Kicker zx.750 with a Q series woofer

[bs1991 0]

Hello, I have a kicker zx.750 and a single kicker 12 inch solo-baric L7 woofer. I tried a ported enclosure and now it is in a sealed enclosure, but I just am not getting the bass I am looking for. I have been looking into a Q series woofer and was wondering what size people would recommend and how big of an enclosure for the wattage put out by the zx.750. I currently have a 1992 lexus es300 (4 door sedan) but may possibly be buying a 1998 ford expedition. Could somebody give me some advice about what to do?

[NDMstang65 403]

I'd recommend getting a SSD instead of a Q with that amp honestly...

Thanks!

-Nick

[///M5 2,833]

Not getting the bass you are looking for isn't very specific. What exactly don't you like and what exact enclosure did you have it in. First and foremost we need a baseline to understand your issues.

[bs1991 0]

To be specific It is not loud enough for me and the really low bass notes are not even close to loud. At first I had it in the standard kicker ported enclosure that they sell along with the woofer (http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=510&i=2068VS12L7&tp=112). Now I have it in a 1.4 cubic foot sealed enclosure which was the biggest I could find anywhere and it did get louder, but still is not quite what I am looking for. My friend has two alpine type-e's with a 400 watt amp that hit harder then my L7.

[johnecon2001 82]

LOL, you have a sealed box. Sealed is the very definition of not loud. Port that L7 and I guarantee you'll be louder than your friends crappy "Type E's".

[NDMstang65 403]

Solid ported box should always be louder then the sealed one...as they have said may want to try to build a good ported box for your current sub and then if you still aren't happy go from there...

Thanks!

-Nick

[bs1991 0]

All right thanks guys

[///M5 2,833]

In particular with the L7 which not only isn't loud in a sealed enclosure but sounds like crap. Out of all drivers to seal, that is the opposite of one that you should try it to. A different enclosure will really, really open that thing up.

[bs1991 0]

Ok thanks, but before I invest more money in an enclosure, how would my L7 compare to say a SSD or Q fi woofer?

[///M5 2,833]

It depends on the box. In a good box it can be louder, in a bad one it will really, really sound like ass.

[bs1991 0]

Ok cool good to know and that is what I thought, too bad I bought the sealed one already. Would a 3 Cubic foot ported enclosure maximize the volume I can get from the L7?

[///M5 2,833]

Not some generic one, not even close. You can't just buy a box and put a driver in it they have to be very specifically matched

[bs1991 0]

yeah I meant one build to kicker specs like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/12-CUSTOM-KICKER-L7-EN...1742.m153.l1262

[bs1991 0]

and If not that one, where would you recommend getting an enclosure?

[johnecon2001 82]

Why not build it yourself?

[bs1991 0]

Because I don't really know how

[bs1991 0]

If I were to build it or have somebody build it, what should the specs of the box be in terms of cubic feet, port area, port tuning, ect? Again running a kicker zx.750.1 with a single 12 inch solo-baric l7. Looking for high SPL without totally loosing sound quality.

Edited February 27, 2008 by brendan

[johnecon2001 82]

2.5^3ft @ 33-35hz.

[b_evans06 0]

I plan on running the same setup as you plan. Kicke zx750.1 with a single 12" Q. I received my amp yesterday and the amp is rated at 924 watts on the birthsheet.

[ford302redneck 15]

Have a respectable Shop or person build you one then?

In the long run, it'll be money well spent.

[bs1991 0]

Yeah the zx.750 is a very nice amp, and I am going to buy one from a custom shop. Thanks guys