I just found out that I'd be able to get the Kicker Solo-Baric S12L72 for about the same price that I can get the Alpine type R sub.
Which would you choose with the same amp connected?
Which would you choose with each sub having it's own perfectly matched amp?
Box size is not a factor, either one I get will be in a sealed box matched to the sub (I will make the box after buying the sub, and I haven't bought the amp for it yet either)
Thanks,
Replies (3)
UKinstaller on 05/12/2005 09:56:23
what kind of amp is it again??
either way, the type-r 12 is going to have a nice mix of SPL and SQL, while the kicker will be raw SPL.
i have a type-r 12 with a 300w alpine amp and it does the trick for me, sounds great.
-UK
alanjlamore on 05/12/2005 10:53:34
Well, for comparison reasons, I guess, I put the SWR-1242D, but if I go with the Type R I was going to get the 1222D (dual 2 ohm instead of dual 4 ohm) and match it up with the Kenwood X811D amp.
533wRMS with a 4 ohm load, plus I can get another SWR-1222D and hook them up series/parallel to this same amp to get almost 460wRMS going to each sub (919wRMS). This is all with 14.4 volts, but still not too bad.
I wasn't sure yet what amp I'd use if I went with the Kicker sub. I'd have to go back and do a bunch more research, questions here and compare prices like I did when trying to match an amp to the Type R.
If the Type R is going to give me better sound quality, I'll probably still go with that. I'm sure it'll be plenty loud for me, plus I would have the option of getting another one and hooking it up to the same amp (with some more electrical upgrades of course).
I was just checking because I never realy compared the 2 subs since that L7 was way out of my price range before.
Victor on 05/12/2005 10:58:11
Also the new Type R's 12" are Bigger, better , stronger and cleaner...
I would go with the Type R without giving a second thought to the Kicker..
Its just a matter of personal choice, yet the Type R scores better in terms of Quality over the kicker..
Victor...
Which would you choose with the same amp connected?
Which would you choose with each sub having it's own perfectly matched amp?
Box size is not a factor, either one I get will be in a sealed box matched to the sub (I will make the box after buying the sub, and I haven't bought the amp for it yet either)
Thanks,
Replies (3)
UKinstaller on 05/12/2005 09:56:23
what kind of amp is it again??
either way, the type-r 12 is going to have a nice mix of SPL and SQL, while the kicker will be raw SPL.
i have a type-r 12 with a 300w alpine amp and it does the trick for me, sounds great.
-UK
alanjlamore on 05/12/2005 10:53:34
Well, for comparison reasons, I guess, I put the SWR-1242D, but if I go with the Type R I was going to get the 1222D (dual 2 ohm instead of dual 4 ohm) and match it up with the Kenwood X811D amp.
533wRMS with a 4 ohm load, plus I can get another SWR-1222D and hook them up series/parallel to this same amp to get almost 460wRMS going to each sub (919wRMS). This is all with 14.4 volts, but still not too bad.
I wasn't sure yet what amp I'd use if I went with the Kicker sub. I'd have to go back and do a bunch more research, questions here and compare prices like I did when trying to match an amp to the Type R.
If the Type R is going to give me better sound quality, I'll probably still go with that. I'm sure it'll be plenty loud for me, plus I would have the option of getting another one and hooking it up to the same amp (with some more electrical upgrades of course).
I was just checking because I never realy compared the 2 subs since that L7 was way out of my price range before.
Victor on 05/12/2005 10:58:11
Also the new Type R's 12" are Bigger, better , stronger and cleaner...
I would go with the Type R without giving a second thought to the Kicker..
Its just a matter of personal choice, yet the Type R scores better in terms of Quality over the kicker..
Victor...
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