9500 how does it compare to XXX, w7, etc

[mason_msw 10+ year member]

I don't mean to sound like an idiot or start a *****fest, but I truly need some opinions on people who have ACTUALLY heard the subs they are comparing. Basically I am considering getting an MTX 12" 9500 and would like some opinions on how one would stack up against say a XXX or w7, or whatever you may have heard that you think is a good comparison. I really love MTX (I dunno I just do) and have had good luck with all of their products so far and would really like to do an all-out MTX install. But, if it is totally destroyed by the XXX then I may reconsider. I also would like to get some opinions on how loud this would be vented/sealed in comparison to my current set-up which is slot-vented 2 L7's on a JBL 1201.1. Thanks for any and all input.

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[slicks5150 10+ year member]

that 9500 will knock your socks off if you have the right setup!!!!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/up2something.gif.dd110ecf3ae4b76050d87598f2f8de7c.gif

 

[cjjackson85 5,000+ posts]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/search.gif.e79a63b2b580b39b282dff402646b704.gif you n00b.

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

In comparable installs, no a XXX wont kill a 9500. We could argue back and forth which is better (I have my opinion), but they are relatively close performance subs. Installation will make more of a difference probably than which of those two drivers you chose. If you want an all MTX system, get the 9500's. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[slicks5150 10+ year member]

In comparable installs, no a XXX wont kill a 9500. We could argue back and forth which is better (I have my opinion), but they are relatively close performance subs. Installation will make more of a difference probably than which of those two drivers you chose. If you want an all MTX system, get the 9500's. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/iagree.gif.15d6c075ee8d3913ba26866d06993068.gif go with the mtx they wont let you down! if you are set on them they can be as loud as any sub out there relatively speaking.

 

[mason_msw 10+ year member]

Awesome, thanks guys! Also how much louder would it be if I went ported versus sealed? Do ya'll think the sledgehamer is worth it?

 

[slicks5150 10+ year member]

no

 

[slicks5150 10+ year member]

build your own or have someone build it for you.

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

ported = good

 

[MisterGrubbs 5,000+ posts]

Ported would be considerably louder, but let a shop(or someone on here who is very creditable) build you a ported box built to your needs...

The sledgehammer only gets loud with a mtx 9500 in it, because the 9500 is a strong ass sub, they're kinda shitty IMHO

 

[mason_msw 10+ year member]

Lol alright I just think they look nice with the fiberglass front and all. Any estimates to what a ported fiberglass box might cost me. (the shop here *****)

 

[MisterGrubbs 5,000+ posts]

Fiberglassed boxes are hella expensive...

Why not just a nice little box made of MDF that sounds awesome?

 

[MisterGrubbs 5,000+ posts]

Well, they can get hella expensive, in comparison to mdf-made boxes, I should say

 

[mason_msw 10+ year member]

I guess I could do that I already have the MDF and my dad has plenty of tools. My main complaint would be figuring out all the port info and whatnot. Seems like a PITA, a sealed box would be nothing (I have built a sealed with plexi and the works before without too much trouble).

 

[LoudCrownVic 5,000+ posts]

Buy whatever turns you on- because you wouldn't listen to an ugly chick talk for very long would you? Unless she had a real pretty voice.

 

[mason_msw 10+ year member]

I may attempt my own fiberglass box here pretty soon I bought the stuff not too long ago just havent gotten around to messing with it. I'm guessing building your own fiberglass box is hard enough but a ported one would be near impossible for me.

 

[ls1pimp 10+ year member]

My friend has a 9500 in a Ported enclosure w/ some 1000 watt MTX amp, i am running a XXX off of a Nine.1 in a 1 cube sealed box. My Output is about the same as his, but the sound quality of my sub blows his away. His also rattles his car so much he can't even turn it up loud because the rattles drown out the bass.

 

[mason_msw 10+ year member]

Wouldn't the rattles be strictly the fault of the vehicle/install? And if that is the case then that may attest to the result of your SQ being better. Correct me if I'm wrong though. How much can a XXX be purchased for?

 

[ls1pimp 10+ year member]

Wouldn't the rattles be strictly the fault of the vehicle/install? And if that is the case then that may attest to the result of your SQ being better. Correct me if I'm wrong though. How much can a XXX be purchased for?

You would think its based on the vehicle, but i dunno. My JL Audio W3 running from a JL 250/1 amp rattled my car and vibrated things a whole lot more than the XXX running off of a Nine.1 does. I got mine for 350 shipped. They are a little more from RE, but they are not currently being sold until fall.

 

[ls1pimp 10+ year member]

Another thing with the 9500 is i noticed it doesn't blend at all with the speakers. I dunno if it was his install, but it just sounded like a sub going off randomly to music, it didn't sound blended at all. My XXX sounds perfectly blended.