Mach 5 MAW compared to other subs

[BLD 25 10+ year member]

Hello, i have been hearing many good things about the MAW subs, but i would like to know how they compare to other subs.

I have owned INfinity kappa perfects, Perfect VQ, ED K series(original, and v2), and currently i am running an SS RLP 12. How does the output compare to these and others such as IDQ, or the current ED k series, since those can also run in small boxes for a 15.

Also, since the Qts is so small on the MAW 15, can it run in a smaller box than the 2.2 sealed and 3.0 ported with good results?

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[sundownz Pro Seller]

From what I remember at the 12" woofer roundup the MAW was quite loud, especially price considered. It also handled substatial amounts of power. It was not the most well received woofer in regards to SQ, but it doesn't sound like total crap either. I doubt it would sound as good as your RL-P, but given the price point you could get two and likely exceed the RL-P in output for the same amount of money.

I would say it's probably very close to the IDQ and K in output.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I'd go with the IDQ...just a better sounding speaker to me.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

If you want more output the MAW-15 ported has an advantage.

 

[BLD 25 10+ year member]

i was really looking for SQ first. I just have about 1000 watts on my RLP, and i think i just won't get any louder.