Best box for my set up?
 

Hey guys, I tried to search just to make sure I'm not asking a question already answered and couldent find anything so here it goes.
I'll be running infinity kappa components in front, kappa 2 ways in rear with a t400-4 on the highs. Now I want to have a 10 inch L7 sub and my question is, when I ordered a zen closure box for my 07 350 for a 8 inch square sub I was shocked/ diss appointed that the company made it so small, the box was tiny compared to the actual space that's back there, it looked fooling In the pic, and tiny in person. So I never got my potential out of the l7 8 inch since the box was tiny. I do want to try a 10 this time for a little deeper bass, but I don't wanna end up paying another 150 bucks for a little box that's not gonna sound good. Any suggestions or other options out there?
Thanks in advance. Not that it probabley matters but I'll be pushing a p1000-1 to the sub.

If money isn't an object then I recommend the JL Stealthbox. It's expensive but it sounds awesome!

Remember, all speakers are made for a specific air space. Having more space in your box isn't always better. Having the right space is most important. The Zenclosure boxes actually are nearly ideal air space for most subs. Just always double check the cubic feet of air space your sub recommends before you buy something.

I love the fit of mine! :happydance:

ZENCLOSURES
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Thanks, I'll see what the slealth runs for, I'm sure it's pricy lol
N omgigltaz, is yours a 370z?
I haven't seen or experienced one, my experience came from the one I had in my 350.

This this this! I can't count the times I've seen boxes that are completely mis-sized for the sub/subs they were running. Granted, some of those enclosures were extremely nice but it was obvious that the builder was far better at carpentry and or fiberglassing than basic geometry or even reading a spec sheet.

I agree

I love my zen box! I have a crappy Sony sub and a 400 watt kicker amp and it hits really hard.


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As an installer I love the Zenclosure boxes, save time and look great.

But Does it sound good?
Or better yet, would it sound good with a kicker 10 L7

Your now asking more about the speaker rather than the box. Yes L7's are loud. They are more for raw bass rather than a SQ setup, I recommend a Image Dynamics, CDT, or Focal sub if you want a more SQ oriented setup.

Thanks, I'll look into that. Preshade the response.

I have the Wicked CAS corner box with a JL 10w3v3 in it. Sounds amazing and takes up barely any room in the hatch.

:iagree: And If you Match the Sub to the Volume listed in the Enclosure, YES it will Sound good!!!:happydance:

A Zenclosure box is usually made to accommodate the specific volume req. for each sub (where the desired installation area permits). So they're a trustworthy brand to go with.

Also remember you're dealing with a Square sub, so most boxes won't necessarily work with a Kicker sub. Especially for a stealth enclosure with a 10".

I have 2 Kicker 10" L7's in my Z in the Upfire box, and love it. I added some polyfill to the box to give it a bit more 'padding' and it helps. :tup:

Sweet. I've always used kicker squares since I was 15 n I'm 23 now lol. They take a beating m never complain bout it lol
Tnx for all the info guys!

I love my kickers. I've had them since 2004 and they've been going strong. Sadly when my car slid into a ditch (not by driver error), somehow one of them got too much of a horizontal jolt, and I'm guessing something broke inside the body. It makes noise, but you can tell something is loose inside. So I've unwired that one and am just rocking 1 of the 2. It still hits Hard by itself. :tup:

The only downside is since 2004, they have changed the look/color of the model, so I can't just get 1 new one. :shakes head: I've got to buy 2 to have them match. :icon17:

I feel ya
I had 2 15 L7 in my 03 impala n when I got rear ended by a drunk going 60 n I was at a red light stopped, the frame part ripped through one of them, one survived but I'd never put a 15 in that hatch lol.... Guess I need to list it n sell it

Like small and good bass get 8" w7'and 250watt mono block amp. The sound will beat like a 12"

:icon17: I'm in the same boat, I have 2. One produces sound, the other produces crackled sound, almost like one of the wires of the coil has popped off. Theoretically could be repaired...

I want to try to sell them, but can't in good conscience sell a defective item... And then get 2 new ones.

True, don't wanna create bad karma, call kicker they'll recone it for you

And I'd love a w7, but seems like I always run into great deals on the l7 and can't ever find a good deal on jl.
Lol like I bought my 8 inch l7 with box, used but very good shape for 60 bucks.

I know there are other brands out there that produce good stuff, but I just imo can't see anything better than Kicker. I've been impressed with several of their products, and will stay true. :tup:

Same here man, I've always used infinity kappas for mids and highs and kicker subs, Fosgate amps. I've yet to be unsattisfied with that combo

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I try to stay true to Kicker, so I use Kicker Comps, Kicker Subs, Kicker Amps, Kicker wiring kits. :bowrofl:

I know, consumer whore. :roflpuke2:

Well, Just ordered my box from zenc. For 1 10 inch l7 hole. Just gotta find the sub now lol

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Sweeet!:happydance:

Here you go:

2011 Model Kicker 11S10L74 (11S10L7-4) 10" Dual 2 ohm Solo-Baric L7 Subwoofer

If you wanna save some costs, here is the 2008 Model: Kicker 08S10L72 (08S10L7-2) 10" Dual 2 ohm Solo-Baric L7 Subwoofer

Both are S10L7s 2ohm subs. :tiphat:

sweet, not bad, i found a guy has two brand new ones in dallas, 3 hour drive from me. his selling two brand new ones with box for 320.
guess i could do that n try n find a buyer for the other one eh?
n i was thginking, ill be using my p1000-1 fosgate on this sub, i should probabley go with a dual 4 ohm so i can have it at 2 ohms. that amp puts out 736 rms at 2 ohms, which would be perfect since the L7 10 is 600 rms, 1200 peak.
vs. if i get a dual 2 ohm, ill be at 1 ohms n that amps puts out 1386 rms, so sub be toast before id get started lol.
whats your take on it?

Hey guys:

I'm thinking about upgrading my factory Bose/Nav system sub. I've read a lot of the posts about adding a LOC etc. I'll just be adding the sub and keeping the remaining speakers (for now). I really don't want a sub in the location of the Bose sub since most I've seen look like they may get damaged if something is laid on top of that area.

My question is; are there any sub boxes that mount by the strut bar that don't interfere with the Touring model cargo cover? I like the look and reviews on the Zenclosures, but they don't let you use the cargo cover. I appologize if this has been asked and answered (looked and couldn't locate).

I'm thinking exactly the same thing and so far I've found the Pioneer down fire shallow unit TS SWX251 and the JL Audio CP 108LG W3v3 are two that are low enough to fit under the bar and the cover and between the side panels. These are smaller though so not sure what to expect. I don't want something to blow my head off, just something that is cleaner and hits a bit harder than that crap Bose "sub".