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[Mickee]

I've been looking for a new 12" SQ sub, and I now have the opportunity to pick up an A/D/S 312RS at a great price brand new with full warranty, but unfortunately it doesn't look like I will be able to audition it, so I'm after any opinions on this sub.

I listen to pretty much all styles, but mostly alternative stuff, D&B, and funk. The other subs that have been at the top of my list are the Boston 12.5LF and Xtant Hex 12", but I can pick up the A/D/S a lot cheaper than these subs. So how does the A/D/S stack up against these other subs??

Any input appreciated

Michael

[fuddbutter]

i came very close to picking one of these up and an exelent price, but no i havent heard one

[golf_bht]

Well I would say that A/D/S sound very clean. this sub is defifitely for sq. it will give you a very clean and detailed bass but you can't play it very loud. with the style of music U listen to, U may found that ADS is a not punchy enough as it was design to be very efficient for low-end of the bess sound.

Well, how much and where U can pickup this deal for. I might be buying one for my self if the deal workout to be good enough.

[Mickee]

I did a search and it looks like they have a pretty decent rep. so i'm gonna grab it anyway.

It's from a local retailer. apparently last one in stock, I'm getting it for $350.

The A/D/S website shows a different model, the R12S, so i'm guessing that's why this model is going so cheap since it is no longer current.

[MAS Andrew]

The model sub you are talking about is sensational. I had 2 in a previous system and they were the best sounding subs I have had, and Ive had a lot of systems. It will also combine perfectly with the other gear you have to create a top class SQ system. Keep the sub in a half stuffed sealed box of between 1.25 - 1.5 ft for SQ.

[Mickee]

Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear!

[Mickee]

I picked up the sub today, I think I have a new love

A/D/S/ even go so far as to provide you with simulated in-car response graphs for 9 different enclosure styles and sizes (3 each of sealed, vented and band-pass) as well as out-of-car responses for each style... A first for any car audio component I've owned.

Battaboom, I think I will go for the larger sealed enclosure, but I'm lucky in that I've got a ton of room to play with, so I might try ported also just for fun.