KICKER QCLASS L7 8” and Sundown U8 comparison. My thoughts.

My comparison of the KICKER QCLASS L7 8” and the U8” since both have similar voice coil size.
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  • @nathanmoore8509
    @nathanmoore85092 жыл бұрын

    I been a building stereo systems for 28 yrs and just learned something from this channel that I wasn't expecting to learn. That fact is, I just need to admit to my wife" I just love subwoofers!".

  • @johnnycorn7225

    @johnnycorn7225

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mine figured that out the second she saw all of them and people kept asking me to build a box for them lol. Never gets old

  • @johnnycorn7225

    @johnnycorn7225

    2 жыл бұрын

    @nate0 hi Nate me too! It's getting to the point where I might use my old ones as wall decorations kind of like a history mural lol

  • @clearme2

    @clearme2

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnnycorn7225 I do the same thing lol. I’ve got old kicker 93-96 old Rockfords , 96-2000 Phoenix gold subs

  • @mikehoncho2188

    @mikehoncho2188

    2 жыл бұрын

    Respect brotha. Much love from Bama. DIY self taught audiophilic bass enthusiasts Keep f****** Bassin’ - Richard Prior

  • @mikehoncho2188

    @mikehoncho2188

    2 жыл бұрын

    @nate0 hi Nate, my name is Mike Honcho, And I too and a Basshead, audiophile, self medicated of course. But it’s not a problem, I can stop anytime I want… right?

  • @tanktank7530
    @tanktank75302 жыл бұрын

    Had to shoot a shout-out to you for your quick response. Love the professionalism, information and patience. It is because of u that the old timers are coming back. Thanks bruh, stay blessed!

  • @The_secret_truth444
    @The_secret_truth4442 жыл бұрын

    You keep doing what you doing and explain these multiple generations that forget the science behind it. Mad shout out to you Triple OG/Bass guru. Keep on booming!!!🔊🔊👍🏻

  • @michaelgroves7178
    @michaelgroves71782 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing and teaching us "ME" about that!! Something else I now know because of YOU!!! You're AWESOME because no one else is doing what you do!!! So THANK YOU!!

  • @marckendrick3163
    @marckendrick31632 жыл бұрын

    Man.... been in car audio since 1992 at 16. 45 in a month. You are the Teacher and Preacher! Never heard so much truth and knowledge. Hooked!👍

  • @xmightymousex3094
    @xmightymousex30942 жыл бұрын

    Great video brother as always. Nothing but facts on your channel. Glad your finally getting recognized by the big names.

  • @codyisme8062
    @codyisme80622 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for answering my question with a video. Great work man keep it up!

  • @bryanCLXT
    @bryanCLXT2 жыл бұрын

    Ok u snapped with the intro. That truck was slappin n then the kicker clip. My boy a beast n it's 7am no slack on this man

  • @troydefond2307

    @troydefond2307

    2 жыл бұрын

    question would 4 of these in an suv be better than 3 10's on the same watts rms per sub?

  • @kadeembey8367
    @kadeembey83672 жыл бұрын

    My brother, I gotta love you, your like someone's uncle just dropping those hidden secretes that you learn after years in the game. Stay up!

  • @kieronsteadman4355
    @kieronsteadman43552 жыл бұрын

    Man your knowledge is vast I really learn a lot from your videos

  • @mtcoiner7994
    @mtcoiner7994 Жыл бұрын

    This video is my introduction to you and your channel. 5/5 first impression. I love your style. Subbed and bell ticked.

  • @tommymartini34
    @tommymartini342 жыл бұрын

    Great content as always! In running 2 deaf bonce apocalypse 3012s in my golf and I absolutely love them but in excited for the new L7 X because my old X's were loud af and they sounded great! It remains my favorite setup to date and I've been through a lot of subs lol

  • @TheTeamfreeup
    @TheTeamfreeup2 жыл бұрын

    This video was right on time i have two l7 12” I’ve had them for years in several diff boxes finally got it right on my last build i was contemplating going sundown but I’m gonna stick with my l7

  • @JAM-ur8tj
    @JAM-ur8tj2 жыл бұрын

    Great video brother! It's time people understand to run their subs correctly instead of jamming a bunch of subs in a little box. Then want to blame the brand for why it doesn't sound good. Keep up the good topics!💯

  • @davidlunsford6155
    @davidlunsford61552 жыл бұрын

    I love your take on this stuff. Ready for the next class 😃 I'd love to have you build for my 15 VW beetle hatchback. The SA 12 is in a nice"pre fab" it's sounds good now. I can only imagine how it would sound with your box.

  • @jamesswaskoski3735
    @jamesswaskoski37352 жыл бұрын

    Dude this guy is the man!!! Thank God for a man on KZread telling the truth about exactly why kickers higher end shit beats a lot of the competition in the same price range. Because after your skar and sundown are blown and or distorted thay kicker is still bangin hard as hell... I have a 12 inch l7 comp q in a 2.7 cub. Tuned to 30 and that fucker hits so hard people think I have atkeast 2 12s and a lot of the time I'll be asked what do you have in there a couple 15s... it was shaking my car while you were in front of me. Nope it's a kicker comp q 12 l7

  • @timsmith2969
    @timsmith29692 жыл бұрын

    The information is based on the science of sounds and how sound is creates. I love this information and I trust all of this guys information. I use the Q class in a single 8 enclosure in a Lexus LC500 and it believe me the output is incredible. Thanks for the awesome and truthful content.

  • @CoolGrindEnt

    @CoolGrindEnt

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a single 8 Q class in my 89’ 325i convertible…ppl can’t believe it’s just 1 eight.

  • @jameschristian713
    @jameschristian7132 жыл бұрын

    Thus brother speaks my language. Man in all my years of sound systems I have NEVER heard someone answer my years of questions in a few minutes without asking any questions

  • @jsnezy8288
    @jsnezy82882 жыл бұрын

    NOW WITH INTO... SWEEEEET!!! Keep da knowledge coming bro! 💪🏾

  • @Rodamus22
    @Rodamus222 жыл бұрын

    MBE blowing up, my triple L7q8 is bad ass f$$$ thanks dawg! Gonna order my Compq 12 box soon my G.

  • @tpearl84
    @tpearl842 жыл бұрын

    Bruh your knowledge is unmatched 🙌

  • @RellPurnellakaCarshowRell
    @RellPurnellakaCarshowRell10 ай бұрын

    I was just looking at the Sundown u 10 v.2 and seen this video. Definitely appreciate the knowledge.

  • @speedpros
    @speedpros2 жыл бұрын

    This show you did between sundown and kicker was a great battle with stats, views and opinions.

  • @MadballBaby
    @MadballBaby2 жыл бұрын

    True beast 💪🏾Facts the truth hurts preach stop Hating let watch class is in session and get loud the right way.Keeping coming man .Maryland showing ❤️

  • @jonadkins9339
    @jonadkins93392 жыл бұрын

    Dig the intro man! Keep giving it your all!

  • @Lordhelp684
    @Lordhelp6842 жыл бұрын

    Watching from U.K. England thanks man for the info here we have a lot of kicker lovers like myself and your right it's a lot to do with the enclosure box. I have two 12s comp q 4ohm 850 rms per sub looking for the right box. Can't wait xx

  • @santanadegollado9812
    @santanadegollado98122 жыл бұрын

    Its great to see someone who knows details..... I said it many times... If a system is done right you dont need all kinda big shit, you need to feed it power to get power! I had 3 10 inch POPS subs in an 87 Buick Regal Limited in a custom ported box on a 3,000 watts (or 4,000 it was the red & black amp with no fuse on it) Crunch amp Class D... People just knew i had like 4 12s or 3-4 15s.... Like NOPE 3 10s

  • @denisbasshead7787
    @denisbasshead77872 жыл бұрын

    Ι remember the 18s kicker solobaric X back in old years too strong bass nice video Boss

  • @jarmainemiller8768
    @jarmainemiller87682 жыл бұрын

    Cold with the attention to detail. Mad Scientist level skills

  • @allmotorhash
    @allmotorhash2 жыл бұрын

    @4:14 you are 💯 i did this on my 2 x8s learning from you and they are the best 8 for me, im gonna buy some kickers because they support you

  • @deedolan399
    @deedolan3992 жыл бұрын

    I loved how it started off. Good shit MBE 💪🏿😎

  • @bruth6138
    @bruth61382 жыл бұрын

    I'm picking up one of these L7 12 today. Kicker is one of the only companies designing stuff anyone. You take a CT, B2, Sundown, Skar and it really seems like the same design. Not that its bad, just good to see Kicker still trying to innovate. They look cool as hell too.

  • @cholodesanfe87

    @cholodesanfe87

    2 жыл бұрын

    But is functioning good is the important questions. Is square as good or better

  • @cxc7510

    @cxc7510

    2 жыл бұрын

    Show me the same design that sundown and b2 use?

  • @dukemaui91

    @dukemaui91

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cholodesanfe87 sundowns blow kickers out the water! I’ve had both. In my opinion it’s no match against sundowns.

  • @randyhill3169
    @randyhill31692 жыл бұрын

    You are a excellent teacher very well explained 💪👍💯

  • @ewashington6573
    @ewashington65732 жыл бұрын

    Good facts.... boxes make the sound not the speaker bigger the box deeper bass... but also if ur speakers can't handle the volume of air it will blow the coil.... GREAT INFO👍🏽👍🏽🤩

  • @PizzaDave802
    @PizzaDave8022 жыл бұрын

    Great video with great info as always.

  • @flaman78
    @flaman782 жыл бұрын

    As usual, i enjoy you vids.

  • @RyanBassForLife
    @RyanBassForLife2 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE YOUR ENCLOSURERS!! I ENDED UP GETTING A PREFAB BOX BUT A HUGE WOODEN ENCLOSURE WOULD OF BEEN MORE BETTER.

  • @m.a.saudio9667
    @m.a.saudio96672 жыл бұрын

    You finally got a into...✊🏿✊🏿🔥

  • @21jordanlee
    @21jordanlee2 жыл бұрын

    Love the new intro Fam!💪💪💯💯

  • @shanebrittain6425
    @shanebrittain64252 жыл бұрын

    I love all subs it's like Christmas toys and candy for me just to hold and look at them all the time 👍😁

  • @ratherbe7
    @ratherbe72 жыл бұрын

    Awesome attention to detail. Thanks.

  • @ivandion2011
    @ivandion20112 жыл бұрын

    Keep on educating us!

  • @ericperry72
    @ericperry722 жыл бұрын

    I was just watching the last video on the SD U8 and was thinking about the q class L7 8 and how they compare and here you go lol

  • @ambitionispriceless1097
    @ambitionispriceless10972 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your videos definitely good work and design. What’s your thought on JL audio 8W7?

  • @nurbugringracer1324
    @nurbugringracer13242 жыл бұрын

    Learning from the best thanks for class

  • @TheSFFV
    @TheSFFV2 жыл бұрын

    This man be preaching.....no replacement for displacement and it depends on what space you have. Cause space is bass. Love listening to you.

  • @paulsalmon4771
    @paulsalmon47712 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video, and I have question. What would you recommend for a 2011 Yukon none Bose setup. I actually want a stealth box behind the panel rear driver's side but open to suggestions

  • @BigTymeRT
    @BigTymeRT2 жыл бұрын

    Loved the intro brother.

  • @chamhadcoler5079
    @chamhadcoler50792 жыл бұрын

    this man know his shit thanks for the info

  • @carlosstaggers1059
    @carlosstaggers10592 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos bro

  • @wilfredojimenez9359
    @wilfredojimenez93592 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos, I don't really speak car audio language so these are very informative. So I measured the space I have to work with in my single cab, dimensions are 15h x 10w x 36l. What can I put in?

  • @Dan_Hazard
    @Dan_Hazard Жыл бұрын

    I didn't know Tony Baker had a subwoofer channel 😂 I kid, great video boss 🤟🏼

  • @johnnycorn7225
    @johnnycorn72252 жыл бұрын

    Finna drink this coffee, have my bacon and eggs, and go out to the garage myself! Scored an old ascendant audio chaos 18 unopened woooo!!!! Box time 8 ft3 @31hz aero

  • @williegohard1368
    @williegohard13682 жыл бұрын

    Love the video what do you think of the SSL subwoofer is it a decent subwoofer I know it's on the cheap side

  • @2mouthbassin
    @2mouthbassin2 жыл бұрын

    Skar recommends 21.875 port area a piece for my Skar SVR D4 12s. I feel like I should go 16 square inches per cubic foot on a 4 cube net enclosure . Am I right or should I stick with the manufacturers recommended port area? I feel like you would be the man to ask.

  • @dmurray0000
    @dmurray00002 жыл бұрын

    Class in session that's why I subscribed

  • @CL-Carrington
    @CL-Carrington2 жыл бұрын

    Love the intro

  • @stephen8264
    @stephen82642 жыл бұрын

    Could I add 2 8in Q class with the 10in Q class I have in my single cab pickup? Or would I be better off just adding one more 10in Q class with a custom box?

  • @steveharley2021
    @steveharley20212 жыл бұрын

    Love this channel because yes, I love subwoofers too....

  • @CoolGrindEnt
    @CoolGrindEnt2 жыл бұрын

    At 8:08 are you talking Net after displacement? Or before displacement?

  • @littlejln213
    @littlejln2132 жыл бұрын

    nice over view and explanation.

  • @mattekstrom5716
    @mattekstrom57162 жыл бұрын

    The u series will take more power imo , just lien usual so if it reliably takes twice the power you need twice the subs to be as loud , so now you have 1 sun as loud as 2 of the kickers in 1/3 the space . Kicker has stepped up the game huge just in the last 5 years tho and I really like the products coming out !

  • @thenuts133
    @thenuts1332 жыл бұрын

    What's the ideal square in your opinion for the L7s 12in 2ohm 750rms

  • @danaclark7152
    @danaclark71522 жыл бұрын

    What are the specs for a box that I would need for two 12-in L7Q kicker's? Because at the moment I am running them in the biggest q bomb box that is designed for them.

  • @fredothump7321
    @fredothump73216 ай бұрын

    For what I just heard base on volume in my 2018 cameo A round sub would be best base on trunk space ?

  • @Nickecho7979
    @Nickecho79792 жыл бұрын

    My mind just melted.

  • @tommyforbidden3219
    @tommyforbidden321910 ай бұрын

    Is the kicker Q class VL712 ported subwoofer a good ? And does it hit good?

  • @speedpros
    @speedpros2 жыл бұрын

    Great 👍 video sir always informative

  • @drifter905
    @drifter905 Жыл бұрын

    Just wondering if you would ever put shallow 8s square, in the doors for mid bass. 🤔

  • @zoomiesfamily8889
    @zoomiesfamily88895 ай бұрын

    So if I'm doing A. 2 8 box underneath my Silverado 2500. I should go with the kicker. Is that what you're saying? And another question that I have, do you sell boxes? It's my first time watching your video.

  • @BADMOPARCZ
    @BADMOPARCZ2 жыл бұрын

    I have purchased RF R2-500X1 for my Dodge Challenger and was thinking about Kicker - L7T124 but I'm worried about low frequency response 25-100 Hz.

  • @EvanField6380
    @EvanField63802 жыл бұрын

    Nothing beats the right sub in the correct enclosure with the perfect power the subs need. I see people new to car audio go out and buy for example a taramps amplifier and some sundown sa subs and they are in a horrible enclosure with way too much dirty power just burning up the voice coils and it sounds horrible. It's cool that you are trying to help people with knowledge learned over years of experience.

  • @bkh5746

    @bkh5746

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was me,this guy here.i had three sa8 and a smart 3.those things sounded like donkey balls.till i sold em to my neighbor and we built a box and put them on a skar rp 1800.i will be first to admit a taramps dont hold prayer to a decent korean board half bridge amp.the sq isnt there.sry

  • @bkh5746

    @bkh5746

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will get attacked over this.taramps guys say they sound the same bc barevids says so,lol.i think what barevids meant was the way the output current flows sounds the same not the amps sound quality is equal.

  • @jaredporter7450
    @jaredporter74506 ай бұрын

    I have a 2005 silverado crew cab and want it to bang but only have the space behind back seat thinking bout 8s

  • @WardoUSA
    @WardoUSA Жыл бұрын

    MBE, Do you happen to know the factory enclosure size in a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer? I can’t find this info and my local shops haven’t helped. I have the factory alpine system. To my understanding it’s very similar to late grand Cherokees. 8” woofer, looking to replace it and some amps.

  • @aaronangus5507
    @aaronangus55073 ай бұрын

    Deciding between 2- L7 8" ( non Q class 2- L7 8" (can't find any)) and 2- U8's, not really concerned with SPL, more quality, I have about .7 per chamber for a sealed down facing box going in a Lexus LS500 running 1000W Sundown amp. I'm torn what to go with!?

  • @marksalisbury1132
    @marksalisbury11322 жыл бұрын

    awesome video!! ty i could understand what you were saying!

  • @motedabeast
    @motedabeast2 жыл бұрын

    So what would be the perfect box for 1 DC Audio level 6 15" sub? Asking for a friend lol

  • @fishrrelaxing9361
    @fishrrelaxing93612 жыл бұрын

    Real deal question here… daughters care has a 5 channel rated 750 on mono side.. does a clean 700 and dynamics to 950.. looking for single or dual 12’s that can fully use that low power.. I can get up to 8cubes if need be and still have 1/2 the truck available.. got 42 between the wheels. Little over 17 to the rear deck and squats out about 20” from seat backs.. I was looking to get her to a comfortable 140-143bd of a single good sub or dual lower mid levels.. for reference.. something like say 1 l7 Q vs 2 comp r’s to best use the limited power but not starve the drivers either.. pricing falls about right both ways for the budget too.. not even sold on ported tbh. Other then limited power I’ll need a bigger box and going reflex to best use the power. Here is the issue.. if I go single I want to do deep on the box and make it HO if dual it will be basic trapezoidal box.. both going to play similar even given the cone area.. she listens to everything from country to biggie.. to M so really leaning on a q in a deep sealed box as I don’t think the comp r’s will roll off a littler early according to programs unless I tune it really low.. then I’m giving up the drum bass higher up.. Open to any box or speaker setup but im not drilling 3k on her sub and amp.. 700-900 just isn’t really cutting it for here.. even looked at say two scars but they are too power hungry even being cheaper speakers.. Any ideas, thoughts recommendations on a driver that that fits this premise outside the the ones I’m already considering.. in all honestly I think the sgl l7q is likely the best overall. Oh and being a typical 5ch it’s only 2oh on the mono side

  • @akjohnny5997
    @akjohnny59972 жыл бұрын

    when you put the kicker L7 in a bigger than recommended sub enclosure, doesn't that put more stress on the sub's webbing/3 piece cone? you said its relying on the mechanical movement of the subwoofer because theres less air resistance inside the box... but wouldn't that wear out the sub's webbing/mechanical stuff faster? wonder why they wouldn't just recommend putting the L7 8's in a 1.5 cube box instead if its louder and runs cooler...?

  • @Furybeatsgme
    @Furybeatsgme2 жыл бұрын

    What size box for 2 qclass 15s?

  • @noladog1109
    @noladog11092 жыл бұрын

    Man I hope u read post I have Nissan Frontier crew love my solos putting sound system together using Q power frontier 10 down firing box for 2x10” with L7T 10 and kicker passive radiator to fill other hole what are your thoughts about a set up like that

  • @Todd_G_FPV
    @Todd_G_FPV2 ай бұрын

    Planning to add a l7s to my 2013 odyssey, thinking I'll do a custom box and point it at the back glass for more spl, what's the biggest box I can make for that sub and it not sound like crap. I like loud boomy bass but the wife is complaining and saying i only get 1 8 so i figure the l7s class would be perfect! If I could find one I'd go with a q class

  • @miketaylor6832
    @miketaylor6832 Жыл бұрын

    What about the Sundown U-10 it is a good sub for a trunk Chevelle size

  • @angelmaravilla484
    @angelmaravilla4843 ай бұрын

    Have you done an enclosure for 2 8 inch l7 and have a video of it

  • @MrBigR928
    @MrBigR9282 жыл бұрын

    Now when the next class starts, do you want me to bring you an apple or some catfish 🤣 You remind me of my people around Jackson, Alabama! You ain't kin to any Phillips or Philes in Alabama are you? I got folks in Louisiana too & some potnuz in the Magnolia state. Errrrbody good people fuh sho! My brutha you keep doing whatcha doing & I gotcha locked in on my subscriptions. Stay safe & be Blessed 💯🙏🏿💪🏾✊🏿✌🏿

  • @mrjayarnold5608
    @mrjayarnold56082 жыл бұрын

    I learn things different everyday I was just saying to my cousin don’t matter what subs you have it’s about the box you put some cheap subs in a spec made box an you get results like you got some high end speakers in the trunk or truck

  • @alonsopena2859
    @alonsopena2859 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, what’s up bro I got a few questions. Hopefully you can answer them for me. So I want to buy some subwoofers But I want bass and I don’t know what to get it between 2 L7s 10” square Or 3 L7t 10” Square Which setup would make more bass

  • @RajunCajun1
    @RajunCajun17 ай бұрын

    Now I am confused! I dont know if I should get two kicker 8's or two Dd's!

  • @juniorsierra7138
    @juniorsierra71382 жыл бұрын

    Hey boss i got a 12inch cerwinvega maxx with 2000 w 1000w rms. What kind n size box will it thump. Because i have it in a flatish box cus it was in my g35 small ass infinity trunk butt it would shut iff wen id turn it up .. if my amp is only 1000 w n it wasnt even turned up all the way

  • @Empire350z
    @Empire350z Жыл бұрын

    What’s the best box your that kicker 8’s

  • @wormjohnson2348
    @wormjohnson23482 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info

  • @csfishing1230
    @csfishing12302 жыл бұрын

    Intro was sick

  • @kirkgrace5667
    @kirkgrace56672 жыл бұрын

    You make me want to go back to kicker subs

  • @champychamp8720
    @champychamp872010 ай бұрын

    You'd be an ideal science teacher, in my opinion.

  • @Strict30
    @Strict30 Жыл бұрын

    How much space I need for 2 b2 rage xl 12s?

  • @gilbertchavez4808
    @gilbertchavez48082 жыл бұрын

    Have you heard of dc audio? How do you feel about them?

  • @L33zie
    @L33zieАй бұрын

    true talk, 30+ years of accurate bass. quaker lives!

  • @PapaLuis85
    @PapaLuis852 жыл бұрын

    What size kicker L7 subs should I buy for my Polaris Slingshot ? They are going in the storage space behind the drivers seat.

  • @M.B.Enclosures

    @M.B.Enclosures

    2 жыл бұрын

    8”

  • @MrAnthonyd68
    @MrAnthonyd68 Жыл бұрын

    let me tell ya. I've got a 2019 ram. I've run sundown audio, Skar, DCaudio, B2's 12", 10" and trust me they all banged. But when I stepped up my game and bought a nicely built sub enclosure custom fit under my back seat. I listened to this dude about the air space. and how if you have more air travel you have more bass. he was pushing 8's I was like no way... I said screw it. I bought 2 kicker Q class L7 8"s in a ported box ran them in series. to about roughly 1400 rms and they took every bit. they are rated for I think the book said 550 rms each. but they pound. No one believes me that they are 8's! straight out flexing my panels in my truck . back glass ripples. roof looks the ocean during a freaking storm ! its nuts. I sound deadened my cab every panel . and I did upgrade all my speakers and amplified them as well. I'm telling you don't sleep on these kicker Q class L7 8's

  • @juniorsierra7138
    @juniorsierra71382 жыл бұрын

    U think i did good by buying tge cerwin vega maxx 1000 rms 12inch i know it can do more than what ive heard it do but my amp goes into protection mode butt i kno it should b able to handle it since i only have a jl club amp thats 1000 watss n the sub peaks at 2000w ...and....1000w rms whats my problem ay