Pair of Xcon 18's review, by Thewes

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Reposting to see if I can get it to work for him.

So last night I took around an hour or so to write up some huge review on my new pair of 18'' Sound Solution Audio Xcons. Unfortunately there was a url glitch and the thread is gone, so I will try to sum up my product review instead of another 5000 word essay.

The SSA Xcon is an amazingly solid driver that has absurd amounts of low end output (off little power might I add) and still acts incredibly responsive, the sound quality of this sub does not hold back its ability to "get loud" one bit. I feel that the Xcon is a very under appreciated driver in today's market, so luckily for you all interested in this sub, I'm taking more time to write this second review.

My enclosure is 14^3ft, all 3/4'' birch ply doubled up all around tuned to 27hz.. Originally I had a pair of 18'' nightshades (3kw versions), and all though I highly recommend all sundown products, I shortly realized the nightshades were too SPL oriented for my application. After switching to the SSA Xcons and only powering them with an AQ 1200d at .5ohms, I blew my trucks sunroof off its hinges @ 30hz and it sounded pretty damn good while doing it. These drivers are amazing, I still can't believe something can produce sound this tight and get so loud at the same time. At first I was a bit hesitant at the single slug design, but the first note that dropped completely took all my doubt away. (and took my sunroof away) The icing on the cake would have to be the sub is down right attractive due to the heavy ass concave cone and textured 12 spoke basket.

As far as cons go, I haven't ran into any big ones yet. But from an unbiased point of view I have to reach up in my ass and bring something out. One would be the push terminals couldn't fit my 8 gauge, but not too many drivers take wire that thick. The only other thing would be some might consider the power handling a bit low at 1750 RMS, but after further listening I feel that their RMS rating is matched perfectly with their suspension. Regardless, if you need more power handling than 1750, then you can't be too interested in how the driver sounds in the first place.

Also I should note that with each driver only getting ~750 a piece, I'm more than completely satisfied with how loud they get, and I have had previous daily set ups in previous cars with over 3000 watts of power.

So all bullshit aside, if you are looking for a driver that has incredible low end output, and still enough precision to make an audiophile shit himself, then the SSA Xcon is what you want. I'll post some pictures below, and when I get some more power I will throw up my numbers and videos.

the drivers

the enclosure

gave it some foam and vinyl...

[Mark LaFountain 1,054]

awesome review. i'll have to put this on the xcon page. thanks for taking the time for the review!

update> added to the xcon page.

http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/index.php/product-information/xcon.html

[RobClay 20]

Great review!! Ive got a temporary amp for mine ill be hooking up this weekend. But i have one question, why is there no logo on the dustcaps?

[Mark LaFountain 1,054]

Great review!! Ive got a temporary amp for mine ill be hooking up this weekend. But i have one question, why is there no logo on the dustcaps?

he ordered them that way. not sure why??

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Thanks for the great review!

That review just summed up what my next build will consist of.

[jcarter1885 995]

I like the subs that way, the mystery of the unkown ground pounders.

[Thewes 2]

I like the subs that way, the mystery of the unkown ground pounders.

No disrespect to SSA, but I removed the logos because it looks alot better in my box all black.

[ulrisa 26]

Nice review man! I'm looking forward to picking up a pair of these!

[Notorious97200 339]

The white ssa sticker is the only thing I can see when I look through the rear tinted window. I did not take it off, although it looks like it could be off easily, as it was kind of "peeling" (is it the good word?!!).

I love my 15" xcon !