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Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Boston Acoustics G312-4 by Dominic Devito What's a component sub and why would I want one? A component sub is simply a speaker that's designed to reproduce bass once it's installed in a compatible enclosure. Think about the impact of a movie soundtrack in a big theater or even in your own home HDTV setup. A component sub can add the same kind of power to the music in your car. And a car sub is not all about the boom that you hear on a street corner (although that's cool too) - you can pair a component sub with your choice of enclosure to get bass just the way you like it, from tight and punchy to fat and loose. And once you experience music in your car with a well-tuned subwoofer, you'll never go back. The G3 Series subwoofers from Boston Acoustics incorporate innovative technologies with advanced materials for low-frequency firepower that'll enhance any type of music. The patented RadialVent® cooling system shunts heat away from the voice coil, and the ultra-rigid chassis provides a rugged platform for high-powered bass. The 12" G312-4 subwoofer features a rigid copolymer woofer cone and a large compressed foam surround. Extended cone excursion lets these subs pound out ultra-low notes, while the 2-1/2" voice coil handles 375 watts RMS for bass that hits hard. Boston's unique SureSet™ fuse configuration protects the voice coil from overload when the music is cranked. This multi-purpose sub works well in all sizes and types of enclosures. You can install this sub with Boston's GTR TunableRadiator for a big boost in bass level without a large enclosure. The gasket allows for standard and inverted mounting so you can get creative with your installation. Highlights:12" 4-ohm subwoofercopolymer woofer cone with foam surroundRadialVent cooling for increased power handlingpower handling: 100-375 watts RMSfrequency response: 20-350 Hzsensitivity: 85.0 dBmounting depth: 6-5/8"suitable for free-air usesealed box volume: 1.0 cu. ft.ported box volume: 2.0 cu. ft.warranty: 2 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per speaker Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Size Loading... 12 -inch Impedance Loading... 4 ohms Cone Material Loading... Copolymer Surround Material Loading... Compressed foam Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 1 Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 2 Port diameter (inches) Loading... 4 Port length (inches) Loading... 13 Free-Air Loading... Yes Dual Voice Coil Loading... No Sensitivity Loading... 88.8 dB at 2.83 watts 85 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 20 - 350 Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 100-375 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... --- Top Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 6 5/8 Bottom Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 7 1/4 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 11 1/16 Vas (liters) Loading... 57 Fs (Hz) Loading... 30 Qts Loading... 0.73 Xmax (millimeters) Loading... 14.5 Parts Warranty Loading... 2 Years Labor Warranty Loading... 2 Years Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 12" Woofer 2.5mm Allen wrench Eight 1-1/2" Self-tapping screws Specification sheet Warranty information Product registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Enclosure Recommendations Features Chassis: The Boston Acoustics G3 series high-performance subwoofers are built upon a rigid chassis. It features the patented RadialVent cooling technology which directs airflow around the 2-1/2-inch 4-layer voice coil for increased power handling. Materials: The G312-4 woofer has a co-polymer woofer cone with a raised dustcap and a large compressed foam surround. The wrap-around gasket gives you a good seal whether you top-mount or bottom-mount the woofer. SureSet: The speaker terminals are equipped with two 7.5-amp ATC fuses providing voice coil protection under transient conditions such as accidental momentary overdrive. Use of the standard automotive style fuses allows you to quickly service the woofer in case a fuse is blown during usage. Note: The fuses do not protect against voice-coil failure resulting from long term high power abuse. Terminals: The woofer has rugged spring post terminals that accept up to 8-gauge bare wire or pin connectors. Long Excursion: The woofer has a 2-3/4 inch peak-to-peak excursion for accurate deep bass output from a small sealed enclosure. GTR Tunable Radiators: The G312-4 is compatible with the Boston Acoustic GTR Tunable Radiator (item number 065GTR12, sold separately). These passive radiators, when mounted in an enclosure with the G3 woofer, can produce increased bass output without added enclosure volume. Enclosure Recommendations Sealed Enclosure: The ideal sealed enclosure for the G312-4 woofer is 1.0 cubic feet. Ported Enclosure: The woofer can also be used in a 2.0 cubic foot ported enclosure with a 4" diameter x 13" long port (tuned to 34 Hz). Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 9 people say: 5 Star: (8) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (1) Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. 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Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I have one of these BA's in the trunk of my 2002 530i powered by an old MTX amp (about 300 watts). It's mounted in a single 12" sealed enclosure, firing rearward. The 530i stock system has ZERO bass and this simple setup fills the cabin with warm, beautiful bass. It has made a wonderful car perfect.....the BA sounds beautiful and even with low wattage, I have my head unit cranked way down on the bass, otherwise it is too much. My setup will not rattle the neighbors windows but it will rattle your teeth 8) Love it. Great price for an excellent sub. Fast shipping...gotta love Crutchfield! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Amazing Written By zach, Riverside, Ca on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 I've got 2 of these hooked to a 2400 watt 2ch amp and they hit rediculous. Whether im listening to some rap or rock it hits either way. best woofer in the price range. I you have the power to run these subs buy them definately. 4 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Tight, Crisp, Clean, Loud Bass Written By Pete, Bemus Point, NY on Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Ordered a pair of these subs, 12" size. Put them in a 1.5 cubic inch sealed box, in the trunk of a 2005 Subaru Legacy. Powered by a 1000.1 Amp running at 2 ohms (750rms total to the subs, a perfect match). As soon as I turned to volume up, I was blown away at the sound quality reproduced by these subs. Songs with tight, quick firing bass sound perfect on these subs, even when turned up loud. And speaking of loud, these do that job perfectly as well. Now that they've broken in, I can punish myself with these subs at higher volumes. The sound has yet to distort whatsoever, and the amp is so efficient my lights don't dim at all without any wiring upgrades. Overall, I would highly recommend these subs to anyone looking for a quality sub with quality sound while also producing high SPL. These won't go out and beat a pair of the best, but will be more than enough volume for anyone that values hearing from their ears later in life. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Boston all the way!!! Written By Mike, St. Charles, MO on Monday, September 13, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This sub hits hard i'm only running 300 watts through it and i shake my school parking lot enough to get some eyes and detentions...lol best buy ever Boston all the way. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Great Subwoofer Written By Luke, Minnesota on Tuesday, October 04, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I got this sub a few days ago and I love it! It pounds hard in my 2.2 cubic ft box. I have my box tuned to 35 hz and it is great for all types of music. Probably one of the loudest/cleanest subs I have heard in a ported enclosure. I did have a slight problem with mine though. Right when I hooked it up it wasn't working. So I checked all the connections and found out that the terminals on the sub were the poor connection. I'm guessing it was a manufacturer defect, but nevertheless I completely bypassed the push terminals and took out the fuses and used female connectors to plug directly to the voice coil leads and it works great! Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 more bass for the money Written By stevesounds, NY, NY on Thursday, August 11, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This subwoofer was a replacment for my old Rockford P1. It goes with out saying this is obviusly a step up. But the preformance increase I experianced was well...unexpected. Runing it off a briged sony Xplod 600watt amp I am able to pull ever bit of preformace from these with no sound quality issues. I only am running one sub and let me tell you it sounds just as good if not better then a 2 sub system on the same butget. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Boston Acoustics G312-4 Written By Joe, Scottsdale, AZ on Monday, August 15, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Great Bass connected to Alpine MDX100 600 watts rms amp. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Very Musical Sub! Written By Tim, South Windsor, Ct on Thursday, September 01, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Having owned boston subs before, I kinda knew what to expect. I was not disappointed. This sub truly hits very low and precise. It seems quite fast and musical for a 12 inch. I have only ever had 10 inch Boston's before but decided I would try the 12 when I saw the fantastic sale price deal on Crutchfield. I have this in an overbuilt sealed enclosure being driven with an old school Rockford Fosgate power series amp that I also bought from crutchfield back in 2000. This amp gives my woofer over 400 watts rms. I will say however that you really need to make sure your box is built to spec. If anything, go a bit smaller and then stuff the box. If you go much bigger than the specified 1 cubic ft box the sound gets flabby and boomy and what not. Again this sub is truly what you need for high fidelity bottom end to round out your system. But also remember your audio system is only as good as your weakest link.......So skimp on nothing or else it will be revealed. You will not find a better subwoofer at this price at Crutchfield right now while this G3 is on sale!! 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1 out of 5 Never had a Chance Written By , Oh on Sunday, October 16, 2011 I wanted an Alpine Type R Subwoofer but when I saw a deal and read reviews on the Boston Acoustics G3, I thought I would give this speaker a shot. The speaker arrived dead and I could get no response from it. It had to be returned and could not be replaced so I will never know it's potential. I've got to give it one star for arriving dead and being seemingly poor quality. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-9 of 9 items Learn more about Component Subwoofers Learn more about Component Subwoofers Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 260 ratings (18 comments) Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall... 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Tuning Your Subs Tuning Your Subs Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 287 ratings (93 comments) Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Component Subwoofers Accessories Things you'll need Sealed & Ported Boxes Choose a sealed or ported box to house your subwoofer. Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Sealed single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-95S) $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-150V) Also available in:Scratch & Dent: $50.99 $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-200V) $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported dual 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB122-175V) $79.99 In Stock Show more items Accessories we recommend Speaker Wire It's critical to have good wire, and none is included with the sub. StreetWires 12-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $1.00 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Translucent blue jacket — priced per foot (Clear) $0.99 In Stock StreetWires 16-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue jacket — priced per foot $0.40 In Stock Stinger PRO Series 16-gauge Speaker Wire Black jacket — priced per foot $0.30 In Stock Show more items Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 19100 License Frame Kit $14.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Wedge Pack 1 sheet, 4 square feet $39.99 In Stock Dynamat SuperLite Tri-Pak Triple package — 3 sheets, 12 square feet (Model #10612) $69.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit 5 sheets, 20 square feet $169.99 In Stock Dynamat Dynaliner One 54" x 32" sheet (1/8" thick) $69.99 In Stock Show more items Box Hardware These can be useful if you are building a custom box. Springback Handle $9.99 In Stock Corner Protectors $9.99 In Stock Rubber Feet $5.99 In Stock Speaker Wire Terminals If you're building your own sub box, add speaker wire terminals for easy speaker wire connections. Metra Speaker Terminal Round terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Square terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Square terminal cup with binding post connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $9.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Round terminal cup with binding post connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $9.99 In Stock Show more items Extras Test Discs Autosound 2000 discs are designed to test specific performance parameters of your vehicle's audio system. Autosound 2000 CD Set 5 Test CDs $69.95 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc One Low Frequency Test CD (Disc One) $19.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Four Amplifier Optimizer Test CD Only $5 when you buy an amp $9.99 In Stock Add selected to cart For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Boston Acoustics G312-4, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_065G3124/Boston-Acoustics-G312-4.html ). Sorry, the Boston Acoustics G312-4 is no longer available for purchase. Shop all Component Subwoofers Looking for a similar item? Boston Acoustics G312-44 $154.99 4 people say Or, you can still... Write a review Purchase product accessories Download product manual Go
Our take on the Boston Acoustics G312-4 by Dominic Devito What's a component sub and why would I want one? A component sub is simply a speaker that's designed to reproduce bass once it's installed in a compatible enclosure. Think about the impact of a movie soundtrack in a big theater or even in your own home HDTV setup. A component sub can add the same kind of power to the music in your car. And a car sub is not all about the boom that you hear on a street corner (although that's cool too) - you can pair a component sub with your choice of enclosure to get bass just the way you like it, from tight and punchy to fat and loose. And once you experience music in your car with a well-tuned subwoofer, you'll never go back. The G3 Series subwoofers from Boston Acoustics incorporate innovative technologies with advanced materials for low-frequency firepower that'll enhance any type of music. The patented RadialVent® cooling system shunts heat away from the voice coil, and the ultra-rigid chassis provides a rugged platform for high-powered bass. The 12" G312-4 subwoofer features a rigid copolymer woofer cone and a large compressed foam surround. Extended cone excursion lets these subs pound out ultra-low notes, while the 2-1/2" voice coil handles 375 watts RMS for bass that hits hard. Boston's unique SureSet™ fuse configuration protects the voice coil from overload when the music is cranked. This multi-purpose sub works well in all sizes and types of enclosures. You can install this sub with Boston's GTR TunableRadiator for a big boost in bass level without a large enclosure. The gasket allows for standard and inverted mounting so you can get creative with your installation. Highlights:12" 4-ohm subwoofercopolymer woofer cone with foam surroundRadialVent cooling for increased power handlingpower handling: 100-375 watts RMSfrequency response: 20-350 Hzsensitivity: 85.0 dBmounting depth: 6-5/8"suitable for free-air usesealed box volume: 1.0 cu. ft.ported box volume: 2.0 cu. ft.warranty: 2 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Priced per speaker
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs Size Loading... 12 -inch Impedance Loading... 4 ohms Cone Material Loading... Copolymer Surround Material Loading... Compressed foam Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 1 Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... 2 Port diameter (inches) Loading... 4 Port length (inches) Loading... 13 Free-Air Loading... Yes Dual Voice Coil Loading... No Sensitivity Loading... 88.8 dB at 2.83 watts 85 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 20 - 350 Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 100-375 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... --- Top Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 6 5/8 Bottom Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 7 1/4 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 11 1/16 Vas (liters) Loading... 57 Fs (Hz) Loading... 30 Qts Loading... 0.73 Xmax (millimeters) Loading... 14.5 Parts Warranty Loading... 2 Years Labor Warranty Loading... 2 Years Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 12" Woofer 2.5mm Allen wrench Eight 1-1/2" Self-tapping screws Specification sheet Warranty information Product registration card Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Enclosure Recommendations Features Chassis: The Boston Acoustics G3 series high-performance subwoofers are built upon a rigid chassis. It features the patented RadialVent cooling technology which directs airflow around the 2-1/2-inch 4-layer voice coil for increased power handling. Materials: The G312-4 woofer has a co-polymer woofer cone with a raised dustcap and a large compressed foam surround. The wrap-around gasket gives you a good seal whether you top-mount or bottom-mount the woofer. SureSet: The speaker terminals are equipped with two 7.5-amp ATC fuses providing voice coil protection under transient conditions such as accidental momentary overdrive. Use of the standard automotive style fuses allows you to quickly service the woofer in case a fuse is blown during usage. Note: The fuses do not protect against voice-coil failure resulting from long term high power abuse. Terminals: The woofer has rugged spring post terminals that accept up to 8-gauge bare wire or pin connectors. Long Excursion: The woofer has a 2-3/4 inch peak-to-peak excursion for accurate deep bass output from a small sealed enclosure. GTR Tunable Radiators: The G312-4 is compatible with the Boston Acoustic GTR Tunable Radiator (item number 065GTR12, sold separately). These passive radiators, when mounted in an enclosure with the G3 woofer, can produce increased bass output without added enclosure volume. Enclosure Recommendations Sealed Enclosure: The ideal sealed enclosure for the G312-4 woofer is 1.0 cubic feet. Ported Enclosure: The woofer can also be used in a 2.0 cubic foot ported enclosure with a 4" diameter x 13" long port (tuned to 34 Hz).
5 out of 5 Real nice in a 530i Written By Chris, Wisconsin on Sunday, May 29, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I have one of these BA's in the trunk of my 2002 530i powered by an old MTX amp (about 300 watts). It's mounted in a single 12" sealed enclosure, firing rearward. The 530i stock system has ZERO bass and this simple setup fills the cabin with warm, beautiful bass. It has made a wonderful car perfect.....the BA sounds beautiful and even with low wattage, I have my head unit cranked way down on the bass, otherwise it is too much. My setup will not rattle the neighbors windows but it will rattle your teeth 8) Love it. Great price for an excellent sub. Fast shipping...gotta love Crutchfield! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Amazing Written By zach, Riverside, Ca on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 I've got 2 of these hooked to a 2400 watt 2ch amp and they hit rediculous. Whether im listening to some rap or rock it hits either way. best woofer in the price range. I you have the power to run these subs buy them definately. 4 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Tight, Crisp, Clean, Loud Bass Written By Pete, Bemus Point, NY on Wednesday, September 01, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Ordered a pair of these subs, 12" size. Put them in a 1.5 cubic inch sealed box, in the trunk of a 2005 Subaru Legacy. Powered by a 1000.1 Amp running at 2 ohms (750rms total to the subs, a perfect match). As soon as I turned to volume up, I was blown away at the sound quality reproduced by these subs. Songs with tight, quick firing bass sound perfect on these subs, even when turned up loud. And speaking of loud, these do that job perfectly as well. Now that they've broken in, I can punish myself with these subs at higher volumes. The sound has yet to distort whatsoever, and the amp is so efficient my lights don't dim at all without any wiring upgrades. Overall, I would highly recommend these subs to anyone looking for a quality sub with quality sound while also producing high SPL. These won't go out and beat a pair of the best, but will be more than enough volume for anyone that values hearing from their ears later in life. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Boston all the way!!! Written By Mike, St. Charles, MO on Monday, September 13, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This sub hits hard i'm only running 300 watts through it and i shake my school parking lot enough to get some eyes and detentions...lol best buy ever Boston all the way. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Great Subwoofer Written By Luke, Minnesota on Tuesday, October 04, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I got this sub a few days ago and I love it! It pounds hard in my 2.2 cubic ft box. I have my box tuned to 35 hz and it is great for all types of music. Probably one of the loudest/cleanest subs I have heard in a ported enclosure. I did have a slight problem with mine though. Right when I hooked it up it wasn't working. So I checked all the connections and found out that the terminals on the sub were the poor connection. I'm guessing it was a manufacturer defect, but nevertheless I completely bypassed the push terminals and took out the fuses and used female connectors to plug directly to the voice coil leads and it works great! Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 more bass for the money Written By stevesounds, NY, NY on Thursday, August 11, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This subwoofer was a replacment for my old Rockford P1. It goes with out saying this is obviusly a step up. But the preformance increase I experianced was well...unexpected. Runing it off a briged sony Xplod 600watt amp I am able to pull ever bit of preformace from these with no sound quality issues. I only am running one sub and let me tell you it sounds just as good if not better then a 2 sub system on the same butget. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Boston Acoustics G312-4 Written By Joe, Scottsdale, AZ on Monday, August 15, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Great Bass connected to Alpine MDX100 600 watts rms amp. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Very Musical Sub! Written By Tim, South Windsor, Ct on Thursday, September 01, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Having owned boston subs before, I kinda knew what to expect. I was not disappointed. This sub truly hits very low and precise. It seems quite fast and musical for a 12 inch. I have only ever had 10 inch Boston's before but decided I would try the 12 when I saw the fantastic sale price deal on Crutchfield. I have this in an overbuilt sealed enclosure being driven with an old school Rockford Fosgate power series amp that I also bought from crutchfield back in 2000. This amp gives my woofer over 400 watts rms. I will say however that you really need to make sure your box is built to spec. If anything, go a bit smaller and then stuff the box. If you go much bigger than the specified 1 cubic ft box the sound gets flabby and boomy and what not. Again this sub is truly what you need for high fidelity bottom end to round out your system. But also remember your audio system is only as good as your weakest link.......So skimp on nothing or else it will be revealed. You will not find a better subwoofer at this price at Crutchfield right now while this G3 is on sale!! 1 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 out of 5 Never had a Chance Written By , Oh on Sunday, October 16, 2011 I wanted an Alpine Type R Subwoofer but when I saw a deal and read reviews on the Boston Acoustics G3, I thought I would give this speaker a shot. The speaker arrived dead and I could get no response from it. It had to be returned and could not be replaced so I will never know it's potential. I've got to give it one star for arriving dead and being seemingly poor quality. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 260 ratings (18 comments) Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall...
Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 468 ratings (23 comments) The first step to choosing a subwoofer actually begins with the enclosure and how you want the sub to perform. In this video we'll tell you about the different types of subwoofer enclosures...
Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2003 based on 144 ratings (209 comments) Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems.
Subwoofer Enclosures Subwoofer Enclosures Crutchfield Writing Team 3/12/2012 based on 319 ratings (58 comments) The type of bass you get from your component subwoofer doesn't depend on the woofer alone. You'll need a strong, tightly constructed enclosure for optimum subwoofer performance.
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Accessories Things you'll need Sealed & Ported Boxes Choose a sealed or ported box to house your subwoofer. Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Sealed single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-95S) $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-150V) Also available in:Scratch & Dent: $50.99 $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported single 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB12-200V) $59.99 In Stock Sound Ordnance™ Bass Bunker Ported dual 12" subwoofer enclosure (Model BB122-175V) $79.99 In Stock Show more items Accessories we recommend Speaker Wire It's critical to have good wire, and none is included with the sub. StreetWires 12-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $1.00 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Ultra Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue/copper jacket — priced per foot $0.75 In Stock StreetWires 14-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Translucent blue jacket — priced per foot (Clear) $0.99 In Stock StreetWires 16-gauge Super Cable™ Speaker Wire Blue jacket — priced per foot $0.40 In Stock Stinger PRO Series 16-gauge Speaker Wire Black jacket — priced per foot $0.30 In Stock Show more items Dynamat Reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," for better sound inside your car. Dynamat 19100 License Frame Kit $14.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Wedge Pack 1 sheet, 4 square feet $39.99 In Stock Dynamat SuperLite Tri-Pak Triple package — 3 sheets, 12 square feet (Model #10612) $69.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit 5 sheets, 20 square feet $169.99 In Stock Dynamat Dynaliner One 54" x 32" sheet (1/8" thick) $69.99 In Stock Show more items Box Hardware These can be useful if you are building a custom box. Springback Handle $9.99 In Stock Corner Protectors $9.99 In Stock Rubber Feet $5.99 In Stock Speaker Wire Terminals If you're building your own sub box, add speaker wire terminals for easy speaker wire connections. Metra Speaker Terminal Round terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Square terminal cup with spring clip connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $3.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Square terminal cup with binding post connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $9.99 In Stock Metra Speaker Terminal Round terminal cup with binding post connectors (for do-it-yourself box builders) $9.99 In Stock Show more items Extras Test Discs Autosound 2000 discs are designed to test specific performance parameters of your vehicle's audio system. Autosound 2000 CD Set 5 Test CDs $69.95 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc One Low Frequency Test CD (Disc One) $19.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Four Amplifier Optimizer Test CD Only $5 when you buy an amp $9.99 In Stock Add selected to cart
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