how long do they take to break them in an they dont seem to slam like my alpines did i am just trying to fig them out they r in a ported box
1776439
make sure everthing bass is tuned to the lowest hz setting or around 40hz usually sounds nice and whats powering them btw
1055328
Idk I can't remember. I do know they broke shortly after we got them. I would suggest going a different direction.
1777404
If i were you id be less interested in wether or not not these are l3 and more worried about why kicker refuses to sell a recone kit for their entire solo baric line....i bought a pair of these and when their cone blew kickers response was "we dont sell any sort of repair products for these subs because they are too cheap!"-that is the honest response from kickers customer service...you should look at rockford fosgate, i gaurentee you will get a higher quality sub that hit harder AND can be repair if damaged! Trust me, DONT buy kicker!!!!!
1984134
I had the same problem. You can either tap them in with a rubber mallet or place a block of wood on them and pound them in with a regular hammer. You will hear it snap in place when it's in all the way.
1916795
With a good head unit. I got a alpine. These are already loud. Personally I would crank up the volume after tuning the treble and bass. Then go from there.
1825064
Mine are like that to... Yes they are a smaller built headphone and they are a little tight so I would try loosening them up a little bit or every 5 minutes take them off for 30 seconds.
1629072
Are they the subs that rattle or your trunk? I'm pushing a 10" RF T1 and it knocks hard. It could either be your box or the metal vibrating from your trunk or license plate
904809
Have an SUV this subs shake it right to left n up n down ,,,,,had em for 6 yrs,,,,,wrkd flawless some. Punks brOke my car glass. N stole all my system ,,,,,decided to buy em again because already knew they r so gud......have 2 of em hooked to a 1800 warr Kenwood amp,,,,,,bass sound is deep n solid ,,,,no distortion at all. ,,,,,CNT GO WRONG WITH JBL,,,,,
1695302
Mine were a little hard to snap in also. I had to really put a lot of pressure to fit in. I used a mallot (hope I spelled correctly). Rubber hammer. :)
1199531
I think you need to have a shop torq them on. My started shaking around 65 68, then i bought new tires and the shop told me the spacers were very loose. They torqued them down I can do 80 plus no shake no problems.
981283
you should be fine.. just make sure don't over power them.. you can blow the speakers.. they hit hard.. sound good with my amp..alpine and alpine head unit
380392
I bought them and they broke like a week later, I tried to get a refund but the seller won't respond to my messages. When they did work for that week the bass was to high and I couldn't hear the vocals. I would just spend the extra money to get them in a store with a warranty. I hope this helps you
840283
More ported I'd say to be honest. They'd hit harder, give you more of that deep rich bass sound. Although if you have them in a sealed box they still hit really well. I have 3 in a sealed box and they smack but I'm switching to a ported box.
1369058
i saw in the reviews that i read before buying these that a lot of people with different kinds of jeeps bought them for replacement. i bought them for my 06 GMC sierra and they kick but. i don't have them amplified and also have a 12" sub that puts out great lows. Point is they put out enough spun to be heard over the sub with no power pushed to them. i like them a lot but i also have two 6x9's in the front that put out a lot of sound so i can't say how they would sound alone. i would not expect a whole lot of base from them beings it that are a more high to some mid speaker. i recommend a sub to accompany these. Polk speakers have won me over and i bought some 6.5 door speakers that also sound amazing! i saw in the reviews that i read before buying these that a lot of people with different kinds of jeeps bought them for replacement. i bought them for my 06 GMC sierra and they kick but. i don't have them amplified and also have a 12" sub that puts out great lows. Point is they put out enough spun to be heard over the sub with no power pushed to them. i like them a lot but i also have two 6x9's in the front that put out a lot of sound so i can't say how they would sound alone. i would not expect a whole lot of base from them beings it that are a more high to some mid speaker. i... » Read More i saw in the reviews that i read before buying these that a lot of people with different kinds of jeeps bought them for replacement. i bought them for my 06 GMC sierra and they kick but. i don't have them amplified and also have a 12" sub that puts out great lows. Point is they put out enough spun to be heard over the sub with no power pushed to them. i like them a lot but i also have two 6x9's in the front that put out a lot of sound so i can't say how they would sound alone. i would not expect a whole lot of base from them beings it that are a more high to some mid speaker. i recommend a sub to accompany these. Polk speakers have won me over and i bought some 6.5 door speakers that also sound amazing! « Show Less
1454397
Just push them in hard. They won't break. Yea it's a bit difficult at first
1355018
break them in 1/2 if they are too large for you. break them in 1/4 if you want. They aren't time release so it won't matter.
1639223
I have 2 ALPINE SWR-12D4'S,THE AMP I'M USING IS A LIGHTNING AUDIO 1000.1md @ 1 ohm & they slam every time I turn the corner I be turning heads, the only problem I have is my lights dim pulling to much power!how many speakers do u have?