Audiobahn AW-1500 Subwoofers
Audiobahn AW-1500 Subwoofers
USER REVIEWS
[Jan 21, 2003]
harvardcup2k1
Model Reviewed:
Audiobahn 1500
Strength:
Huge spl possibilities
Weakness:
durability I currently have 6 Audiobahn 1500's in my van with 3 audiobahn 2200hc's. They take alot of juice but as of right now the 6 of them are doing about 163dbs... I do compete in dbdrag. I am very impressed with the spl capability of the speakers if they are powered right and in the right box. Of course, I have the box vented. I dont suggest going this big in design tho, between the cost of upgrading my power supply ($2000), and my total cost for amps and woofers ($3000), and the dammage my car has encountered due to the woofers, its not worth it. 2 is pleanty for the average joe. My car has literally rattled apart, my windshield seal has been replaced twice, and my back hatch has no interior left on it. But they give an amazing bang for the cost. Similar Products Used: all audiobahn woofers.... best pick for new comers is the audiobahn 1251x... 2 of those are capable of duing 143 dbs for a price around $175 for the pair |
[Jan 21, 2003]
harvardcup2k1
Model Reviewed:
Audiobahn 1500
Strength:
Huge spl possibilities
Weakness:
durability I currently have 6 Audiobahn 1500's in my van with 3 audiobahn 2200hc's. They take alot of juice but as of right now the 6 of them are doing about 163dbs... I do compete in dbdrag. I am very impressed with the spl capability of the speakers if they are powered right and in the right box. Of course, I have the box vented. I dont suggest going this big in design tho, between the cost of upgrading my power supply ($2000), and my total cost for amps and woofers ($3000), and the dammage my car has encountered due to the woofers, its not worth it. 2 is pleanty for the average joe. My car has literally rattled apart, my windshield seal has been replaced twice, and my back hatch has no interior left on it. But they give an amazing bang for the cost. Similar Products Used: all audiobahn woofers.... best pick for new comers is the audiobahn 1251x... 2 of those are capable of duing 143 dbs for a price around $175 for the pair |
[Dec 18, 2001]
Eric Domingues
Model Reviewed:
2001 aw1500
Strength:
Loud as hell for the price you pay. Small box.
Weakness:
none I have 2 15''s in my Ford Ranger Extended cab, with the 2200hc amp (1600 watts). Freakin pounds, i dont even have the bass high at all. If you just wont loud bass, get audiobahn, its a waste to get expensive sht just because lombards, or car stereo shops tell you to buy them. You will pay $450 for the jlw6 15, and audiobahns aw1500 (for $130) will be louder.Audiobahn kicks butt Similar Products Used: jl audio sucks, mtx sucks, jbl sucks, cerwin vega sucks |
[May 01, 2001]
WILLIAM GEARY
Model Reviewed:
2000 AW1500
Strength:
TONS OF XMAX THEREFORE TONS OF SPL ,VERY REASNABLE PRICE, SMALL ENCLOSURES
Weakness:
SOUND QUALITY IS AVERAGE BUT WHO BUYS 15S FOR SQ ANYWAY WELL ILL PUT IT THIS WAY I HAVE A TOYOTA TERCEL WITH AN EXTEMLY SMALL TRUNK AND IM ABLE TO FIT 2 AW1500S ITS BY FAR ONE OF THE BEST SUBWOOFERS IVE EVER SEEN FOR SPL AND I LOVE THE 4OHM DVCS YOU CAN WIRE THEM IN DIFFRENT CONFIGURATOINS FOR HIGH CURRENT 1 OHM STABLE AMPS OR FOR ANY AMPS STABLE AT4OHMS. IM RUNNING THE TWO SUBS OFF OF A SINGLE PIONEER PREMEIR 720 VERY IMPRESSIVE FOR ONLY 647WTTS RMS. DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR BUY THESE SUBS I ASSURE YOU WILL BE PLEASED Similar Products Used: [PHOENIX GOLD XMAX SUBWOOFER] VERY GOOD SUBWOOFER BUT AW1500 ANAILATES IT |
[Apr 13, 2001]
Matt
Model Reviewed:
2000/AW-1500
Strength:
Very LOUD, good for high-powered 2ch amps (400watts X 1 RMS+, at least), sound quality is very good, my box is sealed 2.0ft3 w/ 25% filler. Very low distortion from 38hz+.
Weakness:
Needs perfect tuning, for good and loud low and mid bass, otherwise one half will lack. Suggest deck with EQ's and Crossover built in for ease in tuning. ex.(Pioneer DEX-P1R) Also it has dual 4ohm voice coils, which makes us monoblock owners opt for the AW-1505 (dual 2 ohm). Smashes so hard, people never forget to call shotgun to keep from getting blasted out of the back seat. I also noticed vehicles all around me trying to pull away from me at lights...dont really think its working for them though... ;> Similar Products Used: Cant beat this LOUDNESS at this price. |
[Jul 01, 2001]
Adam
Model Reviewed:
2000
Strength:
price!!!
Weakness:
stinky when in smaller ported box dont think they can really handle what they say they do they r not bad for the money in small boxes they get stinky at 500rms each they didnt really impress me when in small boxes then i put the in 2.5 cubic feet each ported woth 500 rms to each pretty loud it hit 148 today at a comp (my first one) i cant really say to much on long term durability but they seem alright Similar Products Used: IDs rockford power dvcs |
[Jul 02, 2001]
Marcus
Model Reviewed:
2000/AW1500
Strength:
It has 15mm of XMAX-800 w/rms-only 1.1cu.ft in a sealed enclosure are the specifications from Audiobahn-powered by my RFosgate Power800, has embarassed lots of JL 12w6, JL 15w3 and JL15w6. Along w/all other companies.
Weakness:
No SQ. But who the hell wants sound-quality, when you are hitting 152 at the IASCA dbDrags, to take the crown for the entry-level competitor. The Audiobahn AW1500 has been be unmatched. I have owned subs since the RFosgate original Series 1 have been offered, to RFosgate XLC's, and finally to RFosgate DVC's. I have always loved Rockford Fosgate, but since I have owned these subs, they are just unparalleled to my new High Excursion 15's. I have heard all types of subs; Kicker CompVR 12s and 15s,MTX 6000/8000 10s 12s and 15s, Infinity Perfect 12s, Fosgate XLC/DVC 12s, 15s and 18s, etc... but in all honesty, from my vast knowledge, no comparison--especially 'bang for the buck'. I know this one guy who uses a 2.5cu.ft vented enclosure. You can't use a ported enclosure let alone the tuned frequency will not allow you to--so steer clear of vented enclosures and stay with the sealed. (I suggest using 3/4" MDF Board.) Similar Products Used: Kicker CompVRs and the round Solobarics-JL w0/w3/w6-RFosgate HE2/Hx2-MTX 8000-Orion HCCA-"No Comparison-All other companies compared to the AW1500 are just lost cries for weak status on the road!" |
[Jul 25, 2001]
Aaron Washington
Strength:
The DVC is impressive. Can easily set off car alarms at a distance of up to 30 ft. PRICE, PRICE, PRICE. Good for first time buyers who like loudness.
Weakness:
SQ gets horrible at times. Needs a sealed box. I think the Durability is a question POUNDS!!! I have never experianced anything as loud as these. After i stepped out my car i couldn't hear a thing, cause my ears were ringing so badly. I used to use 2 sq solobarics, which i quickly threw away after i bought these. Similar Products Used: 2 12in. solobarics...Crushed em. 2 MTX 8000's...crushed em. Its an elite sub. |