Audiobahn Sub Opinion needed ASAP

[IowaBoomer 10+ year member]

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAP...item=1321266083

Are these any good? Need a reply ASAP.

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[LoneRanger 10+ year member]

Audiobahn makes some really great subs, but just like any company worth a ****, their subs are specialized for different applications. some are for sound quality (the alum series, and the natural sound series) and some are simply for SPL (the AW series, and the AWT series). the link you posted didn't work, so i'll just give you a quick rundown. keep in mind that this is only my opinion, and there are probably a lot of people who will disagree with me, but this is what i think after listening to them.

Alum Sound Q Subwoofer (10, 12, 15): Good, powerful, clean SQ sub. They sell all the time on ebay for $110/each for the 12's, and you can usually find a deal on a pair. It takes a lot of juice to blow them up (or a really shitty install!) but it can be done. I've also been told that they have a tendancy to freeze up if they get too cold. Don't even think about trying to run it off a cheap amp, cause it will only sound as good as the amp you push it with.

AW Natural Sound Subwoofer (831, 1051, 1251, 1571): These are cheapies. Don't even bother with them, because you'd be better off to just come off a couple extra dollars and buy the alums. The only thing I can say that's good about them is they don't need a lot of air space, and they have pretty accurate response for the price.

AWT Linear Compression Woofer (10, 12, 15, 18): Not a bad all-around SPL sub. I mean, the magnets weigh a little over 15lbs, and it'll take 2000+w RMS and keep on ticking. that in itself is impressive as hell! Nice deep bass, a lot of boom, but if you like accurate bass, you'll hate them. They're a bit "sluggish", especially when you hit a lot of fast deep notes in a row. There are better SPL subs out there, but not many in the price range.

AW Pro - Pressure Woofer (1008x, 1208x, 1508x): SPL use only. These are bad-ass subs when it comes to making your adams apple throb, but other than that, they aren't anything special. They're also a bit pricey. They'll take a lot (and i mean A LOT) of power, and they look mean to boot, but unless you're using them for ten second burps at competitions, this probably isn't the sub for you.

Audiobahn makes cheaper versions of the AWT series and the AW series, but it's worth the extra money to buy the competition grade woofers. The numbers i listed beside the series names are the ones to look for, and anything else is just a cheaper version of the same thing. They make a couple other series, but i haven't had the pleasure of hearing them. if anyone else has, please feel free to put your two cents in, and if you disagree with me, also feel free to chime in. I hope i helped you out at least a little, but again, remember that this is just my opinion. One man's junk is another man's treasure.

 

[delarama]

I agree with Loneranger. I am a big Audiobahn fan. I am running 2 ALUM10x subs and I am pushing them with a Soundstream Lil Wonder 4 Channel amp, the subs are bridged and I am using channels 1 & 2 for one sub and 3 & 4 for the other. They are loud, and have good sound quality. I will be competing this yr with them. A friend of mine is running 2 AWC12 subs with a high current audiobahn amp, they go boom but I like the way my 10's sound better, more accurate bass and a lil deeper bass, although his may be just a lil louder, but with more distortion, mine has pretty much no distortion. If you want boom with a lower cost go with the AWC's but if you want booooom, and pay some more get the ALUM12's they will impress ya. by the way im all for sound quality, and in my opinion, it can be loud and booming and everyone in town can hear it but if its distorting it isnt worth crap, and isnt fun to listen to, a good quality bass will impress people alot more than a lound nasty sounding boom.

 

[ArcaneParadise 10+ year member]

I was finally able to view the auction using the item number and the ebay search. If you won the bid I take it you got it for $44 you got a very good deal. I would have gotten them just for the price. They are okay speakers and I have heard mixed reviews of Audiobahn but the subwoofer is okay. There are two better ones and that is the Infinity Perfect and Eclipse subs. Both of them are aluminum and they can handle a lower frequency response, as well as a higher peak output. But for the money to speaker ratio, that was a very good deal.

 

[RangerMan Premium Member]

I have ONE Alum10x in my truck hooked up to a JBL 1200.1 and it is hitting 142.3db. The bass is always clear too. So you tell me.

 

[delarama]

I'd like to know what mine is hitting, a friend of mine has 1 Alum10x and he's hittin right around 142 db, the same mine was before i got 2, i went from a 2 channel amp to a 4 channel amp (lilwonder2 to a lilwonder4 soundstream amps) they are very loud. i think they are better than the eclipse's, havent heard the perfects, but i personally think the alum10x subs are the best

 

[RangerMan Premium Member]

Yeah mine 10 is killer and I don't even turn it up all the way cause I'm scared that it is gonna blow out my rear window.

 

[ArcaneParadise 10+ year member]

Okay... I do not dispute that Audiobahn subs are bad but I have heard them and I personally think that my Infinities are better.

 

[IowaBoomer 10+ year member]

Sorry about the HTML listing...Yes, I got an Audiobahn Natural Sound Sub (#1251) for $44 and $12.50 shipping. I talked to a few guys in a chat and they said it was a good deal, so I took it. Am I an idiot, or should it be ok for at least a while until i get the money to get another Vega or JL?

 

[LoneRanger 10+ year member]

The Natural Sound subs aren't too bad, especially for that price. I'd compare them to either JBL's Loud+Clear subs or Pioneer's TSW model from last year (you know....the ones with the diamonds on the cone). It's not really a sound quality sub or a SPL sub, it kinda falls somewhere between the two, even tho audiobahn markets it as a SQ woofer. If you put about 250-300w RMS on it, it should sound good in a small sealed box. Personally, I love the Alum series, but for $56 after shipping, I probably would have bought the Natural Sound too. Just install it, listen to it, and if you don't like it either trade up for an Alum, or invest some money in a JL12w3.

 

[generalGOTCHA 10+ year member]

I have ONE Alum10x in my truck hooked up to a JBL 1200.1 and it is hitting 142.3db. The bass is always clear too. So you tell me.

heh..... Must stink in your truck too ehh ? Smells like something familiar hmm what is it ?

 

[benchambers80]

Holy ****, bump an old thread.

 

[audioarsonal 10+ year member]

AWT1206,1208.......bout the best ones they made!

 

[hrtbrk1 5,000+ posts]

has anyone tried the alum10s in a sealed and ported box...which is better...many say sealed...but a good numbre also say ported