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Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-24-2007, 03:48 PM

I am looking at some new Kicker subwoofers for my car. Kinda spendy but nice.
Theres also a pair of AUDIOBAHN subwoofers that are a little bit cheaper. Does anybody have and bad or good input or opinions on either one of these brands? Or any other recommendations for a different brand?

NitroNostrils · 03-24-2007, 05:31 PM

I run a AB 1000rms no problems so far.

FarmTruk · 03-24-2007, 06:31 PM

No subs here, but I installed (4) Kicker KS-series 6x8 coaxials in my DD, and I love 'em. Kicker makes a quality speaker.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-24-2007, 08:23 PM

Never used either brand, but like above, kicker makes pretty decent stuff

gldevall · 03-24-2007, 11:59 PM

I've had Kicker 10's, 12's and 15's and they have never let me down. Currently have two Kicker Comp 12's.

xtreme80 · 03-25-2007, 01:21 AM

Again, until this truck, Kicker was all I used for speakers. The best bang for the buck I've found were CompVR 12's. Got a set of two for like 150 on ebay, brand new in a sealed box.

I ran alot more power through those than I should have, and NEVER had a problem. I could bounce a quarter 2 feet off the roof of my old maxima, and when I put that same setup in my old Nissan Frontier, it blew out the seal on the front window and started leaking when it rained.

Go with the Kickers, you will NOT regret it

shifty · 03-25-2007, 02:59 PM

I have been a loyal JL Audio fan for years. I've tried all the rest - Kicker and Rockford have always been "just as good", I just prefer JL myself.

I used to love Cerwin Vega, but ... only for home use now.

lilred67 · 03-25-2007, 09:58 PM

i have 2 kicker comp 10's in my z-71,and i like them alot.

brak · 04-17-2007, 03:42 AM

Infinity Perfect 12's
The clarity is astounding, well worth the $$$

thank god i can order directly from infinity, because i'd never be able to afford them at retail.

AceX · 04-17-2007, 04:31 AM

Both will pound your head open and both will make everything in your car rattle as well...

In a battle between the two, I'd choose Kicker.

lowrollin70gmc · 04-17-2007, 01:02 PM

I would stay away from Audiobahn, haven't heard too many great things about them.

I run 2 Kenwood 12"s in my 70 and 2 Infinity 10"s in my Cobalt, both sound great and I love the Infinitys, got them buy one get one free.

72 cheyenne pdx · 04-20-2007, 02:16 PM

if I had to choose, I would go with Kicker over AudioBahn. Nothing against AudioBahn, I just know that Kicker has proven themselves. I have been dealing with Car audio now for over 15 years.

Critter · 04-20-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoods69BadBowTie

I am looking at some new Kicker subwoofers for my car. Kinda spendy but nice.
Theres also a pair of AUDIOBAHN subwoofers that are a little bit cheaper. Does anybody have and bad or good input or opinions on either one of these brands? Or any other recommendations for a different brand?

I have worked with almost all of the major brands from time to time. You CAN'T beat JL Audio for quality. They make excellent use of whatever power you provide them, the distortion is minimum, and they usually require less airspace than most of the competition. Their W1 series is hard to beat and is very reasonably priced. It won't be the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. If you have to pick one of the two mentioned above, I would go with the Kickers.

bodydropped · 04-23-2007, 10:56 AM

kicker has had some good subs come out the comps are dang good but audiobahn takes alot of power to push them but there just huge if i had a choice out of the 2 i would take kicker but to me i rather run a different sub since ive only used memphis in both my daily and show truck

randomhero472 · 04-25-2007, 12:09 AM

im w/critter.. i worked at a stereo shop for 3 years, installed jl audio, kicker, polk, kenwood... nothing beats jl audio, but kicker stuff is very good for the $$

72GMC2500 · 05-08-2007, 09:07 PM

i have a pair of Alpine S types in the kickpanels run by an Alpine CDE-9852 head unit and my buddy has a 12" pioneer shallow mount subwoofer in his 79 chevy and i think it should fit under a bench seat with the right box. That subwoofer pounds really good, even with just the one and a fairly cheap MTX amp you can hear it from blocks away, and those pioneers arent all that expensive i'd suggest you check it out they also come in 10's. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-kmfKOkO...0&I=130TSS3041

03-24-2007, 03:48 PM	#1
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Opinions on Subwoofers? I am looking at some new Kicker subwoofers for my car. Kinda spendy but nice. Theres also a pair of AUDIOBAHN subwoofers that are a little bit cheaper. Does anybody have and bad or good input or opinions on either one of these brands? Or any other recommendations for a different brand? __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

03-24-2007, 05:31 PM	#2
NitroNostrils Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: IL Posts: 139	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? I run a AB 1000rms no problems so far.

03-24-2007, 06:31 PM	#3
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? No subs here, but I installed (4) Kicker KS-series 6x8 coaxials in my DD, and I love 'em. Kicker makes a quality speaker. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

03-24-2007, 08:23 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? Never used either brand, but like above, kicker makes pretty decent stuff __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-24-2007, 11:59 PM	#5
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? I've had Kicker 10's, 12's and 15's and they have never let me down. Currently have two Kicker Comp 12's. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-25-2007, 01:21 AM	#6
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? Again, until this truck, Kicker was all I used for speakers. The best bang for the buck I've found were CompVR 12's. Got a set of two for like 150 on ebay, brand new in a sealed box. I ran alot more power through those than I should have, and NEVER had a problem. I could bounce a quarter 2 feet off the roof of my old maxima, and when I put that same setup in my old Nissan Frontier, it blew out the seal on the front window and started leaking when it rained. Go with the Kickers, you will NOT regret it

03-25-2007, 02:59 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? I have been a loyal JL Audio fan for years. I've tried all the rest - Kicker and Rockford have always been "just as good", I just prefer JL myself. I used to love Cerwin Vega, but ... only for home use now. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

03-25-2007, 09:58 PM	#8
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? i have 2 kicker comp 10's in my z-71,and i like them alot.

04-17-2007, 03:42 AM	#9
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? Infinity Perfect 12's The clarity is astounding, well worth the $$$ thank god i can order directly from infinity, because i'd never be able to afford them at retail. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

04-17-2007, 04:31 AM	#10
AceX >130dB Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,130	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? Both will pound your head open and both will make everything in your car rattle as well... In a battle between the two, I'd choose Kicker.

04-17-2007, 01:02 PM	#11
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? I would stay away from Audiobahn, haven't heard too many great things about them. I run 2 Kenwood 12"s in my 70 and 2 Infinity 10"s in my Cobalt, both sound great and I love the Infinitys, got them buy one get one free. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

04-20-2007, 02:16 PM	#12
72 cheyenne pdx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 382	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? if I had to choose, I would go with Kicker over AudioBahn. Nothing against AudioBahn, I just know that Kicker has proven themselves. I have been dealing with Car audio now for over 15 years.

04-23-2007, 10:56 AM	#14
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? kicker has had some good subs come out the comps are dang good but audiobahn takes alot of power to push them but there just huge if i had a choice out of the 2 i would take kicker but to me i rather run a different sub since ive only used memphis in both my daily and show truck __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

04-25-2007, 12:09 AM	#15
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? im w/critter.. i worked at a stereo shop for 3 years, installed jl audio, kicker, polk, kenwood... nothing beats jl audio, but kicker stuff is very good for the $$ __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

05-08-2007, 09:07 PM	#16
72GMC2500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 53	Re: Opinions on Subwoofers? i have a pair of Alpine S types in the kickpanels run by an Alpine CDE-9852 head unit and my buddy has a 12" pioneer shallow mount subwoofer in his 79 chevy and i think it should fit under a bench seat with the right box. That subwoofer pounds really good, even with just the one and a fairly cheap MTX amp you can hear it from blocks away, and those pioneers arent all that expensive i'd suggest you check it out they also come in 10's. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-kmfKOkO...0&I=130TSS3041 __________________ Stephen



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