Print Page | Close Window

how good does the kicker L7'S sound ?

Printed From: the12volt.com
Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=4539
Printed Date: January 03, 2026 at 1:53 PM


Topic: how good does the kicker L7'S sound ?

Posted By: durangomanz
Subject: how good does the kicker L7'S sound ?
Date Posted: October 16, 2002 at 5:09 PM

i was thinking of buying 2 of the kicker 12" L7's subs the square ones are they louder than the round subs by bass and i have a alpine mrv-1507 amp and was wanting to know which ohm of sub should i get 2 or 4 ohm dvc to run off of this amp i am wanting a lot of bass thanks jim 



Replies:

Posted By: ih8u37
Date Posted: October 17, 2002 at 7:46 PM

The L7, when given the amount of power it requires, will be a little bit louder than a comparable circular sub in the same situation. This is strictly due to the fact that a square covers more area than an equivalent circle, thus pushing more air. The difference is minor, & not noticable to the ear.

The L7's aren't very efficient (low dB rating), so they require more power (RMS watts) than similar subs to perform as well as they can. Basically, if you get an L7, you need to give it as much RMS power as it can handle, if not a good 50 watts more.

I couldn't find the amp you listed on Alpine's site, so please list the specs for this amp if you want to know what ohm subs to get, & how to wire them.


Print Page | Close Window