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MTX Audio TS8512-44

12" Dual 4 ohm Thunder Square TS85 Series Car Subwoofer

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12" MTX Thunder Square 8500 Superwoofer • 1500 watts Max • 750 watts RMS • Dual 4 ohm • Aluminum Cone • Asymmetrical Linear Drive system • Spider Plateau Venting Cooling System • 125 oz. magnet

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12" MTX Thunder Square 8500 Superwoofer • 1500 watts Max • 750 watts RMS • Dual 4 ohm • Aluminum Cone • Asymmetrical Linear Drive system • Spider Plateau Venting Cooling System • 125 oz. magnet

Description


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Introducing the newest addition to the MTX Thunder Woofer family, Thunder Square (TS). These subwoofers are serious. The Mad Scientists at MTX were dreaming up hundreds of designs before creating the loudest square subwoofer in the class. Mission accomplished! Thundersquare subwoofers are capable of delivering volume displacement unlike any other in their class. With 1.75" voice coils and up to 125 oz. magnets, they are like nothing you've ever heard!

The TS85 subwoofers have a cast aluminum basket for strength and durability as well as a black anodized aluminum cone with a laser etched MTX Audio gothic logo. Point blank - they sound as good as they look. They are perfect for any ride from rusted out Rivieras to bangin' Bentleys and they will be the envy of the neighborhood.

  • 12" Dual 4 ohm MTX Thunder Square 8500 Superwoofer
  • Power Handling:
    • Peak: 1500 watts
    • RMS: 750 watts
  • Impedance: Dual 4 Ohm
  • Black anodized aluminum cone
  • ALDS (Asymmetrical Linear Drive System)
  • Spider Plateau Venting cooling system
  • 1-3/4" Voice coil
  • 125 oz. magnet
  • Sensitivity: 87.60 dB
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's warranty

Subwoofer Wiring Guide


Wiring Guide to Wire 1 MTX Audio TS8512-44 Subwoofer

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2 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 2 MTX Audio TS8512-44 Subwoofers

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Mono Amp - Option 1

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4 Channel Amp - Bridged

Wiring Guide to Wire 3 MTX Audio TS8512-44 Subwoofers

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4 Channel Amp

Wiring Guide to Wire 4 MTX Audio TS8512-44 Subwoofers

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Specifications & Details


Subwoofer Specifications
Series
Thunder Square TS85 Series
Subwoofer Size
12"
Peak Power Handling
1500 watts
RMS Power Handling
750 watts
Voice Coil(s)
Dual
Impedance (Per Voice Coil)
4 ohm
Sensitivity
87.6 dB
Subwoofer Design
Square
Main Cone Color
Black
Woofer Composition
Aluminum
Subwoofer Grille
No
Re-Cone Kit Available
No
Recommended Enclosure Specifications
Recommended Enclosure Type
Ported / Vented
Sealed
Minimum Sealed Box Volume
1.0 cubic feet
Maximum Sealed Box Volume
1.0 cubic feet
Minimum Ported Box Volume
1.5 cubic feet
Maximum Ported Box Volume
1.5 cubic feet
Top-Mount Depth (Mounting Depth)
8-7/8"
Cutout Diameter
11"
Shallow Mount Installation
No
Warranty and Return Policy
Parts Warranty Duration
1 year
Labor Warranty Duration
1 year
Warranty Provider
Manufacturer

Item Details


Manufacturer:

MTX

Model Number:

TS8512-44

Weight:

28.00lbs

Internal SKU:

ts851244

Internal Product ID:

15419

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Customer Ratings & Reviews


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5 star
93%
4 star
7%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%



Durability
4.7
Value
4.5
Features
4.7
Design
5
Usability
4.6

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SickSound

WOW I went to a local car show in my city. This guy had 2 of these in his Volkswagen Golf. They sound so louder then my 2 12" RE Audio XXX. He had them hooked up to a Alpine MRP M2000. I asked him whats the RMS on each woofer. He said 750 and mtx under rated them. So i did not believe him. I'm running a Rockford Fosgate T2500 to my sub and they sound good but not as good as this guy.

By Kevin R on November 24, 2011

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These pound like hell.

I have 2 mtx thunder 8512 12" subs and they are powered but a Polk audio pa1000.1 amp @ 1 ohm and I can't believe how much these sub pound. I'm running 0 awg wire with the big three under the hood and I don't know anyone who has anything close to compare to the performance of my system. Insane is not even Enough of a word to explane the slamming and pound you In the back of yor head not to mention the fact that it sereiously takes your breath away. I've had many systems and this one is by far the best. Try them out if your looking for something that is said to be too much cause that is exactly what they are. Thanks mtx I've never been happier.

By Magicmoll on March 27, 2012

4 found this helpful


Mind Blowing

These subwoofer are sick right out the box. I have 2 12" being powered be MTX 91002 amp which is 1500 RMS. My box is nowhere close to specs and still they hit ((HARD)) I'm on my way to making a bigger box.
Last week i was at my local audio shop. The guy at the desk asked me if I had 2 15" hcca in my car now because before i had one 15" hcca. I told him i sold my hcca and I'm running 2 MTX TS85 he was shock. He said he herd me coming from 2 blocks away and thought i had upgraded my system to 2 15". MTX DON'T BE MEAN SHOW THEM HOW LOUD YOU CAN SCREAM.

By Shazam on December 4, 2011

4 found this helpful


Beast subwoofer

This subwoofer is loud and so much bass. I have 1 12" on a Kicker 750 and this thing vibrates my whole car. My set up is louder then my friend 2 W6s.

By Alex on November 12, 2011

4 found this helpful


SLAMZ!

I recently purchased this sub due to wanting to downsize from a 15'' sub and to save some space. The guy i got it from said 1 was enough for him and gave me a good deal. When i finally got this monster hooked up, i was blown away. So much SPL and SQL right out the box. I can only think of one thing wrong with this sub. The cone will dent very easily. Everything else is a positive. It's a killer!!!!!!

By Johnny Ray on December 29, 2010

4 found this helpful


Loud!

This sub was so ridiculous when I first through it in a 2 cubic ft ported box. I had it hooked up to a kicker 750.1 and it slammed. The clarity was very good too. I would have to say that this sub would easily compete with the L7 if not better. Fantastic woofer with great looks too.

By Luke on September 19, 2010

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Ecxellent in everything Five STAR

I just bought 2 of these to replace my 2 15" Alpine Type R. OMFG these 12's are the loudest i have ever heard. So much more bass then my Type Rs. i can't believe these subs they sound better then my friend RD Audio Super Heavyweight 18" his system cost him over $3500 and mine cost me under $800. I have my subs hooked up on a Alpine MRP-M2000 and a shuriken BT100 and all 4gauge wiring.

By Dennis G on February 5, 2012

3 found this helpful


awesome sub

I have one of these in my 09 impala powered with my kicker zx750.1 amp and it pounds really hard and it sounds great.

By Jake on March 28, 2010

3 found this helpful


Nasty subs

I have two of these hooked up in a scion tc and WOW. I had to replace the seal on my trunk. I'm running 1000watts to each sub. They are RMS at 750 but haven't even blinked at 1000. highly recommended. MTX has never failed me

By Me on December 22, 2009

3 found this helpful


Proud owner of two MTX Squares

These are the best 12" subs I've ever used, and the bigger the box the better it performs.

By Red Frontier on February 11, 2009

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