MTX Road Thunder RT12-04 12"
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Printed Date: May 21, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Topic: MTX Road Thunder RT12-04 12"
Posted By: mrdragon
Subject: MTX Road Thunder RT12-04 12"
Date Posted: May 10, 2004 at 7:01 AM
Hi all, Can someone tell me whehter this is a good sub???
MTX ROAD THUNDER RT12-04 12" SUBWOOFER
Specifications: *200 watts RMS/400 watts peak *Impedance: 4 ohms *Magnet weight: 30 oz. *Fs: 31.3 Hz *SPL: 90.4 dB 1W/1m *Vas: 3.65 cu. ft. *Qts: 0.50 *Xmax: 9.4mm *Dimensions: Overall Diameter: 12-1/4" Cutout Diameter: 11-1/8" Mounting Depth: 5-3/8" And this is my amp...
Kenwood KAC-626
Max Power OutPut (4 Ohms)
Normal 100 W x 2
Bridge 300 W x 1 Rated Power Output (4 Ohms)
Normal 50 x 2 (20 Hz – 20 kHz less than 0.08 % THD)
Bridge 150 x 1(1 kHz 0.8 % THD) Rated Power Output (2 Ohms)
Nomal 75 x 2 (1 kHz 0.8 % THD) Basicly i will build a vented box and put it behind my Toyota Camry (Sedan). Since the sub RMS is 200W and my amp only able to put out 150WRMS will there be a problems???? Is this a good match??sorry i don't know anything about audio so what you guys give me is really important...i know it's a bit of a mess reading it...but can you take a closer look at the specs and tell me whether to get the sub??? Thanks guys :)
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Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: May 10, 2004 at 7:15 AM
That is the bottom of the line MTX sub. If you are on a tight budget, then pretty much your options are limited. That said, putting that woofer in a ported box would probably be your best option, unless you like the limited sound that comes from a bandpass box. I wouldnt expect window shattering performance though. If you can tell us how much you are looking to spend, i'm sure we can find you something alot better for you.
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Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
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Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp
Posted By: mrdragon
Date Posted: May 10, 2004 at 7:20 AM
Ok say compared that sub with Kicker Comp which one is better??? WIth the power rating on my amp 150 WRMS i don't think i can make the windows shack. Cheers :)
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 10, 2004 at 7:32 AM
A Cerwin-Vega sub does well on 150 watts for a low price. A HED model (also their low line) has a 22Hz Fs; 6 ft3 Vas; 17mm Xmax; 112oz magnet. I use one in my family sedan and it sounds good in a sealed. You can pick one up for 50-70 $.
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Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: mrdragon
Date Posted: May 10, 2004 at 7:40 AM
So you think the sub is not a good buy???
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 10, 2004 at 7:45 AM
No. I can't say that...don't know the cost, and haven't tried one. Just recommending one that I know is efficient with 150 watts, which is all I give to mine. Caused me to have to use a lot of sound dampening, I know that! Available at millionbuy.com------------- Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: mrdragon
Date Posted: May 10, 2004 at 7:48 AM
but by look at the spec can u tell whether this is a good sub or not?
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 10, 2004 at 8:05 AM
By the specs you listed I think the sub would be fine with 150 watts I would personally look for more Vas, a lower Fs, and longer Xmax in a 12" woofer. That's why I showed the comparison in the previous post. You can't tell by specs, that is for sure, but if you can't actually hear everything available, it's something to look at.
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Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: Ravendarat
Date Posted: May 10, 2004 at 11:30 AM
I sell those subs and infact put one in a car yesterday for a customer. For the price point I think they are a very nice sub. I put in a rockford p1 tto start with in this customers car, a 2003 sunfire, and then I put the mtx in. Same ported box and everything and the mtx curbstomped the rockford. Its a fine buy and should work well off that amp.
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