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  • @bethanyhaskiell9116
    @bethanyhaskiell9116 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Kicker did an amazing job making it easy for even the dumbfounded to change out the cone,coil,and spider assembly I give Kicker a 10 out of 10

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed

    • @poppynokc1977
      @poppynokc1977 ปีที่แล้ว

      A very attractive selling point and super convenient. I'm buying one just for that in itself.

  • @wal
    @wal ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yo that does look pretty simple! I'll refer the peeps to your vid once I get mine completed for this portion. Well done my homie!

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You da man dog!

  • @LivinLoudwithAndy
    @LivinLoudwithAndy ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I didn’t have the guts to take mine apart already - glad you did 😅❤️👊🏼

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I’m not a smart man 😂

    • @kipplitz
      @kipplitz ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂❤

  • @RyanBassForLife
    @RyanBassForLife ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The new Kicker Solo X is nice. I was wondering why they don't use any glue to hold the recone kit on the frame?

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This would be a great question to ask on Kicker unmasked live. I think the way it’s designed the mechanical attachment on the landing is more that sufficient for extreme amounts of power and it makes it field serviceable without waiting on glue to dry.

    • @firebirdude2
      @firebirdude2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HifiVega Bingo! No gluing means you're back up and running in 15-20 minutes. No longer is a blown sub the end of your day!

  • @evilinside5984
    @evilinside5984 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    By the way, what is the net cu. ft., port area, and port tune Hz, of this enclosure you built, for the soloX 12inch?

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll be releasing a box build video, but it’s aligned with the recommended box specs.

    • @evilinside5984
      @evilinside5984 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HifiVega So 3-cubes net, 45.5 sq. In of port area, tuned @ 31Hz, got it😉👌😁!?

  • @michigansoundwizard
    @michigansoundwizard ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Modular for sure. Kicker has built a very easy to repair system and it’s amazing quality as well. I repair their older model L7 woofers and this is way easier…lol Great product and great vlog.

  • @Hellabassguy
    @Hellabassguy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a zv5 15 in the wife's car just ordered an upgraded drop in kit but this is super neat no need for CA glue and so easy a dummy like me can do it without fear of messing up this will be my first recone i have ds18 horns that are drop in replacement diaphragms so they can be fixed in about 3 mins i love it all subs and speakers need to be this way

  • @eddisoncassius4994
    @eddisoncassius4994 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice to see that they repair kit doing is so easy like this 12x9 Boston spl555 sub back in the day.. but it was just the coil... good one kicker

  • @willholt2443
    @willholt2443 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have 2 older L7 15 the front of the cover where the s is got damaged and I blew one can i take the rubber and cover off the bad on and put it on the other one if need i can send pictures

  • @jstrahn
    @jstrahn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! What an impressive subwoofer. Game changer for guys running the lanes.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I was promised that it made music, so we shall see.

  • @Hammerback0
    @Hammerback0 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an old 15” Kicker L3 (I believe it says L3) that’s locked up tight. A rebuild kit is made for it, but after researching its power handling capabilities, I decided not to try to fix it. I believe it’s rated @500 watts? Figure I’d just damage it if I fixed it.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn’t know they had recone kits for those

    • @michigansoundwizard
      @michigansoundwizard ปีที่แล้ว

      I can repair that for you. Find me on Instagram.

  • @robersonsheppard6041
    @robersonsheppard6041 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where did you purchase the kit from

  • @bearxbunny1835
    @bearxbunny1835 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Does anyone know when the 15's will be out?!?!?! I am waiting on those but damn I can't wait too much longer lol

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t a clue 😬

    • @johnclark3067
      @johnclark3067 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The 10's will be out next, then the 15's. 18's next year.

  • @tonyjasper4721
    @tonyjasper4721 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder if they got ideals from orion hcca???

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      The original solo x was field replaceable and it came out before the Orion Hcca subs

  • @derekfreeman3562
    @derekfreeman3562 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think all premium subs should take a good look at what kicker has done here.. I absolutely love this design

  • @StonersGamingOfficial
    @StonersGamingOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

    Where can i find this speaker

  • @girthquake9655
    @girthquake9655 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ummmm... Whats the specs of that box? Internal volume? Tune? Port area?

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You will know when the box build video drops! 😉

  • @TheSFFV
    @TheSFFV ปีที่แล้ว

    Let's go Hifi! That is the best subwoofer I have ever seen. So much thought and engineering. Best of all field servicable and can be customized. I would paint white with purple splatter.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s got some big competition in its market, but I’m excited to do more testing!

  • @firebirdude2
    @firebirdude2 ปีที่แล้ว

    7:40 Should have made a larger box. That might be ok for a regular 600W 12".... but not the L7X when going for numbers. Would be a nice daily bumper box though!
    Looks like solid construction too!

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      This one is built to Kicker spec. I typically build mine using winisd, but so many people complain I’m not going by manufacturer specs that I stayed with the recommended enclosure for this one

  • @wetdookie3808
    @wetdookie3808 ปีที่แล้ว

    I heard these only produce square sound waves?

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s an old school myth! Had people telling me that in 2001

    • @johnclark3067
      @johnclark3067 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you play Bass Cube and cock your head to the side, will produce tetrahedral sound waves?

    • @asmack360
      @asmack360 ปีที่แล้ว

      I heard you could only make idiot kids?

  • @Bassotronics
    @Bassotronics ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome. I love subs that can be fixed easy. 👍🏻🔊👍🏻

  • @subdynoman
    @subdynoman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lets hear more about this 150 db attempt 👍🔊🙉

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You will soon!

  • @TheSara200424
    @TheSara200424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never really wanted a subwoofer until I seen this solo x dammm that thing is amazing

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      She’s a beast!

  • @kipplitz
    @kipplitz ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great job on the video!!

  • @JAM-ur8tj
    @JAM-ur8tj ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad you did a video. I hope I never have to do this, but I'm definitely buying the recones just in case. For like 200 bucks your getting a brand new sub if you ever blow one. Too cool.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If you stay ready you don’t have to get ready right?

    • @beerman9807
      @beerman9807 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s a good deal

  • @k3rst.romain577
    @k3rst.romain577 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's was about time they made kicker recone simple. Because it was a pain to recone the L7 or CVX subs

  • @ROBBG88
    @ROBBG88 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cant find these anywere i want 1 bad

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      First shipment sold out quickly

  • @joshholden8561
    @joshholden8561 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Once the solo x has been out for a long time I'm sure this video will get a ton of views

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think most people can do it simply from reading the manual, but if they’re like me they’ll enjoy a video version.

  • @deontay79ify
    @deontay79ify ปีที่แล้ว

    When is box video coming? Can I ask ya to get vid now? I need to build a box for mine. And want to do the same

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      It’ll probably be 2 Sundays from now

    • @deontay79ify
      @deontay79ify ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HifiVega holy shit. Ok

  • @MyBlowncobra
    @MyBlowncobra ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the content rob..you and derek are and have been doing cool fun stuff.same with andy.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man

  • @RJSDZNS
    @RJSDZNS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy crap! That's awesome!

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She’s beefy!

  • @edud8452
    @edud8452 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just like Image Dynamics subwoofers with that bolt in cone and coil.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      ID max?

    • @edud8452
      @edud8452 ปีที่แล้ว

      @HifiVega I believe so it's just not as refined as that kicker sub🤣

  • @massivehertz3869
    @massivehertz3869 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't wait to get my hands on 2 15's when they come out.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gonna be killing it

  • @cboyamg
    @cboyamg ปีที่แล้ว

    Sadly as a former lead installer/ shop manager at an authorized kicker dealer for 10 years and a customer who used kicker for even longer I can say from experience you’ll need those recones often. Kicker subs just don’t last like the other brands I have used and more importantly currently use. I’ll avoid naming these brands to keep hate comments from the fanboys to a minimum

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      I love hearing honest feedback from someone who has experience with the products. I hope that’s not the case with this one, but you never truly know until you’ve beat on it for a while

    • @cboyamg
      @cboyamg ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HifiVega I don’t have any experience with these subs . I know kicker has gone a different route like bigger coil and what not so hopefully the issues of the past are just past issues. Better products means better competition in the market and as consumers that’s what’s in our best interests

  • @gbresaleking
    @gbresaleking 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A little harder to do than the previous generations but still a great idea, if drop ins were cheaper I think more sub companies should do this

  • @TheMack23rd
    @TheMack23rd ปีที่แล้ว

    Reminds me of my Boston Acoustics g3's.

  • @jondoe6618
    @jondoe6618 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not even remotely am I a fan of kicker, BUT this design looks pretty solid, and easy to re-cone.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I felt that door open! Wait until the warhorse amps drop 😉

    • @jondoe6618
      @jondoe6618 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HifiVega yea. I already have soooo many amps collecting dust already. Heck I just bought a taramps 3k just cause it was on sale for 100$ lol. It’s sitting next to my jl 1000/1 again collecting dust.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jondoe6618 story of my life lol

    • @jondoe6618
      @jondoe6618 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HifiVega yup. Not a bad problem to have in my opinion. Keep up the great work!!

    • @Simpleman1078
      @Simpleman1078 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@jondoe6618 you don't mind me asking where did you get it for 100. I need an amp for my 15

  • @Kmsharper1
    @Kmsharper1 ปีที่แล้ว

    So it’s basically twice as hard as the previous generation solo x. You gotta remove the whole thing from the box to recone it. Seems like they went backwards on this one.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      I never had the opportunity to recone a OG model

    • @asmack360
      @asmack360 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hater whiner complainer just like a woman make your own sub and put it on the market since you know it all

    • @rpgallagher7628
      @rpgallagher7628 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s way rosier on the old one but the new one has a much much much tighter voicexoil gap. The gap on the OG solo x was Yuge

  • @johnalenwork53
    @johnalenwork53 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video Brother Basshead!!!

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks homie!

  • @poppynokc1977
    @poppynokc1977 ปีที่แล้ว

    That would be awesome if they made these for the older SOLO X.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They did until the old mold fell apart about 10 years after the solo x was no longer in production

    • @poppynokc1977
      @poppynokc1977 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HifiVega dang it. That's crazy. 😞

    • @beerman9807
      @beerman9807 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I went to Kings last week and they had a recone for the original Solo X her in Houston

    • @poppynokc1977
      @poppynokc1977 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beerman9807 for which size, and how much was it?

  • @mullinperformanceaudio5902
    @mullinperformanceaudio5902 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Me: profusely stabbing myself with the alignment pins.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Don’t get caught slippin

    • @johnclark3067
      @johnclark3067 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hold still while I practice my stabbin' - Futurama

  • @ernieficklin3593
    @ernieficklin3593 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Rob!

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ernie!

  • @donjaun540
    @donjaun540 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice video. How much would you sell a unsed 18 kicker solo. I was thinking $1500 plus shipping. Please let me know what you think. Oh it is a dual 4.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have no idea of the current market value on those

    • @michigansoundwizard
      @michigansoundwizard ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That sounds about right for an unused Solo X to the right buyer who knows the true value of it. Very nice.

  • @MyBlowncobra
    @MyBlowncobra ปีที่แล้ว

    I think it's a super cool driver.nice to see kick back in the game..but if we are honest..it's not in the zv6 and night shade and DC lvl5,6 or big Fi woofer world.this is in the world of the sundown x. Which is great. And a wonderful throw back woofer with wonderful upgrades...

    • @TheLawlessGang
      @TheLawlessGang ปีที่แล้ว

      i bet its louder than all those mentioned power isnt everything this thing gots more cone area and the performance is there

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now that it’s out it’s gonna compete with those subs, so we shall see.

  • @PShizzzle
    @PShizzzle ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope video bro! 🔊🔥🔥

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks man!

  • @stormyyoung6344
    @stormyyoung6344 ปีที่แล้ว

    Building another box I see can't wait to see the db test hop you burp it on about 5k

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      Me excited to get it in the Trooper

  • @astro54541
    @astro54541 ปีที่แล้ว

    If they were all this simple, that would be dope…… Kudos Kicker 😂

  • @brucecobb7572
    @brucecobb7572 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely video thankx👍🏾

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching

  • @MadballBaby
    @MadballBaby ปีที่แล้ว

    You always bring Fire content keep up the great work I appreciate you and all you do and bring to all bass headz😎 Maryland showing ❤

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate you watching!

  • @HighVybeTribe
    @HighVybeTribe ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't believe you already blew a brand new Solo X lol

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn’t I just wanted to make a video or the recone process

  • @BericBuilds
    @BericBuilds ปีที่แล้ว

    Sweet!

  • @Trucker-Belly
    @Trucker-Belly ปีที่แล้ว

    Would be great if you could swap the cones without taking the sub out of the box.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be wild!

    • @Trucker-Belly
      @Trucker-Belly ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HifiVega yeah. I think thats how the JL W7’s are. If not its another brand.

    • @asmack360
      @asmack360 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some people are never satisfied. All these unsatisfied people how about you make your own sub and put it on the market. People just can’t stand kicker for whatever reason you know the solo x is a great product and the most innovative sub the game has seen in long long time period. So you nit pickers go pick out your favorite panties and drool over the L7X

    • @Trucker-Belly
      @Trucker-Belly ปีที่แล้ว

      @@asmack360 I keep my standards pretty low so Im never disappointed 🤣

  • @evilinside5984
    @evilinside5984 ปีที่แล้ว

    To reach 150Db, i would suggest a taramps smart 5k, wired @ 1ohm, and barevids said the reg. Smart taramps is built with better internals, vs the bass smart amps. But if using a regular amp that does not account for rise, i would get a bigger amp, like a jp83, or a Surge audio 10k! Good luck with the 150Db, i cant wait to see it!

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

    • @zerodqkov341
      @zerodqkov341 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can reach it for sure, a friend of mine did it with Alphard DeafBounce 12 inch in Opel corsa that is his daily not an spl showcar

    • @evilinside5984
      @evilinside5984 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zerodqkov341 Every vehicle can vary drasticly. I swaped my complete system from a car/trunk, to an suv, and lost 4Db, and the suv had Much better electrical, a 4Db loss=huge!

    • @evilinside5984
      @evilinside5984 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zerodqkov341 Ive heard of a system clamping 500 watts on 1-12 inch ported, in a honda crx, doing a 150 Db, and ive seen a full size chevy suburban take 5,000 watts clamped, on 2-18s ported, to get a 150 Db!

    • @NoName-gk2sj
      @NoName-gk2sj ปีที่แล้ว

      I have 2 12s of these Solo x subs with 2 cxa1800.1 .

  • @Soulgasm08
    @Soulgasm08 ปีที่แล้ว

    My man.

  • @scamchan
    @scamchan ปีที่แล้ว

    Well damn if people were not trying to blow them there would be no need to replace coils.

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These are more geared towards customers who do big builds or demo builds that are often pushed to their limits for competitions sake

    • @scamchan
      @scamchan ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HifiVega They probably could buy the whole sub as backup as well. since you have to take it out anyway.

  • @Mr-N0body
    @Mr-N0body ปีที่แล้ว

    wooow very easy

  • @Trucker-Belly
    @Trucker-Belly ปีที่แล้ว

    You cant say easy peazy without saying lemon squeezy😂

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      I restrained myself 😂

  • @scottmiller3025
    @scottmiller3025 ปีที่แล้ว

    They will just quit making the inserts, just like Boston acoustics did with their G5 series

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      Kicker has a history of supporting lines long after the product is dead. They sold Solo X recones until the mold broke I believe it was around 10yrs after the solo x was discontinued

  • @tomcat5598
    @tomcat5598 ปีที่แล้ว

    But whyyyyyyy???

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Full send that’s why!

  • @ck_lowman
    @ck_lowman ปีที่แล้ว

    ayyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yoooooooooooooo

  • @mr.numbers6174
    @mr.numbers6174 ปีที่แล้ว

    People still buy kicker stuff??!😮

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Proudly!

    • @johnclark3067
      @johnclark3067 ปีที่แล้ว

      L7X is Kicker on steroids!

  • @annihilationindustries1990
    @annihilationindustries1990 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    glad they copied orion

    • @beerman9807
      @beerman9807 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is that a bad thing ?

    • @annihilationindustries1990
      @annihilationindustries1990 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I mean the Hcca is a great sub except for the lead issues so no not really but im glad this sub doesnt cost 1500$ like a w7 13.5

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The original solo x was field replaceable and out before that orion subwoofer

    • @annihilationindustries1990
      @annihilationindustries1990 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HifiVega awesome to know , I learn new things everyday

  • @JoseGarcia-me2zt
    @JoseGarcia-me2zt ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m tired of hearing about this subwoofer

  • @donjaun540
    @donjaun540 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are for spl or sq❓

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega  ปีที่แล้ว

      At this point I can’t say how they sound because I haven’t listened to it critically, but I will do so in a future video. As far SPL they certainly fit that niche