Ever since I saw the kicker lineup from Parker the bass head’s channel, the comp q was the one I knew I had to have. Unfortunately I can’t afford one quite yet, but I’m upgrading slowly over time. Currently running a cvr10 and I’m loving this thing
I just replaced my LT10 Q class (2016 Imapala) with COMPQ12, powered with AudioControl LC-1.1500, just one sub and sound amazing, so clear and beautiful deep tones. Thank you for great videos, built-in my system following all your advices! Great job boss!
They say a 12 inch hits notes n lows a 10 just can't do?? Is it better than the 10? Also that Amp with OFC wire and that q quality = True SQ(sound quality) really theres nothing better sq wise than that set up... well not much out there tgats better, there's stuff on its level but not much is surpassing that in quality esp for that $... I also hear the 12s are on another level vs 10s?
Kicker has brought the compQ back this year in 2024 after discontinuing it in 2022. I believe kicker has tweeked the recipe because now it looks slightly different with blue stitching and writing with a black cone. I have two 10 L7's in my Acura and those coupled with the fosgate T1500BD amplifier sound very good. Every song sounds different you can hear all the different base notes from the different producers. My L7 Two 10's I can't wait to hear the new CompQ I'm going to put them in my Suburban.
They are extraordinary musical. Friend at work has a 12 compq without a ton of power.(roughly 700 watts) It's clean, accurate, responds ridiculously quick. He's set for sq but can go sql. He had grond zero but had to bump down. Very little difference. Clean power, electric, signal and equipment. Nice!!!
What kinda Amp and equipment is he running and any lithium or AGM batterys??? I have 2 L7 12 Qseries and need to no if I should use as my electric/aamp set-up?? I have a jp23v2 coming n was thinking just keep gain only half way up bc they're 900rms n amp is 2500 rms... idk i don't wanna blow em
I have 2 kicker comp q 12s powered by the Kicker cx1800.1 they hit all the notes with a lot of defenition, sound quality, set my gains with a multimeter. In a sealed box designed for these subs. Not as loud as the ported box I had before it was a prefab, but sounds really good. I had the 10's before but exchanged them for the 12s.
Kicker has always been beast and always been slept on. Because I guess it’s so main stream. But my very first couple setups was kicker and wasn’t disappointed
I have 3 vehicles now. My suv has 2 alpine type x in a sealed box running about 1800watts rms. My bmw m5 has a 12w7 with a jl 1200/1HD in a ported box. I just got a 2019 mustang GT and i have another 12w7 and 1200/1 hd sitting around but i want something different for the mustang. I was looking at the alpine type r and a kicker comp q. after hearing you say they sound as good as a jl w series im now sold on the compq. so thanks for that. plan on getting 2 12" compq in a sealed box for the mustang.
I have a 12 p-300 fosgate powered sub. Sound quality is pretty damn good tbh. Its in a 24 hatchback civic. Would love to heat that ten in that type box .
Still beatn my CVR's 12's I've had for 14 or 15yrs on a ZX-750.1 birth sheet 932 and they still going strong. Sold my Comp-Q's with my last truck. But got three L7-8Q's I'm ready to throw in my new truck. Gotta have them running in that "MBE SIGNATURE SAUCE" 👍🏾👍🏾💥💥💯
People are always hating on cvrs but they have one of my favorite sound signatures and they're a hell of a bargain I just don't understand it!! Always had better results running 4 10-in cvrs than one 18-in big motor power hog. Efficiency matters plus more cooling w 4 motors!!
Are the company q under rated little u think? Bc mine are L7 12 q series and rated at 900 rms yet my amps 1200rms... I don't wanna blow em u no i have 2 12s on a jp23v2 amp 2500rms
I heard 215s and some guys Monte Carlo and it was hitting so hard I pulled up next to him and I said what you running and he said the 2:15 of those and I was blown away on how loud he was and it was funny cuz he was keeping up with other people with big wall builds of skar audio products and other brands
I have 2 15 Comp Qs and I'm waiting to get one more amplifier before I throw them in my Jeep. Definitely can't wait to see how they sound, especially since it has your stamp of approval. Keep up the good content!!💯👍
To me it seems like kicker is under representing both the sensitivity and RMS power handling ratings of these top notch drivers. Sound Great/worth every penny
@@DjR3aper if you build the enclosure right for any kickers you can buy you're going to be happy with them and they always take rated power or better. My next build is all kicker just because everybody hates on them so much lol.
The nvx are basically 200 bucks, and the comp q is about 330. Are you saying the nvx is better than the comp q despite it being cheaper? And if so, can you go into great detail on how the nvx sounds better?
Alpine type R & Alpine type X has very good quality as well....people sleep on Alpine....I had 2-12 inch Alpine type R's in a custom made Alpine box years ago in 2005 & then in 2011 I purchased 4-12 inch Pioneer Champion pros before they went discontinued you can checkout my older vids of the setup on my old channel (Taecamperva) but I probably needed a MBE enclosure for those because still till this day nothing has outperformed those Alpine type R's I had.
You aint never lied bruh! I installed two 12" Kicker Comp Q subs in a 4.50 cube box from GP Car Audio, and maaaan! I have them both on a Audio Apex Cab-22 amp.
Actually the cab-22 amps are built like tanks and stable enough to handle a .05 ohm load all day. But at the sametime, that's why C.A.B. stands for Car Audio Bargin. The only thing I didn't like about them is they have Brazilian mother boards.
@M.B.Enclosures, what’s the difference in the new 5 series Comp-Q that says “pre-order now” versus the 4 series comp Q? Other than the color of the cone?
Louder and I think quality is a lil better on the square subs... N unique bc there's a million round subs out not many square.. solo is out too but but 2k rms solo x isnt for sq like the L7Q is its al around perfect for me 2 12s🎉
You are 100% correct that sub is bad ass I had 2 skar evl 12s in the same exact box as this on 1500 watts more power than these and these shitted all over the skars
Could you set me up for a downfire box with 2 -12 inch subs? Mazda b2200 cab plus. Powered by a Rockford fosgate 1500.1. Not looking to take up all my cab space, but also enough to disturb the peace!
Just make sure you upgrade your electrical or you can not run more then 1000 watts on a stock alternator and stock battery . You CAN NOT ARGUE WITH PHYSICS. Add a second battery and it makes things worse cause now your asking your lil stock alternator to power batteries AND Amplifiers. Not many people mentioning there power supplies just what amp and sub they use. Takes power to make power.
Thanks for the video man...I rememeber when you did the review on the Image Dynamics IDQ 10 you said they were on the same level as JL W7 too; so comparing these two which one is more SQ oriented: IDQs or CompQs?
Although Im currently running the QClasss 8's. I would Like to see these comp q in a 8". I'll grab two. Get the box built by MBE. If they do make a solo x 8. Get me two of those as well. Box built by MBE. And Would rotate Each Box+Sub combo every so often.
@@fatboy1917 How when the CompQ eights don't exist. The compQ 8s could be designed differently They could have different spider different motor structure, different voice coil size etc..There is way more information to gain from this ch than just sub boxes.
I’d like to make a recommendation. Listen to Dawn Patrol by Megadeth. That song has a really clean and clear bass guitar that’s the primary instrument on that track and I’d like to know your thoughts on the clarity on your system. I say this because I had a single kicker 12” and I forget the mode but it was a cheaper driver at 150 rms and 300 w max in a sealed box at 1sq cubed on a cheap Walmart amp in my extended cab truck and I loved it so much!
100% a sleeper sub. Sound quality on point, but gets wayyy louder than you think it would lol. I constantly make nonbelievers believe after I demo them my ONE 12” compQ (3.25net at 30hz) and they think it’s 2 10’s or even a 15. And even in a sealed box it still gets down
How much would you charge to make a box for 2 of them for my 2003 4runner? I usually like to run 10s in series of 3, but I'm going to crank it back a little this time.
Ever since I saw the kicker lineup from Parker the bass head’s channel, the comp q was the one I knew I had to have. Unfortunately I can’t afford one quite yet, but I’m upgrading slowly over time. Currently running a cvr10 and I’m loving this thing
I just replaced my LT10 Q class (2016 Imapala) with COMPQ12, powered with AudioControl LC-1.1500, just one sub and sound amazing, so clear and beautiful deep tones. Thank you for great videos, built-in my system following all your advices! Great job boss!
They say a 12 inch hits notes n lows a 10 just can't do?? Is it better than the 10? Also that Amp with OFC wire and that q quality = True SQ(sound quality) really theres nothing better sq wise than that set up... well not much out there tgats better, there's stuff on its level but not much is surpassing that in quality esp for that $... I also hear the 12s are on another level vs 10s?
Kicker has brought the compQ back this year in 2024 after discontinuing it in 2022.
I believe kicker has tweeked the recipe because now it looks slightly different with blue stitching and writing with a black cone.
I have two 10 L7's in my Acura and those coupled with the fosgate T1500BD amplifier sound very good. Every song sounds different you can hear all the different base notes from the different producers.
My L7 Two 10's I can't wait to hear the new CompQ I'm going to put them in my Suburban.
I love kicker man im 45 and kicker in the 90s was beast mode back then but ty for your honesty
They are extraordinary musical. Friend at work has a 12 compq without a ton of power.(roughly 700 watts) It's clean, accurate, responds ridiculously quick. He's set for sq but can go sql. He had grond zero but had to bump down. Very little difference. Clean power, electric, signal and equipment. Nice!!!
What kinda Amp and equipment is he running and any lithium or AGM batterys??? I have 2 L7 12 Qseries and need to no if I should use as my electric/aamp set-up?? I have a jp23v2 coming n was thinking just keep gain only half way up bc they're 900rms n amp is 2500 rms... idk i don't wanna blow em
That will be a great idea make them in 8” inch subs would be great for all the truck guys out there 👍🏻
I have 2 kicker comp q 12s powered by the Kicker cx1800.1 they hit all the notes with a lot of defenition, sound quality, set my gains with a multimeter. In a sealed box designed for these subs. Not as loud as the ported box I had before it was a prefab, but sounds really good. I had the 10's before but exchanged them for the 12s.
Do u like then12s better? I have 2 12 L7Qs
@@John-r1x4t yes I put them in a custom sealed box and they sound great and better size for my amp.
Kicker has always been beast and always been slept on. Because I guess it’s so main stream. But my very first couple setups was kicker and wasn’t disappointed
I have 3 vehicles now. My suv has 2 alpine type x in a sealed box running about 1800watts rms. My bmw m5 has a 12w7 with a jl 1200/1HD in a ported box. I just got a 2019 mustang GT and i have another 12w7 and 1200/1 hd sitting around but i want something different for the mustang. I was looking at the alpine type r and a kicker comp q. after hearing you say they sound as good as a jl w series im now sold on the compq. so thanks for that. plan on getting 2 12" compq in a sealed box for the mustang.
I hope ur w7 is ported?? I went Ported box from sealed and I'll never go bk 🎉 it hits notes i didn't no exist lol
Well you building mine big homie can’t wait!!!
Do you think two kicker comp r would perform good in a single cab pickup behind the seat
I have two of these I’m about to put in my 2013 Dodge Durango!
I'm a comp VX fan but always wanted a comp Q.
MBE you have to try the earthquake sound subzero series . You will love it more especially for SQ
Awesome video. The real review is the way to go. I got the q class L7 12" in the enclosure but I wish I would have gotten the 10" round
😂the round 10s aren't as much cone area/power as the L7 square in my opinion and there's so many round subs out I like being unique 😊
I have a 12 p-300 fosgate powered sub. Sound quality is pretty damn good tbh. Its in a 24 hatchback civic. Would love to heat that ten in that type box .
Would you run these forward facing or Down firing in a truck ?
Those comp qs sound damn good
What do you think about pickup truck blow through boxes? 🛻
I own a bunch of subwoofer and I gotta say I switch between the compQ and the w7 but personally enjoy the compQ more. Single l subwoofer set up
Right Right 👍🏾👍🏾💥💥💯
what enclosure volume , port tuning if ported, and how much power?
Would you say the w7 is more balanced ? Seems to be the idea
The compQ can do both but the w7 damn near has no distortion you need to here one to understand it
@@digginglow just snagged a 13W7 and I'm getting a Q 10 tomorrow
Being that I have a truck, I would love a kicker comp q 8.
Still beatn my CVR's 12's I've had for 14 or 15yrs on a ZX-750.1 birth sheet 932 and they still going strong. Sold my Comp-Q's with my last truck. But got three L7-8Q's I'm ready to throw in my new truck. Gotta have them running in that "MBE SIGNATURE SAUCE" 👍🏾👍🏾💥💥💯
Those 750.1 are the truth man.. I just sold mine a few months ago.. kinda wish I'd kept it
@@matthewguynn5745 I feel ya on that bro!!!
People are always hating on cvrs but they have one of my favorite sound signatures and they're a hell of a bargain I just don't understand it!! Always had better results running 4 10-in cvrs than one 18-in big motor power hog. Efficiency matters plus more cooling w 4 motors!!
Old school red n white ones go crazy im trying to find some on marketplace
Are the company q under rated little u think? Bc mine are L7 12 q series and rated at 900 rms yet my amps 1200rms... I don't wanna blow em u no i have 2 12s on a jp23v2 amp 2500rms
Are both circular and L7 q class subs the same as far as sound quality?
Yes except for my L7-Q are square and more rms same quality n spider/parts though
Which one is better the Comp Q Square or the Comp Q Round? I know they don't make the square Q's anymore but just curious!
L7 square and they're a little more rms n more $ But we're worth every penny 😮🎉
What's that stain color I really love it
Thinking about running 4 of these in my 83 el camino if I have the airspace for them
I heard 215s and some guys Monte Carlo and it was hitting so hard I pulled up next to him and I said what you running and he said the 2:15 of those and I was blown away on how loud he was and it was funny cuz he was keeping up with other people with big wall builds of skar audio products and other brands
Do a review on the kicker comp gold 10 I've got 2 otw
I've got my 15:in 4cf air space tuned at 30 hz areo 6 inch on the small end but it hits the lows great and still loud at 40 hz ..it can play anything
I have 2 15 Comp Qs and I'm waiting to get one more amplifier before I throw them in my Jeep. Definitely can't wait to see how they sound, especially since it has your stamp of approval. Keep up the good content!!💯👍
How do these compare to the Alpine R2's?
CompQ 8 would be real nice
To me it seems like kicker is under representing both the sensitivity and RMS power handling ratings of these top notch drivers. Sound Great/worth every penny
I ran a pair of L712s (blue stitch) on a Smart 5k @ 4 ohms for over a month. They took it like champ.
@@DjR3aper if you build the enclosure right for any kickers you can buy you're going to be happy with them and they always take rated power or better. My next build is all kicker just because everybody hates on them so much lol.
I got 2 12's beating they a lil under power I gotta get a battery but yee they sound great 👍
Mb can you review the new blue comp Q?
Whats the brand of the sub behind you?
MB did you see they just dropped the latest compQ they are blue 😊
That old news sir.. they did that 4 months ago
@@M.B.Enclosures ohhhh man here I was thinking I was carrying to Olympic torch running up the steps 😅😂🤣
My kicker comp q 12 on 600 watts is loud enough for me. Waiting on my nvx vcw 12 to show up next week and I can’t wait to compare them 🔥💪🏼🔊
Did you get the newer V2 model ?
I have the VCWv2 and it sounds good. Tremendous lows
Yo how did that compare tho
@vinvinvincente that's what's up I'm stuck on those two subs myself and I am kinda leaning towards the nvx I'm a kicker fan also
The nvx are basically 200 bucks, and the comp q is about 330. Are you saying the nvx is better than the comp q despite it being cheaper? And if so, can you go into great detail on how the nvx sounds better?
Honestly you need a test vehicle that has more space for larger setups.
Alpine type R & Alpine type X has very good quality as well....people sleep on Alpine....I had 2-12 inch Alpine type R's in a custom made Alpine box years ago in 2005 & then in 2011 I purchased 4-12 inch Pioneer Champion pros before they went discontinued you can checkout my older vids of the setup on my old channel (Taecamperva) but I probably needed a MBE enclosure for those because still till this day nothing has outperformed those Alpine type R's I had.
I have a type S 10 on a 5kwatts
@@DjR3aper bro, you wasting 4800 watts.
Always dropping dimes. I appreciate you👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thanks for the info I would like them to an 8 inche version and bring it to South Africa.
I have the 15 and it's the best sql sub I've ever owned
Is the L7 VERSION the same quality when it comes to sound?
You aint never lied bruh! I installed two 12" Kicker Comp Q subs in a 4.50 cube box from GP Car Audio, and maaaan! I have them both on a Audio Apex Cab-22 amp.
Put a better quality amp on them.
Kxa2400 or DD m200
Actually the cab-22 amps are built like tanks and stable enough to handle a .05 ohm load all day. But at the sametime, that's why C.A.B. stands for Car Audio Bargin. The only thing I didn't like about them is they have Brazilian mother boards.
these 6.5 ands 8 inch woofers are getting very popular since we can get the sounds of decent 12s from a set of 8s
@M.B.Enclosures, what’s the difference in the new 5 series Comp-Q that says “pre-order now” versus the 4 series comp Q?
Other than the color of the cone?
That all they changed. It’s just a cosmetic difference
How hard is it to get one of these ported behind the seat of a sing cab?
MB, what advantage would a Comp Q 8” have over an L7 8” Q??
cone area... pushes more air, should produce more output.
@@CMOTC pretty sure the theoretical Comp Q 8” that he was talking about would have less cone area than the L7 8” Q class
@@bhowell95 I guess that's what i was saying lol...
Sound quality…the L7 will still be overall louder
Louder and I think quality is a lil better on the square subs... N unique bc there's a million round subs out not many square.. solo is out too but but 2k rms solo x isnt for sq like the L7Q is its al around perfect for me 2 12s🎉
Your mr 8inc but I love my 10s and my comp q is definitely 1 of my favorite musical wise
You are 100% correct that sub is bad ass I had 2 skar evl 12s in the same exact box as this on 1500 watts more power than these and these shitted all over the skars
How long did it take to break them in?
U used a 3k amp 😂 i bet ?? I did and these 2 12 L7Qs take it with Authority 😮
Is the box ported or non ported
how small box measurements for that sub in two 10s. for a 2020 civic hatchback
I suggest you try the B2 riot 12 v2 completely different basket from the 10 you reviewed
I sell B2…however I can run no dual 12’s in my setup. Not enough room to do it correctly.
I meant for a garage build
I don’t know if I should purchase the 2 10” comp Q or the L7 Q class 12” with a 2015 Acadia Denali sealed or vented?
Could I place this in my 2020 Expedition Max?
Thats on the same level as my alpine type x for a fraction of the cost.
They on sale on crutchfield for 237$ Right now
I would like Kicker to build a true 8" comp Q
Could you set me up for a downfire box with 2 -12 inch subs? Mazda b2200 cab plus. Powered by a Rockford fosgate 1500.1. Not looking to take up all my cab space, but also enough to disturb the peace!
For sound quality I would choose only one great subwoofer and maybe this would be it or a kicker l7 8 inche. My only concern is my budget.
we definitely need the 8 inch.
Just make sure you upgrade your electrical or you can not run more then 1000 watts on a stock alternator and stock battery . You CAN NOT ARGUE WITH PHYSICS. Add a second battery and it makes things worse cause now your asking your lil stock alternator to power batteries AND Amplifiers. Not many people mentioning there power supplies just what amp and sub they use. Takes power to make power.
How much would you charge for a box build ? If I decide to get another comp q 10? Sent to Fort Worth texas ?
Thanks for the video man...I rememeber when you did the review on the Image Dynamics IDQ 10 you said they were on the same level as JL W7 too; so comparing these two which one is more SQ oriented: IDQs or CompQs?
Both the same
I just got two 12 inch comp q. What is the best amp for those woofers. I drive a 2018 Impala
I want to only buy one sub for my car. Should I get a comp Q 12 or a solo Baric L7Q 12”
I would like to see it in an 8
Man you gotta review the kicker cvx 12s I really want your opinions on that 12, they my favorite 12s of all time
I want round CompQ 8
Looking for a shallow 8” sub for my truck. what do you think of the alpine type R or sundown sd3?
I got the shallow comp rt sealed box. Hits clean but it's a 12. Not sure how 8 would sound
I really want to try out the new L7X
Yes a comp q 8
Although Im currently running the QClasss 8's. I would Like to see these comp q in a 8". I'll grab two. Get the box built by MBE. If they do make a solo x 8. Get me two of those as well. Box built by MBE. And Would rotate Each Box+Sub combo every so often.
I thought q class and comp q were the same?
@@fatboy1917 How when the CompQ eights don't exist. The compQ 8s could be designed differently They could have different spider different motor structure, different voice coil size etc..There is way more information to gain from this ch than just sub boxes.
I've had 2 12 inch yellow label kicker comp subs in a sequoia and they dig deep. They hit so hard they made my ears pop
Comp Q 10 vs DDAudio 610E????
Try Savards Hi-Q 10
Will you try the sundown audio LCS 10 v.2 next?
Not interested
@@M.B.Enclosures Why wouldn't you?
@@courtneeedwards9682 😂👀......
The real question is would you take this Q10 over a 10in solo
Keep playing, you gonna mess around and make me sell my 10w6s for a pair of these lol
Did you say you've been breaking it in for 6 months???
I'm a big Fan of 10in subs
Me too. I had a 10” kicker. Wanted a second, but would have taken up too much trunk space. Finally got 2 8s.
you should check out Steve Winwood higher love
I’d like to make a recommendation. Listen to Dawn Patrol by Megadeth. That song has a really clean and clear bass guitar that’s the primary instrument on that track and I’d like to know your thoughts on the clarity on your system.
I say this because I had a single kicker 12” and I forget the mode but it was a cheaper driver at 150 rms and 300 w max in a sealed box at 1sq cubed on a cheap Walmart amp in my extended cab truck and I loved it so much!
Sir..I would never listen to Megadeth. Not my genre of music.
@@M.B.Enclosures 😂😂😂might actually kill your speakers
I would like them to make it 8-in even at six and a half
Waiting for him to play something like 👀😩
I would like to see CompQ 8" I would put 2 8" under the back seat of my Chevy Silverado
Kicker! Give us 8”
100% a sleeper sub. Sound quality on point, but gets wayyy louder than you think it would lol. I constantly make nonbelievers believe after I demo them my ONE 12” compQ (3.25net at 30hz) and they think it’s 2 10’s or even a 15. And even in a sealed box it still gets down
I'm in class professor
Comp Q 8!!! 🫶🏾
MBE HATS? WHERE'S THAT MERCH? THE HAT ALONE ADDS 2 DECIBELS AT 33HZ! 😂
10" Comp Q Compared to 10" QClass. In most people opinion a circluar woofer is more accurate than a square woofer. Is that factual. Or just an option.
Just an opinion
Too bad Kicker didn’t make the Q-class L7 in a 6.5”
Comp8
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I’m gone be honest…. Kicker not really my thing. Unless it’s the L7. Good subs but the bass just isn’t deep enough for me 🤷♂️
👍🏽🙏🏽
How much would you charge to make a box for 2 of them for my 2003 4runner?
I usually like to run 10s in series of 3, but I'm going to crank it back a little this time.