ASW-1203

[Mc0nk]

Hello,

I plan on purchasing the ASW-1203 for my car. I currently own three of the previous model car-series subwoofers (Two in my home theater, one in my other car) I must say they are they best quality subwoofers I have heard, especially with the cylindrical shape enclosures.

Anyhow, my question is this - I am looking at amplifiers to power the ASW-1203 and don't really have much to spend. My budget for an amplifier would be $150 max. I am looking atthis amp (http://www.soundcityoutlet.com/page.php?pg=product&id1=&id3=142&product_id=444) because it matches my car and its cheap - would this be enough to power the ASW-1203? Does anyone know of an amp in my price range that would do the trick. Thanks in advance

Very satisfied customer,
-Mike :)

[Sasha_G]

If the amp is bridgable you should be fine, although if you could swing it I'd go for something above 200 Watts. Subjectively, the driver has less sensitivity than the older models--that is, it requires more wattage to achieve the same voluem levels.

Unfortunately, because we are coming out with about 3 new product lines for home theater in the coming few months, Dr. Hsu has been way too busy to work on the cylindrical enclosure for the ASW-1202.

So, at this point I am recommending this enclosure:
http://www.sounddomain.com/sku/RTE31612
which will work fine for car audio applications.

P.S. Some testing that may be released in a major audio mag will show that the ASW-1203 has similar sound quality yet can get 5dB louder than the old ASW-1202.

[Audio72]

Is the car enclosure still coming out September 1 ?

:D

[Sasha_G]

Originally posted by Audio72
Is the car enclosure still coming out September 1 ?

:D

Unfortunately, because we are coming out with two to three new product lines for home theater in the coming two months, Dr. Hsu has been way too busy to work on this. I apologize for raising your hopes. We scheduled the enclosed subwoofer's release for September, but you can imagine how much work needs to go into making new product lines. Being primarily a subwoofer company, moving up the frequency response to midranges and tweeters is a big deal.

For less money than the enclosed sub would have cost, you can buy the box and some fiberfill as mentioned in my post right above yours. The performance will similar. In fact, the box might be easier to place in the car because of its size.

[tdekany]

no - you need a quality amp and at least 400w of power. for $200 I let you have my MTX 2300 bridged 400 some watts. Sub amp is what you need to drive a sub.
let me know

18dB/octave, continuously variable crossover with reverse outputs. For example, when you have the crossover set to low-pass, you have a high-pass output. This makes it much easier to connect multi-amplifer systems.
Symmetrical power-supply distributes the heat evenly across the amplifier. This makes it more reliable (meaning, it plays louder).
External Bass Control (EBC) port lets you adjust the bass from your seat with the optional EBC unit.
Individual Gain Controls to center up the soundstage.
Giant MOSFETS (we're not exaggerating - they're huge). A larger MOSFET means power supply stability, and a more reliable product.
8 Volt RMS Input - This large signal capability allows for better integration with high voltage output source units, increased dynamic range, and better Signal-to-Noise ratio in the audio system.
Continuously Adjustable Thunder EQ bass boost, centered at 40Hz. To severely boost the low-end, and the attention you get from other drivers and innocent bystanders.
Unique Split Shield bottom plate design, reduces electromagnetic interference, to improve signal-to-noise ratio and reduce distortion. This design is so hot, we patented it so others can't leech off our genius. (Patent # 5,521,792)
ISO-FEET TM nylon mounting feet, eliminate the possibility of chassis-to-chassis ground noise. Leeches beware, this one's patented too. (Patent # 5,521,792).

RMS Power measured at 12.5 Volts DC:
150 Watts x 2 into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.05% THD+N
300 Watts x 2 into a 2 Ohm load with less than 0.1% THD+N
600 Watts bridged into a 4 Ohm load with less than 0.1% THD+N

Dynamic Power (IHF-202 Std) measured at 14.4 Volts DC
200 Watts x 2 into a 4 Ohm load
375 Watts x 2 into a 2 Ohm load
750 Watts bridged into a 4 Ohm load

Signal to Noise Ratio:
> or = 110dB A-Weighted

Damping Factor:
>200

Frequency Response:
20Hz-20kHz±0.25dB

Thunder EQ:
Variable Bass Boost (0-18dB) centered at 40Hz

Crossover:
Variable 50Hz to 200Hz, 18dB/Octave, High Pass or Low Pass Configurable

Dimensions:
13" x 9" x 2" (33cm x 22.8cm x 5cm)
14-1/4" x 9" x 2" (36.2cm x 22.8cm x 5cm) Including IsoFeet(TM)