Switching subs? (12"-10")
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I'm starting to wonder if I need my dual 12's anymore. (Kappa perfects) I would like a little more definition, but I don't want to sacrifice the low end frequency reproduction. Mine will shake my side views pretty well when I have it turned up. I've gotten to EQ dialed in pretty good and when everything is cooperating, everything is almost deafening but precise.
I mainly listen to metal, rock and some club/techno every once in a great while.
I'm wondering if a set of L5 or L7 10"s would still give me the low end.. But I don't want a "sloppy" speaker. I'm looking for sound quality and not really into slam anymore.
Kappa 10"s?? My stereo has been quite moody lately. I drive the car ~1-2x a week, and when I get in it on saturday it just seems really quiet, almost like the mid amp turned itself down or the loudness on the HU turned itself down..![Icon Confused](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies2/icon_confused.gif)
No idea WTF is going on.
I mainly listen to metal, rock and some club/techno every once in a great while.
I'm wondering if a set of L5 or L7 10"s would still give me the low end.. But I don't want a "sloppy" speaker. I'm looking for sound quality and not really into slam anymore.
Kappa 10"s?? My stereo has been quite moody lately. I drive the car ~1-2x a week, and when I get in it on saturday it just seems really quiet, almost like the mid amp turned itself down or the loudness on the HU turned itself down..
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No idea WTF is going on.
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I'd like to do the dual 10" boxes and a nice amp rack on the back wall.
I have a decent dual amp setup now, but it's hidden under the darn box. Even though the t-top box has always been an attention getter and conversation piece at shows. It would bug me a little to get rid of it, but I'd also be dropping some serious weight without it.
Kappa perfect 12's I have are a 98db sensitivity.... Maybe 400WRMS/Ch is all I am looking for. ~1000Wpeak.. The Kappas are around 200-500WRMS. Perfect hooked to a 500x2 amp.
I'm just gonna list some stuff...
http://www.kicker.com/Solo-Baric_L3
Solo L3 10"
SIZE [in, cm]: 10, 25
IMPEDANCE [Ohms]: 2 or 4 DVC
POWER WATTS [peak/RMS]: 800/400
SENSITIVITY [dB 1w/1m]: 85.3
MOUNTING DEPTH [in, cm]: 5-1/2, 14
MOUNTING DIAMETER [in, cm]: 9-5/16, 23.7
MIN SEALED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 0.8, 22.7
MAX SEALED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 3, 85
Solo L7 10"
Size (IN.,CM) 10, 25.4
Impedance (OHMS) 2 or 4 DVC
Max Rec Amplifier Power (WATTS PEAK/RMS)* 1200/600
Sensitivity (dB 1w/1m) 86.8
Frequency Response (Hz) 24-100
Mounting Depth (IN.,CM) 6-1/4, 15.9
Mounting Cutout, Square (IN.,CM) 9-5/16, 23.7
Min Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters) .66, 18.7
Max Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters) 1.0, 28.3
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Kappa perfect 12's I have are a 98db sensitivity.... Maybe 400WRMS/Ch is all I am looking for. ~1000Wpeak.. The Kappas are around 200-500WRMS. Perfect hooked to a 500x2 amp.
I'm just gonna list some stuff...
http://www.kicker.com/Solo-Baric_L3
Solo L3 10"
SIZE [in, cm]: 10, 25
IMPEDANCE [Ohms]: 2 or 4 DVC
POWER WATTS [peak/RMS]: 800/400
SENSITIVITY [dB 1w/1m]: 85.3
MOUNTING DEPTH [in, cm]: 5-1/2, 14
MOUNTING DIAMETER [in, cm]: 9-5/16, 23.7
MIN SEALED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 0.8, 22.7
MAX SEALED BOX VOL [cu. ft, L]: 3, 85
Solo L7 10"
Size (IN.,CM) 10, 25.4
Impedance (OHMS) 2 or 4 DVC
Max Rec Amplifier Power (WATTS PEAK/RMS)* 1200/600
Sensitivity (dB 1w/1m) 86.8
Frequency Response (Hz) 24-100
Mounting Depth (IN.,CM) 6-1/4, 15.9
Mounting Cutout, Square (IN.,CM) 9-5/16, 23.7
Min Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters) .66, 18.7
Max Rec Sealed Box Volume (CU. FT., Liters) 1.0, 28.3
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If your talking about wanting definition then you really do not want a Kicker sub. They are very loud with the right powerand make bass but it is sloppy. The L7 and L5 make decent numbers for SPL and I have used them specifically for that on a budget for a customer but I wouldn't use them for SQ or SQL type application and definitely not for definition.
You can use a single 10" sub and make big bass along with definition and clarity. You just have to use the right sub. There are several very good ones out there. I regularly use CDT, RE Audio, Massive Audio, JBL, and several others for big bass from a small sub. These are very tight sounding subs that make huge bass but can do it in a way that is controlled sounding and defined.
These are my favorite right now:
http://www.massiveaudio.com/store/po...bwoofer&area=C
These are an outstanding sub for the money and make big bass with good definition.
The CDT HD-1000CF is another outstanding sub I use alot but it is geared more toward sound quality and less on output. It still hits hard, just more focused.
You can use a single 10" sub and make big bass along with definition and clarity. You just have to use the right sub. There are several very good ones out there. I regularly use CDT, RE Audio, Massive Audio, JBL, and several others for big bass from a small sub. These are very tight sounding subs that make huge bass but can do it in a way that is controlled sounding and defined.
These are my favorite right now:
http://www.massiveaudio.com/store/po...bwoofer&area=C
These are an outstanding sub for the money and make big bass with good definition.
The CDT HD-1000CF is another outstanding sub I use alot but it is geared more toward sound quality and less on output. It still hits hard, just more focused.
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^ Very cool! I was hoping you would chime in here. I haven't been in this room in a while, so your name/site was new to me but saw you in another thread.
I'm sure I gave enough info in my above response to give you a good idea of what I'm looking for.
Could you recomend me a decent 4 ch amp for my components? I've always had my eye on kicker 50.4, but No reason to. I just liked the fan-cooled and crossover adjustments.
And I take it a sealed box would still be the way to go to keep everything tight? Do you use any kind of sealant tape under the sub to aid this?
I'm sure I gave enough info in my above response to give you a good idea of what I'm looking for.
Could you recomend me a decent 4 ch amp for my components? I've always had my eye on kicker 50.4, but No reason to. I just liked the fan-cooled and crossover adjustments.
And I take it a sealed box would still be the way to go to keep everything tight? Do you use any kind of sealant tape under the sub to aid this?