Kicker is decent equipment. They will take some clean power but alot of hate comes from people not setting gains properly and blowing them. They're pretty tough too. I've seen people run them for years distorted on a 300 watt amp maxed out. Can't complain about them as a budget sub.
😂🤣😂🤣 Kicker budget sub🤔 kicker is one of the more expensive brands they are outrageously priced compared to most other companies subs when comparing RMS ratings. however if you want to talk about reliable and taking double RMS ratings than expected then I would buy Kicker. Comp and Comp C are ok but if you actually buy a Solo-Baric or a comp r and hook them up to true power you will see that they can do almost double the RMS ratings. My Solo Baric L7 10 is rated for 600 RMS..... I have it hooked up to a Sound Digital Evo 1200.1 and that sub can take ALL that amp has to offer. Got a pair of comp rs in the matching box hooked up to a cxa 1200 that's been going over 4 years now and they're only rated at a 1000 Watts RMS. Kicker is most definitely underrated IMO. Literally in the comp c video you just posted you ran 4,000 watts almost to a 300 watt RMS 12 that's pretty impressive and I guarantee you it's still played after
My first build had a single Kicker Comp C12, so many good memories and good times with that sub. Made me into the basshead I am today! Have had every size sub in different setups (15 and below) and Currently Running a single 12 build now!
Its cool that he is doing this because most of the time when you try to compare them there are videos of them but they are setup on different amps and boxes so some may beat harder than others but he is using the same box and setup to get a true comparison. Keep up the good work love your videos
Comp C comes in both dvc & svc options . Tuning recommendations for Comps are 39hz to 42hz for ported enclosures @ 1.75 to 2.25 cu.ft. I have a CompC in a custom made ported enclosure with a flared port , 2.25 cu.ft @ 39HZ . It sounds exceptional good for its price segment.
I have 2 of the Comp C 10s SVC in my 350Z. They sound great, especially being as it’s a hatch roadster so the acoustics of the bass resonate well in the space. Most the Kicker products are well made, perform great & will last a long time when you have everything set up correctly with your amp & controls/settings. Can’t really go wrong especially being as affordable as they are
I had a comp R in my wife’s car for little awhile. It was on a Rockford Prime 500.1. It was pretty decent. I also had two of the CVXs on a old Kicker KX2500.1 and it was pretty damn good. Don’t sleep on the CVX, comp q, or even the comp r. Got my Comp R used for $60!
Yes I agree you should be doing sealed vs ported. Also correct me if I’m wrong but single vs duel voice coil is only to help wire a bunch together, nothing to do with allowed power
I’ve had tons of Kicker’s growing up and loved them all , u can beat the hell out of them. I’m in the middle of a Portable Bluetooth speaker build and I’m using a Rockford Fosgate R1S4 as the Bluetooth amp only has 100 watt sub out. Love to see some of the Rockford sub line tested maybe along with Kenwood, pioneer all the old schoolers , Alpine..
I have 2 12s comp r in kicker box man tell you this them Boyz show up and show out every time big up to kicker on a 800.1 kicker Amp hits hard azz he'll in my liberty 🗽 love kicker
Honestly, people say it's a good sub for the money, it's a good sub period. I have 2 in a ported box in my 2011 Genesis Prada sedan and it matches perfectly with the 17 speaker Lexicon system. I have an Art Series PPI Amp A600 powering it.
Testing the whole line is a great idea. Can’t wait to see all the videos and subs. My bro had 2 comp C 12’s in a sealed back from best-buy on a JL XD 600/1. It was loud.. like REALY loud and it sounded good too
I've had Comp C . Burned them out due to bad wiring. Worked great. Got 2 Comp 15's Old School type Ran @4ohm off a Rockville T2, putting rms to it. She Bang
I put this woofer to my home by replacing the subwoofer in my Boston acoustics powered sub. It sounds every bit of a good 12 inch! I might buy another but get specs of a tuned box and go pay somebody off at Lowes to build it 🤔
I've had my kicker comp 10's (05C104)for almost exactly 20 years and the only thing that i had a problem with is the foam got ripped. I just put the replacement on. The glue is drying as I'm writing this. Fingers crossed.... No definitive way to properly align the voice coil. Hoping I lucked out.
I'd say this is the exact same setup. Just dressed up to look different. And instead of one 150 watt coil, it has 2 of them. Make it look a lil different n bam. There ya go.
My main holdback for my budget is power because I don’t wanna buy a $450 (plus a new belt and wiring headaches) 320 amp aftermarket high output alternator so I’m looking for something that my vehicle will power safely with its current one, either 117amp if factory or likely 90amp if it’s been replaced before. According to sources I might be stuck with the standard Comp series which sucks but it’ll hold me off until I save up to see about dual 12” Comp R’s or something even better than that
Tbh bro idc if u don't use kicker but you actually doing somewhat proper tests and seeing what kicker can be and actually is makes me happy 😁 I only support kicker because kicker really isn't what ppl say ppl tend to over power they shit and then bash the company
I have two 12 inch Kicker Comp 12s and a 10inch Kicker Compc on the way fedex. Going to wire them down to 1.34ohms and power them with my Jensen 1000watt amp.
Holy hell watts! Seeing this makes my feel better about my 2010 comp12 getting 110db at the drivers headrest @24hz running on a 100W dayton amp. Haven't tested at frequencies as high as he does since that is getting close to door speaker territory for me. 😅
Blew my two kenwood subs after getting it tuned, just bought a kicker comp 10 today and that shit slaps bro, I’m getting a second 10 probably sometime this week or maybe today 🤷🏾♂️ think I’m staying with kicker, I want the comp r or comp q or the L78
Parker, you're doing a good job with the reviews. I've been running Kicker for many years, but I don't think they are the best value for the buck, so I just ordered a Skar replacement. I subscribed to your channel.
i have that exact comp c 12 in my scion xd and when i turn up the bas which i try to keep it at a med level i can smell the burn....but i dont turn it up alot so im guessing thats why it smells! any guess?
Are you gonna test the comp vx. I used to run 2 of those on the zx1500.1 man it hit so hard. I got 2 audiopipe bdc3 12’s now and they are just as loud as the kickers was.
My cousin gave me a 2005 Honda Pilot I bought some stuff new speakers for the inside and amplifier to hold the new speakers and another amplifier for a 10-in boss what would be the best box to Porter it in for it or seal I think a sealed box be nice because it's in a SUV body style vehicle
I think you should break them in a good bit because the surround and spiders are very stiff and I think you should try them in a sealed enclosure for SQ .Thanks for the video.
Picking up my new VEE next week.. stock 190 amp alternator so I'm trying to see what I can work with for now w/o the H/O alternator and AGM battery yet. Will do BIG 3/4 asap. She gonna be brand new so I want to ease into the bigger stuff. What do you think of the CompC 44TCWC104 truck boxes? Thinking of 2 in trunk of SUV for little bottom end upgrade..
Thanks for the tutorial. However, I have been looking for information on a set of Kicker Comp5 12" Subwoofers. I bought a Rockford Fosgate P2-2X12 Box that had a set of the Kicker Comp5 subs in it, I just cannot find any info on the Comp5.
I had a kicker 10" in my ranger back in the day and it hit too hard. I had a jl audio 8" on the rear deck of my ls400 not enough bass but really good sound quality. I'm gonna do this sub with a kicker cxa300.1 I already have in my 97 pathfinder. Can't wait!!!!!!
I don’t know if they don’t over rate stuff tried a kicker 12 comp r and blew it pretty easy supposed to be 500rms The amp I had might push 600 maxed out I didn’t have they come in a way smaller box though than what they recommend
Love what you do Parker.....But lol, almost a half a cube under spec on the box, that's a pretty big difference at 2cu ft. Also that Skar box might be tuned at 34hz with a SDR12 (which I loved the way my Skar SDR18-D4'S sounded) I bet it's not tuned at 34hz with the Kicker subs. Unless the T/S parameters are exactly the same for each sub the box tuning is going to very different. You can not tell what a box is tuned to without calculating the subs T/S parameters to the box volume and port dimensions.
Got this in my single cab s10 because of there encloser they make with it is thin. Got 2 of em and they slap pretty hard still working on upgrading the electrical system bc of how much power it's currently drawing I can't turn it up that much or the voltage drops too low
Parker when you test the CompR can you install it into the custom enclosure you have with the aeroport? Possibly test it back to back with that prefab, so people can see what’s the best approach as far as an enclosure goes. These Kickers would probably benefit from that nicer enclosure, give them a chance in that too!
My cvr 10 came in one of their ported truck boxes. I put it in a 1.5 cube that’s in the middle of the specified range and it made a world of difference. I’ve thought about using it in one of my larger boxes just to see what it does
HELP!!!! What do you recomended. 10" kicker compc with the slim kicker box Or 8" CT Sounds with custom box. I can't decide on what to get. I have an access cab tacoma
I just got two 10 in comp c kickers put them in dual 10 in boxes that had the built in amp till I fig what kinda box I need to build for my single cab bucket seat 85 f250 \\ would appreciate any ids
Subwoooofers!!! Lol love your vids my dude cant wait for the solo x to hit the market and someone do a review on it also cant wait for the comp q review parker hope you do some resilient sounds one day there is literally no reviews on it keep up the awesome vids!!!
this looks exactly like my subwoofer. I got the kicker Comp S it is also 300W rms.except mine says S instead of C on it. aaand i did buy the subwoofer with the kicker box made for it aswell. ^^
Kicker is decent equipment. They will take some clean power but alot of hate comes from people not setting gains properly and blowing them. They're pretty tough too. I've seen people run them for years distorted on a 300 watt amp maxed out. Can't complain about them as a budget sub.
Yeah definitely a good tough budget option
😂🤣😂🤣 Kicker budget sub🤔 kicker is one of the more expensive brands they are outrageously priced compared to most other companies subs when comparing RMS ratings. however if you want to talk about reliable and taking double RMS ratings than expected then I would buy Kicker. Comp and Comp C are ok but if you actually buy a Solo-Baric or a comp r and hook them up to true power you will see that they can do almost double the RMS ratings. My Solo Baric L7 10 is rated for 600 RMS..... I have it hooked up to a Sound Digital Evo 1200.1 and that sub can take ALL that amp has to offer. Got a pair of comp rs in the matching box hooked up to a cxa 1200 that's been going over 4 years now and they're only rated at a 1000 Watts RMS. Kicker is most definitely underrated IMO. Literally in the comp c video you just posted you ran 4,000 watts almost to a 300 watt RMS 12 that's pretty impressive and I guarantee you it's still played after
Jensen and pioneer walking over then
My first build had a single Kicker Comp C12, so many good memories and good times with that sub. Made me into the basshead I am today! Have had every size sub in different setups (15 and below) and Currently Running a single 12 build now!
Its cool that he is doing this because most of the time when you try to compare them there are videos of them but they are setup on different amps and boxes so some may beat harder than others but he is using the same box and setup to get a true comparison. Keep up the good work love your videos
I recently installed a Comp 10 in a Bass Bunker by sound ordinance in my car. Kicker is absolutely the king of bass on a budget.
Comp C comes in both dvc & svc options . Tuning recommendations for Comps are 39hz to 42hz for ported enclosures @ 1.75 to 2.25 cu.ft. I have a CompC in a custom made ported enclosure with a flared port , 2.25 cu.ft @ 39HZ . It sounds exceptional good for its price segment.
Would love to see a JL audio comparison after the kicker series is done
Got 2 of the 15" Comp C in my truck. I love em.
Me to
cant wait till you do a review on the comp q
Me either!!
@@ParkerTheBasshead Hey bro whenever you get done using those speakers do you ever sell any of them.
I have 2 of the Comp C 10s SVC in my 350Z. They sound great, especially being as it’s a hatch roadster so the acoustics of the bass resonate well in the space.
Most the Kicker products are well made, perform great & will last a long time when you have everything set up correctly with your amp & controls/settings. Can’t really go wrong especially being as affordable as they are
Didn't even see that bug eye until like 11:30. ❤
I’m a huge fan of this subwoofer reviews kicker is a solid company that doesn’t claim crazy watts major respect to kicker 👍👍
I had a comp R in my wife’s car for little awhile. It was on a Rockford Prime 500.1. It was pretty decent. I also had two of the CVXs on a old Kicker KX2500.1 and it was pretty damn good. Don’t sleep on the CVX, comp q, or even the comp r. Got my Comp R used for $60!
Yes I agree you should be doing sealed vs ported.
Also correct me if I’m wrong but single vs duel voice coil is only to help wire a bunch together, nothing to do with allowed power
Picked two of these up for $125 new in package. Just figured I'd stick them in my daily GMC 2500, and go higher end in my backup/weekend Cherokee.
When you test them cvx they are going to surprise you, as well as the comp Q will
pro tip: you can watch movies on Flixzone. I've been using it for watching loads of movies lately.
@Maximilian Gage Yup, have been using Flixzone for years myself =)
@Maximilian Gage Definitely, I have been watching on Flixzone for years myself =)
You should do a sealed box test with these. You have to power to make them sound good.
They're not worth putting the time into
I’ve had tons of Kicker’s growing up and loved them all , u can beat the hell out of them. I’m in the middle of a Portable Bluetooth speaker build and I’m using a Rockford Fosgate R1S4 as the Bluetooth amp only has 100 watt sub out. Love to see some of the Rockford sub line tested maybe along with Kenwood, pioneer all the old schoolers , Alpine..
I have 2 12s comp r in kicker box man tell you this them Boyz show up and show out every time big up to kicker on a 800.1 kicker Amp hits hard azz he'll in my liberty 🗽 love kicker
Honestly, people say it's a good sub for the money, it's a good sub period. I have 2 in a ported box in my 2011 Genesis Prada sedan and it matches perfectly with the 17 speaker Lexicon system. I have an Art Series PPI Amp A600 powering it.
Testing the whole line is a great idea. Can’t wait to see all the videos and subs. My bro had 2 comp C 12’s in a sealed back from best-buy on a JL XD 600/1. It was loud.. like REALY loud and it sounded good too
You definitely need to do the comp r . I have two of those and for budget build they hit hard .
Thanks for playing hip hop music I know everyone doesn't like it 🎯💯
I got an older pair of comp 10’s. Running on a 1000w kenwood amp. I’ve been pretty happy with it
I was thinking about testing the lows of subs. Test subs and see how loud they are at 30hz. I bet that sundown x of yours is the champion.
hehe, have 300wrms spec, gave it about 3000wrms and no smoke or crasy bottoming out, that says something about kicker
I've had Comp C . Burned them out due to bad wiring. Worked great. Got 2 Comp 15's Old School type Ran @4ohm off a Rockville T2, putting rms to it. She Bang
I put this woofer to my home by replacing the subwoofer in my Boston acoustics powered sub. It sounds every bit of a good 12 inch! I might buy another but get specs of a tuned box and go pay somebody off at Lowes to build it 🤔
I've had my kicker comp 10's (05C104)for almost exactly 20 years and the only thing that i had a problem with is the foam got ripped.
I just put the replacement on.
The glue is drying as I'm writing this.
Fingers crossed.... No definitive way to properly align the voice coil. Hoping I lucked out.
A pair of comp comp c's were my first ever subs!!
When I looked up the parameters for both subs (I have one of each on my truck in seperate boxes) they have the same Fs and all. Pretty similar subs.
Both as in Comp and CompC
I'd say this is the exact same setup. Just dressed up to look different. And instead of one 150 watt coil, it has 2 of them. Make it look a lil different n bam. There ya go.
I have 2 10 inch kicker comp c in my car on a 800 watt mono amp and they sound perfect.
I had those back in the day and then i upgraded to the kicker comp cvr in a hatchback mustang they absolutely slammed
Enjoying this kicker series.
Good to hear!!
That new solo x is gonna be awesome
Yeah I can’t wait!!
My main holdback for my budget is power because I don’t wanna buy a $450 (plus a new belt and wiring headaches) 320 amp aftermarket high output alternator so I’m looking for something that my vehicle will power safely with its current one, either 117amp if factory or likely 90amp if it’s been replaced before. According to sources I might be stuck with the standard Comp series which sucks but it’ll hold me off until I save up to see about dual 12” Comp R’s or something even better than that
I have the 10in, and man, it sounds better in a sealed box and it hits the lows better
Can you review the Orion xtr 12 inch
How would yall compare the comp c to the gothic?
I drive Honda hatchback how would I do with one 12” sub?
i love that you used lte and thug motivation 101
I LOVE KICKER SIMPLY BECAUSE OF THEIR WARRANTY ANY ISSUE WITH A SUB OR BOX OR AMP? SEND IT TO THEM AND YOULL GET ANOTHER NO ISSUE NO QUESTIONS
Tbh bro idc if u don't use kicker but you actually doing somewhat proper tests and seeing what kicker can be and actually is makes me happy 😁 I only support kicker because kicker really isn't what ppl say ppl tend to over power they shit and then bash the company
Or put them In a random box
You need to try the Sony XS-GSW121. It's really clean sounding and loud.
Review cvx kickers. Rated at 750rms. They are a steal..
I have two 12 inch Kicker Comp 12s and a 10inch Kicker Compc on the way fedex. Going to wire them down to 1.34ohms and power them with my Jensen 1000watt amp.
In the right box both these subs will shock you also the comp vr uses a huge ported box
My first sub was this and the comp s. Great for a highscooler
I don't know, but it feels that the comp c should have been in the comp basket instead.
Kicker is awesome for sure... To bad bad you don't have enough boxes, So you could hook them all up at once !!!!
I Wait for cvr .I have 2 10 on sealed box and sounds good for me👍
Yep don't listen to the haters at least you've got some BASS in your ride 👍🏽
Holy hell watts! Seeing this makes my feel better about my 2010 comp12 getting 110db at the drivers headrest @24hz running on a 100W dayton amp. Haven't tested at frequencies as high as he does since that is getting close to door speaker territory for me. 😅
Blew my two kenwood subs after getting it tuned, just bought a kicker comp 10 today and that shit slaps bro, I’m getting a second 10 probably sometime this week or maybe today 🤷🏾♂️ think I’m staying with kicker, I want the comp r or comp q or the L78
Parker, you're doing a good job with the reviews. I've been running Kicker for many years, but I don't think they are the best value for the buck, so I just ordered a Skar replacement. I subscribed to your channel.
Thanks for subbing man!!
i have that exact comp c 12 in my scion xd and when i turn up the bas which i try to keep it at a med level i can smell the burn....but i dont turn it up alot so im guessing thats why it smells! any guess?
Gain too high
I've been waiting forever for u to do kicker. U do u good job reviewing them
Are you gonna test the comp vx. I used to run 2 of those on the zx1500.1 man it hit so hard. I got 2 audiopipe bdc3 12’s now and they are just as loud as the kickers was.
My cousin gave me a 2005 Honda Pilot I bought some stuff new speakers for the inside and amplifier to hold the new speakers and another amplifier for a 10-in boss what would be the best box to Porter it in for it or seal I think a sealed box be nice because it's in a SUV body style vehicle
Good review as usual Parker, keep up the good work 👍
Thank you Billy!
I think you should break them in a good bit because the surround and spiders are very stiff and I think you should try them in a sealed enclosure for SQ .Thanks for the video.
You should do a review on a digital design sub
Definitely a good sub Have you ever done any Review on Rockford fosgate 🤔🤔
I just got a kicker comp C 10" DVC 300WATTS RMS 500MAX & STILL LOOKING FOR A COMPATIBLE AMP TO PURCHASE ANY ADVICE?
I'm trying to decide on something low profile for a truck but can't decide. Any help?
What happened to the days we used to tune ours subs to Ace of Bass
Picking up my new VEE next week.. stock 190 amp alternator so I'm trying to see what I can work with for now w/o the H/O alternator and AGM battery yet. Will do BIG 3/4 asap.
She gonna be brand new so I want to ease into the bigger stuff. What do you think of the CompC 44TCWC104 truck boxes? Thinking of 2 in trunk of SUV for little bottom end upgrade..
I have the 10 inch model in a box I made and it sounds amazing.
Thanks for the tutorial. However, I have been looking for information on a set of Kicker Comp5 12" Subwoofers. I bought a Rockford Fosgate P2-2X12 Box that had a set of the Kicker Comp5 subs in it, I just cannot find any info on the Comp5.
I'm from México but I reside un Odessa TX, and i like your vídeos
Is the kicker better than the skar sdr?
I had a kicker 10" in my ranger back in the day and it hit too hard. I had a jl audio 8" on the rear deck of my ls400 not enough bass but really good sound quality. I'm gonna do this sub with a kicker cxa300.1 I already have in my 97 pathfinder. Can't wait!!!!!!
I don’t know if they don’t over rate stuff tried a kicker 12 comp r and blew it pretty easy supposed to be 500rms
The amp I had might push 600 maxed out I didn’t have they come in a way smaller box though than what they recommend
Cvx the best round kicker sub for sure.. 👌🔉🔊
Comp q
Man you should try and get an ole solo x 18
great video! I think you should try to compare the Rockville destroyer vs a skar vxf next and see what you like and don't like about both.
Love what you do Parker.....But lol, almost a half a cube under spec on the box, that's a pretty big difference at 2cu ft. Also that Skar box might be tuned at 34hz with a SDR12 (which I loved the way my Skar SDR18-D4'S sounded) I bet it's not tuned at 34hz with the Kicker subs. Unless the T/S parameters are exactly the same for each sub the box tuning is going to very different. You can not tell what a box is tuned to without calculating the subs T/S parameters to the box volume and port dimensions.
Got my first kicker comp 12's in 2003 man I feel old.😅
Thanks bro for the videos, that’s a lot of scratch you pay for all them subs.
I can’t wait for you to do the kicker line up my man, bass on Parker.
Love your videos bro always happy to see another one
I have two kicker comp Qs 15s and they hit 👌🏾
Heck yeah!!
Can’t wait for the comp r vid. Hope to squeeze 3 behind the seat of my f-250.
I appreciate your videos, I got these on sale today and this helped me decide
Got this in my single cab s10 because of there encloser they make with it is thin. Got 2 of em and they slap pretty hard still working on upgrading the electrical system bc of how much power it's currently drawing I can't turn it up that much or the voltage drops too low
Just FYI... I've found that these subs like sealed boxes best
cant wait til you get your hands on that new solo x, a 2k rms kicker sounds insane!
What amplifier do you recommend for 2 of does comp c kickers?
Parker when you test the CompR can you install it into the custom enclosure you have with the aeroport? Possibly test it back to back with that prefab, so people can see what’s the best approach as far as an enclosure goes. These Kickers would probably benefit from that nicer enclosure, give them a chance in that too!
My cvr 10 came in one of their ported truck boxes. I put it in a 1.5 cube that’s in the middle of the specified range and it made a world of difference. I’ve thought about using it in one of my larger boxes just to see what it does
Can’t wait for the q class series
I had 4 of the silver gray one but not remember the series’s was back on 2015
Si, finally which one is better?
looking forward to more of your videos, parker!! I'd never buy kicker. lol
would you advise running an saz1500 wired to half ohm?
Personally I’ve never used an SAZ amp so I can’t really say
Definitely have to do one on the cvx vs solar baric. So round vs square cause cvx is the same thing only round.
Can I use this subs with a alpine amplifier M600 and how should I wire.?? Should I wire at 2 ohms or at 4ohms ?? Thank you
Still waiting on the Comp R. Nice videos.
It will be soon!
I have the compr in a 12 and I love it and beat on it for hours and it only gets warm.
I’m getting ready to do a single CompR 10 build in a sealed box in 3 weeks. I’m going for sound quality.
HELP!!!! What do you recomended.
10" kicker compc with the slim kicker box
Or
8" CT Sounds with custom box.
I can't decide on what to get. I have an access cab tacoma
I just got two 10 in comp c kickers put them in dual 10 in boxes that had the built in amp till I fig what kinda box I need to build for my single cab bucket seat 85 f250 \\ would appreciate any ids
Subwoooofers!!! Lol love your vids my dude cant wait for the solo x to hit the market and someone do a review on it also cant wait for the comp q review parker hope you do some resilient sounds one day there is literally no reviews on it keep up the awesome vids!!!
The amp. Skar RP2000 for wich subs is better? NVX CVW 15" 1OOO W. rms, Kicker CVX15" 1000 w.rms or Kicker cvr 500 w. rms?
You are right kicker has been in the game a long time. They dont get enough respect .....
can you help me to choose my subwoofer.pioneer or kicker.?? whats the best ?? loud and clear subwoofer. thanks abd godbless
I took my comps out and swapped them for some q power 15s
this looks exactly like my subwoofer. I got the kicker Comp S it is also 300W rms.except mine says S instead of C on it. aaand i did buy the subwoofer with the kicker box made for it aswell. ^^