Boston G5 Power Hungry?

[Cali_Screw 10+ year member]

I was told by a audio shop, that the Boston G5, doesn't get "loud" and is very power hungry? can any one clear this up for me?

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[titanle 10+ year member]

I heard the opposite. These subs are supposed to be loud and very efficient.

 

[thegreatestpenn 5,000+ posts]

maybe they meant the sp555 not the G5

 

[infamous_e46 5,000+ posts]

that is one of the many reasons i do not go to "stereo shops" anymore they try to bash on good products you know are good and tell you bad things about them and try and sell you w7's or some booboo @zz sh1t

 

[titanle 10+ year member]

that one is a whole different animal

 

[Cali_Screw 10+ year member]

thanks for the input, i'm not sure why they would say that..

let me get your opinions, will 500 rms be enough for the sub since its rated at 450 rms?

 

[thegreatestpenn 5,000+ posts]

yeah that'll be just fine

 

[chinxtaboi 10+ year member]

g5 very efficient, very clean and does get loud. tested g5 vs. idmax off of 500 watts in a 1.5cubes sealed box.. both sounded awesome, but g5 out performed the idmax (only 500watts goin to the idmax).

 

[Cali_Screw 10+ year member]

g5 very efficient, very clean and does get loud. tested g5 vs. idmax off of 500 watts in a 1.5cubes sealed box.. both sounded awesome, but g5 out performed the idmax (only 500watts goin to the idmax).

so you think the recommended 1.0 per sub needs to be more? How much was going to the G5 (500watts)?

 

[malducato1]

I'm running two G5 12" subwoofers off a JL Audio 1000 and they get loud and they sound real good. I'm running mine right at 1.0 or 1.2 cubic feet per sub can't remember the exact size at the moment.

 

[Cali_Screw 10+ year member]

I'm running two G5 12" subwoofers off a JL Audio 1000 and they get loud and they sound real good. I'm running mine right at 1.0 or 1.2 cubic feet per sub can't remember the exact size at the moment.

Like loud you feel them type of loud?

 

[nebraskaz71 10+ year member]

i'm consderin a pair of these g510s with the 10 inch radiators also. I heard they get real loud and super clean sound especially with the radiators?

 

[BobbyDD 10+ year member]

I have a 12" G5 along with the passive radiator in a 1 cubic foot box on about 500watts. The sound quality's great and it gets pretty loud too when I want it to.

 

[CrossFired 10+ year member]

I was told by a audio shop, that the Boston G5, doesn't get "loud" and is very power hungry? can any one clear this up for me?

Thats not true. The G3 is a better value and are very tuff.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

The G5 is an awesome sub and very effecient. The 500rms will be perfect for it.

 

[some dude]

Figured I would bump this oldie with a little more info. I've had a 10" G5 for around 14 years. 3 different amps on it. 1st was 300W Alpine. Upgraded to 500W Kenwood and noticed a small increase in output. I recently bought a JP23 amp rated at 800ish watts at 4ohm to it. I probably didn't hit all 800 but the larger amp made the sub pound noticeably harder. 0.5 cubic foot sealed box.

So, don't be afraid to the some real power at these subs. It really wakes them up in a major way.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Can you even find these subs anymore ?

 

[THATpurpleKUSH 5,000+ posts]

G5s are out there used but the sellers want upwards of $500 for them. G5s are some of the best subs ever made and I am a huge Boston Acoustics fan but I personally would never pay over $200 for a new in box G5.

You can find some of the SPS drop in recones but most for sale are for the G3 not the G5.

I have been buying reasonably priced BA subs whenever I find them. I currently own 11 G1s amidst my collection of 65 subs lol. Really regret selling my G5s 8 years ago.

As far as being power hungry that is 100% untrue of any BA sub. All BA subs are very efficient and need very little power to get moving. They're made with foam surrounds and lightweight poly cones. Inherent very light moving mass, combined with a soft suspension allow a high efficiency and ability to provide excellent SQ. Its really a shame that BA has been reduced to a name with no budget for engineering or plans to put anything into production.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

G5s are out there used but the sellers want upwards of $500 for them. G5s are some of the best subs ever made and I am a huge Boston Acoustics fan but I personally would never pay over $200 for a new in box G5.

You can find some of the SPS drop in recones but most for sale are for the G3 not the G5.

I have been buying reasonably priced BA subs whenever I find them. I currently own 11 G1s amidst my collection of 65 subs lol. Really regret selling my G5s 8 years ago.

I have about 100 subs in my collection....I think only 1 g1 my only Boston it may be a g2 .... but the G5 sounds like the perfect sub for my 93 Camaro . I hate they are so high now ..but like you id pay $200 plus shipping for a nice one ... I may see if I can fit a type R and replace my oroginal Polk Momo 10 . Great sound but can't seem to take 500rms