going w/kicker amp and sub

Zsteve · 12-08-2009, 09:32 PM

Well I think Im going to go with kicker amp ZX300.1 and sub CVR104 4 ohm DVC for my bass upgrade to my Bose system. I was told this would be possible by an Audio store without any adapters. They said they will probably keep the stock amp and hook that into the new amp. Does this sound right? If this is good I will use the ZEncloser box. I want to make sure this is a feasable route before I do it. Thanks.

bigaudiofanat · 12-08-2009, 11:14 PM

If you are talking about hooking up your new amp to a bose system than no you need a mtx re-q in between the stock amp and the new one. The reason that is needed is because the bose system alternates the outgoing signal before going to the bose amp. The re-q corrects all the adjustments the bose system did.

If this is a base system it is possible. As long as the new amp has speaker level in.

Zsteve · 12-09-2009, 08:10 AM

Its for a Bose so I will have to get the MTX RE-Q, thanks. I want tomake sure its done right.

Zsteve · 12-16-2009, 05:18 PM

Well I got the kicker amp and woofer and the Zenclosure box in, now I will see about getting it installed this Friday. I will let those with the Bose system kow how just adding an amp and woofer helps, if any. Im thinking since Im not an Audiopfina (?) guy and just want a good system that this will probably be good.

I personally think the Bose sounds pretty good as is, but I feel most of the thumping coming from the doors and not the back so Im sure the new 10 in Kicker sub will let me hear and feel it from the back. So for those that dont want to rewire the whole car I hope this option will help, and for about $400 installed Im thinking it will do good.

Also the Zenclosure box fits great, I had to take the sliding cover the Touring model gets but I didnt have to remove the hookups for it. Box looks good Zenclosure thanks.

shabarivas · 12-16-2009, 05:41 PM

Kicker? They are ok... why not go w/ a nicer JL sub?

Zsteve · 12-16-2009, 05:53 PM

Not sure how much the JL stuff would be but the Kicker ZX300.1 amp was $104 and the 10 in Sub was $60, both on amazon which changes prices daily it seems. So price was one reason and I went only 300 watts so as not to over power the rest of the system. Im sure there are better ones out there but Im sure the Kicker will still be more than up to the job for this.

bigaudiofanat · 12-16-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

Kicker? They are ok... why not go w/ a nicer JL sub?

Kicker is good for subs and sub amps. Also 1000 times cheaper than JL. And still good.

Zsteve · 12-16-2009, 10:48 PM

Im sure they will help the sound experience in the car. Matt has pretty much the same type setup in his Nismo for as far as the amp and sub and box goes and his thumps pretty good so I think Ill be happy with it. Getting older and have lost some hearing in the 6k freq range so its not like I can hear everything thats suppose to be there anyway.

AK370Z · 12-16-2009, 10:52 PM

Though their amps are huge in size but it's such a beast for the price. I saw some kicker mono amp setup and L7 sub (I believe that's what the sub called) in a custom made box , I couldn't go near it. It's that LOUD.

Zsteve · 12-21-2009, 01:51 PM

The car is in the shop for the install, should be done soon and will let you know how it sounds and a pic or two.

XwChriswX · 12-21-2009, 03:50 PM

I have 2 Kicker S10L7's powered by a KX 1200.1 amp in a custom Kicker ported box in my tC and I LOVE IT. It's just right for me cause it has good punch for all of the rock I listen to, but pleeeeenty of resounding base for the few rap song and dance music too. I plan on parting them out of the box since it will NOT fit in a Z trunk lol. Prolly get a zenclosure box if I can get a ported 2x box.

Zsteve · 12-21-2009, 06:16 PM

Well got the car back and man that one 10 inch sub with a 300 watt amp can kick. I of course cant turn it all the way up as it will over power the Bose stereo and probably rattle the car apart but with the seperate bass control the amp came with I can adjust the bass how I want. So I keep it kinda low and it gives me that louder thump from the rear I was wanting, and the feeling of hearing something from the rear and not only the front. For $400 I think it was a good upgrade that makes the stereo a little better now. So for those with the Bose this is a pretty option, an 8 inch might be even good enough.

shabarivas · 12-21-2009, 06:42 PM

nice to hear you are happy w/ the setup - post pics of how its all wired up if you can

12-08-2009, 09:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	going w/kicker amp and sub Well I think Im going to go with kicker amp ZX300.1 and sub CVR104 4 ohm DVC for my bass upgrade to my Bose system. I was told this would be possible by an Audio store without any adapters. They said they will probably keep the stock amp and hook that into the new amp. Does this sound right? If this is good I will use the ZEncloser box. I want to make sure this is a feasable route before I do it. Thanks. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-08-2009, 11:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	If you are talking about hooking up your new amp to a bose system than no you need a mtx re-q in between the stock amp and the new one. The reason that is needed is because the bose system alternates the outgoing signal before going to the bose amp. The re-q corrects all the adjustments the bose system did. If this is a base system it is possible. As long as the new amp has speaker level in. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

12-09-2009, 08:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	Its for a Bose so I will have to get the MTX RE-Q, thanks. I want tomake sure its done right. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-16-2009, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	Well I got the kicker amp and woofer and the Zenclosure box in, now I will see about getting it installed this Friday. I will let those with the Bose system kow how just adding an amp and woofer helps, if any. Im thinking since Im not an Audiopfina (?) guy and just want a good system that this will probably be good. I personally think the Bose sounds pretty good as is, but I feel most of the thumping coming from the doors and not the back so Im sure the new 10 in Kicker sub will let me hear and feel it from the back. So for those that dont want to rewire the whole car I hope this option will help, and for about $400 installed Im thinking it will do good. Also the Zenclosure box fits great, I had to take the sliding cover the Touring model gets but I didnt have to remove the hookups for it. Box looks good Zenclosure thanks. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette Last edited by Zsteve; 12-16-2009 at 05:20 PM.

12-16-2009, 05:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	Not sure how much the JL stuff would be but the Kicker ZX300.1 amp was $104 and the 10 in Sub was $60, both on amazon which changes prices daily it seems. So price was one reason and I went only 300 watts so as not to over power the rest of the system. Im sure there are better ones out there but Im sure the Kicker will still be more than up to the job for this. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-16-2009, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Kicker? They are ok... why not go w/ a nicer JL sub?

12-16-2009, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	Im sure they will help the sound experience in the car. Matt has pretty much the same type setup in his Nismo for as far as the amp and sub and box goes and his thumps pretty good so I think Ill be happy with it. Getting older and have lost some hearing in the 6k freq range so its not like I can hear everything thats suppose to be there anyway. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-16-2009, 10:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Though their amps are huge in size but it's such a beast for the price. I saw some kicker mono amp setup and L7 sub (I believe that's what the sub called) in a custom made box , I couldn't go near it. It's that LOUD. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

12-21-2009, 01:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	The car is in the shop for the install, should be done soon and will let you know how it sounds and a pic or two. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-21-2009, 03:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	I have 2 Kicker S10L7's powered by a KX 1200.1 amp in a custom Kicker ported box in my tC and I LOVE IT. It's just right for me cause it has good punch for all of the rock I listen to, but pleeeeenty of resounding base for the few rap song and dance music too. I plan on parting them out of the box since it will NOT fit in a Z trunk lol. Prolly get a zenclosure box if I can get a ported 2x box. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

12-21-2009, 06:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	Well got the car back and man that one 10 inch sub with a 300 watt amp can kick. I of course cant turn it all the way up as it will over power the Bose stereo and probably rattle the car apart but with the seperate bass control the amp came with I can adjust the bass how I want. So I keep it kinda low and it gives me that louder thump from the rear I was wanting, and the feeling of hearing something from the rear and not only the front. For $400 I think it was a good upgrade that makes the stereo a little better now. So for those with the Bose this is a pretty option, an 8 inch might be even good enough. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

12-21-2009, 06:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	nice to hear you are happy w/ the setup - post pics of how its all wired up if you can

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