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Bronze Member Username: CrossfiredPost Number: 30 Registered: Mar-07 | Are Kicker subs all about SPL or SQ or 50/50? In the old days they made some killer SQ speakers(mid 80's) I'm only asking because I just replaced a Pioneer LowPro 12 for a Kicker CVT12. The Pioneer sounds better at low volumes but go's real sloppy at any kind of higher volume(ie Hot day on freeway). The kicker is kinda not there at low volume but really shines at high volumes, Think it needs a little run-in time? If the kicker does not brakeIn, I'm going to try the EarthQuake next. Do the kicker subs need a little time to get lose? |
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Gold Member Username: Joebruce15 AQ HD3 Post Number: 1417 Registered: May-04 | the only kicker subs id even consider buying would be the comp VRs,im not even sure if they still make them. but the lower models of kicker are junk and dont sound good at all IMO. and the L7s/L5s will get loud but sound like crap and will more than likley blow whithin a few months,i no that from personal experience,my friend had a 10" L7 and was blown in about 3 months. If i were u id go with another sub. Whats your budget? |
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Bronze Member Username: CrossfiredPost Number: 31 Registered: Mar-07 | I could go up to $300. I can get the EarthQuake SWS12 for $140. You ever hear the EQ? are they any good? |
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Gold Member Username: JkidderIA, DP RD Post Number: 1979 Registered: Nov-05 | never heard them. y not try em right?> |
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Gold Member Username: Joebruce15 AQ HD3 Post Number: 1419 Registered: May-04 | never heard anything from earthquake. but ppl say they make good amps. for 300 bucks u can get ALOT better than either of those subs youve listed. what are u after,sq,sql,spl? and what kind of power are u planning on running? |
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Bronze Member Username: CrossfiredPost Number: 32 Registered: Mar-07 | SQ first but I do like volume(in the car). Running 400 watts(little over 500 when the engine is running) rms into 2 ohms. I've heard good things about the EarthQuake subs, like they only need 50 watts rms to play loud and the work well with a IB mounting. |
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Bronze Member Username: Hurricanebr1anWestern Burbs of Chicago, IL Usa Post Number: 25 Registered: Sep-07 | "the only kicker subs id even consider buying would be the comp VRs,im not even sure if they still make them. but the lower models of kicker are junk and dont sound good at all IMO." You're not sure if they still make their most popular sub that's been around forever? FYI - CVRs are considered a lower model...Kicker makes comps < cvr (cvt) < cvx for sql and L5 < L7 < Solo for spl. I have a cvx and its was a good value sub but i wouldn't recommend Kicker subs to anyone that knows about higher quality subs. CVTs have less output than cvrs from what i've heard, so i would look elsewhere. |
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Silver Member Username: Pike110TC-Sounds LMS 5400 18, Indianapolis... Post Number: 411 Registered: Oct-05 | I can only speak for the durability of earthquake subs. I have had a pair of 12" earthquakes since 1993-1994, and they still work perfect. And I have been giving them hell for years. |
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Bronze Member Username: Homeboi88Lexington , Kentucky United states Post Number: 67 Registered: Apr-07 | i dont think the L7s suck an the only reason why the would blow is either u dnt how to hook em up rite or u dnt give em time to break in the only sub that i think would compete with them is the mtx 9500s or re audio sx series |
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Bronze Member Username: CrossfiredPost Number: 33 Registered: Mar-07 | Well its been 24 hours and the CVT12 is sounding 200% better than a day ago. I'm getting alot more inter bass detail as the sub losens up. I ran pick noise to the sub all night at a high level. Yes I did have the battery on a 40 amp charger. |
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New member Username: Scribbles08Post Number: 1 Registered: Sep-07 | crossfired i have a queston what amp do u have runin to the CVT 12. . . because i had 2 kicker CVR 12 and then my car got broken in to but i had and still have the 2 amps which is a kicker 400.1 amp anyhow now i got 2 kick comps 12 and i am pushing them to there maxxx and they sound f***in bad a** its justs sick my friend can here me from 2 streets away when i go to pick him up and i have a scion tc i was just asking becuae i want to get 2 CVT 12's just let me know what is up plzzz and thanx |
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Bronze Member Username: CrossfiredPost Number: 36 Registered: Mar-07 | I'm using a Crossfire VR401 mono at 400 watts into 2 ohms for the CVT122. here's a pic of my amp. http://ampguts.realmofexcursion.com/Crossfire_VR401/inside1.jpg Also I had a chance to hear a earthquake in my ride and it was different than the Kicker but not any better or worst. Its not worth me spending another $150. on the EQ when the CVT is sounding so good. |
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Silver Member Username: B3n07Louisville, Ky USA Post Number: 341 Registered: Jul-07 | i have a pair of comp VR's in and there from 07 feeding them 500 watts is easy the only problem it there power hogs |
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Bronze Member Username: Deserteagle50calPost Number: 34 Registered: Jun-06 | I have 2 of the 15" cvx's and I love them. Didin't think I would ever have anything kicker but I'm proud of them. |
