Pioneer TS W384C

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $65.00 from etronics.com (Discon

Strengths:
Can Take Some Abusive Power levels (more than they claim they can)

Weaknesses:
Responds like a free air sub... not too much distance. I don't like foam surrounds. but they haven't failed me yet...

Summary:
I have 2 of these, and I love them. They claim that they only hold 350 RMS. But I have 600 w/ RMS on each one (in a sealed encl. / audio control epicenter on a JBL BP 1200.1) they slam, but I don?t get much distance with them. 2 15?s and 1,200 watts should be able to get 3-4 blocks distance all day. Me only about ½ to one block max. These subs kind of sounds like some hi powered free air installs I?ve heard (in kc ? called ?membrane? setups). Overall they sound good, drop low and can take some abusive power levels.

Similar Products Used:
I don't think their's any in it's price range

Price Paid:  $5999.00 from Etronics

Year / Model Reviewed:
2003 TS-W384C

Strengths:
Loud with some crazy excurion. They are very pleasing to look at. Everyone I know always tell me how nice the cone looks. Don't need a lot of power to sound.

Weaknesses:
Distorts at high volumes, but still pounds. Not dual voice coil, and only has a 700 watt max.

Summary:
This sub is insane for the price. I am using a JBL 1200.1 (Hard Core AMp) to power to of these 15" subs and it pounds. These subs are just as nice or nicer than Kicker Komp VR's, but way cheaper. I've had quite a few people tell me to down the system because it hurt too badly. I am running over 600 watts in to each sub and they moving almost an inch. Insane, considering how thin the surround is. But I have should have expected that from Pioneer, being they sell more car audio equiment than the next big five sellers combined.

Similar Products Used:
None