Tired of my Kickers - need new subs

H2O_Doc · 03-02-2014, 09:55 AM

I've grown tired of my 2 12" Kicker comps and I'm thinking of switching them out. They aren't bad, but they are more punch than sound quality. I'm thinking of replacing with JL W3s maybe. I've done Polk DXis, and variety of Fosgates, but want something new to broaden my experience. I'd like something that gives me a little more detail in the low freqs and not just thump. Because I have two, I can sacrifice a little boom to get sq. Powering off 900 rms for the two.

Any suggestions on alternatives welcomed.

bigaudiofanat · 03-02-2014, 10:47 AM

Image Dynamics Q's are an amazing SQ sub for the buck. JL is good as well but was never found of the price point.

RonRizz · 03-02-2014, 11:00 AM

A winner in my book is the Stereo Integrity BM Mark 4. The previous Gen. Mark 3 had Incredible SQ, and Packed plenty of punch. The 4 is said to be even better.
I have ordered one to shelf in the garage for when my soundstream decides to crap out.
Give them a serious look, They are worth your time.

H2O_Doc · 03-08-2014, 06:29 PM

Update: I'm going to delay purchase. I made a trade and want to see how it goes. I traded my Kicker 07CRV12-2s and an amp for two Polk MM1240s. I might still end up buying something recommended here, but I'll see how these Polks do (they are a step up from the DXis I have laying around the house and have run in other vehicles).

The are not as conspicuous as you might think as I have a box cover made from speaker cover fabric:

It is hard to tell there is a box there when the hatch is closed unless you are looking for it:

I'm running them off a Kenwood amp that delivers 900 watts @ 2Ω

Specs:
Total Frequency Response22-200Hz
Nominal Impedance4 ohms
Efficiency92 dB
Power Handling
Continuous425 watts
Peak800 watts
Resonant Frequency30 Hz

YzGyz · 03-09-2014, 09:24 AM

I have a 10" Type R shallow in a custom corner box. It hits really nice and clean. IMO it sounds as nice as my brother's JL W7 10" but louder. The W7 is really nice too. JL just cost a good $$ for what you get though.

03-02-2014, 09:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	Tired of my Kickers - need new subs I've grown tired of my 2 12" Kicker comps and I'm thinking of switching them out. They aren't bad, but they are more punch than sound quality. I'm thinking of replacing with JL W3s maybe. I've done Polk DXis, and variety of Fosgates, but want something new to broaden my experience. I'd like something that gives me a little more detail in the low freqs and not just thump. Because I have two, I can sacrifice a little boom to get sq. Powering off 900 rms for the two. Any suggestions on alternatives welcomed.

03-02-2014, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Image Dynamics Q's are an amazing SQ sub for the buck. JL is good as well but was never found of the price point. __________________ 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/

03-02-2014, 11:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	A winner in my book is the Stereo Integrity BM Mark 4. The previous Gen. Mark 3 had Incredible SQ, and Packed plenty of punch. The 4 is said to be even better. I have ordered one to shelf in the garage for when my soundstream decides to crap out. Give them a serious look, They are worth your time. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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03-08-2014, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	Update: I'm going to delay purchase. I made a trade and want to see how it goes. I traded my Kicker 07CRV12-2s and an amp for two Polk MM1240s. I might still end up buying something recommended here, but I'll see how these Polks do (they are a step up from the DXis I have laying around the house and have run in other vehicles). The are not as conspicuous as you might think as I have a box cover made from speaker cover fabric: It is hard to tell there is a box there when the hatch is closed unless you are looking for it: I'm running them off a Kenwood amp that delivers 900 watts @ 2Ω Specs: Total Frequency Response22-200Hz Nominal Impedance4 ohms Efficiency92 dB Power Handling Continuous425 watts Peak800 watts Resonant Frequency30 Hz

03-09-2014, 09:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
YzGyz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 1,449 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 63	I have a 10" Type R shallow in a custom corner box. It hits really nice and clean. IMO it sounds as nice as my brother's JL W7 10" but louder. The W7 is really nice too. JL just cost a good $$ for what you get though.