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nofearspy121
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9/03/2002
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I just got sponsored by Kicker, not for my truck or system or anything but for me racing motocross,
I want to get 2 12inch L7 dvc subs rms (375 watts per voice coil).
And I don't know much about dvc subs, different ohm levels, so i dont know what size amp to get or to what ohm level I should wire them at.
Any help would be appreciated
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92Dak
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9/03/2002
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Well, it all depends on what ohm of subwoofers you get. With 2 DVC 4 ohm subs, you can get a 1,4, or 16 ohm load. With 2 DVC 2 ohm subs, you can get a .5,2, or 8 ohm load. When you are in the market for an amp, look for what ohm load it is stable to in the mono mode. Some are 4 ohm and some are safe to even 1 or .5 ohms. Stereo operation is usually safe to half of this per channel.
www.jlaudio.com has good tutorials.
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nofearspy121
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9/03/2002
21:35:27
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I was thinking the 4 ohm. the kicker amp said it was stable at 1 ohm.
What is the difference between a 4ohm sub and a 2 ohm sub? besides the obvious
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cc
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9/05/2002
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there is generally no difference only in a very few occasions have i seen any of the specs change such as the T/S parameters. It is there to aid you in designing your system, to give you more options. as stated above jl has a wealth of info
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jeff
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2/12/2003
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you are looking to play them at the lowest ohm possable mine plays at 1 ohm
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JMII
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2/14/2003
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92Dak and cc are right... the ohms do not make ANY noticable difference in the subs. I have no idea what jeff is talking about.
The correct ohm load depends on the amp and wiring configuration of the speakers. Find the amps highest output into a mono (bridged) load and see what ohm level it can handle (2 or 4ohms most likely) then get the correct model subs and wire them accordingly to produce THAT load.
Two dual 4 ohm voice coils subs would give you 1 ohm OR 4 ohm final load depending how it's wired. I doubt the amp will happy in a 1ohm mono situation unless it's 1/2 ohm stable in stereo, but the 4 ohm load would be perfect for most good amps.
Just remember to divide the amps total power by FOUR to figure out each voice coil. So to run at 375 watts a coil you need an amp that pushes 1500 watts bridged into a 4 ohm load - good luck and get your VISA card ready.
- John
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k
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2/14/2003
21:27:10
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amp: memphis ST1000D
1100W RMS @ 1ohm stable
i think they are around $450 USD
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KICKER SUCKS
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6/14/2003
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I have a pioneer ts wx 1200 and this thing is bad ass it handles 400W of power at 4 ohm and sounds sweet. Personally i dont care for kicker they have bad reputation for being capable of overheating. Pioneer is the way you want to go though but stick with a big Amp i have a Memphis amp that is bad ass 2. for the amount of money spent on a kicker sub and what you get out of it f-that you are better of going Pioneer After all they are THE ART OF ALL AUDIO ENTERTAINMENT
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power -10
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7/17/2003
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i have 3 15" kicker L7 i ned amps
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power -10
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7/17/2003
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i need 3 kicker amp the old ones 1000W at 1 ohms stable four 3 kicker 15" L7
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moparboy
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8/17/2003
15:02:52
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what should i run my 2 12" L7's with? they are 4 ohm
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justin
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11/03/2003
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I just bought two 10" kicker comp VR subs for my car. And I am real confused on a good amp to pair up with them. What should I look for when compairing them to an amp and any good suggestions. Thanks
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Joe
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11/09/2003
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Justin need to know what ohm your subs are also if they are dual voice coil or not and what type/size of enclosure you will be using and then I can help you out...
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92Dakota
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11/10/2003
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You are a dumbass "Kicker Sucks"
Kicker amps are very nice and are underrated.
Granted...they aren't like the ones from a few years back. But still...very good equipment.
Atleast I don't see them posting some 760 watt power rating on the heatsink when they only do 380.
I have had good luck with Pioneer subs, though. Not bad for the money.
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BigJay
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1/11/2006
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ok i just poped in 2 kicker comp vr 15 inch subs they are 8 ohm and 4 ohm loads i have one orion amp that is best at 4 ohm loads my big orion is 1 ohm best at that what is a good amp to run off these subs when im only running about 100 wattz true to each of these subs these are not dvc subs yes i have dvc subs and know how to runem at one ohm is it the same for 8 ohm subs as well Jay
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ronald
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4/25/2006
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i owned a kenwood 900w rms@2ohmsx1 mono amp my question is it posible to drive a kicker sub cvx124 dvc 4ohms 750w rms even if my sub is a dual 4ohms?
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ronald
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i owned a kenwood 900w rms@2ohmsx1 mono amp my question is it posible to drive a kicker sub cvx124 dvc 4ohms 750w rms even if my sub is a dual 4ohms?
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Alec
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4/26/2006
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Well, if it's a dual voice coil sub and each coil is 4 ohm, then when theyre wired parallel, you've got a perfectly matched 2 ohm setup.
Thats how I hooked up my little Kicker S8L7. I've got an amp pushing 600watts at 2 ohms, to the little DVC sub. It's the best little setup thats perfectly matched.
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Ash
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10/17/2006
03:16:32
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i just bought tw0 15" kicker sub, double coil and 4ohms each. i wonder if anyone can help or suggest what amplifier combination should i get, because i bought it from a friend of mine who used some kinda ProKick amplifier. i would like to get, atleast a satisfied sound. thanks bro...
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