High Output Subwoofer
Known for high impact thunderous bass, the Thunder 8500 sits proudly in the lineup of Thunder series subwoofers from MTX Audio. The Thunder 8500 isn't your average 500 watt subwoofer. A 160oz. magnet is on this subwoofer with a Xmax rating of 22mm.
Since a subwoofer is made to be driven, MTX Audio designed a Spider Plateau Venting cooling system which cools the voice coil and maximizes power handling. The sitched surround helps ensure a long life-span even under extreme circumstances. Handle power like you never thought before with the MTX Audio Thunder 8500!
- 12" Dual 4 Ohm Thunder8500 Subwoofer
- Power Handling:
- Peak: 1000 watts
- RMS: 500 watts
- Impedance: Dual 4 Ohm
- Injection molded, carbon filled, polypropylene with aluminum deposition cone woofer
- High roll NBR Surround to maximize excursion
- Asymmetrical Linear Drive System (ALDS) with flat progressive spider
- Stitched cone for added durability
- Spider plateau venting cooling system
- 3" Voice coil
- 160oz. Magnet structure
- Sensitivity: 92 dB
- Authorized Internet Dealer
- 1-year Manufacturer's warranty
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Average Customer Rating is 4.6 out of 5 stars:
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| Durability | | 5.0 |
| Value | | 4.0 |
| Features | | 4.6 |
| Design | | 4.6 |
| Usability | | 5.0 |
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Steve from Canton, MI
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I have a pair of these in my 350Z, with a custom enclosure, and a JL Audio 1000/V2 powering them. It will make your teeth shake when the bass pounds. These are amazing speakers and nice and shallow to fit in my car. Don't let the shallow depth foul you though, they hit so hard they make my radar detector bounce up and down on the windshield with the pressure wave.
Keep plenty of Tylenol around, the booming bass from these will blow your head and your mind. Expensive, but the sound is totally worth it!!
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Paul from Rockton, IL
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I highly recommend this sub. After my friend got rid of his mtx x thunders, he bought one of these, and i would say its much louder than both of the x thunders. the 500 watt rms rating is WAY underrated. I have seen this sub pushed by a 1000 watt rms mtx amp in a retail store and it showed no signs of distortion or ware and tear. With enough power, this sub can actually make your ears uncomfortable. The sound quality is fantastic. I would say its the best sub i have heard as far as sound quality goes. A+ for this one.
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Jonathon from Crystal Lake, IL
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I have 1 Thunder8500 in a sealed box with a 500w RMS amp, and it is quite a nice setup. Currently, the sub is underpowered, but this sub will thump hard with no distortion, and at times, I have used it for 5-6 hours straight and it showed no signs of distortion, or wear. The MTX 8500 DVC is so good, I am going to be purchasing a second sub, and individually amping them. 2 words of caution to potential purchasers. First, you will need Dynamat or some type of sound deadening because it will rattle a trunk car quite a bit, and second, I recommend at least 600w RMS amplification to really allow this sub to perform to its potential.
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Arnulfo from Beloit, WI
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I Have 2 of these in my Lincoln with an MTX TA7801 and they hit hard. They are pretty expensive but if you can afford it and you love bass, then this is the sub for you.
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David from Lexington, NC
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I have 2 of these in my hatch with a 1400 watt amp. I had to blast foam everywhere cause these speakers hit so hard you have to wear ear plugs or you will bleed. I am a big fan of these speakers. You can hear my bass approximately 3/4 mile away. This is very durable and of the highest quality. BUT they are expensive. They will make your hood rattle, so be ready for competition!
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