Kicker L7 Opinions

Hey, i have decided after looking over the forum that i would like to go with a kicker l7 setup for my isuzu rodeo,(SUV). i want a sq setp that will be able reach some super high dbs'. im wondering how many and what size i should be looking at. one more thing, anyone know how i can find the most reasonable kicker dealer around my area? i only know of one guy and he over sharges like crazy!, thanx guys!

sorry cant help you on the dealers in canada   but maybe some of the guys on the fourm that are from up there will chime in

The L7 isnt a SQ sub at all but it can be reasonable clean if put inb the right enclsure

I would go with the 12" models and put them in a 3.75-4.0 cu ft box with a 2.25 x 14 x 18 slot port

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2009 0-1000 Trunk WR 154.0DB 2009 1001+ Trunk WR
2007 USACI World Champion
2007 World Record
2006 USACI Finals 2nd Place

so in that enclosure it wouldnt sound like doodie when im trying to listen to music? but it would still hit hard? is there another sub you have in mind that might suit my needs a little better?

The new Kicker CVX might be better suited for you

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2009 0-1000 Trunk WR 154.0DB 2009 1001+ Trunk WR
2007 USACI World Champion
2007 World Record
2006 USACI Finals 2nd Place

do not use the 15" l7. hits very hard but sounds like crap. i have in a spl box so it was expected, but still, the 15" just cant move fast enough for sq

wildchildbmx6 wrote:

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do not use the 15" l7. hits very hard but sounds like crap. i have in a spl box so it was expected, but still, the 15" just cant move fast enough for sq

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What do you mean it can "move fast enough"

It is a misconception that a 15 cannot hit as "fast" or as "tight" as a 10 or 12 inch woofer

Read this

 i gotta a pretty sick deal on 2 l7s, from the states, 15'', im going to put ehm in a nice ported enclosure and hope it works for daily listening.. for amps, is it worth it to stick with kicker?? or go with something like the 2600 brutus from hifonics? and just wire the down to 1 ohm.... opinions on amp and box sizes woul dbe appreciated....tahnx guys!

what he means by it not moving fast enough is that the sub is sluggish....it can only handle really really low frequencies, and won't really give you any range or precision.

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Seth Alvo     NY
Mobile Electronics Installer

Check out the MTX 9500. Before you judge that, go to mtx.com, they explain how many ways it's better than the L7 and JL W7. Much less expensive also.

imseth85 wrote:

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what he means by it not moving fast enough is that the sub is sluggish....it can only handle really really low frequencies, and won't really give you any range or precision.

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aznboi3644 wrote:

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wildchildbmx6 wrote:

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do not use the 15" l7. hits very hard but sounds like crap. i have in a spl box so it was expected, but still, the 15" just cant move fast enough for sq

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What do you mean it can "move fast enough"

It is a misconception that a 15 cannot hit as "fast" or as "tight" as a 10 or 12 inch woofer

Read this

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We know EXACLTY what wildchildbmx6 meant, but he was misapplying it, AND using it in FAR too general a method. That it why the link was provided. That is a vERY good paper, that you should probably read, too, imseth85. While the Kicker probably WILL sound like crap in an "SQ" installation, we, here at the12volt, will try to educate, and let people know that there is FAR more to car audio than what the salesmen at BestBuy try to teach everybody.

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It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."

Yeah, and after you read that bull crap on the MTX website, call them and ask them who won at USACi world finals in DTS and Sound Quality, then ask them what equipment they were using. It sure wasnt MTX.

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I know who Took alot of the throphys at USACi and DB Drag World finals, and who won the DTS challenge.     I have to see what issue but the car has now been featured and is the cover of CAR audio and mobile electronics.



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2009 0-1000 Trunk WR 154.0DB 2009 1001+ Trunk WR
2007 USACI World Champion
2007 World Record
2006 USACI Finals 2nd Place

Specs speak for themselves...

MTX.... now that is a joke.... I live in the same town that MTX has their R&D department.... and I will let you know a few things about them and all their "hype"  I find it very funny that they compaired the 8500 to the L7, anyone who knows kicker knows that an L7 is very power hungry and likes to be pushed hard.... and if you read the fine print on the .pdf you will notice that they are using 500 watts rms..... so of course the sub didn't perform like kicker says it does because MTX was underpowering it bad! And heres another thing.... When they tested the W7 against the 9500.... They tested the woofers sitting on the motors.... now I am just taking a guess here but I don't think that the vent on the back of the W7 should be covered when testing it.... just my opinion

When audio companys compare their stuff to someone elses stuff I never believe it because of course they are going to make it "look" like their stuff is better.

I have no problem with MTX, I think some of thier claims are over exagerated, but all in all a good company still...And still making good product too.

My first competiton setup consisted of MTX woofers and AMPS, and I did well for as little as I knew then.

I like to support companys that supposrt us (competitors) back, They are getting few and far between, and even kicker is starting to direct its efforts into a wider market, but thats what its all about....MONEY        They still support thier competitors as much as the head honchos allow them too, and I will stand behind them as they have a great product and great support

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2009 0-1000 Trunk WR 154.0DB 2009 1001+ Trunk WR
2007 USACI World Champion
2007 World Record
2006 USACI Finals 2nd Place

has anyone seen the new MTX truck that claims it can do like 180+ dB with one Jackhammer