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XxManontheMoonxX · 07-10-2012, 09:29 AM

Im looking at putting 2 12"s in my camaro to enhance the bass plan on going fiberglass ported but i cant make a decision between the kicker cvx or dd 3500. Ive done some research and the dds just seem really power hungry and im not sure if id have the correct room required to get the best SQ. I mostly listen to hip/hop and rock/alternative and im tryna keep price reasonable so i dont know if the dd's are really worth it since best price ive got was around 325$ a sub. Anyone have any insight or opinions?

Moriartii · 07-10-2012, 09:53 AM

No input on your question however I would make a suggestion. Look at SSA ICON's. Great sub at a very reasonable cost.
Cheers
K

darkrider01 · 07-10-2012, 10:04 AM

I personally would run just about anything before I'd run Kicker. I have seen and had way to many problems with Kicker.

On the other hand, DD 3500's are beasts. If you're not planning on doing competitions and buying 2 beastly amps to run them, I would recommend looking elsewhere. They are great subs, but they do like power. I'd say they are more on the SPL side as well.

That being said, I'd do the DD's because I'm crazy. I'm running a single Rockford Fosgate T1D215 (at somewhere around 1400-1500W).

Are you locked on these 2 brands/subs? If you're looking for SQ, have you thought about JBL or Image Dynamics, or maybe RE Audio (or Rockford Fosgate - yeah, I hear they're terrible)? Are you replacing/adding anything else or just adding subs?

grocerygetter · 07-10-2012, 10:36 AM

drive up to College Station and go to Mobile Toys...Chris will guide you and build something nice.

XxManontheMoonxX · 07-10-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by darkrider01

I personally would run just about anything before I'd run Kicker. I have seen and had way to many problems with Kicker.

On the other hand, DD 3500's are beasts. If you're not planning on doing competitions and buying 2 beastly amps to run them, I would recommend looking elsewhere. They are great subs, but they do like power. I'd say they are more on the SPL side as well.

That being said, I'd do the DD's because I'm crazy. I'm running a single Rockford Fosgate T1D215 (at somewhere around 1400-1500W).

Are you locked on these 2 brands/subs? If you're looking for SQ, have you thought about JBL or Image Dynamics, or maybe RE Audio (or Rockford Fosgate - yeah, I hear they're terrible)? Are you replacing/adding anything else or just adding subs?

Im replacing the speakers with polk mm components and 6x9 with polk d4000.4 amp im not completely locked onto those two brands JL is also possible but i dont know any local dealers that i can get them close to cost. As far as kickers go ive never had any probs personally i had 3 10" cvr in my last car and loved them but I want more for this one.

XxManontheMoonxX · 07-10-2012, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by grocerygetter

drive up to College Station and go to Mobile Toys...Chris will guide you and build something nice.

He do fiberglass? And he reasonable on price?

darkrider01 · 07-10-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by XxManontheMoonxX

Im replacing the speakers with polk mm components and 6x9 with polk d4000.4 amp im not completely locked onto those two brands JL is also possible but i dont know any local dealers that i can get them close to cost. As far as kickers go ive never had any probs personally i had 3 10" cvr in my last car and loved them but I want more for this one.

Roger, just wanted to make sure you weren't doing what I did initially and just add a sub.

Why not order the subs online?

XxManontheMoonxX · 07-10-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by darkrider01

Roger, just wanted to make sure you weren't doing what I did initially and just add a sub.

Why not order the subs online?

Nah im sure once i add the subs theyll overshadows the speakers substantially. Unless i looked on ebay doubt id find the cvx for less than 125$

darkrider01 · 07-10-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by XxManontheMoonxX

Nah im sure once i add the subs theyll overshadows the speakers substantially. Unless i looked on ebay doubt id find the cvx for less than 125$

You can get CVX 12's for $125? Or is that supposed to be $325?

XxManontheMoonxX · 07-10-2012, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by darkrider01

You can get CVX 12's for $125? Or is that supposed to be $325?

159 my bad, i deal with a shop out here and send him alot of business so he gives me most things pretty low to cost

darkrider01 · 07-10-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by XxManontheMoonxX

159 my bad, i deal with a shop out here and send him alot of business so he gives me most things pretty low to cost

For $159 each, I'd try Kickers again myself. That's a steal.

07-10-2012, 09:29 AM	#1
XxManontheMoonxX Drives: 2012 1SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 19	DD or Kicker Im looking at putting 2 12"s in my camaro to enhance the bass plan on going fiberglass ported but i cant make a decision between the kicker cvx or dd 3500. Ive done some research and the dds just seem really power hungry and im not sure if id have the correct room required to get the best SQ. I mostly listen to hip/hop and rock/alternative and im tryna keep price reasonable so i dont know if the dd's are really worth it since best price ive got was around 325$ a sub. Anyone have any insight or opinions?

07-10-2012, 10:04 AM	#3
darkrider01 Aural Assault Vehicle Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS, 2015 Sierra Denali Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 792	I personally would run just about anything before I'd run Kicker. I have seen and had way to many problems with Kicker. On the other hand, DD 3500's are beasts. If you're not planning on doing competitions and buying 2 beastly amps to run them, I would recommend looking elsewhere. They are great subs, but they do like power. I'd say they are more on the SPL side as well. That being said, I'd do the DD's because I'm crazy. I'm running a single Rockford Fosgate T1D215 (at somewhere around 1400-1500W). Are you locked on these 2 brands/subs? If you're looking for SQ, have you thought about JBL or Image Dynamics, or maybe RE Audio (or Rockford Fosgate - yeah, I hear they're terrible)? Are you replacing/adding anything else or just adding subs? __________________ My amplifier pop/click/thump solution thread Power Mods * K&N Typhoon CAI, Flowmaster American Thunder cat-back exhaust, Hurst Short Throw Shifter Exterior Mods * Black Phantom Grille * 22" T.I.S. 537MS wheels w/ Nitto INVO rubber * OEM body kit Suspension Mods * BC Racing Coilovers * Lakewood Strut Tower Brace Audio Mods * Stinger SPP 2250 Battery * Mosconi 6to8v8 w/ RCD * Pioneer AVH-X7500BT * Scosche Dash Kit * 2 - Mosconi AS200.4 * 2 - JL Audio 13W6v2 * Focal 165KRX2 Power (active) * Mosconi Gladen One 240.2 * Rockford Fosgate Power T1692

07-10-2012, 10:36 AM	#4
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07-10-2012, 09:53 AM	#2
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	No input on your question however I would make a suggestion. Look at SSA ICON's. Great sub at a very reasonable cost. Cheers K