Audiobahn Immortal Series

im suggesting you do not go near audiobahn.  Some will say they are the best, but everyone else will say they suck. 

How much you are going to spend on subs and amp and we all here will fit you with a system that'll be good.

Adires Shiva- https://adireaudio.com/mobile_audio/drivers/shiva.htm

Elemental Designs e12k : https://www.edesignaudio.com/ep2/12k.htm

Both these will give you good spl and SQ- more on the SQ side, but they are good subs.  I would make a ported box for them- slot port 

Then for amp JBL 1200.1 would do right.  Total would bring you below your spending range if you shop wisely i believe.

The only thing that Audiobahn products would be good for is a show-car that would never be started or sound system never used.

A friend of mine who buys and resells, bought a container of Audiobahn products and while he did make his money back, we tested some and blew at least 8 of the high excursions(I think that was the model) in everyones cars. And one of the amps started on fire inside. It kept on playing while his car started filling up with smoke on the freeway! I have a halon fire extinguisher in my car but he has a regular one that made a huge mess of his previously beautiful trunk. He just had to do a lot of vacuuming and carpet dying. I highly recommend a halon extinguisher to anyone who is into "safety" and doesn't want to make a mess of your car. Halon's starve the surrounding air of oxygen so the fire can't burn.

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   Let's talk facts:  Every line in car audio has an entry level speaker, amp etc.

This is the case with audiobahn and other major name brands.  I think a big problem is that there are alot of people that think they can go out and buy a 75.00 12 inch speaker and hit a 150db with it.  Anyone who thinks this needs to mature in this hobby.  The audiobahn 1251 is a good entry level speaker as long as it is not overpowered!  Same with JL or KICKER or whatever.  Alot of people have bought the lesser expensive models and overpowered them simply because they havent matured!  The Immortal is a hell of a speaker that can take a beating.  Most companys do not make a speaker of this calibur.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with audiobahn!  In fact they are one of the biggest, fastest growing, car audio companys out there.  My main point in this Reply is that Every company makes a entry level sub and they cant be judged on that.  -KF

   Im not addressing just anybody.  To go a little further into this - I have a car audio store here in Texas.  I have been in business about 5 years.  I sell several different lines and audiobahn is one of them.  From "MY" experience I havent had that many returns on any audiobahn products.  Sure there were some but all my lines have had a few returns.  Audiobahn has been my best selling product thus far.  The number one reason I get returns is because what I mentioned earlier.  To much abuse on smaller subs - Distortion will blow a sub quick I dont care how big or small the amp is.   Audiobahn deserves to be listed at the top with other big names.  At the same time I see some people who don't like them on this forum - There are 5 times as many that do.  Go to a show or competition you will see alot of people with Audiobahn!  - KF 

I like Audiobahn ALUM12x/ALUM12 (2001/2000) model Aluminum cone series subs.  but i hit 142.2 out of the trunk on new Termpro mic with 3 ALUM12q in <1.0 cuft sealed each powered by a single JBL BP1200.1 at about 43Hz.

i do believe as time goes on, there new basket designs hamper subwoofer performance.  I found that the 2000/2001 AW/ALUM series basket design hit better than that newer 2002 monstrosity of a basket on.  And the 2001/2000 models had better longevity.  Also, the AW1251T sounds like ass, whereas I've heard others say their earlier entry level subs sounded good.

but i must also admit, i just figured out how to PRECISELY set my amp gains using a multimeter and test tracks.  so my inaccurate gain settings may have contributed to the demise of my earlier Audiobahn products.

also, just as with Pyramid and Boss, less knowledgeable consumers are usually purchasing Audiobahn's entry level equipment and are probably abusing their equipment...then they biitch and complain "Audiobahn SUCKS!"

buy y'all internet subwoofer bandwagon fans keep on ridin': AudioMobile, RE/Onyx, etc.

The Audiobahns that I tried were properly wired to my old Alpine MRV-1503 crossed over correctly and definitely had enough clean power. Correct size box as well.  All I did was pound the living Sh*t out of them which is what a sub is for, Right? I was "testing" them and did find that they got hot and melted voice coil. As far as SPL goes, they DO move a lot of air. And if you want something affordable that moves a whole lot of air and will definitely pleas you, get some MTX 8000 series. Mine have performed great for 2 years with up to 1650 watts and 3f cap pounding like an earthquake. When I sell them to someone, I will feel very good because I know they will be 100% satisfied.

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I dunno how much a audiobahn sub costs, cause they are for looks anyways...

for something in the ballpark of 380 you can get a brahma 12, which is along the lines of the W7. you'd only need one.

OOOOOHHHHH JL7's ......OOOOOhhhhhh the day. Someday the day will come. Just..... have....to....make.....more... money. Must...make...more...money.     Must...... buy...... JL7's...... Need JL7's.......

Those Brahma 10's sound pretty damn good too! (Forgot the companys name)

2 10" JL7's are  gonna be my christmas present to myself this year.

Actually JL isnt only for SQ at all. And do you base your knowledge of Audiobahn out-doing JL by ear or by SPL read-out?

Adire audio makes brahma's  I'd get single 12 with a jbl 1200.1 if i had the money and tools to make everything.

audiobling may- stressing- hit harder...but they dont last. 

  SBROCK Thanks for the mention of my business!  :)  Actually here at Durham's I can hook a person up with a Immortal 15 for around 299.99!

Audiobahn Immortals will for sure take a JL on SPL!  By METER!  I like JL just fine too.  But if you want some high DB Get the IMMORTAL!  -KF

 ALSO for the person who asked what else I sell...  Kicker, Planet Audio, Alphasonik, MMats, Audiopipe, Coustic, and most all name brand head units.

-KF

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Actually JL isnt only for SQ at all. And do you base your knowledge of Audiobahn out-doing JL by ear or by SPL read-out?

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umm...it wasnt in the same car with the same setup.  That'll affect everything.

Has anyone seen a Cerwin Vega Stroker in action? A friend sells the and they look pretty bad-ass. And I know from experience at home the CV's will pound forever. I have 2 CV RE30 12's that are about 12 years old and still sound like new and will definitely piss off tyhe neighbors.

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