KICKER SOLO X SPL Music Testing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
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More extended tests on the KICKER Solo X L7X 12" subwoofer with the GP Car Audio TRU SPEC Elite enclosure
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Curious on how the spl on let's kicker comp on same wattage, and how some are more efficient at lower wattage. Along with woofer size....probably best to do test with a smaller amp...at maximum rms power for smaller kicker subwoofers... same amp different types of subwoofers and sizes.... corner load them....😉
… ¡Drop that Bass! - DJ Majic Mike …
I love it!
@@walDerek, you mentioned 6.5 subs at the end of this video. Can you please test a Gately aplha… or preferably a resilient 6.5. I have a resilient. But I drive OTR. Have not had time to build box for behind the seat for my 93 Nissan D21 mini truck.
Thanks for what you do. I’m thinking of splurging for the new version 2 of Bobby’s resilient 6.5. And
And running a D’Amore Amps exclusively.
After seeing the price of that enclosure, I'm very glad I learned how to build them myself.
Right?
When you factor in materials ,shipping, and your time the price is very fair.
@@brianb4501Yep, mdf is expensive now. I still like to build my own, but it was super cheap before they raised wood prices.
That’s actually the cheapest retail version.. I made my own for about $80
The beat at the 4 minute mark is - Mount Rushmore big subwoofer
I love GP Audio. I really wanted a 12" Undertaker but I found the company after they were no longer avaiable...
Their products are extreemely high quality, and for the price for things they offer - is a steal.
Oh man I looked at the undertaker's a while back and called GP but they didn't make them anymore I was so upset LOL
Seems like a Decent Enclosure.....
Big D... can we get a Solo X Sub Box Shoot-out ????
Take that Gately, this TruSpec and maybe one more and put that JP 23 on 'em and let's see the stats... Definitely would be very informative for us ....
I’d like to see an accurate comparison too
@rpgallagher7628 True... no favoritism...treat that $1,000.00 + box the same as the $300.00 one. I will admit, Big D is pretty straightforward and truthful when it comes to these comparisons, that's why I watch his channel. But he does know Mr. GATELY... and he may forego including Gatelys box outta respect, just incase the $300.00 box out performs the $1000+
@@Wayz2Bpaid I think he was worried about cooking the solo x they’re giving away too! Haha
That keychain is awesome!
140+ on music with one 12 is actually crazy haha
“Big Subwoofer” by Mount Westmore
Most definitely 😁
Oh wow how nice of them to send yours without damage. Mine was damaged I ordered for my wife car U 15
Key chain is badass ‼️
Amazing 😍. I was in the trade when the first solo barics where released 😌🙏🏼
No boom boom boom boom boom sticking your head into the empty enclosure? That's how I test my enclosures lol I've always loved kicker solobaric
Wow now I love that box!! It's very loud 🔊 🤩
Built my own for about $80
@@robsanchez9270 who cares some of us don’t have time for that!
That box is really nice!
😎👍👍
Thank you for making this video. I really enjoyed watching it!! Love every single video you make and I never miss one!!! Bass head here since 1990!
I've had kicker mids and tweets in my vehicle since the 90's.
They've always made really great products! 👍
Kicker subs don’t miss a note. Gotta love kicker ❤️❤️❤️
I feel like the box is too small or tuned too high or the port is too small or a combination
Can you please test the Orion hcca 10 or 12 inch subwoofer?
Very nice enclosure! And the sub sounds great!! This sure seems like the ideal setup for a new bass head. The amount of bass they’re getting is great too!
Hello, can you do a test with a jp23 V2 and a ground shaker solo x enclosure?? I saw this package being sold in a audio shop here in California and I’m very interested
Probably better off asking the shop for a demo.
Would love to see a budget pioneer Sony ECT head unit comparison as in what headuniit draws less amps while producing the most rms so far I've found pioneer the best choice for me off-grid as I can select rear speakers as subwoofers
currently running the l7q class 12-inch but they discontinued it so can't get a matching set definitely would love to win this
Beautiful enclosure, very clean.
I usually build my own boxes but I really like that box! Very nice router work! That woofer was working hard.
Big subwoofer by Mount westmore was that jam played on bench
Big subwoofer by Mt westmore!
I bet the neighbors enjoy all the testing.
E-40 is the artist. Up all night.
can you test 21 inch daytona karken subwoofer to see spl and movement under bass
Hey D. I'm interested in getting a custom L7 enclosure for my 72 sedan DeVille. Any idea on where I may start to find a builder
I'd LOVE to see how a pair do on 5 to 6k.
Song is Big Subwoofer by Mt. Westmore
That song is called Big Subwoofer by Mount Westmore
That song is by Too Short and E40 - "Big Subwoofer"
You ain't the only one who's fascinated by 6.5's. I can't get enough!
I had a JL 6 or 6.5... (can't remember, but I built it a small box and it kicked butt for a little sub.
@@volvo09 it’s amazing what they are getting those little subwoofers to do
I have a discontinued sundown x6.5 subwoofer in custom ported enclosure, wish I had 2 of em now lol
@@franciscosalinas5502 the 6.5 SAv2’s are super sick!
Bass, Boom, Bottom from Power Supply?!?! 🔥👍
Classic 😎
Running it in?... lol! All that's going to do is loosen it up and lower FS. Just send it, if it breaks it was always going to break.
85 dB at 11 Hz ambient... was the Sequoia engine running during the test? Helluva sub in a helluva box. Hope it finds a good home. PS The absence of speaker terminals could be a good thing for a DIY-er. One less hole to plug if the terminals aren't in an optimal spot. 👍
This song is called big subwoofer by mount west more ft e40 cube and snoop it is definitely a slapper for sure💪👍
Thank you for the box review.
I wanted to be more impressed, but respectable none the less. It is ruined lower, but with 6x the power than what I'm comparing it to...
Gen1 S12L7 powered by a KICKER ZR240 @ 2 ohms mono in a 1.75 cf ported box tuned to 37Hz, did a 141.1 in a 94 Bravada. But meters aren't what they are today either. Great video.
Mics measure about 8dB less according to Wayne Harris, president of dBDrag
Does it go boom boom or booooom booooom?
Whats the smallest sealed box this would go in
Nice to see a retail enclosure that's built well. With a couple exceptions, like Gately, most of 'em I've seen leave a bit to be desired. Looks like a good option for people not wanting to build or can't due to where they live, etc.
I agree. it's way better than the gately subbox! The is just right
My Gately box was cheaper and it as well was built to spec. Personally I think it's beautiful.
Wonder if you bump it for a month. Then do another test if it’ll run a little more or less since the subs loosend up by then 😊
I need that Keychain. Where can I get one?
id love to see a solo x vs a zv6 in eaches best box and see if the kicker can hold it down like i think it can. im stuck on a solo x, a zv6 or two l7s.
SOLO has nothing on a Zv6. It's more comparable to the Xv2
ty @@DarrinLintz710
The song was Big Subwoofer by: Mount Westmore
When I worked car audio in the early 2000s in Australia, 140db would cost you well over $4000 and a lot of know-how, or at least another $2000 in custom fab work. Considering we were making around $350/week back then that was a lot of money!
Now you can buy it off the shelf.
The song was big subwoofer by mount Rushmore I think
Is that a JL Audio stealthbox in the Sequoia? I just put a JL Audio Stealthbox with 2 10's in my GMC Sierra powered off a Audio Control LC 1.800. I put JL components in the doors and pillars. I really need to get the Audio Control 4 channel amp to juice them up a bit more. It's super clean and sounds great, but I sure miss the boomy bass from car builds. We are looking to add a SUV to our stable. Poor wife doesn't even know what I have planned for the extra room. 😂😂😂
Yessir!
hey I have a question on something that I can't seem to find a video on, over time my subwoofer has gotten a bit dirty, dust, hair etc. do you have any way of cleaning your subwoofer's without damaging the foam surround and cone? if so please share how and possibly even make a tutorial on this subject.
When are they going to release the 10
I always see kicker solo x in open spaces. How about a true test for us trunk guys with seat up ect. I have 2 Solo X with Salt 4 amp and it does not kick like those open cabin spaces
Would you happen to know the break in time on a comp q 12???
Port not out enough for this one but it's nice
Solid setup 👌
3:50 Big subwoofer by Snoop. Just played it in my car, I play the rebassed version 25-65hz very nice bandwidth test.
has snoop in it, not by snoopdog.
Dis speakers and enclosures are going ta be beating the block..
Imagine if they made a square Pup. Mount Everest would erupt and the kicker would be deemed obsolete. 🔈 ⛰️
Is there ANY way we could see a dyno on the Blackbrick 1600.4 4 channel? $149 shipped, claims 250w x 4 @ 4 ohms, is a stout lil 4 channel almost as long as my smart 5 bass lol. The sound quality is night and day from my Jp84, absolutely crystal clear, I just don't feel like it's putting out rated and it has me so curious. Would still love to see on the channel, I think alot of people would like this amp. Between this and the recoil 1200.4, I can't believe some of the deals available right now on 200w+ 4 channels @ 4 ohms
Where can i get one of those keychains?
I like to put the meter on the front face of the driver's headrest. It's a great way to measure what your ears will actually hear from their listening position. Placing the meter on the windshield or at the kick panel will always give you higher readings then you will hear from a driving position. I don't know why people measure in these places. Whether you're driving or at a car audio competition, no one is sticking their face up against the windshield or turning upside down and laying their head on the floor. Nobody listens to music from these locations. The metering device it's not listening to the same thing that the occupants of the vehicle are listening to. So what if it gives you a couple of extra decibels at the competition, you're not actually hearing it.
I found the most accurate representation of SPL is suspending the measuring device in the center between the two front headrests via string or some such thing. Another way to add accuracy is to break the mechanical connection between the measuring device and your vehicle. You get the lowest Peak numbers doing this, but it more closely represents what you and your passengers ears are actually hearing.
You might get 140 on the windshield, but your ears are only hearing 125. You know this is true because 140 decibels at your ears would cause immediate and catastrophic damage to your hearing. 140 decibels is rocket launch loud. Also, 140 decibels at certain frequencies has been known to kill humans. This is why American defense agencies are trying to build Sonic weapons. They are actually quite efficient at dispatching biological life-forms.
Right? I always meeter on the headrest my best was 148db at 24hz at the headrest 1 windo half down Idk how loud it was in the kick maybe 150 or close to it but i never drive with my head in the kick lol so i never was intrested in meetering in the kick lol
@@SheikhN-bible-syndrome thank you for that. For a moment there, I was worried I was the only one who thought this way.
@@SheikhN-bible-syndrome 148 at 24? Damn that's low. What are you running to put up numbers that high at such a low frequency?
It's just about consistency. If everyone meters from the same location you at least have a proper metric for comparison.
Can't wait till they make a 8" X 🤞
What do you guys think about this vs sundown audio 15x v2 in a 4.5 cu ft box? Ive been running a 15xv2 and it has insane lows but essentially thats all its good at , it frustrates me when for example i try to play 50 cent how we do or just a lil bit and it sounds horrendous like the sundown 15v2 is only good at playing lows, dont get me wrong i enjoj it but the music i listen to is like 40 low bass heavy and the rest is not
Have you experimented with different opening combos and heights? I have noticed when my windows are down in a certain way the bass hits way harder.
Hey Derek, is it possible for you to do a demo or test somehow on car audio capacitors. What one is the best. How many farads one needs for certain wattages? Do you know anyone that tests these things? Thanks
ahhhhhh... CAPS. If theres anything theres TWO SCHOOLS... Seems theres people who say theres no need for them and a whole nother group say its a good addition to any auto electrical system. Myself personally... I watch the METER in my car. It drops into the 12 volts range WITHOUT the CAP...... with it.... It dont go into the 12's... stays in the 13 volt range at the SAME BLASTING INSANE VOLUME....LOL.... They help to smooth out PEAKS. A good BATTERY is most important.... Consider a CAP... the Cherry on top the BATTERY CAKE. $$$$$$$ in BATTERIES I have spent over the decades... Good batteries these days. BDBD/2023
Sounded like a E-40 Beat?
3:48 Big subwoofer by e-40, snoop dogg, too $short, ice cube
Do you ever use quad force to test the woofers?
That's AMAZING! 😮😮😮😮
will Kicker Solo x play well with techno music ??
Song was "Mount Westmore - Big Subwoofer"
Awesome score 👏
18 inch Solo X... basshead s wet dream lol!😂
I would love for big D here to get a decent sundown X series or better , and a custom box along with an amp to match and see what it does ..... yeah theres no competition kicker is junk and not clean , the sundown will make you lose your vision and hurt to breathe .
but SPONSOR...😄
U don't need all that he tested the skar 18 in the prefab box on less power metered higher
@@tattoosbyMrIndio Kinda lame, the whole I am in compitition with MYSELF thing. LOL.. For the most part, 99% of the time a decent 12 in a tuned cab is MORE than enough to rumble these little cars these days. CHEAP?.... Less than 200 bucks... THESE DAYS so easy. When I was a kid... $$$$$$$$.... it was MONEY. Autosound was MONEY. So it's what I did for a LONG time. STILL at age 64... LOL.... NJOY what ya DO!. BDBD/2023
Box specs?? Can you share please!
Big subwoofer is the song!
Love that custom box for custom kicker subwoofer.
Rms power results like. I. Test tone video would like to seen that
what amp would you recommend for this sub,for personal use no competition
@@THEBEST-vg5wt Warhorse from Kicker
What does the jl do??
I inverted my solo x 15 back in the day and gained 5 db
Man that would sound so good in my explorer
Now he just confirmed that when he test a amplifier on a bench and it's rated at 3000 rms at 1ohm? On a bench? That means when you put it in a enclosure you might get 2300 rms with good voltage So I always double my power because of impedance rise keeps the amplifier cooler and you have headroom to play with?
THE Name Of the song is Big Subwoofer Artists: Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, Too Short
What amp were you using in this video?
Williston I have a Brax NOX4B amp you should make a video and test. I'd be willing to send to you. Top of the line amp, would be a cool video.
Didn't see anything about this kicker that makes me wanna buy it.. trashman comes on Tuesday here.. great video and nice box..
Trash man comes on Monday and Thursday here in Florida
Do you guys think one solo X 12 can outperform 2 L7 12’s?
Why would you use screws so long that the 1st inch has no threads… 🤔
It’s all I had at the time
I have twin 6.5 in my daily and they also play below 40 Hz
I loved some 6.5 subs!
That would be nice to add a little bass to my Tahoe.
What is the SSA mic on the windshield? I can’t seem to find that anywhere on the internets?
SSA APM-2 is the SPL meter which Bluetooth connects to my phone for SPL display
@@wal I knew what it was, just couldn’t find it online. I thought SSA was the model number.
lol
I found it now!
Thank you!
What are you using as a SPL meter?
Its by the speaker/Audio company SSA and its around 400 bucks and you get the meter, software and app andbis as good as it gets without going the full bore comp meter route at 2.500bucks plus. Well worth getting my friend just like the steave made meters and the like, stick it to the list pf the fluke clamp meter ect.
Song by the beat 'MOUNT WESTMORE - Big Subwoofer' ft snoop dogg
I just want the keychain❤
I would like to see someone take the dimensions of a beefy 6.5 inch subwoofer and scale it up to an 18 inch subwoofer or bigger. An 18 inch subwoofer with a 16 inch magnet. The voice coil would look like a giant spool of wire with more copper then what it takes to wire a 3 bedroom house
Do like i did drill 8 gauge holes in yhe box