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 *** 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 sucks)

 

[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.