Got this sub 4 years ago and it’s has brought me many years of enjoyment. It is my first sub so I can’t compare to others, but I’ve never had an issue with cvx 12 and overall very happy with it
First off I'm 35 my family owns a auto upholstery shop. I've been around systems since the 80s back when it was more about clarity than bass. In saying that it wasn't about the loudest but the best all around system and one of my favs was an alpine deck kicker 3.5s kicker by 9s and some cvx 12s on a kicker 1100 zx amp in a sealed box in a 85 Regal. Everything was sound deadened and this was one of the dopest systems I ever heard. I love seeing simple systems that really smash
What did you hear this 85 Regal man ? Yeah , the old school simple , sound quality systems are my favorite ! Then next fav would be the crazy elaborate uber high end audio systems !! OH _ I really miss the car audio days Without all these canbus systems and extra computers .!! Also the sound quality of the class A/B amps back then was and is top notch ! Which is pretty rare nowadays , or super pricey to obtain . Peace
Hell yeah!!! I had an 87 cutlass with 2 kicker 10s facing forward and 2 12s facing the rear. Gutted the seat of course running them on 2 orion hcca 250s. Miss that thing so bad. Hilarious that we can get 10x that power for 200 bucks these days.
I agree with some other comments here . You can definitely do better as far as bang to buck ratio. in Kickers defense they do have their own unique sound , and If thats a Big IF you put them in the Perfect box , they will perform amazingly !!! JL audio also has a unique bass sound , prefers a perfectly spec'd enclosure . Many of these newer style affordable subs such as Skar among many others , are much more forgiving in terms of enclosure specs !!. Anyone else notice this ?
I got one of these CVX 12 inch 4ohms with a ZX750.1 Kicker amplifier and kicker amp wiring kit in my 1989 GT Mustang hatchback with Alpine deck. It hits really really well. Super high quality equipment...
That kicker amp is perfect for it I bet cause the closer parker got to 1500 watts it starts maxing out better off keeping it around it's RMS 750 good amp for it imo
really though theres nothing wrong with the skar box. its 2 cubic feet tuned to like 32 hz. i bought one but had to return it cause it didnt fit in my trunk an it had nice things like internal bracing and all that.
@@haydenwiseman3056 The box is tuned to 32hz with the Skar SDR12. I'm sticking to my guns on there is NO WAY a boxes tuning frequency can be calculated without knowing the parameters of the driver that's going in it. Skar designed that box around the SDR's parameters. Kicker or any others sub T/S parameters will be different resulting in different tuning and sound. Edit: I'm referring to the Skar box but the same is true for any premade enclosure.
@@thenotoriousrvh6091 Lol You just see the word pre fab and assume the worst I see you on allot of other channels saying the same type of things If its not custom its no good or if its this brand its no good If its not something I support its no good lol The same crap you just said about the Skar box can be said about ANY other box thats not built for a particular sub What do you expect him to do build a box for every sub he reviews Stop being so judgmental Shits old like you
@@thenotoriousrvh6091 Different drivers may respond differently in identical boxes due to their T/S parameters, but the tuning frequency is determined by the interior box volume, port size, and port length. Things like sub displacement, bracing, and inner walls will affect interior box volume which would also affect tuning frequency.
I have 2 cvxs10s i had this woofers already for 6-7 years they still sound and are great dont know why they have a way bigger magnet than those youre showing there awesome
I know I bet you can get a XFL for around the same price and that has a 3" coil weighs around 35 pounds and has lots of progressive spiders. American Bass in my opinion is better for the price. Now I'm still waiting for the solo X but this one Parker tested was not my favorite at all.
I've compared subs from other companies and trust me Kicker for the money I think it's worth it. Others subs may have more watts but Kicker gots that quality. And to me that's important. Quality Over Quantity.
@@RyanBassForLife Agreed .....but I believe this Kicker sub would have done amazing in the Skar audio prefab box ! its specs are spot on for the Comp Vx
Awesome video... keep the sleeper subs coming along. I swear by these for decent build... they love a sealed box though. I could use that CVX for my prius 😅
I've heard CVX's that slapped. EXO has a video of this guy who had 2 12's in a bright yellow ported box on a kicker 2400 amp that hit real hard, I heard that in person too, very impressive for kickers.
@@a9five If you want a cheap system that hits very hard, get a 12in Audiopipe BDC4 and build a box to 3 cuft tuned to 31-32hz double baffle and plenty of bracing and use that same 1200 skar amp or a 1500 and it will shit on 2 kicker 10s. Those subs are rated for 1100 rms so the 1200 should do fine but the 1500 would be better. That's what I have but I have it on an orion xtr1000 and that thing is no joke, those subs are absolute monsters and smash lows hard. For a port I used a 4 inch pvc pipe at about 11.5 inches long and rounded out the inner diameter edge with a round over bit for better air flow and its the perfect size. You can get a 4"x24" pipe from lows for a couple bucks. Put the pipe up to the double baffle and trace the outside circle and cut it out and the hole will be perfect and tight and have to pound it in with a hammer. Leave it out about a quarter inch to throw a bead of glue or silicone around it and you'll have one great sounding sub that will have your whole car flexing and neighbors pissed.
@@a9five From experience, you wont notice anything going from 1200 rms to 1500 rms. Literally will only tell a audible difference if you completely go almost double the power, say from a 1200 to a 2400w rms amp
@@HashDogg06 I mean this is a worst-case scenario for that sub. It should be a testimate to kickers build quality. Overpowering it in an enclosure that is way too big for it is a recipe for blowing up a sub. but it held up. Kudo's Kicker
@@dnappi85 my 12 year old kicker 12 cvr just got blown recently.. I accidentally put too much power to it apparently.. have no idea how.. I was doing only like 500 watts at 4 ohms but poor thing died
Hey Parker great video man.. Yeah people hate on kicker but I had a set of Kicker comp RT under my back truck seat, and I ran them for 4 years everyday, I'm talking when its -40 below to 100 degrees outside, and never had any issues with them. I just sold them I was a little sad to see them go but I used the money to buy my Skar subs..
Maybe thats why its a return item... Its half blown out. They tested it at Crutchfield and didnt max it out so they thought it was in good shape and resold it. But its actually defective when pushed towards teh limits. Thats my guess anyway. Unless its way outta the tuning range with that box but I dont think thats the case.
The coil was slapping the back plate from over excursion. I'm with you on the price Parker. I understand why Kicker charges more. There's a lot more that goes into one of their subs than just looking thru a catalog and picking a sub to put their name on for mass production. I also understand the quality that comes with that. The issue isn't with the company. I'm sure they're doing their best to offer their equipment as inexpensive as they can to make a profit but remain competitive in the market place. The issue is with the consumer. We all don't understand the cost, and the difference in equipment. We just see wattage, size, and cost. Most ppl who end up understanding the build concept and become bassheads will end up gravitating towards the higher end equipment after some trial and error. Kicker's biggest problem was they didn't have any large subs. Now that they are releasing the new Solo, I imagine we will begin to see a bunch of Kicker builds again. It won't be a high school teen who talks about Kicker anymore, it will be hardcore comp guys, and monster demo guys I hope. I'm going after 4 of the new 15" Solos when they hit for my next build. Wish I could do 8, but 4 is my goal. Thanks for the content lil bro! Have a good one!
I have a 12 comp q in a 2.7 cubic foot ported box tuned to 30 running 900 watt rms maybe a little more it hits the 20s and 30s crazy and all day never gets hot.. love it. Fusions entire body flexs
I'll even throw in a rockford power amp or a kicker kx/kxa amp ur choice. But really so u can see how much difference in the actual quality of the bass sounds. U hear notes like u never knew they were meant to sound like that.
There not back if there not selling any gear just because Brad bought the company doesn't mean ish until there's product to be purchased other wise he just owns a name AND yes I've seen the video of his "prototypes" 🤦🏽♂️
Love your videos dude you really put subs and speakers to the test. Would really like to see you do a video on the Alpine type r series just for shits and giggles
as soon and you put that sub in a box that big and throw that much power to it. you are maxing out the excursion. the coil overextends in the magnet. the spider and surround cant keep up with the coil, it will slap around making pops. especially at those lower herts 20-30 range
What would be a comparable sub to this one in a different brand? I am talking about comparable specifications and sound output. Mounting depth being a pretty important spec.
@@traewilkins8890 Not much really. Dayton audio has a couple subs I was looking at that will fit in smaller enclosures but I have not had time to pull my current sub to check the mounting depth of my enclosure. I have a shallow enclosure that sits under the back seat and it is hard to find a full size sub that will fit in it.
If it helps, I've had a pair of 12" P2s since April 2016. I don't have a way to accurately measure how much power I've run to them but they still sound good. They take at least 90% of their rms power each time I play them.
Im a Rockford fan. I got the t1s and a t2. Kicker, Alpine, Phoenix Gold, Memphis, Jl, Rockford, Mtx. Thats were I think they stand with kicker being at the bottom.
Maybe the dust cap when it vibrates so hard & fast like that, possibly causing the popping noises. Kicker I noticed has been placing that designed cap on most of the subs like that. So far most of the Comp. Or solobarric subs that seems to be the place with the most wear, after constant use.
Just picked up 2 of these in a box for $400 from a homie He had them in an SUV and I remember how fuckin loud they were only on 600 watts I have them on an CXA1200 watts so 600 a piece which is their RMS and they sound sooooo good Love them Love kicker 😎
@@ParkerTheBasshead right , it's hard to go back after you get used to bass that shakes everything and you don't really hear it , it's actually really cool as I'm sure you know hahahaha
I know you have some nice mids n highs but for the other viewers out there looking for really decent budget components check out the Recoil brand stuff on Amazon.i needed something cheap to get me by in my car, ol lady roached the left infinity reference 5x7 so I needed something quick n cheap (6.5 swap in a 95 mustang gt with diy adapters bad call as far as quick n easy) so i rolled the dice and grabbed up the echo series components for $40 and I am quite surprised and pleased they look n feel pretty good and they sound great, the tweeters and crossovers are actually heavy.. only problem is a 6.5" swap in 95 mustang gt, theres lots of finagling to get em in there solid. But That's on my choice of speaker size.
@@ParkerTheBasshead I believe if that sub had a magnet with a little more depth to it, it would be quite a nice sub. But for 230 dollars I believe this sub is a ripoff lol.
At that 14:30 minute mark. When you say 1,600 watts…. Is that RMS????? I have 2 of them wired down to 1-Ohm stable (Nemesis NA-3000.1KOR ) amp that maxes out 3k watts RMS (according to specs) at 1 Ohm. Is that what I’m doing to my subs??!! 🤣 because I don’t want to k!ll them 🥲 got a epicenter & it sounds amazing but I’m thinking of selling them/ trading + cash for a kicker Solo X 15. Anyways I know I went on a bit of a rant just hope you can clear that up for me! 🥲 Also just subbed! Not sure if you have any videos on the kicker solo x but I’ll go check if you do or don’t but if you don’t please make one!! I love kicker they haven’t let me down! My old setup was 2 kicker L7 12’s old school dark gray finish with smooth curves (the fkn classics) which I believe I was pushing 3500-4000 watts rms range split to both & never had issues! (I know the RMS they’re rated is in a safe range & under powered a bit)
So I’ve had a CompQ for a year before, and when it wasn’t broken in, the sub wouldn’t play when the beat hit hard. Over time it stopped. So I think kicker makes either all of their subs or some of them “blow proof” so it’s harder to blow them. I could be wrong
@@peachbucket9629 i love my deaf bonce sa272 12 around 250 bucks and twice as much performance than the cvx... i use to love kicker 20 years ago but the price is such a turn off for me, better and cheaper options out there than the whole kicker line, except maybe for the l7
The only reason i would run the kickers over all those sundown, America bass, deaf bounce. and not worry is for the marine applications. what other sub on his table can withstand the elements with a paper cone foam surround. For powersport applications having to wash off your equipment After offroading. Cant use any other sub in this price range with those power ratings. Would love to see any other brand make waterproof big subs for a can am or rzr.
only reason why im considering this subwoofer is because of its ts parameters. thinking about slapping this in my camaro and building a custom box for it. i want to keep everthing light as well as i get into street races often so the big 300oz magnet subs like i have in my honda arent going to be helping me out in my camaro what so ever, lol. tryna keep the power handling low but im going to swap to a lithium battery as well, should keep my voltage steady playing full tilt @800w without adding any weight, even losing some.
@Parker, or anyone who has 1st hand experience.... Which sub is better all around and for what reasons when comparing this Kicker VX 12 to an Alpine Type-R 12?
I have the CVX models right before right before them they are black and silver. I can see there's some upgrades to the sub you have for my eyes but I can also tell your xmaxx should be a little bit better than that I think that's subwoofer could be defective
@@jayblue8224 wich ever u wantin. I only hav L7's with the tinsles sewn. As soon as i learned y i had went threw so many til the chrome and blue L7s cane out. Wit sewn leads. But the best built L7 is the gen they came out with right after the chrome version. Like a gun metal grey.
@@jayblue8224 I have a total of 9 L7s only using 4, wanna do a no wall build wit 12. But i dont like the new versions. So i always keep eye out. Ill take pics if possible n send 2 u
Nope common kicker issues with the cvx line.They don't start really sounding loud till they start slapping. 🙄comes form the coil slapping the backplate because it's not deep enough also if they added another spider it would help it handle better without popping as quickly on power
@@analogaudiorules1724 I've ran kicker since the late 90's believe I'm not claiming to know it all but I've done over 50 kicker installs dealing with kicker as well as knowledge with rebuilding subs 🙄😑😒That i put money on .Kicker cvx/cvr had 3 well known issues ,that coil slap and weak spiders and well as tinsel lead failures. I've had every model they have ever made all the way to the solo x 18s which was the only ones I can say kicker did a good job on .They L7s are good for what they are as well. But when it comes to price point kicker is behind. We will see what they're new x talking about soon.
@@taylormade5217 Ive reconed many woofers, ive recapped and restored numerous vintage power amplifiers, ive built crossovers myself for multiple driver arrays "not just simple 2 way 12db per octave crossovers" i have a lot of experience myself, i have had little to no issue with kicker.... To each their own... I can't speak for their 90's gear, but ive tried a handful of their comp subs, as well as seen quite a few friends use them as well, never had an issue other then one time... they are not my first choice, but i can say i have never had one of their coils go out on me unless horribly abused, never had a spider crack either, had one become detached at the tripple joint, but that was after a few years of heavy use and it wasn't mine, so i have no idea how it was takin care of.
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Got this sub 4 years ago and it’s has brought me many years of enjoyment. It is my first sub so I can’t compare to others, but I’ve never had an issue with cvx 12 and overall very happy with it
First off I'm 35 my family owns a auto upholstery shop. I've been around systems since the 80s back when it was more about clarity than bass. In saying that it wasn't about the loudest but the best all around system and one of my favs was an alpine deck kicker 3.5s kicker by 9s and some cvx 12s on
a kicker 1100 zx amp in a sealed box in a 85 Regal. Everything was sound deadened and this was one of the dopest systems I ever heard. I love seeing simple systems that really smash
What did you hear this 85 Regal man ? Yeah , the old school simple , sound quality systems are my favorite !
Then next fav would be the crazy elaborate uber high end audio systems !!
OH _ I really miss the car audio days Without all these canbus systems and extra computers .!! Also the sound quality of the class A/B amps back then was and is top notch ! Which is pretty rare nowadays , or super pricey to obtain .
Peace
Hell yeah!!! I had an 87 cutlass with 2 kicker 10s facing forward and 2 12s facing the rear. Gutted the seat of course running them on 2 orion hcca 250s. Miss that thing so bad. Hilarious that we can get 10x that power for 200 bucks these days.
I agree with some other comments here . You can definitely do better as far as bang to buck ratio.
in Kickers defense they do have their own unique sound , and If thats a Big IF you put them in the Perfect box , they will perform amazingly !!! JL audio also has a unique bass sound , prefers a perfectly spec'd enclosure .
Many of these newer style affordable subs such as Skar among many others , are much more forgiving in terms of enclosure specs !!. Anyone else notice this ?
That sub comes w its own clip indicator🤣
I got one of these CVX 12 inch 4ohms with a ZX750.1 Kicker amplifier and kicker amp wiring kit in my 1989 GT Mustang hatchback with Alpine deck. It hits really really well. Super high quality equipment...
That kicker amp is perfect for it I bet cause the closer parker got to 1500 watts it starts maxing out better off keeping it around it's RMS 750 good amp for it imo
i have two of these on kxa 1600.1 and it bangs outta of control i love it
How's the sound quality? What kind of box you have it in
This box is much better than the Skar box. You can now do a test of how much of a difference enclosure makes by retesting same subs in the new box.
really though theres nothing wrong with the skar box. its 2 cubic feet tuned to like 32 hz. i bought one but had to return it cause it didnt fit in my trunk an it had nice things like internal bracing and all that.
@@haydenwiseman3056 The box is tuned to 32hz with the Skar SDR12. I'm sticking to my guns on there is NO WAY a boxes tuning frequency can be calculated without knowing the parameters of the driver that's going in it. Skar designed that box around the SDR's parameters. Kicker or any others sub T/S parameters will be different resulting in different tuning and sound.
Edit: I'm referring to the Skar box but the same is true for any premade enclosure.
@@thenotoriousrvh6091 Lol You just see the word pre fab and assume the worst I see you on allot of other channels saying the same type of things If its not custom its no good or if its this brand its no good If its not something I support its no good lol The same crap you just said about the Skar box can be said about ANY other box thats not built for a particular sub What do you expect him to do build a box for every sub he reviews Stop being so judgmental Shits old like you
@@thenotoriousrvh6091 Different drivers may respond differently in identical boxes due to their T/S parameters, but the tuning frequency is determined by the interior box volume, port size, and port length. Things like sub displacement, bracing, and inner walls will affect interior box volume which would also affect tuning frequency.
I have 2 cvxs10s i had this woofers already for 6-7 years they still sound and are great dont know why they have a way bigger magnet than those youre showing there awesome
What amp you got pushing them i had a 3k nemesis amp and it got fried
The Kicker CVX's has been around for years and years i remember when best buy first started selling them in everybody in my area was buying up the CVX
SAME! Best Buy kickers🤣oh those were the days
Exactly mate, that sub might be ok but as soon as you start comparing it’s value to others it quickly gets removed from consideration.
I know I bet you can get a XFL for around the same price and that has a 3" coil weighs around 35 pounds and has lots of progressive spiders. American Bass in my opinion is better for the price. Now I'm still waiting for the solo X but this one Parker tested was not my favorite at all.
I've compared subs from other companies and trust me Kicker for the money I think it's worth it. Others subs may have more watts but Kicker gots that quality. And to me that's important.
Quality Over Quantity.
Well kicker imo I think is more toward the shallow mount side of things
@@RyanBassForLife Agreed .....but I believe this Kicker sub would have done amazing in the Skar audio prefab box ! its specs are spot on for the Comp Vx
@@RyanBassForLife facts
You finally got the cvx i love it
Dude don't know what you did but I can finally hear you!! Thank you. Great video bro!!
Thanks man!!
I was able to get 2 of them for $200 from a buddy of a friend. Best deal ever.
I've had L7 12's and 15's and they gave off alot of cone noise rattle. It had epoxy under the face of the subs that broke loose rattling around.
I've had mine for nearly a year and I've never had these problems
@@mr.boombastic8612 i was pushing them beyond what's recommended with a kx 2500. The subs couldn't handle the power
@@fusiondensity3287 oh ok I understand
Awesome video... keep the sleeper subs coming along.
I swear by these for decent build... they love a sealed box though.
I could use that CVX for my prius 😅
Nice Parker! Probably a little less power since it’s a bigger than recommended box. Nice to see that sweet box in action again!
Great vid man! Do a Pioneer series as well, they'll suprise you, really good budget subwoofers
The former is hitting the backplate. Thanks for the upload..👍
Cvx are some of my favorite subs
Yeah I'm going with two 10s for my first sub setup.
I've heard CVX's that slapped. EXO has a video of this guy who had 2 12's in a bright yellow ported box on a kicker 2400 amp that hit real hard, I heard that in person too, very impressive for kickers.
I plan on getting two 10s 1200w and hooking a Skar RP 1200 as a start and then maybe later get the 1500w and see what's up.
@@a9five If you want a cheap system that hits very hard, get a 12in Audiopipe BDC4 and build a box to 3 cuft tuned to 31-32hz double baffle and plenty of bracing and use that same 1200 skar amp or a 1500 and it will shit on 2 kicker 10s. Those subs are rated for 1100 rms so the 1200 should do fine but the 1500 would be better. That's what I have but I have it on an orion xtr1000 and that thing is no joke, those subs are absolute monsters and smash lows hard. For a port I used a 4 inch pvc pipe at about 11.5 inches long and rounded out the inner diameter edge with a round over bit for better air flow and its the perfect size. You can get a 4"x24" pipe from lows for a couple bucks. Put the pipe up to the double baffle and trace the outside circle and cut it out and the hole will be perfect and tight and have to pound it in with a hammer. Leave it out about a quarter inch to throw a bead of glue or silicone around it and you'll have one great sounding sub that will have your whole car flexing and neighbors pissed.
Damn I remember that video
@@a9five
From experience, you wont notice anything going from 1200 rms to 1500 rms. Literally will only tell a audible difference if you completely go almost double the power, say from a 1200 to a 2400w rms amp
That sub bottomed out when the coil hits the back of the magnet ive had plenty subs do it and it doesn't mean its defective its over excursion
Exactly, needs more box dampening at these power levels (smaller enclosure).
@@HashDogg06 I mean this is a worst-case scenario for that sub. It should be a testimate to kickers build quality. Overpowering it in an enclosure that is way too big for it is a recipe for blowing up a sub. but it held up. Kudo's Kicker
@@dnappi85 my 12 year old kicker 12 cvr just got blown recently.. I accidentally put too much power to it apparently.. have no idea how.. I was doing only like 500 watts at 4 ohms but poor thing died
It's definitely maxing out
Hey Parker great video man.. Yeah people hate on kicker but I had a set of Kicker comp RT under my back truck seat, and I ran them for 4 years everyday, I'm talking when its -40 below to 100 degrees outside, and never had any issues with them. I just sold them I was a little sad to see them go but I used the money to buy my Skar subs..
Maybe thats why its a return item... Its half blown out. They tested it at Crutchfield and didnt max it out so they thought it was in good shape and resold it. But its actually defective when pushed towards teh limits. Thats my guess anyway. Unless its way outta the tuning range with that box but I dont think thats the case.
The New CVX is the one to stay away from. I had same issue with a new pair.
Something seems off on that driver, box size/tuning for it or both.
Dude great video. Dude can you do a JL comparison? Thanks and keep it loud
@IAmJames - Minecraft I agree 100%
@IAmJames - Minecraft agreed💯💪🏾
Take a look at the Rockford Fosgate T2S2 13. Yes 13”. 34mm xmax, 33 pound magnet. 2k rms, 4K peak. Pricey though.
I would like the soundqubed 6.5
The coil was slapping the back plate from over excursion. I'm with you on the price Parker. I understand why Kicker charges more. There's a lot more that goes into one of their subs than just looking thru a catalog and picking a sub to put their name on for mass production. I also understand the quality that comes with that. The issue isn't with the company. I'm sure they're doing their best to offer their equipment as inexpensive as they can to make a profit but remain competitive in the market place. The issue is with the consumer. We all don't understand the cost, and the difference in equipment. We just see wattage, size, and cost. Most ppl who end up understanding the build concept and become bassheads will end up gravitating towards the higher end equipment after some trial and error. Kicker's biggest problem was they didn't have any large subs. Now that they are releasing the new Solo, I imagine we will begin to see a bunch of Kicker builds again. It won't be a high school teen who talks about Kicker anymore, it will be hardcore comp guys, and monster demo guys I hope. I'm going after 4 of the new 15" Solos when they hit for my next build. Wish I could do 8, but 4 is my goal. Thanks for the content lil bro! Have a good one!
I have a 12 comp q in a 2.7 cubic foot ported box tuned to 30 running 900 watt rms maybe a little more it hits the 20s and 30s crazy and all day never gets hot.. love it. Fusions entire body flexs
Dual 2 ohm at ohm final res.
I really would love to see mtx and kicker go at it even Sony thanks
Great video, bro! I’m about to put a pair of the CVX 12s in my 08 ram Q-Bomb ported under seat box
I'll even throw in a rockford power amp or a kicker kx/kxa amp ur choice. But really so u can see how much difference in the actual quality of the bass sounds. U hear notes like u never knew they were meant to sound like that.
Those are some sweet subs. Especially for Kicker. Looking forward to seeing some of the new Crossfires one of there days 😪
Another awesome vid Parker
Thank you Brian!
Parker, dark audio is back!
Have they started back selling yet?
Yea they’re back but it’ll be probably 1-3 years before they sell anything however brad might let you buy a prototype worst ha can say is no 😊
There not back if there not selling any gear just because Brad bought the company doesn't mean ish until there's product to be purchased other wise he just owns a name AND yes I've seen the video of his "prototypes" 🤦🏽♂️
it ain’t that deep, it’s just exciting
@@rapid946 I hear ya bro I wld love to have a pair of NKO DKI 15's and Brad is a very knowledgeable and I hope he does well 👍🏽
Love your videos dude you really put subs and speakers to the test. Would really like to see you do a video on the Alpine type r series just for shits and giggles
Love it. Finally somebody bot calling kicker overpriced garbage. You want quality? This is where it’s at.
Day 1 of asking Parker to drop the bass list.
Have a great day Parker and stay safe. Love the videos. Keep being incredibly kind,humble and awesome.
Another great video. It would be cool to see the peak spl during the rms tests
Is this speaker still good 2 years later? The price is the same and i am thinking about installing it in my small car soon.
A lot of info thanks bro. Getting 2 12’s this Sunday!
How are they? I'm going with two 10s
I’m getting them soon
loving this series.
Heck yeah I say they're the best looking subs Kicker got rn. I'm going with two 10s 1200watts
Should consider running another set of leads in the box so you don't have to jam wires in the terminals
I would love to see the compr in this box and see how it does
as soon and you put that sub in a box that big and throw that much power to it. you are maxing out the excursion. the coil overextends in the magnet. the spider and surround cant keep up with the coil, it will slap around making pops. especially at those lower herts 20-30 range
I have those cave’s in my car right now and I love them.
What would be a comparable sub to this one in a different brand? I am talking about comparable specifications and sound output. Mounting depth being a pretty important spec.
What ya find out?
@@traewilkins8890 Not much really. Dayton audio has a couple subs I was looking at that will fit in smaller enclosures but I have not had time to pull my current sub to check the mounting depth of my enclosure. I have a shallow enclosure that sits under the back seat and it is hard to find a full size sub that will fit in it.
Not that im a fosgate fan but id like to see a punch series p1 p2 p3 if u ever get a chance.
Definitely love to see a p3
yea same cause ive heard good things but have never seen a review
If it helps, I've had a pair of 12" P2s since April 2016. I don't have a way to accurately measure how much power I've run to them but they still sound good. They take at least 90% of their rms power each time I play them.
yes he should skip kicker its the worst series ever fosgate expensive af but worth it
Im a Rockford fan. I got the t1s and a t2. Kicker, Alpine, Phoenix Gold, Memphis, Jl, Rockford, Mtx. Thats were I think they stand with kicker being at the bottom.
Nep audio classic! They still have some on the site. $150 shipped
Maybe the dust cap when it vibrates so hard & fast like that, possibly causing the popping noises. Kicker I noticed has been placing that designed cap on most of the subs like that. So far most of the Comp. Or solobarric subs that seems to be the place with the most wear, after constant use.
Just picked up 2 of these in a box for $400 from a homie
He had them in an SUV and I remember how fuckin loud they were only on 600 watts
I have them on an CXA1200 watts so 600 a piece which is their RMS and they sound sooooo good
Love them
Love kicker 😎
This one looks like a daily banger
Retest in the smaller box!
What amp would you recommend for one 12 for best rolling bass
I had an older kicker cvx it hit pretty good for what i bought it for only about 150 bucks
hey man, love your vids. could you do some vids reviewing some of your subs in sealed enclosures?
Since I've been running a sundown audio x18 I have a different view of lows LOL 🤤
I agree! For kicker tho this did alright
Running a X15 v.2 myself. I know what you mean. I've never experienced lows like I have with this X15.
@@girthquake9655 word up 😁, everyone gets to enjoy my music with me I like to share LOL 😶
@@ParkerTheBasshead right , it's hard to go back after you get used to bass that shakes everything and you don't really hear it , it's actually really cool as I'm sure you know hahahaha
I sat in a car with Zv4 sundowns and i agree Sundowns the lows kings 😂
I look for clear sound I've had fi audio and Rockford but the l7 and the cvx are my favorite
what's the song at 7:10 👀
I know you have some nice mids n highs but for the other viewers out there looking for really decent budget components check out the Recoil brand stuff on Amazon.i needed something cheap to get me by in my car, ol lady roached the left infinity reference 5x7 so I needed something quick n cheap (6.5 swap in a 95 mustang gt with diy adapters bad call as far as quick n easy) so i rolled the dice and grabbed up the echo series components for $40 and I am quite surprised and pleased they look n feel pretty good and they sound great, the tweeters and crossovers are actually heavy.. only problem is a 6.5" swap in 95 mustang gt, theres lots of finagling to get em in there solid. But That's on my choice of speaker size.
I've always loved kicker
I mean the popping occurred after putting the wattage past the rated wattage no?
Think the popping was from it not opening up since it was brand new ?
I have 3 of these subs. They are a steal
Seems this one just needs a little more XMax. Other than that sounds great! Thanks parker!
Yeah I agree
@@ParkerTheBasshead I believe if that sub had a magnet with a little more depth to it, it would be quite a nice sub. But for 230 dollars I believe this sub is a ripoff lol.
At that 14:30 minute mark. When you say 1,600 watts…. Is that RMS????? I have 2 of them wired down to 1-Ohm stable (Nemesis NA-3000.1KOR ) amp that maxes out 3k watts RMS (according to specs) at 1 Ohm. Is that what I’m doing to my subs??!! 🤣 because I don’t want to k!ll them 🥲 got a epicenter & it sounds amazing but I’m thinking of selling them/ trading + cash for a kicker Solo X 15. Anyways I know I went on a bit of a rant just hope you can clear that up for me! 🥲 Also just subbed! Not sure if you have any videos on the kicker solo x but I’ll go check if you do or don’t but if you don’t please make one!! I love kicker they haven’t let me down! My old setup was 2 kicker L7 12’s old school dark gray finish with smooth curves (the fkn classics) which I believe I was pushing 3500-4000 watts rms range split to both & never had issues! (I know the RMS they’re rated is in a safe range & under powered a bit)
Awesome videos I enjoy your contentGreat job with the comparisons keep up the videos appreciate it
I'm in Bakersfield Ca and if you check out our local offerup, there is always a shit load of kicker subs for resale.
Thanks for clarifing its not running this time..
In my country kickers very expensive so not a Fan BUT some of their stuffs okay. Good vid Parker.
That XV2 there in the back... Pure perfection
You gotta get a solo x and really push that amplifier!!!
I plan to!!
I 2nd this
its going to be a disappointment 😂
Great Job would Love to see Alpine ,Rockford Fosgate, and a couple others unless you don't go there
I want to get 2 of these what amp should I use if not trying to burned them up.
So I’ve had a CompQ for a year before, and when it wasn’t broken in, the sub wouldn’t play when the beat hit hard. Over time it stopped. So I think kicker makes either all of their subs or some of them “blow proof” so it’s harder to blow them. I could be wrong
you are horribly wrong kicker will blow in 10 seconds i blew a boss audio and it took more then 1:00 minute to blow kicker 10 seconds
@@thaboiimarcos9459 which kicker sub
@@ragextico same exact sub
@@ragextico the cvx
@@thaboiimarcos9459 well I’ve only had the CompQ
you should do one for the tranchula t5 they bng i got 2 12s by soundstream
Awesome video as always. Please please please someday review some Rockford Fosgate and or DC Audio.
Could you do the American bass hawk 1244 review? I’d love to see it in action . And an in depth review
I was just about to comment the same thing. Also would love to see how it compares to the AudioPipe TXX-BDC4
Not a fan. Kicker still trying to sell their name. Way better subs out there in that price range.
could you recommend any 12inch sub thats around $250?
@@peachbucket9629 Skar svr 12
@@jmoney1467 wow that is actually good one, I’m going to probably buy it thank you
@@peachbucket9629 i love my deaf bonce sa272 12 around 250 bucks and twice as much performance than the cvx... i use to love kicker 20 years ago but the price is such a turn off for me, better and cheaper options out there than the whole kicker line, except maybe for the l7
All those other subs look cheap af. Kicker is quality and performance if set up correctly.
Comp q 😱 love your video definitely like 👍 more people need to see these videos you put out thanks
Comp Q should be in tomorrow! Will try to get a video on it up as soon as I can. thanks!
Might be the voice coil hitting the backplate. It happened to me on the original 12w3 20 years ago.
I currently just bought two of them what’s a good amp to run for them? Any recommendations I would appreciate!
The only reason i would run the kickers over all those sundown, America bass, deaf bounce. and not worry is for the marine applications. what other sub on his table can withstand the elements with a paper cone foam surround. For powersport applications having to wash off your equipment After offroading. Cant use any other sub in this price range with those power ratings. Would love to see any other brand make waterproof big subs for a can am or rzr.
only reason why im considering this subwoofer is because of its ts parameters. thinking about slapping this in my camaro and building a custom box for it. i want to keep everthing light as well as i get into street races often so the big 300oz magnet subs like i have in my honda arent going to be helping me out in my camaro what so ever, lol. tryna keep the power handling low but im going to swap to a lithium battery as well, should keep my voltage steady playing full tilt @800w without adding any weight, even losing some.
name of song @ 7:10 would really appreciate it
So did the sub play lower then the other kickers ?? Or did the box play lower then the other one you used on the other kickers ??🤔🤔🤔
@Parker, or anyone who has 1st hand experience.... Which sub is better all around and for what reasons when comparing this Kicker VX 12 to an Alpine Type-R 12?
Yes been waiting for this one 😎👌🏽
I have the CVX models right before right before them they are black and silver. I can see there's some upgrades to the sub you have for my eyes but I can also tell your xmaxx should be a little bit better than that I think that's subwoofer could be defective
At full stroke damn near 3 inches of travel. But also it could be the box or just to wide of a port. But that's my opinion it's the subwoofers
Was lucky to find a 12” CVX new for $130
What about the Square kicker New one almost out now looks like a true Monster
Brand new in box in plastic with warranty for 1 year the hole 9 yards. I can get just about every kicker sub for atleast 50% off
L5's or L7's...?? I'd love to own some L7's again on day.. Especially the 10"s
@@jayblue8224 wich ever u wantin. I only hav L7's with the tinsles sewn. As soon as i learned y i had went threw so many til the chrome and blue L7s cane out. Wit sewn leads. But the best built L7 is the gen they came out with right after the chrome version. Like a gun metal grey.
@@jayblue8224 I have a total of 9 L7s only using 4, wanna do a no wall build wit 12. But i dont like the new versions. So i always keep eye out. Ill take pics if possible n send 2 u
@@jayblue8224 i truly can get 2 12 cvx brand new not refurb or open box brand NEW. 300 tax nd all
Sick flick like always homie, cant wait for you to review the L7 which is what am currently running right now🔊🔊🔊
Yoooooooo Do alpine series next
I’m pretty sure that subwoofer was defective
Nope common kicker issues with the cvx line.They don't start really sounding loud till they start slapping. 🙄comes form the coil slapping the backplate because it's not deep enough also if they added another spider it would help it handle better without popping as quickly on power
@@taylormade5217 Doubt it, never had that problem in my life... it was probably defective as that guy said.
@@analogaudiorules1724 I've ran kicker since the late 90's believe I'm not claiming to know it all but I've done over 50 kicker installs dealing with kicker as well as knowledge with rebuilding subs 🙄😑😒That i put money on .Kicker cvx/cvr had 3 well known issues ,that coil slap and weak spiders and well as tinsel lead failures. I've had every model they have ever made all the way to the solo x 18s which was the only ones I can say kicker did a good job on .They L7s are good for what they are as well. But when it comes to price point kicker is behind. We will see what they're new x talking about soon.
@@taylormade5217 Ive reconed many woofers, ive recapped and restored numerous vintage power amplifiers, ive built crossovers myself for multiple driver arrays "not just simple 2 way 12db per octave crossovers" i have a lot of experience myself, i have had little to no issue with kicker.... To each their own... I can't speak for their 90's gear, but ive tried a handful of their comp subs, as well as seen quite a few friends use them as well, never had an issue other then one time... they are not my first choice, but i can say i have never had one of their coils go out on me unless horribly abused, never had a spider crack either, had one become detached at the tripple joint, but that was after a few years of heavy use and it wasn't mine, so i have no idea how it was takin care of.
@@analogaudiorules1724 It was not defective it was bottoming out that box is bigger than what the sub calls for.
I have one. Tbh, it's surprising to hear matched with a kicker CXA800.1.
Is the blackbrick cone coming apart already?
Awesome video 🤘🏻🤘🏻
What kind of batteries are you using? Cause thoses limitless ones are to expensive but I'm sure they are worth the money
When it was popping were you rolling into it or were you just pressing pause and play?
Definitely need to put something behind your license plate to stop that annoying rattle.