AudioControl makes SUBWOOFERS now?! Spike Series In-depth look!
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- AudioControl has long been known in the car audio world for their factory system upgrade gear. Now AudioControl is expanding their product line even more and applying their audio expertise in subwoofers and speakers! One of these new lines is the "Spike" subwoofer lineup which includes an 8", 10" and 12" subwoofer. Let’s dive in and take an in depth look at the Spike Series!
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Thanks for tuning in everyone! See the box build plan starting here: czcams.com/video/wa2z5RhTyX4/video.html
I'm glad companies like AudioControl and Audiofrog are making their own audio components.
I sometimes wonder if AudioControl is a break off company from JL Audio -- the speaker frame, the box design for the speakers, and the amps look similar to the old school slash amps (JL Audio 300/1, 300/4, 500/1, and 1000/1).
Audio control is part of the JBL family. This brand goes wayyyyy back and has several off brands. infinity, Carver, KLw, etc they all have that ok hand symbol. Even the car audio brands they have under there family line has the ok symbol. Zapco! Phoenix Gold! Look it up! These subs are not made by audio control but by the parent company I'm sure ..
This is absolutely not the case. Although JBL and other Harmon brands are great, we are in no way associated or related, never have been. AudioControl was founded by Greg Mackie back in the 70's, and was privately owned up until last year, when we became a part of the AAMP Global family. (Stinger, PAC, Echomaster, Phoenix Gold, Connects2, and M2M in Motion.) Just thought we would set the record straight! The little "ok" symbol you are referring to, is actually the "made in the USA" logo from years past. @@phuckhughe
@@phuckhughe
I'm pretty sure that symbol simply means Made in USA. I have quite a few old school amps, including MMATS with the same symbol .
There not they by them from a build shoo like every other company and put there logo on them so does jl audio
Very nice of Audio Control , making sure the quality of my hole is not degraded .
These guys truly think of everything .
😂😂😂
I thought it was crazy when I went to their site and saw Audiocontrol had speakers. I'm very tempted to put together a three way component set from them. They even have a special 3 way crossover just for that application!
Yeah the crossovers are unique for sure! Looking to get my hands on those next and hopefully get you guys another overview video
@@CarAudioFabrication that would be awesome! They are currently out of stock but should be available later in the year. I'm also interested in their 10" underseat pre built enclosure.
These looks good, and a great review. Love the 10" box in the video.. and really looking forward to the 4x 12 build! Keep up the good work 😁
Thank you! Going to be a fun project for sure. 😎
Can’t wait for that build!!
Yes I’d love to see them make a Spike 15” sub.
That's really nice with the screws - it's the little things you didn't know you wanted till you see it.
I was so happy to see those in there, especially with the nice little write up on they are used.
I've had mine almost a week now,( 2Spike 12s), in a gately box, and they sound really good so far👍🏼👍🏼( I also like they include grills, nut inserts, etc)
I use to tell people to get a Gately box, but not any more. Gately is way over priced, BigD showed both Gately and a cheaper box with a 2023 SoloX. Both pretty much had the same results. It goes to show that a more spendy box isn't better. Also don't let Gately know your putting in threaded nuts into one of there box's, he gets mad and doesn't like that.
Glad to hear it! We love to hear that the little details we included, like the grille and nutserts don't go unnoticed.
Are those 4 ohms or 2 ohms? What amp did you use to drive those bad boys?
As this is a mid-priced sub series, they could benefit of being sold as a loaded enclosure, just like JL does, that is perfect for a guy like me with not much talent for precision woodworking.
I have NO problem buying these😎🔊🔊🔊
These and the new speakers look great 👍 I like the new crossover set up they have for the speakers
Yes those are unique for sure! Looking forward to hopefully doing an overview on this soon as well. Thanks for dropping a comment.
Thanks for the kind words! We spent a lot of time and energy designing these new speakers and subwoofers to be not only great sounding, but easy to install as well. We truly try to keep the professional and DIY installer in mind
Love the subs and the channel brother
Looking forward to see the new 6.5 subwoofer, good job audio control.
I was surprised when I went onto their website and I saw that they are making speakers. Interesting.
Can you please do a video on "Speaker break in"? I hear so many myths and legends
Sweet protective grill cover that looks good too with a rubber not plastic surround. Hopefully they will include dual voice coils, but really single voice coils are fine for most people. Audio control does offer some nice equipment and a broad range of equipment now with good features and build quality.
Great vid!
I can not wait to see the 4 AC 12” sub build
AudioControl got brought out on April 1, 2022, by AAMP Global in Clearwater, Florida. AAMP Global in the auto brand also owns Stinger and now AudioControl. AAMP Global also owns PAC, Connects2, EchoMaster, M2M in Motion, and iSimple.
Yes, a huge benefit for the brand. Tons more engineers ( located here in the USA by the way) and resources to improve the products. They've already combined their LC product line with PAC Audio integration harnesses that will make projects far more easy. This is a huge boost to AudioControl
Now all I need to see is how much power it'll really take. Just out of curiosity. I am stoked to see how these do
Audio Control speakers, subwoofer(s) and amplifiers may be going in my Jeep restoration project. It's an open top Jeep so as long as they can play loud and clean, I'll be very happy. I'd love to see Audio Control add an ACM-1.500 or 1.600. I think it would compliment the 10's and 12's very nicely when amplifier space is at a premium.
I thought the same! Although for now you could get an LC-1.800 and run at 4 ohms for 500 watts RMS. Go easy on the Amp and your electrical and still a fairly compact amplifier 👍
I’m curious to see the shallow mounts❤
I have always used audio control epicenters in my installs and I decided to do a full build using their amps and speakers, I did an odd build because I bought a D 6.1200 amp first to run a 3 way front stage before deciding to add more amps, so now the build consists of a DM-810, one d 6.1200, one LC 6.1200, and two LC 1.1500 running focal 3 way active in the front and 2 way in the back with 2 extra channels on the LC 6.1200 and two JL 12w6 subs. at first it sounded terrible it took a lot of playing with the dsp to get it sounding good the basic setting just didn't cut it and I needed to get deeper into it but that said now it sounds awesome my only complaint is I have never had a system that the amps get so hot you literally will get burned if you touch them I don't have a inferred to check the temp but I will soon, I have only had this system installed for about 3 weeks now but I am concerned as to how long before one of the amps burn out, These things are hot I can't believe that they are not going into thermal protection being how hot they are getting and only after maybe 3 songs or 15-20 minutes of music at that. Hot is an understatement I mean these are hot hot what is weird is the 6 channels are hotter than the 1500s I'm running my subs on. I put a lot of time and money into this build so we will see how it goes, I have checked all my ohm loads inputs and outputs and voltages and they have good ventilation so we will see fingers crossed I didn't make a bad decision.
i am contemplating between 2 subs, since my space is limited..
Skar VD-8 and AC SPK-8
audio control has a few things i love about it, including: the supplied grill; that the surround is flush w/ the basket ring; shallow depth and decent x-max at 350w rms
the Skar however has 50w more RMS power handling, more x-max and a shallow depth beating the AC by about 1/4"
i have a 0.4 cubic foot sealed box, and the Skar "requires" 0.35^, while the AC "requires" 0.5^ respectively.
skar is $80, while the AC is $200
the skar's huge foam surround makes shallow spaces a bit more of a struggle, i believe with the flush, smaller surround on the AC i could fit behind my tacoma seat WITHOUT removing the plastic panel on the rear seat..
just some thoughts, perhaps i'll just flip a coin..
I see so many build of sub box and tuning but i don't see how to tune 2,3 or 4 way speakers no get me wrong i love you videos they are so great but i never see video about 2,3or 4 way speakers with out damage them thank you for you great work
thank u sir
Love the look, but the price point caught my eye. Are these built here in the states?
Man if there was 15’s I would order today
Can you show how to install threaded inserts
I have JBL headphone I can hear the differences in sound, is potent
How does this sound in comparison to a jl? I truly am curious witch one to buy. I'm looking at the c3 lineup for my f150 with there compact 10" subwoofer but after seeing these I am curious how they stack up.
Hey huge fan of the channel!! I was wondering if you could make a video on tire well subwoofers like the kenwood or JL basshub. I’m curious on the design and comparison to other slim options that can be hidden 🙏
Good idea for the future, thanks for watching!
@@CarAudioFabrication your welcome ;) iv got my Millie pro front splits and rears going in next week in my t roc R full active with the kenwood wellsub. But iv been tossing up if I should get the Audison 10inch passive sub. Just weighing up the cost to performance ratio 😄
It is good ❤
What's the difference sound wise if both the 4 ohm and 2 ohm 8 inch have the same rms rating??
Marc would you go with Focal Slatefiber PS165SF or the AQ PNW - 65CS2 ❓Using a D6-1200 and a LC1-800 for my Rocford sub P3 should i go with the 12" AQ❓
I have a LC-4.800 4 channel for my six 6 1/2 and four tweeters what amp would you recommend for two of them 10” inch subs??
AudioControl. Are these new subwoofers suitable for those new fangled methods of air fry or sous vide?
The price point is comparable I’m just hoping the performance aligns with what the price is.
How many box size?
Where can I find the box ?
Trying to find reviews on what the SQ on these is like before I buy. Anybody have first hand experience on how they sound in-car?
Helllo how do i get big bass in a chevy s10 im used to haveing big boxes in my suv but now i have this truck pleas help
Does the enclosure for the jeep gladiator hit hard i currently have 2 savard 6.5 and its not enough punch
I have not personally heard one yet, but I have heard good things from people I trust.
Can this be air free?
Push and pull base.
Nice video as always!
Which one do you think is better for low, loud and precise overall bass in a 20l closed box?
The new 10" from Audio Control or maybe a JL 10W1V3?
Or did you know a better one?
I love to play Trance, Hardstyle and Progressive House 👍
JL Audio 10W1V3 in a closed box.
20l is a sweet spot for sealed 10s. Many different drivers can flourish in that amount of air space. What is your budget both in price and wattage?
Not only that, the American bass has 15mm of linear excursion and 48mm of mechanical excursion. JL audio is junk these days. All you're paying for is the name. I'd put my hawk tens against some w1 15's anyday. They would annihilate them. I have mine on a ti2000.1 phoneix gold amp also. They take it no problem all day long. It made 3300 watts dynamic on the amp Dyno. No JL will ever take that kinda power.
@@jaydawg116 i have a 450 Watt rms Class D Amp in my Focus and my budget is around 350-400€
@@RickyNaylor sounds nice but is the hawk for sealed enclosures?
It has pretty low qts.. I think it is for ported boxes only
Hi Mark, what is the name of the Drum solo you like to test subs to?
It's called "Improvisation" and is on Focal Test CD 2 I believe
Spike 6.5 subwoofer please!!!!
Recommended beverage of choice is the best spec listed. lol
This is straight up car audio porn: threaded inserts, amp recommendations, grills, my god…Nirvana
Squad I need help.
I have the lc-1.800 paired w a single 10 that does 750RMS.
She performs well, but I believe she can do better. Can a higher powered amp assist?
Question how hot is your amp getting after about 3 songs can you touch it without getting burned? Mine are running hot as hell. As for dyno it looks like the audio control amp are putting out rated watts actually more than rated so the power shouldn't be an issue unless you are not at the correct ohms but if you are then I would look into your enclosure size I build boxes and it don't take much air space at all to drastically change the output.
@@veelink6345touching w out getting burned, yes.
Are you using the same amp? I was just wondering if I went for a 1200 RMS AMP would it push my sub a bit more.
Sadly, factory HU and i definitely need to use the option to restore some of the bass.
Do they make a shallow mount 8" I've got a 05 ford expedition that needs a shallow mount
The "Space" line currently has a 10 and 12. Shallow 8s are very uncommon.
@CarAudioFabrication which 8" will fit I've use planet audio in the stock location before with the stock Amp and it was OK for a extremely cheap sub but I wanted better
Have a look at Audiofrog GNS8 😉
Shine a light up the pole vent see if the logo lights up ?
I tried this, it does not, there is a seperate inner dust cap that prevents the light coming through
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I don't think bassheads will be purchasing these, but i'd love to see you do a spl video with four 12"s.
right lol
Just a quick question to u know how to make machines that can kill cancer cells apparently carnt remember the name of it but it’s supposed to be by sound or frequency 🤔
link some music to test a woofer
Now they just missing a nice headunit (with CD player) xd
Audio control hit the Jack pot with the ease of subwoofer installation, and then the grille comes with…. Straight money!
No no no ......I was on board until I heard the price!! That's insane!!! This is still an entry lvl, standard stamped basket, SVC woofer 🤦🏻♂️
I wouldn't buy a sub without a rubber surround either. The foam ones dry out and degrade.
I lake speaker Audio control. Want to order?
I am more a vibe audio fan ore rockford fosgate i have at the moment a vibe box made for the vibe black air hex 12 inch
A vibe amp 1000 rms
And mij old trusty rockford p 1 in the bag
Not sure about those prices tho kinda high
Not a fan of the stamped steel basket
$279 for a 700 watt 12....No thanks. There are plenty of 12-inch woofers that offer way better output and sound quality for cheaper. But I'm glad to see them doing their own thing. I hope they progress and become a main contender in the sub market.
Foam surrounding nothing special. Have to go through the TS parameters to see if it’s a SPL or SQ woofer. Paper cone is okay basic though. Some manufacturers use paper cones because they are cheap others use it because they are light and the subs don’t have strong motors
Wow.... the 12inch 4 Ohm version has a resonance frequency fs of around 40Hz and a QTS of around 0.7?
To be honest... i probably wouldn't buy them as there are subs with way better specs.
Not very impressed at the BL product for a $200+ subwoofer, i mean its only around 13? come on.
For the money , I do not think There That good. They are mediocre. DC audio image dynamic. Audio dynamics All offer SQL. Subwoofers for the same or less price.,,, But they don't have the super sweet Nifty Grill,,,😂 If I wanted to pay too much money for subwoofers. That aren't that great. I get JL,, Thanks for the hard work and a good presentation though. Keep up the good work
Is the JL audio W3v3 Series better than these Audio Control Spike Series?
Respect ,but come on guys put more capital in these subwoofers , 25$ subs ... it's not about profits only :)
Stamped basket = cheap build
Never understood the whole insert thing. How many times do you need to remove a speaker or subwoofer once installed? Never? If for some inexplicable reason you need to remove and re-install your subwoofer 37 times until the holes in the wood box are shot, at that point you can drill them out and install inserts. And if you're a normal person who doesn't remove and re-install your sub 37 times, you never have to worry about it and never have to pay for inserts and machine screws.. Never used them, can't see a time I ever will.
Not to mention the bigger hole required for the threaded inserts. Wish there was a wider lip on the woofer basket to get away from the cutout, but then that would require custom fab which would make these even more expensive.
I appreciate including the grill and inserts, these costs are often hidden in the actual cost of adding a sub to a system. I tend to swap out subs a lot depending on my needs at the time - when I don't need the trunk space for something else, I put the big ported box in the back. When I need to carry a lot or keep the gear out of sight, I switch to the sealed stealth box. When I get an idea or learn somthing new, I change things up - new amps, new subs, etc. I don't keep a lot of subs around - I give my kids my older subs when I upgrade, sometimes I keep my box and sometimes I get/build a new one. All that moving/removing would not be practical without threaded inserts.
@@kjbad1 1) I think you're the only person who does that. 2) You can't just swap subs as you must know each one has its own volume requirements and the hole patterns will not match up (one sub will have a slightly larger or smaller diameter than another so,,,,not buying it. Sorry.
@@samgreer8596 1) I may be the only one. I get that. 2) Changes in volume, going sealed vs ported, and tuning requirements are great reasons to remove one sub and make adjustments for a different type of sub. I like to try new things without building a whole bunch of new boxes. I've had 8s from NVX, Incriminator, and Massive, and they all fit my threaded inserts in my 10 year old box with no modifcations to mounting surface. Every time I upgraded my 8s the new ones fit the inserts just fine. The only time I had to modify the mounting holes on my dual 12 ported box was when I went from Stereo Integrity SQL12s to DD SL612s, and I had to widen the sub openings anyway. Whether you buy it or not, I appreciate AudioControl offering extra hardware-most subs don't come with those unless you buy their box too.