AUDIO EQUIPMENT BUYER'S GUIDE

Rockford Fosgate

R2-2X12 Dual Loaded Subwoofer Enclosure

$249.99 | RockfordFosgate.com

The R2-2X12 dual loaded subwoofer enclosure features powerful bass output, high quality construction, and easy drop-in installation. The R2 12-inch offers more bass and power handling though its dual voice coil design that handles 500 Watts of thumping performance. The pre-built enclosure is constructed with 5/8-inch MDF, OEM grade carpet, and high current binding posts. It's internally wired to a 2-ohm load, so you just need to add an amplifier for epic bass performance. A dual 10-inch model is also available.

Rockford Fosgate

Power T1D212 Subwoofer

$479.99 | RockfordFosgate.com

The Power T1D212 subwoofer builds on innovative Rockford Fosgate technologies for amazing bass with a focus on sound quality. Patented VAST technology increases surface cone area up to 25% so it performs like a much larger woofer, and the FlexFit basket provides extreme flexibility for extreme installations. The sub also features an anodized aluminum heat sinking dust cap and Kevlar fiber reinforced paper cone for high power demands. The 2 ohm DVC subwoofer is rated to handle 800W RMS and 1,600W max power.

Dd Audio

ZVL

$175 | DDAudio.com

The ZVL is a multi-amplifier synching module designed to allow a user to link, strap, and tune the preamps of multiple amplifiers from a single module for precision control of large mobile audio systems. The ZVL is universally compatible, but it was designed to work seamlessly with DD's new M Series amplifiers ZVL Input. The ZVL can be used as an active RCA distribution to sync full range amps, or a combination of sub and full range making installing multi-amp setups easier, cleaner, and quicker.

Dd Audio

M3d

$1,350 | DDAudio.com

The latest revision of the M3d amplifier pushes the design limits of the traditional M Series circuit as far as it can go. The power supplies have been optimized to better support the immense internal power demands when listeners push their system to the edge of its capability. Externally, the chassis has been revised for better cooling and optional aesthetic upgrades. These amps are also the first offerings from DD to be ZVL ready making multi-amp systems easier to set up and control.

AMPCBA600

$309.95 | JBL.com

The AMPCBA600 from JBL is a 600 Watt RMS D-class mono amplifier. Features a stylish modern design and hidden controls, as well as variable crossover network. Each one includes a remote bass knob for adjustment on the fly.

$330 | HertzAudioVideo.com

ST 25K NEO high efficiency compression driver. NEO line bullet tweeters are a totally new project, lighter and more compact compared to the previous ST 25, and with superior performance thanks to the use of Neodymium N38 H for the motor units and a FEM (Finite Element Method) optimized driver/horn design. The kit version, ST 25K Neo, features metallic mesh grille and inline crossover filter included. Ready for high output on motorcycles, UTVs or wherever good quality loud sound is needed.

$549.95 | JBL.com

A hybrid automobile subwoofer and portable speaker, this versatile speaker system connects music enthusiasts to JBL’s Signature Sound for an exceptional audio experience on-the-go. When docked inside the vehicle’s trunk, the JBL BassPro Go adds powerful bass to the existing car audio system, delivering sound performance equivalent to a traditional aftermarket subwoofer system. Engineered with a subwoofer and two passive radiators, the sub system allows users to enhance the bass response to their listening preferences. The JBL BassPro Go also operates as a portable Bluetooth speaker when undocked from the vehicle.

$330 | HertzAudioVideo.com

Totally new NEO SPL coaxial SX 165 NEO cone is made with natureproof high stiffness pressed-paper featuring innovative water/humidity resistant and anti-UV treatments. The double layer copper voice coil, wound on polyamide former ensures unparalleled power handling. New motors units are made of special Neodymium N38 H to obtain a minimum bulk and increased performance. SX 165 NEO features a large Hi-SPL 1.4-inch PEI dome tweeter with resettable solid-state protection circuit for added reliability.