New 2010 Kicker Comp Subwoofers at CES 2010

[EvilDeskLamp]

The kicker amps compliment the comps? Does it have to be a DX amp or can it be like an IX or a ZX for them to perform good?

[ThatRandomCodPlayer]

@SonicElectronixTV what do you recommend 2 x 12 type or 2 x 12 cvrs

[SonicElectronixTV]

@ThatRandomCodPlayer That is a hard question each has its advantages. If you want more bass go with the Type R subwoofers, they have a bigger RMS rating and Xmax rating. If you want a smaller amount of bass but still great sound and precision go with the Kicker subs. At this level its all about preference one sub is not better than the other. I personally do not like Alpine subs but love their headunits.

[SonicElectronixTV]

@Alex23LH The MTX Thunder 1000D would be too strong for one of these subwoofers. If you already own the MTX Thunder 1000D then you can always go with two Kicker Comps and run them at 4 ohms. I would even suggest getting one Kicker CompVR and running it at 4 ohms. A Kicker CompVR will be able to handle 400 watts RMS. All you would need to do is get the Dual 2 ohm version and run it in series to a final impedance of 4 ohms.

[TheLesspauldude]

I would recommend the kicker cvts instead of these.

[samskater101]

any1 know how much this full system would cost?

[ownTer]

Why does Kicker higher used car salesmen to sell their stuff?

[812ReP]

THOSE ARE MY SUBS!

[blastDERVbeat]

are the 2010 comps louder then the older models?

[SonicElectronixTV]

@blastDERVbeat The 2010 Kicker Comp has mixed up a few things as showcased in the video. A redesigned front gasket gives a better visual appeal, along with a a new basket design to allow for shallower mounting applications. The new Kicker Comp is very comparable to the last model, but with a lot of added convenience and style,

[MrATLtoMS]

I have 2 15" comp c154. Is a 2000 watt amp pushing 750 watts rms at 4ohms and 1200 watts rms at 2ohms good for 2 of these sub woofers or is it too much?

[SonicElectronixTV]

@MrATLtoMS That's going to be too much power for these Kicker Comp subwoofers. It's a great amplifier for the Dual 2 Ohm models of the CompVR's though. If you want to use the two 15" Comp's, you'll want an amplifier that pushes 500-600 Watts RMS at 2 Ohms.

[MrATLtoMS]

@SonicElectronixTV Would that blow the speakers or can i play da amp low?

[SonicElectronixTV]

@MrATLtoMS You'll definitely blow the speakers. If you play with low settings on your amplifier it will still push too much than what the coils are rated for. They will overheat and your subwoofer will be nothing more than a paper weight within a very short time.

Your best bet is to switch out the subwoofers. If you want to take advantage of the large amplifier you currently have go with something like the Kicker Comp VR's.

[MrATLtoMS]

@SonicElectronixTV Ok, i just recieved my amp i mention with the 2000 watts max and the specific name is a Hitron Hpa2000.1D Pro series class D Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifier (Order from SonicElectronix). I took it to a guy a few minutes ago and he said it wont be a problem. He explain but i was kinda lost cause im new with this type of things but i do remember him saying something bout the fuse. I really dont wanna blow the speakers or purchase another amp right now. Any suggestions?

[SonicElectronixTV]

@MrATLtoMS You should be fine.  If what I'm seeing is correct, the Hitron amplifier has two 25 amp fuses (they could be 20) but, that means you're going to be trly pushing around 400-500 watts of RMS power at 2 ohms. No need to worry about blowing those comps, you're most likely underpowering them. Still, be careful while tuning the gain on the amplifier because this can introduce distortion.

[MrATLtoMS]

@SonicElectronixTV THANKS!

[lolley1100]

Ur not supposed to have them in a bandpass box...Ur not supposed to hook them up to an amp over 300w rms for a par...Although, I put them in my gf's car in a bandpass box, with a 400w amp...And I have been in the car audio business for a few years now, and it's the best sounding set up with comps that I've seen, and it hasn't blown, or had problems yet...This guy LIES!!!...(not the guy that works for Sonic...)

[0svald092]

i have those subs and mids..lol..look at my video of my first car..its in there.. they are great. i really recommend them

[spazzmuffin888]

"can i say bad ass" haha hes too cool now

[liming5]

Fuck that, i'd get some Type R's over Kicker. If I really had the money, i'd go buy some DD's er something really high end.

[michae1sherman]

@liming5 ya if u had the money, im pretty sure if all of us had the money we'd go buy the absolute most expensive and best, but most of us have budgets and kicker is the best budget friendly system ive come across. you find something better for same price range let me know. until then im livin loud

[liming5]

@michae1sherman From what i'v seen/heard Type R's in my opinion would be my sub of choice, but i'v recentely heard they're a power hungry sub, so I may just have to get some 12'' Kicker CVR's. But ya, I'm on a $1300 budget.

[michae1sherman]

@liming5 are u puttin all 1300 into the subs and amp? or do u gotta get a deck too and what about ur highs and mids?

[liming5]

@michae1sherman Im taking out all stock speakers, a new deck, and subs and an amp. Im doing it right, all at once.

[14526985]

friend that the new kicker comp subwoofer sound better than previous models. thanks greetings

[SkratchDJ]

God, it's painful to watch them push this garbage.

[qwerty134098]

@SkratchDJ fuck urself

[SkratchDJ]

@qwerty134098 Woah, looks like someone's partial to low-end car audio equipment. Relax there buddy, it's ok.

[qwerty134098]

@SkratchDJ why yould i pay 500 for some subwoofers that might just break anyway

[SkratchDJ]

@qwerty134098 I sincerely hope that's not a serious question. You make it sound like whether or not a sub will blow is based on luck or chance. LoL

[qwerty134098]

@SkratchDJ u might turn it up one day and it will explode

[SkratchDJ]

@qwerty134098 Well, assuming we're talking about a Kicker Comp... then yes, that's actually highly probable.

[qwerty134098]

@SkratchDJ i have these subs and they slam

[thecozmiester]

thats what i need a kicker enclosure i wish i had one for my comp

[SykoDj]

just build your own dude prefabs are garbage trust me had one now building my own and never looking back

[thecozmiester]

sealed or vented?

[SykoDj]

honestly you should port it tune it to 34 hz or around that frequency it will hit low and hard go to google and search for the re box calculator to help it should be the first link