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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 15 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

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Customers frequently mention the Tarantula T5 Series 12" Dual-Voice-Coil 2-Ohm Subwoofer for its impressive sound quality. Many customers rave about how clean and hard-hitting the sound is. The build quality of the subwoofer is also highly praised, with customers describing it as "very high quality."

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Beefy, Dual 2ohm

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big Bass

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This sub slaps! The break in process took more than a week because of how beefy it is. My setup consists of the dual 2ohm wired in parallel with 2 pairs of 12 gauge feeding it. Powered by the pioneer 1600w mono and sitting pretty in a probox.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Monster

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best decision made wish I had room for two running 1 ohm

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Enclosure size, Sound

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Seismic Subwoofer

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This subwoofer as well as most, needs a large enclosure to perform as well as you need. The mounting depth is accurate in the specs of this product. I have a 2.5 cubic foot ported enclosure tuned for 46-58 hz and it is seismic. This reboot from the late-era competitive sound days holds high to its roots. Soundstream has always been a great brand but the T5 12.2 is everything a sound guy wanted from this mobile earthquake.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sub

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wasnt sure when i bought this due to some of the quality from soundstream. This sub is one of the best ive owned. Great sound and hits hard. I did have some issues at first with getting it wired correctly but once i did i was more then happy with the result

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Car system

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was shopping around for a new 12in sub and found the sound stream 12in tarantula i was skeptical about the sound but once it was hooked up to my amp i fell in love with the sound and bass it puts out love it one of my best purchases made so far

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Oh yeah, it bangs!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this because I wanted bass I could feel but do not have much space in my truck so I bought this Turrantula 12 and paired it with the kicker 1200.1 and holy moly it gives you a back massage. And mind you I have this in the small sealed box that, Best Buy sells and it sounds so clean and still hits hard. And yes I tried it in the recommended 2.1 ported box tuned to 31hz as well and though it gets a little louder but just doesn't sound as good. Trust me if you need some good low end but are tight on space then this is the jam!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Long break-in

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very impressive.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s takes longer than usual to break in, but once it does, it’ll blow you away. Very high quality subwoofer and highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality, Sound

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Subwoffer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Vary good speaker vary nice clean bass sound excellent qulity

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome sub!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed a quality subwoofer that would do well in my extended cab pickup. I've been a fan of soundstream amps for years and their subs are just as well built and good looking as any any of their equipment I've run in the past. At 1 ohm, this thing kicks like a mule and sounds/feels great. Required less air space than other 12" subs I looked at so fit my application well. Was surprised to see it offered at Best Buy and for such a great price. Now I need a canopy so I can get a dozen of these...lol. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to a friend or to purchase again in the future. Awesome sub!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Build quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Soundstream that's all that needs to be said

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This sub pounds.... Well built dual voice coil two or four ohm options

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing subwoofer

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you know what you are doing when putting everything together this subwoofer sounds amazing. I'm using a 1200 watt boss rampage to power this thing. It's not the greatest amp but if you know what you're doing it's great. I used the rockford 4 AWG amp wiring kit from amazon, the Metra 12" sealed subwoofer box from best buy, paired with a kenwood aftermarket double din stereo head and used the Metra Gm battery terminal to tie it all together. I do audio installs as well on my spare time. Contact me if you need any advice on how to do it yourself.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Boomin in ya Jeep

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pushing these with the AudioControl LC-1.1500 mono sub amp that i blew both a pair of JBLs and Memphis Audio subs with. These subs handle it nicely. I do get a very faint voice coil smell at very high volumes but they absolutely bump. They also fit in my custom 2 door JK Wrangler box and are probably the strongest and biggest subs you can fit in a 2 door JK.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great subwoofer!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great buy, Great sound, Great quality, I'm impressed

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Clear sound low bass will recommend to any one best buy

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Blown

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Unhappy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Didn’t last long I think it’s already blown I have to have a speaker place rest it out but sounds distorted like it’s blown

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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