Amp suggestion for Kicker L7 15"

[jzone]

My brother is giving me this sub: Kicker Solo-Baric L7 15-Inch 4-Ohm DVC Subwoofer. 1000 Watts RMS. But I need an amp, I'm new at this so I'm looking for suggestions. I'm tight on money, so I don't want to spend more than 300. Any help would be appreciated!

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[IonRL205 10+ year member]

MB Quart ONX1.1500D

MB QUART ONX1.1500D 1500W Mono D Amplifier : ONX11500D : $197.95 : VMInnovations.com

Puts out 1000 watts @ 2 ohms which would work well with your sub. And amp is $197 with free shipping, less with coupon codes.

 

[jzone]

MB Quart ONX1.1500D
MB QUART ONX1.1500D 1500W Mono D Amplifier : ONX11500D : $197.95 : VMInnovations.com

Puts out 1000 watts @ 2 ohms which would work well with your sub. And amp is $197 with free shipping, less with coupon codes.

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll look into that one... So the sub would have to be wired to 2 ohms right? Sorry if I'm wrong, I've been trying to educate myself since I found out I getting the sub 2 days ago lol, and it's been a little overwhelming. Especially with soo many brands, not knowing what's good/bad. I also want to do the installation myself. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Phoenix Risen 10+ year member]

as far as amp a wall socket will do just fine...

that said, when you go to install it take your time and dont get in a rush. also if you dont have a digital multi meter, go buy one. it will be your best friend.

and btw that mb amp will actually do more along the lines of 750 at 2 ohms.

 

[Wingman0121 10+ year member]

You know which generation of L7 it is? Post a pic

That Onyx amp above is too much for it. The 1st/2nd gen L7s(black cone and the non-shiny silver/pewter cone) won't take more than 700 watts for too long as it has the tendency to rip the tinsel leads. I blew my 2nd-gen L7 with a HiFonics Brutus 1606D at about 3/4 volume - tinsel leads came off from the cone. The 3rd gen(shiny silver cone) I don't know but I know the same shiny coned L5 will also rip the tinsel leads(I had one and blew it with the same brutus 1606D). The latest-gen L7(black cone with small white L7 letter in the middle) is the one you want as it is redesigned and don't have any problems.

The latest-gen L7 looks like this and this is the one you want

NEW KICKER S15L7 15" L7 SUB CAR AUDIO 2000W SUBWOOFER | eBay

If you have the latest-gen L7 then bring on the Onyx, otherwise pick something that's just 2 ohm stable and makes 500~600 watts and call it safe and happy.

 

[jzone]

You know which generation of L7 it is? Post a pic


That Onyx amp above is too much for it. The 1st/2nd gen L7s(black cone and the non-shiny silver/pewter cone) won't take more than 700 watts for too long as it has the tendency to rip the tinsel leads. I blew my 2nd-gen L7 with a HiFonics Brutus 1606D at about 3/4 volume - tinsel leads came off from the cone. The 3rd gen(shiny silver cone) I don't know but I know the same shiny coned L5 will also rip the tinsel leads(I had one and blew it with the same brutus 1606D). The latest-gen L7(black cone with small white L7 letter in the middle) is the one you want as it is redesigned and don't have any problems.

The latest-gen L7 looks like this and this is the one you want

NEW KICKER S15L7 15" L7 SUB CAR AUDIO 2000W SUBWOOFER | eBay

If you have the latest-gen L7 then bring on the Onyx, otherwise pick something that's just 2 ohm stable and makes 500~600 watts and call it safe and happy.

Yea that's the one(ebay link), so I guess it's the latest. So even though the sub says 1000 watts rms, it really can't handle that much? I have a lot to learn lol

 

[jzone]

as far as amp a wall socket will do just fine...
that said, when you go to install it take your time and dont get in a rush. also if you dont have a digital multi meter, go buy one. it will be your best friend.

and btw that mb amp will actually do more along the lines of 750 at 2 ohms.

I'm taking my time with this for sure, I've always had a interest, just didn't have the money and since the sub is free why not lol. This is why i haven't gone to an audio shop for an amp yet, I'm afraid of getting ripped off lol. Will definitely pick up a DMM, since they're pretty cheap, and it sounds easy enough to use.

 

[Wingman0121 10+ year member]

I would say give it no more than 800 watts just to be on the safe side.

The coil can probably take 1000 watts(the older Kickers' coils probably can too), it's their suspension that you need to worry about.

 

[jzone]

My cousin has a performance teknique icbm digital.. are those any good? or is the MB Quart ONX1.1500D better? Excuse my ignorance lol

 

[Wingman0121 10+ year member]

Performance Teknique = garbage, same level as Rockwood and Soundstorm.

 

[jzone]

Performance Teknique = garbage, same level as Rockwood and Soundstorm.

Oh ok, thanks for the help Wingman

 

[jzone]

One last question. If I were to get another Kicker L7 sub, what type of amp would I need to power 2 of these subs?

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

you could use that same mb quart at 1 ohm and be fine

2011 Audiopipe AP15001D 1500 Watt Mono D Class Amp 16V | eBay

ap1500 also a cheaper option

Hifonics XX-Zeus Car Amplifier | eBay

Cadence Z7000 Class AB Competition Mono Block Amplifier | eBay

my first ever system was l7's with this amp, loved the amp made the kickers get ******* loud, just realized later on some re se's how awsome this amp was and how ****** the kickers were