Dayton Audio T1503 Titanic Mk III Subwoofer Kit Review
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— last modified November 26, 2008
Summary
- Product Name: Dayton Audio Titanic MK III Subwoofer Kit
- Manufacturer: Dayton Audio
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: November 26, 2008 11:11
- MSRP: $ 749.85
- Specifications
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15" Titanic MKIII Subwoofer
1000 watt amplifier
SPL: 115dB
20mm of excursion
Amplifier features stereo line-level as well as LFE input, variable low-pass crossover, full parametric EQ, and auto on/off.
Dimensions: 19-1/8" W x 19-1/8" H x 19-3/8" D
Pros
- Convenient size
- Easy assembly
- 1000 W amp
- Good value as a kit
- Plays loud and clean
Cons
- Limited Low end frequency extension
- Parametric EQ only good or room peaks
Introduction
The Titanic T1503 MK III kit is a good smart design that is very easy to put together. I could really crank up the volume on this sub without the same fear that I have with my current subwoofers or other vented systems of bottoming out or overstressing. For under $750, you get a 15 inch subwoofer in a small cabinet, a 1000 watt amplifier and very good performance. For any handyman searching for a great sub at a great price, you should take a hard look at the Dayton Titanic MK III.
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WmAx posts on December 28, 2008 06:33
allargon;498780
How does this puppy compare to the AV123 MFW-15? The MFW-15 is vented whereas this one is sealed. The MFW-15 is much cheaper as well.
I just snagged one of these on Audiogon. (I got some jewelry to keep me out of the doghouse as well.) The consensus on reviews is that the cabinet sucks, but the driver and amp are solid.
The sealed cabinet is a big compromise for drivers, and with most drivers, it means substantial impairment vs. other designs that are ported. There are exceptions of course. Take a super woofer, like a JL W7 or TC Sounds TC3000 or ULTRA LMS, and it will excel even in sealed systems, due to the insane excursion, motor linearity and power handling ability these units possess. But, 99.99% of all woofers do not come close to the characteristics of these super woofers. The Titanic is a good quality unit, but like most, suffers highly when compared to a vented design. Use it in a vented design, and it will radically improve in performance.
-Chris
tomd51 posts on December 27, 2008 21:42
I'm sure you'd get all the depth you'd want with a larger, vented cabinet w/this driver... -TD
allargon posts on December 27, 2008 19:47
I will say that it drops like a rock around 30-35 Hz (perhaps 37 according to the review.) I haven't really tried placing it in a corner or into a new cabinet yet. I just did a few test tones off a free Audio DVD I got online. No SPL meter needed. (I have one!) I will see if I can make the Parametric EQ compensate. However, I'm 99% sure it just needs to go into a vented tempest cabinet.
Yeah, I adjusted the parametric EQ a bit. It won't do anything below 25 Hz. Blech! I need two of these (drivers!) for my space anyway.
Yeah, I adjusted the parametric EQ a bit. It won't do anything below 25 Hz. Blech! I need two of these (drivers!) for my space anyway.
allargon posts on December 18, 2008 16:44
How does this puppy compare to the AV123 MFW-15? The MFW-15 is vented whereas this one is sealed. The MFW-15 is much cheaper as well.
I just snagged one of these on Audiogon. (I got some jewelry to keep me out of the doghouse as well.) The consensus on reviews is that the cabinet sucks, but the driver and amp are solid.
I just snagged one of these on Audiogon. (I got some jewelry to keep me out of the doghouse as well.) The consensus on reviews is that the cabinet sucks, but the driver and amp are solid.
tomd51 posts on December 04, 2008 15:28
Nah, she already got one of those. Oops! Probably shouldn't have told him that...
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