Compare these subs... Massive TW12" vs DC Aduio Level 3

[USCG Charger 10+ year member]

I'm looking for a single sub set up for my old school 68 mopar for a daily driver and SQ. I didn't want to spend over $170 for the sub. Massive TW12 vs DC Audio level 3 sub being pushed by a N2.

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[USCG Charger 10+ year member]

Bump? Just want your thoughts on these two vs each other.

 

[nateberrier 10+ year member]

My bets would be on the DC, but I know that the massive subs have done most people right as well. DC has the better customer service I think.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

Level 3's like sealed enclosures. They get broken down in ported

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

My bets would be on the DC, but I know that the massive subs have done most people right as well. DC has the better customer service I think.

I've received good customer service from both companies in the past. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[USCG Charger 10+ year member]

Any thoughts on a custom 12" sub using the Nx5 massive Amp? Massive Audio :: Amplifiers :: Nx5 - 5 Channel Amplifier I know several ppl on here build custom subs who do I talk to for good SQ to match that sub?

 

[Phoenix Risen 10+ year member]

send splaudio a pm. ask him what if any motors he has laying around. if he doesnt have anything find at tc7/9 or an older power hx2 motor and see what he can do with it.

 

[spyked 10+ year member]

i have nothing but good things to say about massive audio and their customer service, have had 4-5 different issues where i had to call in but each time they were very helpful, usually get the same tech "Cory"

One issue was the 2 TW-12's I was running were a 3 ohm dual voice coil instead of a 4 ohm like advertised, apparently they'd never heard of anything like that happening??

anyway, in the long run proved better for me as I run my subs at 4 ohms vs 1 ohm for SQ. when wired down to a 1 ohm configuration was actually .75 ohms and it fried the old massive P500's board, called in to have it repaired and they offered an upgrade from the old amp to a newer N2 amp. actually did this twice with another fried massive amp and ended up getting the N4 out of the deal.

anyway, can't say i know much about the DC's but i can testify for the TW's, they hit very hard (sealed box at ~60l per sub), not so great at hitting the really low notes, slightly boomy, but as long as you don't push em too hard (rated 500 rms, I run consistently at ~800 rms) they are a very decent SQ sub.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

i have nothing but good things to say about massive audio and their customer service, have had 4-5 different issues where i had to call in but each time they were very helpful, usually get the same tech "Cory"
One issue was the 2 TW-12's I was running were a 3 ohm dual voice coil instead of a 4 ohm like advertised, apparently they'd never heard of anything like that happening??

anyway, in the long run proved better for me as I run my subs at 4 ohms vs 1 ohm for SQ. when wired down to a 1 ohm configuration was actually .75 ohms and it fried the old massive P500's board, called in to have it repaired and they offered an upgrade from the old amp to a newer N2 amp. actually did this twice with another fried massive amp and ended up getting the N4 out of the deal.

anyway, can't say i know much about the DC's but i can testify for the TW's, they hit very hard (sealed box at ~60l per sub), not so great at hitting the really low notes, slightly boomy, but as long as you don't push em too hard (rated 500 rms, I run consistently at ~800 rms) they are a very decent SQ sub.

I, too, can vouch for their CS. Cory seems to be the go-to tech, as he answers my inquiries as well. I haven't had to send anything in for repair, but they've answered my questions and concerns in a timely manner.

Similarly, Rusty treated me very well @ DC.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

not bashing on DC, but they are starting to get like new RE. using basic softparts and starting to turn into well, meh.