Fusion?
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Bronze Member Username: Genocyde21Post Number: 61 Registered: Apr-06 | Hey guys, i wen't down to my local Dr. du parebrise to get my windshield changed, and they had this mad sellout for the brand ''Fusion''. Have anyone heard about this or anyone tried it? I looked on realmofexcursion but i don't think that the videos do it justice... Any imput is greatly appreciated  |
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Bronze Member Username: Genocyde21Post Number: 62 Registered: Apr-06 | common guys i'm sure SOMEONE here heard about it... |
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Silver Member Username: StnorrisEldridge, IA US Post Number: 833 Registered: Apr-06 | no i have never heard of them, but try searching them on google |
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Bronze Member Username: Genocyde21Post Number: 66 Registered: Apr-06 | great. Thanks for the advice. I'll keep away... |
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Gold Member Username: Chaunb3400Huntsville, Alabama U.S. Post Number: 8134 Registered: Jul-05 | trash...dont waste ur money |
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Silver Member Username: Usask8er1Appleton, Wisconsin USA Post Number: 363 Registered: Jun-05 | I dont know if this is the sub you looked at but they look like offbrand trash. Ive never heard them so i cant justify my answer but you mine as well just save up and by a good brand name system like chauncey was saying dont waste your money. http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Fusion-Encounter-12-subs-800-watt-extreme-amp_W0QQitemZ220 008575616QQihZ012QQcategoryZ32822QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
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Silver Member Username: Yamahabanshee1Paulding, Ohio USA Post Number: 353 Registered: Jul-04 | Hey Jeff, dont let everyone bull crap u! its all ur own opinion! but i had 2 12" Fusion PowerPlants and those things slammed! i loved umm! put them in a 2.2cuft each chamber ported at 37hz and those dudes will get it on! ask halter my fusions were LOUD! |
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Gold Member Username: Sploosh56Ohio Post Number: 1452 Registered: May-04 | i've heard some of their subsand they get very loud but, like audiobahn, don't last usually and sound like poo |
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Silver Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 444 Registered: Dec-03 | Fusion makes high quality equipment that not only sounds good, but look sreally cool too. Alot of people tend to judge these companies by thier lower end line.... Think if people did that with car manufacturers, People would all be saying Ford was crap if they only seen the Festiva, and never knew about thier Mustang Cobra, ect. Fusion is kick azz, i'm goin to put fusion in my minitruck that is body dropped, bagged, and has a 383 stroker v8, the truck is satin black and getting green TRUE flames, the fusion equipment will be badazz in it. |
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Silver Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 445 Registered: Dec-03 | http://www.fusioncaraudio.com/products.php?category_id=4 |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 4003 Registered: Aug-05 | i have heard some Fusio subs and 6x9's.....and i wasn't impressed. but if Zac says it's good....then that is his opinion. lol |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 4004 Registered: Aug-05 | Zac, it seems like from your above statement, that you are getting it b/c it will match your trucks paint job. lol no offense. this is coming from the guy who uses DD's to win records...lol  |
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Gold Member Username: JakeyplaysbassSt. Louis, MO Post Number: 1291 Registered: Jul-05 | im digging the XTREME amp. |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 4006 Registered: Aug-05 | am i missing something....i don't see the XTREME amp anywhere on that website. lol |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 4007 Registered: Aug-05 | nvm....i see it...lol |
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Gold Member Username: JakeyplaysbassSt. Louis, MO Post Number: 1296 Registered: Jul-05 | strap 44 of those bad boys together and youll be bumping. |
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Bronze Member Username: Genocyde21Post Number: 67 Registered: Apr-06 | Wow lol. I think i'll buy 1 sub and see what it sounds like. Like i said, it's a sell out and the prices are absolutely rediculous... I'll give you guys some feedback when i buy it. |
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New member Username: Blixy2k6Post Number: 1 Registered: Jul-06 | This is my fusion system. id say its quality matches the price you pay so you cant complain really. I have recently blown one of the subs and its a chance to upgrade. I'am now looking at JL Audio instead.  |
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Bronze Member Username: Genocyde21Post Number: 68 Registered: Apr-06 | wow that's nice Ya i would buy JL but there's none here. I can't buy stuff by e-bay cos it costs almost as much to get it shipped to here... So i have Alpine, Pioneer, Rockford Fosgate, Fusion, Jensen, Sony and Kenwood. I'Ve tried pretty much all of them exept fusion. I'll give it a shot. |
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Silver Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 446 Registered: Dec-03 | Muddy, re-read my earlier post. You seem to have missed the point here, what model 6x9's were you listening to?, if you werent impressed then i'm sure they werent any of the top line. And yes, you should value my opinion on products, I have been in the 12volt industry for 15 years and have multiple world class titles. Muz, this install looks very nice, however, I see your running the LOWEST line Fusion makes, the Encounter. Try the mid-line PowerPlant series, this stuff absolutly rocks. And no Muddy, I would never put product into any of my personal vehicles unless it was top notch quality. This stuff is kick azz, it makes me laugh when I hear someone judge a companies entire product line on one set of 6x9's they heard in somebodies car, (sigh). |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 4018 Registered: Aug-05 | i never said they had BAD subs....i said the stuff i heard didn't impress me. calm down i wouldn't waste my time with their stuff...no offense...i am not saying you suck...i do repsect your opinion...it is just not my cup of tea, that's all. |
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Silver Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 447 Registered: Dec-03 |  Somehow I doubt it was these Fusion 6x9's.... Product Specifications Crossover Features 2-Way Passive Crossover Network High Pass: 2.5kHz / Low Pass: 3.5kHz 12dB/Octave Ventilated Metal Protective Housing 24kt Gold Plated Input/Output Connections Tweeter Features 1.25" Superior Silk Dome Tweeter High Performance Neodymium Magnet Spun Aluminum Tweeter Structure Woofer features 60 Oz Magnet Structure 2" TIL Voice Coil 2 Ohm Impedance High Rigidity Pressed Paper Cone 10 Gauge Connection Fly Leads Die-cast Speaker basket Chrome Back Plate Power Handling (MAX): 300 Watts PRODUCT MANUAL |
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Gold Member Username: SouthernrebelMonroe, Louisiana USA Post Number: 3051 Registered: Mar-04 | i agree w/ zac, fusion is pretty darn nice. i have heard a few powerPlant 12's before and they got pretty dam loud. Sounded pretty good too, but the guy that had them was clipping the h3ll out of his amp...so they only sounded good w/ the volume down a lil. |
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Gold Member Username: Chaunb3400Huntsville, Alabama U.S. Post Number: 8154 Registered: Jul-05 | imo like i said up there....not worth it... Just save.... |
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Silver Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 448 Registered: Dec-03 | I hear ya, but let me show you some of thier product, i'm guessing you will be impressed. Maybe you just havent seen the better equipment they make. I'll post a few things in here for ya to check out. heres some components...  |
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Silver Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 449 Registered: Dec-03 | How about a large amp?....  Product Specifications Damping Factor >200 Variable Subsonic Filter 10Hz - 50Hz Variable Input Adjestment 0 - 12 dB @ 45Hz THD 0.05% 5-Way Protection Thermal, overload, DC-offset, short curcuit and reverse polarity CEA 2006 OUTPUT POWER @ 14.4VDC 2007 Watts RMS per channel @ 4 Ohms and 1%THD+N S/N > 65 dBA (reference 1 watt into 4 Ohms) ADDITIONAL POWER RATINGS 12.6VDC 1780 Watts RMS per channel @ 4 Ohms and 1%THD+N 3100 Watts RMS per channel @ 2 Ohms and 1%THD+N 3890 Watts RMS per channel @ 1 Ohms and 1%THD+N ADDITIONAL POWER RATINGS 14.4VDC 3160 Watts RMS per channel @ 2 Ohms and 1%THD+N 4120 Watts RMS per channel @ 1 Ohms and 1%THD+N |
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Silver Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 450 Registered: Dec-03 |     |
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Silver Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 451 Registered: Dec-03 | So does this stuff look low end to you???? Chauncy, Muddy, come guys, you better. For heavens sake they offer a 6x9 that has a cast basket with a 2" vc that rides in a 60oz motor. No, hey arent the best, but they are very good quality, and isnt my opinion, its a fact, so...  |
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Gold Member Username: Cenus420 , 420 420 Post Number: 2040 Registered: Jan-05 | 1% thd, isn't that kinda high, most amps i've seen are around .05%. |
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Silver Member Username: Bulldogsm2008Iowa City, Iowa Post Number: 277 Registered: Mar-05 | well itd be hard to get less with an amp that big plus its most likely for spl comps so it doesnt matter |
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Silver Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 453 Registered: Dec-03 | That is a strappable mono amplifier that will put a combined power of over 10,000 watts rms at 16 volts. Your ears will be distoting well before the amp, lol. And no, for a class D amp that will be running frequencies below 100hz .1% is not high, in fact it's inaudible at that amplitude. |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 4020 Registered: Aug-05 | their subs indeed look befy, but i am not a fan of the green or the tacky plastic. but other than that....i would use it before A-bahn. |
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Gold Member Username: Chaunb3400Huntsville, Alabama U.S. Post Number: 8162 Registered: Jul-05 | "So does this stuff look low end to you????" does this look like a monster???  didnt think so....looks are pointless...u no that... I believe u when u say there not the worse...but like muddy said thats just not my cup of tea... |
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Silver Member Username: NikoncdPost Number: 109 Registered: Jul-05 | Fusion... why green? I mean, I am not keen on all the flashiness - brushed aluminum at least makes me think it will cool better even if doesn't help disipate heat. For some reason when I hear the name 'fusion' I think blue or something, not at all green. If looks matter, just tack on some flames and chrome it to death, haha. I know, pointless post to comment on the green, but eh. |
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Silver Member Username: LoudonPost Number: 420 Registered: Jun-04 | avalanche |
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Silver Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 455 Registered: Dec-03 | Chauncy, what the hell do you know about car audio anyways? I'm not saying they only look good. They perform very well, not to mention the build quality is much better than average, damn good actually. Wether they're not your cup of tea or not does not mean this stuff isnt kick azz. Tell ya what, you pick a class, any class, SQ, or SPL, and i'll use Fusion products and show you just how well they perform. I'll put money down that you'll be hella impressed, no doubt in my mind. I know products. And I never stand up for a product that doesnt deserve props, these do. Its like your condeming this brand just because they put some effort into making it look good, whats wrong with that. I for one can tell you that the majority of customers who pass on DD and brands like them is because flat out they're not attractive. Yes, your right, performance is number one but after that looks should be addressed. Some companies who dont have the ability to build good products have no choice but to rely on nothin but looks. But Fusion, they're doing nothing but adding value to an already great product that performs great. You don't agree with me?, then your just wrong, sorry, i'm 100% right here, Fusion makes good equipment regardless of your opinion. Facts are facts. Except for the looks part, if ya dont like the way they look you and everyone is entitled to that of course, myself i like'em, but thats my opinion lol. |
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Silver Member Username: FrkkevinDenton, Texas US Post Number: 267 Registered: Nov-05 | meh.. flasyness just adds to the cost.. thats why these companies who build bland looking subs do so well.. the lack of money they spend on "flashyness" they can incorporate into making the sub more efficient and keep the cost down.. I have heard some Fusion subs, they were not bad. I'd base it a lot with kicker products though. Never heard the top end equip so I can't judge that.. |
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Bronze Member Username: FatkidPost Number: 11 Registered: Dec-05 | i have this setup by fusion and it does 130 db with no distorsion i think fusions are great http://cgi.ebay.com/FUSION-FEW-12PK-CAR-SUBWOOFER-AMP-PACKAGE-ENCLOSURE_W0QQitem Z120001440322QQihZ002QQcategoryZ32822QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 4025 Registered: Aug-05 | people who pass on DD need to do some more research. i never buy something without having at least some kind of background knowledge about it. i think the Fusion subs are out-right ugly....and tacky looking, with the g*y green and biohazard symbols. lol i don't care how they sound or how loud they get....i can get something that is just as good or even better that doesn't look like my 8yr. old cousin designed it. |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 4026 Registered: Aug-05 | i am not trying to get under your skin, or disagree with you over the fact that they are well-built, and that they perform. you are a professional, and that is what you are good at. but i just don't like em....ugh.... ehhh to-may-toes, to-mah-toes. lol |
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Silver Member Username: Crayola0Wisconsin Post Number: 260 Registered: Jun-06 | im not feelin the green either. |
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Silver Member Username: NikoncdPost Number: 110 Registered: Jul-05 | I really don't think looks are so much of an issue as long as they can preform, and imho I believe the DD is way sexier - but looks are all subjective. To me, when the colors/design of the sub are 'louder' than the sub, it becomes an issue - so I might (probably not) consider the Fusion if I were blind, at least it'd be left up to the sq then. keep bumpin |
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Silver Member Username: ZacdavisBeloit, Wi Post Number: 456 Registered: Dec-03 | Ok, now that I can handle guys, lol. Performance has nothing to do with thier looks. So if ya dont like them ya don't like them, thats cool, lol. They do most def have a certain look not many are used to. And I respect your guys opinion on not liking thier looks. As for the guy who said somethin about build costs and making them look bland is the only way to get better quality, wow dude. Check it out... DD 9515's cost about 900 bucks each. The cones and baskets are built overseas along with some other parts. After the motor's tooling there isnt anywhere near, not even close, to half that in cost, in fact theres only a fraction of that. There is a substantial amount of profit that could be lowered slightly by adding some cosmetic features to the woofer, and still keep a high profit margin. I'm so sick of hearing the lame azz excuse from all these high-end manufacturers who say "we dont put anything into looks, instead we spend it in creating better quality" Come on, we know better, that just means theres less cost in your product and you can keep that high retail price which in turn gives you astronomical profit margins. Ever watch IronChef?, well presentation DOES mean something. This thread proves this in a couple diferent ways, looks can ruin a dish, or they can add to the dishes taste and ambition to eat it. 1 you could try a dish that looks great and love it's taste. (and you could like one that looks bland too) 2 but you could try a dish that looks bad but tastes great with your eyes closed and love it. (and you could look at it first and never want to give it a chance because it looks bad) I guess Fusion looks like a bad dish to Muddy and Chauncy lol. All i'm saying is I think presentation on any sales floor will give the customer thier first impression on a product and cosmetics are the most important part of this. Of course performance comes next, well it should, unfortunatly in the real world price is usually second lol. Anywho, thought i'd share my a thought in here... |
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Gold Member Username: Cenus420 , 420 420 Post Number: 2046 Registered: Jan-05 | ya i can see your point zac, but i think it only applys to ppl who don't know that much about car audio, ppl that know of good quality brands like RE, AA, DD, Adire, etc, won't get caught up in how a sub looks as long as it gets loud and sounds good, but ppl who only know mainstream brands like kicker, audioburn, etc will care more about how a sub looks, they think if it looks good it will sound good which insant the case 99% of the time. that fusion stuff looks like its the best of both worlds, looks appealing to the ppl who don't know much, but has the performance to appeal to the ppl who acutally know about car audio. |
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Gold Member Username: 54danny54Betsy layne, Kentucky..GO... USA duh Post Number: 2738 Registered: Nov-04 | well ive heard a couple 10 inch powerplants and i was nothing but impressed. they sounded great and had lots of output. |
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Bronze Member Username: Genocyde21Post Number: 73 Registered: Apr-06 | Thanks for the debate guys. I'll buy one and i'll tell you if i'm impressed |
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Gold Member Username: Basshead86Google is your Friend, FL Post Number: 4036 Registered: Aug-05 | DD 9515's may cost that much at your store....but i have seen them as cheap as like 575-600 from other dealers. |
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