Kicker cvr or SoundQubed

[Curtonamis]

Okay so i am on a budget cause i am only 16 but would i be better off getting one SoundQubed 2.5 SDC 12" sub for $150 after shipping and getting a ported box made for $200 (quote from local audio shop) so basically $350-$400 all together, OR should i just get the 2 kicker cvr's for $280 ready to go? This is going in a mazda 3 hatchback so it will be stupid loud either way i know.

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[nkrell11 10+ year member]

If it was my money I would say audioque over kicker with a good custom box but that's just me.

 

[IonRL205 10+ year member]

If you go with CVRs, don't go with the premade box; get a custom one built as well.

The 2 cvrs in a custom box will give you more output than the AQ; but the AQ would probably outdo them if you go with Kicker's box.

Also box builders on this site can build you, and ship you a box for less than $200, especially for a single 12

 

[myjaja 10+ year member]

Id go with the sq sdc2.5s over kicker cvrs anyday. Also you can try hitting up double 07 on this forum to build you an enclosure. One of the best on this forum.

 

[black05alti]

the sdc2.5 would sound better, but the cvr's would probably be a little louder.

 

[faeezhio]

Lol yeah the cvr plays considerably loud(to me) in a custom made box....the box plays a huge role aswell as the wiring....put atleast a 8gauge wire to the sub from the amp....and 4gauge from the battery to the amp....earth should be 4gauge too....I own a cvr...not too impressed lol but for the price they pound....I prefer a sealed box....your windows and walls will vibrate that's for sure....especially in your hatchback(cabin gain is more)....I'd go with the kickers.it got some potential to destroy but it has its limits.....but ag its just my words

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

If you go the AQ route make SURE your local shop understands what type of enclosure that subs needs.....

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

Lol yeah the cvr plays considerably loud(to me) in a custom made box....the box plays a huge role aswell as the wiring....put atleast a 8gauge wire to the sub from the amp....and 4gauge from the battery to the amp....earth should be 4gauge too....I own a cvr...not too impressed lol but for the price they pound....I prefer a sealed box....your windows and walls will vibrate that's for sure....especially in your hatchback(cabin gain is more)....I'd go with the kickers.it got some potential to destroy but it has its limits.....but ag its just my words

IS THAT THE TRICK TO TEH BASS

On the real though OP, I personally would want the sdc over the cvr but talking from an output point of view cone area is king off of similar power. but ONLY if the kickers are in a respectable box as well and not that prefab Shiet they come in. If you can save money on the box, which was already noted that it is definitely possible, you may be able to find 2 12s that will do better than the cvrs. Or have you thought about a 15? What amp do you plan on running?

 

[05fronty 5,000+ posts]

Lol yeah the cvr plays considerably loud(to me) in a custom made box....the box plays a huge role aswell as the wiring....put atleast a 8gauge wire to the sub from the amp....and 4gauge from the battery to the amp....earth should be 4gauge too....I own a cvr...not too impressed lol but for the price they pound....I prefer a sealed box....your windows and walls will vibrate that's for sure....especially in your hatchback(cabin gain is more)....I'd go with the kickers.it got some potential to destroy but it has its limits.....but ag its just my words

You don't need 8 gauge wire

 

[redrider 10+ year member]

AQ 12" for sure in a custom tuned box. im sure with it being a hatchback it wouldnt take much for that **** to get loud in there esp if its done right.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Both options are just fine, as long as you are putting them into a good enclosure.

 

[quis1 10+ year member]

Custom box for sure....but for the price buy the 2-12s and have a custom box built. You should go to the stereo show this weekend in Wichita. We can talk and you can see other set ups before you decide. I can build decent boxes and I am locally close. I have a nowall that does 160 and then I have blazer 2-12 setup that does 150@1600w on alpine type-r same setup does 145.1@370w all are dash scores

 

[faeezhio]

Custom box for sure....but for the price buy the 2-12s and have a custom box built. You should go to the stereo show this weekend in Wichita. We can talk and you can see other set ups before you decide. I can build decent boxes and I am locally close. I have a nowall that does 160 and then I have blazer 2-12 setup that does 150@1600w on alpine type-r same setup does 145.1@370w all are dash scores

Impressive!!!!

 

[Sub Woofin 10+ year member]

Lol yeah the cvr plays considerably loud(to me) in a custom made box....the box plays a huge role aswell as the wiring....put atleast a 8gauge wire to the sub from the amp....and 4gauge from the battery to the amp....earth should be 4gauge too....I own a cvr...not too impressed lol but for the price they pound....I prefer a sealed box....your windows and walls will vibrate that's for sure....especially in your hatchback(cabin gain is more)....I'd go with the kickers.it got some potential to destroy but it has its limits.....but ag its just my words

you seriously put 8ga speaker wire on some cvr's?

 

[skippy90210 10+ year member]

you seriously put 8ga speaker wire on some cvr's?

I think he meant for the power wire for the amp but I could be wrong im trying to explain that 2 12'' hds2 in a custom box will be better than 2 cvr's in a pre fab box