power, built in LPF and gain. I think that should work to get some bass going

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Sounds like a fun project!

[@jaydawg4065]

I just love these type of videos on budget type audio. Fun tests!!!

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Yeah, I had a blast. I hope to do another one of these in a few weeks.

[@jaydawg4065]

@@DIYAudioGuy great!!! Thanks

[@gregsilva1230]

It is possible to build a great sounding sub with SOME sub-par drivers as I did for my second (tow behind my motorhome vehicle) But you have to be VERY selective. I wanted to keep mine less obtrusive to accommodate weekend getaways. I chose the lowest Fs and VAS while still having a decent Xmax. With the aid of Win-ISP, I had a small 12" enclosure with a 28 Hz Fb that does a surprising job of clearing ear wax and annoying my wife at the same time. :) After a demo for my friends, they all say "Whaaaat?" when they see what just bent their ears. lol it IS a Boss :)

[@cristiannieto1353]

I ordered the 8 pack on Amazon making a box for them, did a 144.1 in the kick outlaw @45hz with 3 Pyle 15’s on 750 watts, Tahoe with 0 deadener and cabin mods hopefully I can get it to 150+ like my other systems but with just $250 in subs lol

[@spencermckim7607]

You should use the hook side of Velcro tape to the backside of your SMD, that way it sticks to the speaker box and won’t run off on you.

[@paulkendall34]

I got the 12 dual 2 ohm and im running them on a rockford fosgate T1500 dB cp. Amp. I've ran these subs hard now for over 4years straight and never blew them up at all im happy with these subs big time due to the fact that they have lasted this long without blowing them. The price is good and only problem I have is finding a good box to put them in I've tried a few boxes but never was happy with the boxes I've used? Other than that great subs I would like to get the big x bad boy they have next maybe?

[@paulgood2218]

I like the belva there single 2 ohm coil and to my ears sounded better than the hifonics at least it the box and truck I had them in .

[@XPLOD2556]

I think the belvas are pretty decent for the price

[@erikbritz8095]

*id like to see one of these in a 4th order aimed at seeing what peak SPL can be squeezed out of one of them on bout 700watts*

[@shawnlibby675]

Good comparison for subwoofers except for dual voice coil totally changes... I've also seen people give dual voice coil Subs a bad name because sometimes people wire a dual voice coil sub the wrong way and have it play for a few days and then burn up then.. they want to give the speaker a bad name.. but I did see a video of a guy pounding on that dual voice coil Hifonics subwoofer.. the exact one you have in the video and he had it hooked up with no box... and he was pounding on that thing whatever a used worked well it did not hurt the sub

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Yeah, you have to hook it up correctly.

[@briandial8318]

I've got one of these 12D2s that i bought new at a pawn shop for $60 in a custom box tuned at 31.5hz pushed by a Down4Sound JP8. This thing pounds & I'm now looking for another 12EnvyD2

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Sweet

[@eklektek5032]

Had an ssl underseat sub. Was good but only lasted a year lol.

[@TurboTyler]

I tried two of the autotek 12's which are the same as Hifonics. They both fried after a couple days on practically no gains turned on and using mid volume for breal in. Both turned super crunchy which is a shame because i really tried not to burn the VC on the second one. I think about 150w rms is all they took before both of them burned the VC at 50hz lpf setting.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

☹️

[@casey360360]

The Belva subs are damn near perfect for Infinite Baffle loading. They're REALLY good subs all things considered.

[@paulcampbell8696]

That's good to know. I always need good infinite baffle drivers for bars and restaurants I take care of.

[@casey360360]

@@paulcampbell8696 I’d kill to hear a full room system using Belva subs in IB. That would be amazing.

[@johncameron4172]

I bought 4 Audiopipe APMB-6800-C 6x8’s for my F-150 about 3 years ago. I was going to use them as component components with crossovers and tweets. After I spent 40 or so hours installing sound deadening. It blew a head gasket. Anyway, I am thinking about using these 6x8’s in my home surround system. I have two 12’s as subwoofers and 2 DIY cabinets with 6in mids and 3.5in tweets. It’s missing a lot of the 200hz to 1khz or mid bass. I already have 2 way and 3 way crossovers sitting around. These particular 6x8’s are heavy for what they are. They’re rated 125w RMS and most importantly are 8ohm speakers. Do you think they would sound good in a home system? The oval shape has me wondering if I should turn one horizontal and one vertical (since I have 4) in each cabinet or is that stupid? I’m just really missing the heavy rhythm in rock and roll. I was going to buy a couple Dayton 8 inch pro mid bass speakers but I have these 6x8’s and they are supposed to be for this range. Any advice would be appreciated. Don’t bother sugar coating it. I’m a grown man.

[@productivity3358]

Something has been bugging me for a while. I have a question that isn't relevant to this particular video but is relevant to the audio world. If Spotify and KZbin keeps music at or below -14dB, should we use a -10dB test tone to set our amplifier gain. Wouldn't that still provide at least 4 dB of headroom while allowing you to access more power from your amplifier/speaker combo? Or am i missing something?

[@SebastianH88]

Hey, great video! what song is playing in the tests?

[@Louis-ee9gh]

What’s the best cheap amp for the GRS ?

[@Jason_Voorhees.]

Did 6 of these like 10 years ago, not bad at all its on my channel

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Astro Van, right?

[@pitapitabread]

in 2023 I got two Kenwood KFC-W120SVC for $70 USD and they are freaking awesome in a vented cabinet!

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Every time I look at Kenwood products I always start thinking about chicken.

[@pitapitabread]

@@DIYAudioGuy haha 😆. kenwood is also releasing their new POPYS subwoofers series later this year!

[@dilon491]

Funny i got two of the HIGH EXCURSION!!! GRS-84-HE 8" subs for a home audio setup annd did the same thing with a drill. Poked a hole right in her soft bit :(. its ok though nothing some FLEX SEAL cant handle.

[@originalWillZ]

I poked my 15" Earthquake like that before.

[@nishali3343]

Do these subs have hollow magnets?

[@audio_phil]

A real test would be a good enclosure with these cheap subs compared to a good mid class subwoofer

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Yes.

[@kosheronlynobacon1542]

I'd use those for mids only

[@lawrencemurray3494]

Tfade's $150 challenge is the end all be all of low budget build competition.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

👍

[@davidschreckengost7959]

I picked up a set of 15s hiphonics burtus ( 1500 rms ) and honestly they bang even in a cheap q bomb box lol. Do a rating on one of those, 12, or 15. I wouldn't mind seeing what you think

[@ViihdeJukat]

Max power!!!!!!

[@Thumper68]

Square shank but and screw heads you won’t have that problem. It’s what we used installing pvc liner in water wells we drilled and everything is wet etc and have gloves on a lot but the screw you could stick on but and not worry about it falling off bit

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Yep.

[@thomaswalton9089]

if u want bass for 200$ just go with the mtx terminator package 2 12s in a box with amp

[@bryanmeier272xp8]

i remember 25 years ago ordering lanzar 12s for $25 a piece put them in a 4.5 cube box tuned to 33 hertz on a kenwood 600 ab amp and people were saprized

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Nostalgia

[@mattsnider5904]

Interesting video! I wonder if walmart s Jensen 12 inch is any good?

[@optimusprimer4392]

It would probably be better than some of these

[@deviant4life25]

Another Qualtiy Video. Great work Justin

[@DIYAudioGuy]

You are far too kind.

[@johannjohann6523]

I really think Skar has the best entry level subs on the market at the moment. Just a few dollars more, gets you a solid performing sub, just keep expectations realistic. The smaller size subs being the better performers than their larger counterparts. That's generally true for any brand of entry level subwoofers. Thanks for the video, as this is good knowledge for the rest of us on a not so big budget regretfully. But really, you don't have to spend much to get a much better performing stereo since standard OEM stereos basically suck. You get a video screen these days. Oboy, how does that improve sound quality? lol.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

I remember back in the day if you had a pair of 12's and 500w you were a badass.

[@charlespatterson9138]

135 bucks skar sdr18 1200 watt max 600 rms got it hooked to a jl audio 600 amp and it hits nice I just picked up 2 more I mean it'd not the evl but sounds good on a budget actually sounds real good I can't wait to get all 3 going just dunnonifmi.should wall my pathfinder or big box IV already removed back.seats n stuff cuz whole.back end.is.dedicated for car audio

[@tomb9566]

If they dont own a patent to their equipment, I dont buy. You go to show off your skar subs and the guy beside you has the same basket with a different name brand. I'd get that new Toro over skar any day of the week, do research

[@joeyholthusen6495]

Do a cheap kenwood vs cheap pioneer subwoofer review

[@DIYAudioGuy]

People seem to like these cheap subwoofer videos.

[@larrymontgomery4902]

A lil flex seal will fix the surround

[@1rexrex]

GRS and Goldwood are excellent dirt cheap speakers.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Yes they are.

[@shawnlibby675]

There's a new 12in Hifonics dual voice coil 4-ohm that looks very professional they actually made it a very deep traveling sub compared to most Subs but they want 359 for it right now.. I found the subwoofer at Marden's but I cannot find the subwoofer online

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Cool.

[@MAGNUMTIZED79]

inverted speakers do they a big difference in bass levels or there's not that much of a difference

[@DIYAudioGuy]

No difference. Sometimes it helps if the box is way to small. I inverted these just to make it easier/faster to connect.

[@gfdia35]

I've been holding on to (and never using) an original HiFonics Colossus from 1994 if anyone is interested in one of the best amps ever built

[@jason28w]

i seen 10336 watts on the hifonics sub 9:33 DAMN !

[@1rexrex]

Power rating for "Max Power" isn't based on magnet size. Its how much power the coil will handle for a few milliseconds before its comprised.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKayapVnm76cqbs

[@paulcampbell8696]

this is exactly why I came into the comment section, to see if anyone had pointed this out :)

[@Vegas_Baba808]

Hahahahaha!!! I loved the exagerated MAX POWER B-Roll... 🤣

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Max power!

[@zackbalins658]

this would be the perfect meme in the car audio scene, in a good way of course. Definitely brought a smile and a good laugh for me.

[@abcdefghij27224]

CAN you do a test on a ssl dual coil?

[@DIYAudioGuy]

You should expect similar results. I've got another stack of cheap subwoofers that I need to test, just have not found the time to get to it.

[@snut1er]

As someone who ownes a GRS 8SW, this feels like torture. I found it helpful though since now I know to buy a more reputable brand on my next sub, and maybe spend a little more money.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

I'm a big fan of GRS. I do a lot of experimentation and inexpensive drivers make those experiments affordable. Just have to keep your expectations in line with the amount of spending.

[@snut1er]

@@DIYAudioGuy yeah, thanks!

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

I do look like the look of that Belva subwoofer

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Looks can be deceiving.

[@msh6865]

I have buddy who plays in a band called..."Max Power". No idea if they smoke their PA subwoofers on a regular basis though. 😛

[@DIYAudioGuy]

😂

[@aramissauers2640]

Grs ftw!!!

[@josephsaucedo8691]

4 of these in a isoberic set up and a cheap Amazon amp in 1ohm with that Android bugit deck on a DSP I wouldn't dought would supprise some people if done right for under 350$ would be a good bugit challenge if you ask me🎶🎵💯🛠️🍻

[@DarkpawTheWolf]

It's incredible how much the GRS sub resembles a typical Radio Shack sub from the 80s. Does the "RS" stand for Radio Shack? :P

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Great Replacement Speaker? And yes, it has an "old school" look and feel.

[@mullinperformanceaudio5902]

Oh snap....great minds think alike but im gonna do a little different testing with mine.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

😎

[@tomtourigny8439]

Did you ever get the box calculator excel updated

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Still working on it.

[@tomtourigny8439]

@@DIYAudioGuy ok cool

[@thehotrodstation3313]

I'm curious what you would consider a "good" subwoofer. How it compares in that same box🤷‍♂️ output ect....

[@DIYAudioGuy]

If it does the job it was intended to do and then it is a good subwoofer. In this price range all it needs to do is work and not be absolutely terrible.

[@thehotrodstation3313]

@@DIYAudioGuy oh yeah I get that. I was just thinking about the low end side. Thanx for your reply. I was thinking. Lol

[@1ohmwrecker]

Good ol hifonics that dominates the marketplace lol

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Yep

[@fredericocorrea9814]

I am new to your channel. I have a 98 Honda Passport (or Isuzu Rodeo). In the back there are two 4" speakers. I want to design a small box for these speakers to direct the sound forward instead of straight down. Also I have changed the speakers to ones I got from advanced Auto. Any help or ideas would be appreciated. I don't want to bass out my old truck. I just want to send sound forward instead of into my trunk. I don't want any subwoofers. Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Aiming those speakers forward may improve the sound but the juice is not worth the squeeze.

[@fredericocorrea9814]

@@DIYAudioGuy thanks for the quick response. I was hoping for some idea that might help me accomplish my goal. Though i have plenty of tools to create the box i just have no idea what a box like that should look like. It would be overhead, it would have to be somewhat flat with a leaner profile. That's all I got.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

@@fredericocorrea9814 take all of the time money materials and energy that you would put into that gold and instead focus on the speakers in the front.

[@jonathansmith7977]

That heavier sub just cooked 😮

[@DIYAudioGuy]

This was a fun video.

[@taylorouellet7068]

lol, I paid $400 for my system, still need better speakers though so I'm going with the kicker 6.5" and 6x8's

[@izaakavena4600]

😂😂😂😂 drilling part ❤😅

[@watchandjewelryloft4713]

For someone just wantjng to add some bass to a car for cheap, I bet these woukd be fine with a safe amount of power. Got a 2012 Fiesta hatchback, and want have better sound. Not really interested in everyone outside the car hearing anything.

[@DIYAudioGuy]

I think you are right.

[@JamesBond-oc4gm]

Good for home stereo subs? 🤔🤔 For the price, wont hurt to try with a low tuned box

[@DIYAudioGuy]

Cheap subs are a ton of fun.

[@JamesBond-oc4gm]

@@DIYAudioGuy yea. I'm looking to do subs for inside. I've got 4 12's in my car. Don't need anymore lol

[@Italliving]

if you want to prevent the Mic clipping, try using a plop filter and adjust the distance from the Mic versus the sound source and this will take some testing but will end up without clipping , just a tip ;-) , have fun Destroying them woofers 🙂

[@seanwalsh999]

Can I hook a 4 ohm speaker to a 8 ohm amp?

[@DIYAudioGuy]

No.

[@leonk8113]

Hifonics used to be expensive stuff back in the day....

[@sbdr.1241]

Are the subwoofer’s broken in before tested?

[@DIYAudioGuy]

I did not break them in.