This subwoofer seems to be a bit overpriced for its sound quality. IF you decide to setup this speaker, I would recommend getting 2 and putting them in a sealed box. I would not recommend paying retail for these, instead you can find a decent pair on ebay for about 200 dollars. Best buy charges over 500 for the pair and a box, don't get ripped off!!! If you decide to get these, you should probably get them new, it is sometimes hard to tell how used a "used" subwoofer is. These items are subject to intense "wear" that is not apparent to the average buyer. If you are in the market for subwoofers, and you are willing to pay a pretty penny, then I would go with a pair of W3's instead, I have heard both side to side, with the same amp's and the Dub3's blow the type R's away.Read full review
I decided to buy it because is optimal to use with my JBL amplifier and appears very resistant. I'd connected the two voice coils at two amplifier out bridged (4ch to 2ch@4ohmn): with the 600W RMS amplifier's power you can get the full power of this subwoofer with low distorsion! The SWR 1242 is what appears: very good in deep bass. I mounted as a bass reflex system; in the rear seat to get improved performance. PD: Sorry for my bad english. :)
This model is not the top of the line, but it is up there. The Type R has a lower, cleaner bass than the Type S or Type E subs. I am running a Alpine MRP-M500 mono amp to a single sub. This combo rattles all my windows at the halfway mark and the gains almost completely down. It also pounded hard with a 600W Sony amp I had. The amp was old and kept shutting down, so I upgraded. The bass I get from this one sub is as good as the bass from my buddies (1) JL W6 or my brothers (2) P3 Fosgate subs. Try it you'll love it.
I bought one of these last year and was very pleased.had it in a vented 1.65 cu. ft box on a kicker zx750.1 amp.man did this pound. very nice and durable sub one of the best i have had and heard.got plenty of compliments on it.alot of people thought i had two twelves in my car. cant go wrong with it.
I purchased this to have a matching pair of subs, and am VERY pleased with the sound of my stereo now. PRO: Excellent sub woofer. Not only is it loud, it has a very high sound quality. Very smooth sound, not distorted at all - I am pushing a pair of these with a 900 watt Rockford amp. CON: None. Buy this!