kick ass kickers

[BeNoS]

ive recently priced up a single square kicker sub was in a box looks sick n sounds awesome but with a decent amp to power it i was looking at bout $1450 retail is this worth it
i no kicker subs r sick but is there anyfin else worth a shot
also does any1 no how much a set of twin kickers would be wif a box n amps to run it
thanks in advance

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

ive recently priced up a single square kicker sub was in a box looks sick n sounds awesome but with a decent amp to power it i was looking at bout $1450 retail is this worth it
i no kicker subs r sick but is there anyfin else worth a shot
also does any1 no how much a set of twin kickers would be wif a box n amps to run it
thanks in advance

KICKER Quality is GARBAGE over the last 18 months... you only have to ask around... stone etc.

So no not worth it!

Besides what models???? as there are a few differ types and sizes.

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

PS... I would be looking at Rockford or similar rather than kicker!

[StoneX]

I haven't heard the new Kicker square subs, but from what i've heard from others they aren't the same quality as previous models. They may still go pretty loud, but might not sound the best. Have a look around at what else in that price range and AUDITION for yourself... There's alot of good products out there that you've probably never heard of

[phat_com]

i would go for the silver 350wRms kenwood subs (12") the go HARD!
also why not go an alpine type R?

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

i would go for the silver 350wRms kenwood subs (12") the go HARD!
also why not go an alpine type R?

Sometimes it is not worth replying to your insane suggestions......!

Not even on the SAME PLANLET!

[BeNoS]

k thanks for that im now it the process of looking for sumfin else anyfin really stand out around the same price range wif a decent amp

[Tasmaniak]

Sometimes it is not worth replying to your insane suggestions......!

Not even on the SAME PLANLET!

Many same the same about your posts so please stop posting like that.

[JBDrifter]

KICKER Quality is GARBAGE over the last 18 months... you only have to ask around... stone etc.

Really? I didn't know that. It's been a while since I've been really into the car audio scene... ever since my son was born almost 2 years ago I haven't had the time, money or boot space to have a system installed in my car.
But the sub I was using before (and still own now, it just sits here in the study collecting dust, waiting to one day be reinstalled in my car) was a 15" Kicker CompVR from "03. I was only feeding it about 350 WRMS and had it installed in a sealed box, but the thing sure had my car rumbling when turned up and it sounded nice and clean too. Good quality sub it is, can't wait to hear it once again.
But yeah I didn't realise that their gear had lessened in quality over the past 18 months, I would have still rated them quite highly.

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

Really? I didn't know that. It's been a while since I've been really into the car audio scene... ever since my son was born almost 2 years ago I haven't had the time, money or boot space to have a system installed in my car.
But the sub I was using before (and still own now, it just sits here in the study collecting dust, waiting to one day be reinstalled in my car) was a 15" Kicker CompVR from "03. I was only feeding it about 350 WRMS and had it installed in a sealed box, but the thing sure had my car rumbling when turned up and it sounded nice and clean too. Good quality sub it is, can't wait to hear it once again.
But yeah I didn't realise that their gear had lessened in quality over the past 18 months, I would have still rated them quite highly.

Yes... really gone to the dogs.....

We got a couple of the New DD subs in this week and honestly we have seen better made CHINESE SUBS! ... we actually had one kicking about the warehouse and compared it to the DD it is almost identical... the quality on the new DD are not worth a pinch of SH@7.

Though I did think that DD was over rated to start off with and this now goes to show what they are doing... besides they NEVER have STOCK!!

in Australia anyway

[JBDrifter]

Yes... really gone to the dogs.....

We got a couple of the New DD subs in this week and honestly we have seen better made CHINESE SUBS! ... we actually had one kicking about the warehouse and compared it to the DD it is almost identical... the quality on the new DD are not worth a pinch of SH@7.

Though I did think that DD was over rated to start off with and this now goes to show what they are doing... besides they NEVER have STOCK!!

in Australia anyway

Another huge shock. I've never actually listened to a DD sub before but I only ever heard how great they were... how many comps they'd be winning and records made and everything. Oh well, sh*t happens I guess... one brand can't dominate forever.

[JBDrifter]

This car audio guy does nothing but call every over sound system they dont sell ****

Very true. I may have to start taking what he says with a grain of salt. Think I'll stick to CAA for the best advice from now on.

[StoneX]

if i worked making audio components i would too. This car audio guy does nothing but call every over sound system they dont sell ****

Edit- Im talking about the CAA guy not phil

That should be CAFO. I'm from CAA and I only bag out bad products

[DD Phil]

Yes... really gone to the dogs.....

We got a couple of the New DD subs in this week and honestly we have seen better made CHINESE SUBS! ... we actually had one kicking about the warehouse and compared it to the DD it is almost identical... the quality on the new DD are not worth a pinch of SH@7.

Though I did think that DD was over rated to start off with and this now goes to show what they are doing... besides they NEVER have STOCK!!

in Australia anyway

This person is not a DD dealer. They have never been supplied ANY DD product.

Philip de Groot
Ultrasonic Imports

[shaggerz]

I reckon DD are a top product they don't cover their gear in shiny bits that mean nothing... Just wish I could afford a DD sub!

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

I reckon DD are a top product they don't cover their gear in shiny bits that mean nothing... Just wish I could afford a DD sub!

If you are looking at DD which there top end gear is great ... I would also look at the HIFONICS as well... the XX-3215 is a brilliant SUB!

[Joe Peeps]

Yes... really gone to the dogs.....
We got a couple of the New DD subs in this week and honestly we have seen better made CHINESE SUBS! ... we actually had one kicking about the warehouse and compared it to the DD it is almost identical... the quality on the new DD are not worth a pinch of SH@7.

Though I did think that DD was over rated to start off with and this now goes to show what they are doing... besides they NEVER have STOCK!!
in Australia anyway

If you are looking at DD which there top end gear is great ...

So which of these two statements do you actually believe? what model DD where you calling sh*t??

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

Now now, Joey

There is a huge difference between the 9900 or 9500 that Phil put up a photo up of and the 1000 series.

I am not saying the 9900 or 9500 are crap... I just stated that they bottom end is not as good as some people think and are inline with other manufactures and if you were looking at the Money for a 1000 series than there better quality subs around for the money.

[Joe Peeps]

Well, for the price difference you'd want the 9 series woofers to be a fair bit better! Looks like some posts have been deleted, so maybe i missed something but in your post there was no mention of particular models and you stated the build quality on the new DD's was "not worth a pinch of SH@7"... and now your saying that they are comparable to other manufacturers, hence the confusion. All good, so youd happily recommend the 95 series woofers as an alternative to - say T2 Rockfords?

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

Well, for the price difference you'd want the 9 series woofers to be a fair bit better! Looks like some posts have been deleted, so maybe i missed something but in your post there was no mention of particular models and you stated the build quality on the new DD's was "not worth a pinch of SH@7"... and now your saying that they are comparable to other manufacturers, hence the confusion. All good, so youd happily recommend the 95 series woofers as an alternative to - say T2 Rockfords?

Joey.. personally I think the T2 or T3 are a better build Sub and a better sound.

Though if you are looking at them then DD 9500 and the Hifonic XX-3215 are also in the boat.

[DD Phil]

Joey.. personally I think the T2 or T3 are a better build Sub and a better sound.

Though if you are looking at them then DD 9500 and the Hifonic XX-3215 are also in the boat.

This person is not a DD dealer. They have never been supplied ANY DD product.

I doubt if he has ever even seen a DD woofer, let alone installed one.

Philip de Groot
Ultrasonic Imports

[buzurk]

What a joke Car audio Factory Outlet

you are full of it hey i agree with phil u wouldnt even know a dd woofer if it hit you coz even the bottom range dd woofers would **** on ur RF t1 and 2

DD hold the WRs mate not ur ****ty crap and thats right ur not a DD dealer

~DDVT

[Joe Peeps]

Lets not get ridiculous here DDVT... We know youve pulled big numbers (for a sedan at least) with your DD's off jaycar monos IIRC, but have you ever used a T2 Rockford? Keeping in mind that DD is the King of SPL - and make a mighty good street banger too, but to suggest that a DD 512 ****s all over a T2 rockford is crazy! It demeans your own arguments.

Phil, CAFO is a parallel importer of some brands, so its not beyond the realms of possibility that he had a DD shipped in. Of course, we must remember that he is a SALESMAN and is naturally trying to sell what he stocks - he justs gets a little dramatic

Cant we all just get along? I think we all agree (or at least most of us) that the 99, 95, and even 35 series woofers beat the T2 RF, below that? c'mon. Of course we'd expect it for the price differences. Peace and love people,

[Car Audio Factory Outlet]

Lets not get ridiculous here DDVT... We know youve pulled big numbers (for a sedan at least) with your DD's off jaycar monos IIRC, but have you ever used a T2 Rockford? Keeping in mind that DD is the King of SPL - and make a mighty good street banger too, but to suggest that a DD 512 ****s all over a T2 rockford is crazy! It demeans your own arguments.

Phil, CAFO is a parallel importer of some brands, so its not beyond the realms of possibility that he had a DD shipped in. Of course, we must remember that he is a SALESMAN and is naturally trying to sell what he stocks - he justs gets a little dramatic

Cant we all just get along? I think we all agree (or at least most of us) that the 99, 95, and even 35 series woofers beat the T2 RF, below that? c'mon. Of course we'd expect it for the price differences. Peace and love people,

WELL SAID!!

though I would have said Melodramatic!!!

Now now to the salesman part... we do more than that on this forum...

[shaggerz]

Seriously people... anyone who claims any brand is better than any other brand needs to take a serious look at themselves. Some manufacturers obviously specialise in higher quality drivers, but realistically for every day use, for the average person, they just don't need that.

The best advice anyone can give when choosing a speaker of any type is to go to a shop somewhere and listen for yourself. It is entirely a matter of opinion which brands sound better. One person might prefer Pioneer, one might prefer JL Audio, and another might prefer the crappy BOSS gear we all laugh at.

There are limits to that obviously... there is a reason BOSS does not hold an ounce of respect on here hehe.