Kicker Sound Quality??

ChArLeZ..! · 02-07-2009, 01:21 AM

Well i Finally Got a MkII about 3 dayZ ago..So im new to the forums and coming from a 04 Sentra (Piece OF Sh*t) with 2 twelves ..i wanted to know if any body is running 2 Kicker CVR 8's and if so how do they sound in the small cockpit of the 2??

I would be running them with the KICKER 08ZX300.1 300 WATT RMS Amp
& they are 200 RMS each

I haven't ordered them yet but plan to in a couple dayZ

So any feedback or recommendations would be great kinda on a Budget So.....

Thanks

jakobe · 02-07-2009, 01:35 AM

they stink
flat bass hits you like a hammer

heres a few pics of mine and the boxes

ChArLeZ..! · 02-07-2009, 02:14 AM

So yu only have one on the passenger side in the storage Compartment?

& if yukn0 wat are the specs of the box yu made?

nugget · 02-07-2009, 09:03 AM

I'm running one CVR 8 in my 2....It sounds great ...I have mine in the frunk and it hammers...It doesn't sound like its coming from the front of the car..l...Any ways I love my CVR 8....

nugget · 02-07-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jakobe

they stink
flat bass hits you like a hammer

heres a few pics of mine and the boxes

http://www.the5syndicate.com/mr2/sub_1.jpg
http://www.the5syndicate.com/mr2/sub_2.jpg

Hey I had those before ...Are those 6 1/2 kicker subs..They kick but....I had a pair of them in my last car ....They beat like crazy...

jakobe · 02-07-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChArLeZ..!

So yu only have one on the passenger side in the storage Compartment?

& if yukn0 wat are the specs of the box yu made?

No, I have two , they came with the car..

no specs.. the boxes are cut well but the mdf has been shaved off the corners and edges so they fit in those little metal compartments

these photos are not accurate as the box is sitting up about 2 inches normally it about flush with the metal frame
then there are custom carpet covered lids as well.

and then the stock speaker grills go on the front and it
looks totally invisible when installed, but I dont use them anymore I'd rather have the locking storage box.

I think they sound horrible, just this flat bass..a fuzzy thud behind the seat, I'd rather have a properly tuned system than these things.

jakobe · 02-07-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nugget

I'm running one CVR 8 in my 2....It sounds great ...I have mine in the frunk and it hammers...It doesn't sound like its coming from the front of the car..l...Any ways I love my CVR 8....

can't you hear it outside of the car?

jakobe · 02-07-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nugget

Hey I had those before ...Are those 6 1/2 kicker subs..They kick but....I had a pair of them in my last car ....They beat like crazy...

6.5 or 8 idk, I dont use them anymore, they stink

heavy, and sound quality is horrible

nowadays you can get a much better sub thinner and cheaper

I wanna say that these are 5-6 years old

maybe its just my boxes but I hate them

jakobe · 02-07-2009, 10:52 AM

I dont need big bass, just decent sound but I need as much of the storage as possible

maybe some curved 1/4 moon shape
structural foam frames covered in black carpet to match the firewall
with these in the center.

will just look like a black bump behind the seat on the firewall only a few inches tall

no need for extra amps or anything, so I can have my frunk back.

LANZAR VCTBS8 8'' Super Slim Active dj sub Subwoofer - eBay (item 270338538624 end time Mar-03-09 11:10:32 PST)

here is a very crude sketch of this idea

ChArLeZ..! · 02-07-2009, 06:23 PM

I dont need big bass, just decent sound but I need as much of the storage as possible

maybe some curved 1/4 moon shape
structural foam frames covered in black carpet to match the firewall
with these in the center.

will just look like a black bump behind the seat on the firewall only a few inches tall

no need for extra amps or anything, so I can have my frunk back.

Thats a good i dea but idk about the lanzar Subs....ive heard only horrible comments about there stuff.....

jakobe · 02-07-2009, 07:39 PM

maybe its not great for competition or to be the loudest guy in the school parking lot, but it'll prolly do for my needs.

I dont push the stereo, I'm not that guy at the stop light with a rattlin license plate.

TreyMR2 · 02-08-2009, 12:59 AM

Here's my set up.

I have them 2 kicker 6by9's, infinity 6 1/2''s in the doors and a 5 1/4'' tang band factory sub replacement behind the driver. The passenger side is the little plastic compartment. I mainly listen to rock and I do like it fairly loud but I don't really care for anyone outside of the car hearing it. This set up is pretty much dead on for me. It can do rap but it is a 5 1/4'' sub so don't expect the rear view mirror to fall off from bass or anything. To me it just has a nice clean loud enough bass. You can turn it up very very high and its still perfectly clear, the mids and highs are crazy loud too. If you where located anywhere near me I'd be glad to let you come hear it in person. Also, honestly I never use that compartment though, its to small for pretty much anything. I have a flashlight and phone charger in it and that takes up most of the room. I'd rather take it out and get the box for the passenger side so I could have 2 factory subs. Lol

ChArLeZ..! · 02-10-2009, 01:15 PM

Well after the couple dayZ of thinkin im juZ gonna order the 2 8 inch Kickers today...

At the moment i have my old bazooka tube behind the Driver Seat & it sounds like crap(in my opinion)

Reason 1 is i already have some 8 inch boxes laying around which should fit wit no problem
2..There only $99 for two
3 There a good quality brand for the Price...

2 KICKER CVR8 CAR 8 INCH SUB WOOFERS COMPVR CVR COMP-VR - eBay (item 330302964830 end time Feb-06-09 12:04:26 PST)

So after they get here ill tell everybody how they sound and want not since i dont seem to see much in the sound Off..

Im juZ used to having

Maruki-kun · 02-10-2009, 01:25 PM

I wouldn't buy Kicker.

TreyMR2 · 02-11-2009, 08:51 PM

^why not?

ChArLeZ..! · 02-11-2009, 11:04 PM

I was wondering the Same WHY NOT???

killermillermr2 · 02-11-2009, 11:57 PM

Here is what I did with an 8" cvt (thin mount) The box doesn't have quite enough air space though. Check it out

91 NA (for now) sound - killermillermr2’s Photo Gallery

As for sound I like it. With proper box volume it would sound even better. Hits harder the more you roll down the windows or take the tops off

TreyMR2 · 02-12-2009, 01:17 PM

^thats definitely different, never seen a set up like that. You get the highs and mids like my set up but way more bass. Kinda reminds me how some of them exotic cars, can't remember exactly what one I've seen it on but I know I've see a center concol mounted sub somewhere. That would be pretty sweet if you made a fiberglass box for it or something.

ChArLeZ..! · 02-12-2009, 01:33 PM

At my old job mt boss had jus a small kicker like that set in between the seats but it was at an angle and looked like it was stock very nice tho.......

great idea.... but since i have 2 they will be goin behind each seat...

killermillermr2 · 02-12-2009, 02:37 PM

I got the idea from a Dodge Viper. They have subs between the seats like that. I was going for the look of the CD storage console like the turbo modles have, but with a speaker instead.

I would like to redo the box to get more air space and a better look. Mine was just a project to take up time and learn.

02-07-2009, 01:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
ChArLeZ..! Fresh.. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Kicker Sound Quality?? Well i Finally Got a MkII about 3 dayZ ago..So im new to the forums and coming from a 04 Sentra (Piece OF Sh*t) with 2 twelves ..i wanted to know if any body is running 2 Kicker CVR 8's and if so how do they sound in the small cockpit of the 2?? I would be running them with the KICKER 08ZX300.1 300 WATT RMS Amp & they are 200 RMS each I haven't ordered them yet but plan to in a couple dayZ So any feedback or recommendations would be great kinda on a Budget So..... Thanks

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02-07-2009, 01:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
jakobe Cert. APR System tech Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Ga. Posts: 939 Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	they stink flat bass hits you like a hammer heres a few pics of mine and the boxes

02-07-2009, 02:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChArLeZ..! Fresh.. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	So yu only have one on the passenger side in the storage Compartment? & if yukn0 wat are the specs of the box yu made?

02-07-2009, 09:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
nugget Beams Owners Group Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I'm running one CVR 8 in my 2....It sounds great ...I have mine in the frunk and it hammers...It doesn't sound like its coming from the front of the car..l...Any ways I love my CVR 8....

02-07-2009, 10:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
jakobe Cert. APR System tech Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Ga. Posts: 939 Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I dont need big bass, just decent sound but I need as much of the storage as possible maybe some curved 1/4 moon shape structural foam frames covered in black carpet to match the firewall with these in the center. will just look like a black bump behind the seat on the firewall only a few inches tall no need for extra amps or anything, so I can have my frunk back. LANZAR VCTBS8 8'' Super Slim Active dj sub Subwoofer - eBay (item 270338538624 end time Mar-03-09 11:10:32 PST) here is a very crude sketch of this idea

02-07-2009, 06:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
ChArLeZ..! Fresh.. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I dont need big bass, just decent sound but I need as much of the storage as possible maybe some curved 1/4 moon shape structural foam frames covered in black carpet to match the firewall with these in the center. will just look like a black bump behind the seat on the firewall only a few inches tall no need for extra amps or anything, so I can have my frunk back. Thats a good i dea but idk about the lanzar Subs....ive heard only horrible comments about there stuff.....

02-07-2009, 07:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
jakobe Cert. APR System tech Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Ga. Posts: 939 Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	maybe its not great for competition or to be the loudest guy in the school parking lot, but it'll prolly do for my needs. I dont push the stereo, I'm not that guy at the stop light with a rattlin license plate.

02-08-2009, 12:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
TreyMR2 Gen3 swap DONE!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,472 Thanks: 30 Thanked 60 Times in 58 Posts iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	Here's my set up. I have them 2 kicker 6by9's, infinity 6 1/2''s in the doors and a 5 1/4'' tang band factory sub replacement behind the driver. The passenger side is the little plastic compartment. I mainly listen to rock and I do like it fairly loud but I don't really care for anyone outside of the car hearing it. This set up is pretty much dead on for me. It can do rap but it is a 5 1/4'' sub so don't expect the rear view mirror to fall off from bass or anything. To me it just has a nice clean loud enough bass. You can turn it up very very high and its still perfectly clear, the mids and highs are crazy loud too. If you where located anywhere near me I'd be glad to let you come hear it in person. Also, honestly I never use that compartment though, its to small for pretty much anything. I have a flashlight and phone charger in it and that takes up most of the room. I'd rather take it out and get the box for the passenger side so I could have 2 factory subs. Lol

02-10-2009, 01:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
ChArLeZ..! Fresh.. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Well after the couple dayZ of thinkin im juZ gonna order the 2 8 inch Kickers today... At the moment i have my old bazooka tube behind the Driver Seat & it sounds like crap(in my opinion) Reason 1 is i already have some 8 inch boxes laying around which should fit wit no problem 2..There only $99 for two 3 There a good quality brand for the Price... 2 KICKER CVR8 CAR 8 INCH SUB WOOFERS COMPVR CVR COMP-VR - eBay (item 330302964830 end time Feb-06-09 12:04:26 PST) So after they get here ill tell everybody how they sound and want not since i dont seem to see much in the sound Off.. Im juZ used to having

02-10-2009, 01:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
Maruki-kun Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Millington, MD Posts: 2,487 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 67 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	I wouldn't buy Kicker.

02-11-2009, 08:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
TreyMR2 Gen3 swap DONE!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,472 Thanks: 30 Thanked 60 Times in 58 Posts iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	^why not?

02-11-2009, 11:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
ChArLeZ..! Fresh.. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I was wondering the Same WHY NOT???

02-11-2009, 11:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
killermillermr2 Honda Hunter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 864 Thanks: 25 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	Here is what I did with an 8" cvt (thin mount) The box doesn't have quite enough air space though. Check it out 91 NA (for now) sound - killermillermr2’s Photo Gallery As for sound I like it. With proper box volume it would sound even better. Hits harder the more you roll down the windows or take the tops off

02-12-2009, 01:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
TreyMR2 Gen3 swap DONE!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,472 Thanks: 30 Thanked 60 Times in 58 Posts iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	^thats definitely different, never seen a set up like that. You get the highs and mids like my set up but way more bass. Kinda reminds me how some of them exotic cars, can't remember exactly what one I've seen it on but I know I've see a center concol mounted sub somewhere. That would be pretty sweet if you made a fiberglass box for it or something.

02-12-2009, 01:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
ChArLeZ..! Fresh.. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	At my old job mt boss had jus a small kicker like that set in between the seats but it was at an angle and looked like it was stock very nice tho....... great idea.... but since i have 2 they will be goin behind each seat...

02-12-2009, 02:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
killermillermr2 Honda Hunter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 864 Thanks: 25 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts iTrader Rating: (10/100% )	I got the idea from a Dodge Viper. They have subs between the seats like that. I was going for the look of the CD storage console like the turbo modles have, but with a speaker instead. I would like to redo the box to get more air space and a better look. Mine was just a project to take up time and learn.