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2-12" Kicker CVR's or 1-12" Kicker L7

Old Dec 24, 2008 | 02:49 AM
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Default 2-12" Kicker CVR's or 1-12" Kicker L7

Which one you guys choose??
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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L7 Solo barack and a nice amp is PLENTY
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 03:27 AM
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What would be a good amp to push it with?
And would you do sealed or ported box?

Thanks
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:47 AM
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L7 with a kicker 1000.1 or 750.1 if you dont want to overpower it. My 10" L5 is taking 150 rms over the recommended 450
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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Sealed or Ported?
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:03 AM
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ported for sure and at least 2 cubic feet
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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Alrite.. Thanks man
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 02:13 PM
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Neither? There are better brands than Kicker out there...

RE Audio
Memphis
Image Dynamics

etc. etc.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rcf22
Neither? There are better brands than Kicker out there...

RE Audio
Memphis
Image Dynamics

etc. etc.
Agreed, if you want ANYTHING more than just BUMP BUMP BUZZ BUZZ ___-crap, don't go with either. Kicker subs are very one-dimensional... their main goal is loud.
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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okay, Well thanks for telling me this....

What would be a good sub and amp set-up for me? I guess I am going for more SQ than anything... So what you guys recommend? Budget of about 0-$800 or so...
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by dwaine
okay, Well thanks for telling me this....

What would be a good sub and amp set-up for me? I guess I am going for more SQ than anything... So what you guys recommend? Budget of about 0-$800 or so...
Is your budget for a sub and an amp? Or a sub, amp, and wiring? Head unit, etc?
Old Dec 24, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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for a sub and amp....I have everything else
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:05 AM
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RE Audio SE Series 12":

http://www.cardiscountstereos.com/ca...uct+%23=SE12D4

600W rms

If you get two of those babies and run them in parallel for a 1ohm load with a 1ohm stable amp that gives out 1300+W, you will be as loud as you would ever want with amazing SQ

I'm no amp pro, but I know US Amps are solid, this would be a good choice:

http://www.cardiscountstereos.com/ca...oduct+%23=MD2D

$140 x 2 + $300 + shipping = ~$600
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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if u want something that hits super hard

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=19785


this is what i have and it hits hard!, they sounds really good too even with my cheap ___ amp.. i hit every note only two things i can that is bad about them is

1= broke my hatch handle
2= if you listen to rock and u have the double bass notes its a little hard for them to keep up but they are 12"s so i blame that lol

i love them! even my homie is impressed with how hard it hits in my tc. My tc hits harder than his yukon and he has three 12"s in sealed box
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:25 AM
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^those are ok but 2 CVX would sound awesome with that box and a kicker 1000.1 amp. also the L7 with a kicker 750.1 amp and a ported box made to the specs will be loud, don't get any of those ported boxes that you can get at your local audio shop because it will not sound the same.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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Wow......... just wow.........

Please, whatever you do, do not go with any Kicker subwoofer if you plan to be SQ at ALL. If you listen to rock, techno, metal, anything but rap, you will be extremely dissatisfied.

FYI, the size of a woofer has almost nothing to do with its "quickness" and ability to keep up with your music. A 15" can be every bit as quick and precise as a 10" given the proper enclosure and power. If ANYTHING, rcf22's suggestion of two 12" RE SE's is a pretty good setup. I would personally opt for a single 15" SE as I feel the single woofer is a cleaner look, however, a single 15 or dual 12 SE's will get VERY loud off 600-800wRMS and will sound very, very good at the same time.

Kicker makes great amps, although they are overpriced... but most of their subwoofers are nothing special in either SQ or SPL.

Look into the RE SE, look into the Dayton HO, look into the Fi Q, as well as the Stereo Integrity Magv4, the Image Dynamics IDQv4, etc. You will be much more delighted with the results, I assure you.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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for those 2-12's, sealed or ported?
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 02:54 AM
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Ported for sure. The SE's will remain precise and smooth even when ported. Tune to around 30Hz, 3.5-4ft^3 box and they'll sound great.
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 03:05 AM
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since I don't have time or the place to build a box right now.. could you give me a link to a good box?
Old Dec 25, 2008 | 04:10 AM
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may i say neither of the kickers?

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