CT Sounds Strato 15

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

What are you guys thoughts on these? I have never seen one perform in person. But my brother has one thats blown(it was his fault though) and it seemed like a solid sub rated at 800rms for like 249.00 new but i can find them cheaper. I would use the search but of course the search has been broken for who knows how long now...

How much power will they safely handle? I know the enclosure plays into this but im curious about their durability.

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[THATpurpleKUSH 5,000+ posts]

Due to ct sounds leaving the audio market and shady track record to begin with, people here don't really bother to use their products.

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

What are you guys thoughts on these? I have never seen one perform in person. But my brother has one thats blown(it was his fault though) and it seemed like a solid sub rated at 800rms for like 249.00 new but i can find them cheaper. I would use the search but of course the search has been broken for who knows how long now...
How much power will they safely handle? I know the enclosure plays into this but im curious about their durability.

yeah owner either closing up or selling idk.. if u looking for a 12 800-1200rms look at https://www.amazon.com/NVX-Subwoofer-3-Dimensional-Aluminum-VCW124/dp/B00B5Y6KOK/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519667183&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=nvx+vcw+12 few others too but but u have sa so u should know new fi alpha, sq hds3, hdc3 etc

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

yeah owner either closing up or selling idk.. if u looking for a 12 800-1200rms look at https://www.amazon.com/NVX-Subwoofer-3-Dimensional-Aluminum-VCW124/dp/B00B5Y6KOK/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519667183&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=nvx+vcw+12 few others too but but u have sa so u should know new fi alpha, sq hds3, hdc3 etc

im not familiar with NVX, im not worried about him closing i would recone with PSI if i blew it lol. Im asking about this sub because im curious about the power handling and cant seem to find much info on them

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

Due to ct sounds leaving the audio market and shady track record to begin with, people here don't really bother to use their products.

Understood... I just figured someone had to have some experience with them. im aware of the track record but everything i seen was with their amps and the dispute he was having with the build house. I have not seen to much negative about their subs.

 

[Dub7sonoma Premium Member]

All of their subs are solid and most of the amps now are too. Business ethics arent what they should be but equipment is good.

 

[bigblank69 10+ year member]

CT Sounds is nothing special. Business ethics may not be important to you, but it should if you ever need support from them. He has fu*ked over plenty of people and likely woudn't hesitate to do it to you.

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Understood... I just figured someone had to have some experience with them. im aware of the track record but everything i seen was with their amps and the dispute he was having with the build house. I have not seen to much negative about their subs.

i'm sure u can run 1k to it set gain good probably only get about 500 to it after box rise anyway.. i just wouldn't do 2k lol..

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

CT Sounds is nothing special. Business ethics may not be important to you, but it should if you ever need support from them. He has fu*ked over plenty of people and likely woudn't hesitate to do it to you.

Meh i wont need them, i will just recone it myself and wouldnt use their parts for it. Any recone i do i use PSI because i can make the sub the way i want it to be...

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

i'm sure u can run 1k to it set gain good probably only get about 500 to it after box rise anyway.. i just wouldn't do 2k lol..

dang lol... i dont think i would see 2k after rise though even wired at .5. Probably the most the sub would see is 1500 id say at best

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

i'm sure u can run 1k to it set gain good probably only get about 500 to it after box rise anyway.. i just wouldn't do 2k lol..

Also its a 3 inch coil. To me that has to be a conservative rating. HDS3s are rated at 1200 and everyone know Soundqubed Softies are semi cheap. Not saying soundqubed is bad because they are my favorite brand. But i know the sofites are cheap

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

Also its a 3 inch coil. To me that has to be a conservative rating. HDS3s are rated at 1200 and everyone know Soundqubed Softies are semi cheap. Not saying soundqubed is bad because they are my favorite brand. But i know the sofites are cheap

i'm sure it'll be fine u set gain good but are u looking at spending about $249 for it or do u have the sub or getting used?

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Understood... I just figured someone had to have some experience with them. im aware of the track record but everything i seen was with their amps and the dispute he was having with the build house. I have not seen to much negative about their subs.

local guy has a pair of strato 12s on a ct 1400.1, clips the amp to hell 24/7 and has voltage drop down to 10.3 volts every time he plays. IDK how the setup is still alive after 2 years

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

i'm sure it'll be fine u set gain good but are u looking at spending about $249 for it or do u have the sub or getting used?

I found local new in plastic and box for $200

 

[bgowdy 5,000+ posts]

local guy has a pair of strato 12s on a ct 1400.1, clips the amp to hell 24/7 and has voltage drop down to 10.3 volts every time he plays. IDK how the setup is still alive after 2 years

dang.... i mean im not going to be doing that, i should be able to maintain atleast 12.6v under load. not saying thats great but better then 10.3 lol