Old dude needing design help

[glennw40]

I'm a moderate dummy on what will work with my 69 Cougar .

I have a kicker KX350.4 amp currently hooked to my rear speakers and a 15" Solo-baric. I'm thinking I need a Mono amp to use for the sub so I can use the 4 channel for just the rear and currently unattached fronts. To stay within my "vintage" setup what is a good add on to get this done?

Regards,

Cougar Guy

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

I'm a moderate dummy on what will work with my 69 Cougar .I have a kicker KX350.4 amp currently hooked to my rear speakers and a 15" Solo-baric. I'm thinking I need a Mono amp to use for the sub so I can use the 4 channel for just the rear and currently unattached fronts. To stay within my "vintage" setup what is a good add on to get this done?

Regards,

Cougar Guy

I do a lot of classic car systems and have a nice one in my 73 Mustang Convertible..I’ve always liked the Cougars ..I was just trying to figure out what sort of sound do you like ? Wiring up all your sound behind you takes away from any sound quality unless your just wanting to make it loud ..Do you already have a box that fits your trunk for the 15 ?

 

[BOOMINGRANDPA 5,000+ posts]

u definitely need a mono amp, is the sub d2 or d4? how much u wanta spend on amp $100 or $300?

 

[glennw40]

The 15 is enclosed . I fit what I got from my son but

am willing to change things around. I do what a balanced sound with a fair amount of thump. So having the front pods on line is imperative. if adding another amp is the solution then what kind? I didn't post a pic because I don't have a URL for the photo

gg

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

The 15 is enclosed . I fit what I got from my son butam willing to change things around. I do what a balanced sound with a fair amount of thump. So having the front pods on line is imperative. if adding anot her amp is the solution then what kind? I'don't post a pic but I don't have a URL for the photo

gg

Is it the round or square solobaric 15 ? I have one of the original round ones

 

[glennw40]

Not Sure but has 4 attachment points on the sub it self. It's a Kicker Solo-Baric L5 S15L5

 

[glennw40]

Square .

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Square .

The terminals are marked either 4 or 2 on the sub ..so that info would be needed to know if it’s dual 4 or dual 2 to know what amp will work best for your sub ..also on back of the sub it should be marked L5 or L7 ..the L7 is the better of the two and can take more power

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

it may also say on the cone L5 or L7

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

We need to know precisely which model kicker sub you have to give good advice here. They have been selling "solo baric" for 25 years or more now. More info can be gained from looking at the arse end of the sub. Kicker still makes decent and very reliable amps so assuming you have no other limitations I'd say just stick with whichever of their offerings is the appropriate match for your woofer.

Also, figure out how to post some pictures so we can see your classic Cougar.

 

[glennw40]

Ok I went out to examine the Solo-Baric. First thing.. I was wrong about the size. It is a 12 inch. Also I hoping finally the photo link will work.

Thanks.. Glenn

https://www.amazon.com/photos/all/gallery/1QgY1XxwPeiO-vrIwdg4mg?null=&messageAcntMismatch=true

 

[glennw40]

Regarding the type of Sub. First, My mistake it's a 12 inch. I'm trying to insert a pic. I did get it in the gallery though

Regards, Glenn

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Regarding the type of Sub. First, My mistake it's a 12 inch. I'm trying to insert a pic. I did get it in the gallery though
Regards, Glenn

The 12 is probably way better for your application..I’m trying to read the magnet to see if it’s an L5 or L7 and which ohm ..on my phone it’s hard to tell

 

[glennw40]

Thanks for your help! Its is a 12L5 Dual 4ohm The Cougar should be in gallery soon.

 

[Beentown]

The 12 is probably way better for your application..I’m trying to read the magnet to see if it’s an L5 or L7 and which ohm ..on my phone it’s hard to tell

Can't read it on my PC either.