MTX Audio TS5512-44 / TS5512-22 Subwoofer Review

MTX Audio has made big headlines in the car audio world as they endorse popular UFC matches, featured on various TV shows, and have made for themselves a great reputation. But all of their publicity is possible primarily because they have great quality audio products in their inventory. The new TS5512-44 Thunder Square Series subwoofer features a new design that promises performance improvement from the previous Thunder series.The TS5512-44 features dual 4 ohms impedance. The 12" subwoofer could handle up to 600 watts continuous power. It features a 1.75" voice coil that is capable of withstanding high temperature while operating at optimal levels.

The MTX Audio TS5512-44 Thunder Square subwoofers feature a standard polypropylene cone woofer which is essentially an elastic plastic material commonly used in speakers or subwoofer applications. The cone has a nice MTX Audio logo design that is raised and stands out attractively. The cone is stitched on to the surround material which is made of NBR (Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) composition that is designed to withstand wear and tearing of extended periods of use. In addition, the subwoofer surround material is stitched and not pressed or glued-- providing excellent durability and longevity.
Another cool feature is the ALDS (Asymmetrical Linear Drive System) that is specifically designed for piston-like operation when the subwoofer is being used. This ensures that the subwoofer performs well while maintaining linearity which improves sound quality and longevity of the subwoofer. The basket of the subwoofer is composed of a solid die-cast aluminum frame that will certainly protect the vital internal parts of the subwoofer such as the voice coil, spider, cone, and even its 115 oz magnet, while providing quick heat dissipation.The subwoofer is also relatively inexpensive. With the performance, style, and features of this MTX Audio subwoofer, the price is definitely right.

JL Audio W3v3 Series Subwoofer Review

The JL Audio W3v3 Series subwoofers are incredible inventions of man that combines ultra sleek style with high-performance. The W3v3 subwoofers come in virtually all sizes: 6-1/2” 6W3v3, 8” 8W3v3, 10” 10W3v3, 12” 12W3v3, and even a custom size 13.5”13W3v3. These JL Audio subwoofers are becoming increasingly popular, all thanks to its great sounding bass output that everyone looks for in a subwoofer. The trick to the JL Audio design it its ability to perform well at only medium power levels and small spaces.

Depending on the size of the subwoofer, all JL Audio W3v3 subwoofers are capable of 150 watts to 400 watts RMS continuous power handling. You can be sure that with any JL Audio subwoofers, RMS power are rated and tested with integrity. So when they mean 400 watts of RMS power, you will really get 400 watts of RMS loud, heart-stopping, eye-bulging, hard-pounding bass.To ensure maximum quality of bass production, JL Audio has implemented mineral-filled polypropylene cone material on all W3v3 subwoofers. Polypropylene is already an excellent material, but when combined with mineral filling, the material becomes more rigid and solid, while maintaining its ability to flex and move. Of course, what’s a good subwoofer without a rubber surround? Well you can check that off your list because long-lasting rubber surround will ensure that when your bass thumps, the cone will maintain its linearity while moving vigorously to bass outputs.

There are a few features in JL Audio W3v3 car subwoofers that are unique to its own. One example of newly applied technologies is its motor system that is DMA optimized. The technology ensures that consistent energy and movement occurs at any power and demand, and thus producing bass with virtually no distortion. Another great feature is what JL Audio dubbed, FCAM (Floating Cone Attach Method); a feature that independently aligns the cone and the surround from the spider and voice coil structure. The result is another improvement in consistent movement, creating a piston-like behavior when bass is produced.
Evidently there are plenty of excellent features with the W3v3 subwoofers – which could respond as high as 88 SPL with 15.5mm of Xmax. If you’re planning to mount it in an enclosure, you wouldn’t even have to worry about having an overly large box because the 10” requires only 0.625 cubic feet for sealed and 1.25 cubic feet for ported/vented enclosures. In addition, these subs are definitely stylish and posses a certain level of class that could never be matched, perfect for car audio enthusiasts at stage of life.