Yes. Exactly what is happening. The problem is that im NOT happy with it. I feel that i could get more bass out of my system. I have the amp and box for it, just think the sub is the weak link. I guess what im asking is if i shell out the money for something along the lines of a gcon or comparable sub, will i still have the problem of overdriving it at what i feel is a level that a quality sub should be able to handle. The reason i ask is because ive never even seen any of these subs before much less have anyone i know to ask about them.