Our take on the Pioneer TS-W302R

by Dominic Devito

Pioneer's TS-W302R 12" subwoofer offers reliable bass performance with an injection-molded polypropylene cone that provides strength for distortion-free definition without unnecessary added weight. The wide-roll, dual-layer urethane surround keeps the cone under control for thumping output that sounds great in sealed or ported enclosures. The best news — you won't have to dig deep into your wallet to add big bass in your vehicle.

The TS-W302R sports a clean, fresh look, accented by a redesigned magnet cover. Spring compression terminals provide for simple, secure wiring connection. The four-layer voice coil augments the sub's power-handling capability, while interior venting keeps the heart of the sub cool and moving in sync for added reliability and long performance life.

Highlights:

12" 4-ohm subwoofer
injection-molded polypropylene composite cone with urethane surround
power range: 50-150 watts RMS (800 watts peak power)
frequency response: 20-90 Hz
sensitivity: 97 dB
mounting depth: 5-3/4"
sealed box volume: 1.0-2.0 cubic feet
ported box volume: 1.25-2.05 cu. ft.
warranty: 1 year
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Features and Specs


Size Loading...	12 -inch
Impedance Loading...	4 ohms
Cone Material Loading...	IMPP
Surround Material Loading...	Urethane
Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading...	1.5
Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading...	1.65
Port diameter (inches) Loading...	3
Port length (inches) Loading...	9
Free-Air Loading...	No
Dual Voice Coil Loading...	No
Sensitivity Loading...	97 dB at 1 watt
Frequency Response Loading...	20 - 90 Hz
RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading...	50-150
Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading...	800
Top Mount Depth (inches) Loading...	5 3/4
Bottom Mount Depth (inches) Loading...	6 1/2
Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading...	10 3/4
Vas (liters) Loading...	104.12
Fs (Hz) Loading...	28
Qts Loading...	0.72
Xmax (millimeters) Loading...	8.8
Parts Warranty Loading...	1 Year
Labor Warranty Loading...	1 Year

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One 12" Woofer
8 Self-tapping screws
Manual (English/Spanish/French)
Warranty sheet

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Features

Overview: The Pioneer TS-W302R 12-inch, 4-ohm component subwoofer handles 800 watts max. (150 watts RMS nominal power), and features Pioneer's extremely strong and lightweight IMPP Composite Cone Woofer, for improved sensitivity and reduced distortion. The woofer's Conex Damper with Damper Ring delivers higher power handling and deeper bass, and its 4-Layer Long Voice Coil adds extra power and control. In addition, the woofer's Wide-Roll, Dual-Layer Urethane Surround provides excellent control for your big bass notes, and the woofer's Projected Pole Yoke with Vented Pole delivers tight, powerful sound with lower distortion.

IMPP Woofer: The Pioneer TS-W302R features an IMPP (Injection Molded PolyPropylene) woofer cone. The IMPP cone design provides the strength and rigidity powerful bass sound requires.

Surround: The Wide-Roll, Dual-Layer Urethane Surround provides excellent control for big bass notes.

Voice Coil: The woofer's 4-layer long voice coil design allows expanded piston motion for better linearity, improved power handling, and more bass impact.

Projected Pole Yoke: The projected pole yoke extends the magnetic field, greatly improving linearity during large woofer excursions at high input levels.

Vented Pole Yoke: The vented pole yoke allows air circulation within the motor structure to ensure better heat dissipation.

Terminals: The heavy duty spring compression terminals will accept bare wire up to 10 gauge, pin connectors, and single or dual banana plugs.

Specifications

Sealed Box Volume: The sealed box sizes recommended by Pioneer range from 1.0 cu/ft to 2.0 cu/ft. Within this range, the ideal size recommended by Pioneer is 1.5 cu/ft.

Vented Box Volume: The vented box sizes recommended by Pioneer range from 1.25 cu/ft to 2.05 cu/ft. Within this range, the ideal size recommended by Pioneer is 1.65 cu/ft. The recommended port diameter is 3". The recommended length varies with enclosure size; 9" long with the 1.65 cu/ft enclosure, 11" long with the 1.25 cu/ft enclosure, and 7" long with the 2.05 cu/ft enclosure.

Bandpass Volume: The bandpass box sizes recommended by Pioneer range from 1.4 cu/ft to 2.2 cu/ft. The ideal enclosure has a 1.0 cu/ft sealed rear chamber and a 0.8 cu/ft ported front chamber. The minimum recommended size has a 0.7 cu/ft sealed rear chamber and a 0.7 cu/ft ported front chamber. The maximum recommended size has a 1.2 cu/ft sealed rear chamber and a 1.0 cu/ft ported front chamber. A 3" diameter x 7" long port is recommended for all three sizes.

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5 out of 5

Best Bang for your Buck

Written By Daniel, Miami, FL on Tuesday, May 04, 2010

I have a pair of these set up in a Free-Air application even though they're not technically
designed for it, but they sound quite amazing. I have owned Kenwood and MTX subs in
the past and these are by far my favorite. These speakers are ideal for a lower power
system and do not dissapoint. If you're looking to be heard 3 blocks away these are not
for you. But if you want something that adds what is missing to your music and more
these are perfect. I have owned a pair for almost 2 years and they are holding up just like
when I pulled them out of the box.

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