Kicker Comp VR Subwoofer Review! Hit almost 140dB? | CVR Sub

[@athotboy5050]

Love how you can see his passion in what Parker does, buys his own subs, and instead of approaching it from a marketing stand point you can tell he's having fun. "Let's hit it 1 more time." "That was Great!!", "Ok let's hit 1 more time" lol. (hits it 3-4 more times.) Great stuff, love the content bro.

[@TOXIC-hb7rc]

After the kicker series you should do the Rockford Fosgate series!!

[@darnellc7276]

Facts!

[@lukekoschney420]

Rockford for the win. I got two p3 twelves in custom box tuned to 33hz. Hitting 145db from the trunk of my Toyota Corolla.

[@theurbanartist775]

@@lukekoschney420 what about a P1? I bought a box with it already installed and thinking about buying a kicker cvr as a replacement.

[@idk9130]

I got two rockford fosgate prime 10s on 1000 watts and for my first system im happy

[@JESSEPAVON]

@@lukekoschney420u could be right but my kicker has last for ever.

[@girthquake9655]

I remember back in the late 90's when Kicker was top notch.

[@izaakavenaluckyss1933]

They still are it's just that everyone else evolved

[@victorioush.7320]

Ya they are as good as gold around my neck of the woods. Lol

[@famousdev9707]

As far as spl goes I find there is virtually no reason to buy kicker if you are building your own box. Other subs just kill it for tye same or less. Kicker for new audio guys is decent with their brand box but i would argue that skar preloaded is better for spl and rockford p's preloaded have better sq. For an spl woofer kicker just doesn't have a place anymore.

[@nnnvv2121]

To be fair especially for there prices kicker makes really good entry to mid level stuff perfect for a first system and if you've got the cash you can actually get a banging ass setup for cheap if you get a decent amp and comp vrs

[@nnnvv2121]

@@famousdev9707 skar pre loaded bangs way harder lol but kickers will give you some decent bump

[@Frankiebonez337]

I got a pair of these 10s sealed on a rockford 1000.1 @ 4ohm, rated 700 watts. They bang... yesterday I said screw it and to see how they do with more power and re-wired to 1ohm, amp puts out at least 1000 watts at that level more like 1200 actually according dynos. I run off lithium, 14v all day long and MAN these subs are BANGING! I cant believe how crazy a pair of 10s get down. Its in my 2005 Altima, loving it! Cnat beat them for 100 bucks imo, they go pretty low too! Loving these kicker reviews Parker! Keep it up!

[@tonymaldonado67]

I’ve had my kicker solo 2 15” for the passed 15years and still hitting hard!

[@nnnvv2121]

Og solo barics can handle a beating daily for years

[@MrMister1227]

What in the fuck 💀

[@richierollz1279]

Test the L7s! Looking forward to more content

[@mackie_p]

Nice to see a good and NEW review! not just reviews from 2010 saying "This thing SLAPS" Thanks for suffering in a cold garage for us! Living in Canada I know how you feel haha. Oof 9:08

[@MrTasYT]

Just got 2 of these in a box today, excited to install them when I get all the parts in!

[@perryaguilar570]

I ran 3 of the comp vr’s on the kicker 2400 watt amp for years. I loved that set up!!

[@catman1304]

I have 1x12” COMPVR running on RF 500 WATT enclosed box and it sounds pretty good. I want to upgrade my box. The only problem is where I live it gets to triple digits for 4 months so I’m not sure what I should get or if it’s worth it.

[@bigfoot818]

Sealed or ported?

[@steelydan8421]

I cannot wait for the CompR either. Nice video, as always.

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I ordered it a few days ago so should be here soon!

[@Frankiebonez337]

@@ParkerTheBasshead I'm stoked to see it bro! I think my comp vrs are gonna pop eventually with his I'm treating them lol. Thing comp r as a nice cheap upgrade to take the little extra power!

[@AJOSUE]

can't wait for that L7 SPL test

[@steelydan8421]

That L7 is a still a few tests and a fair amount of money away.

[@brandonpurple8938]

@@ParkerTheBasshead comp r are the best out of the compss

[@James-id5xq]

Nice video. I got 2 Audiopipe bdc2s based on your videos, skar prefab and 1500w skar amp. Very happy with the setup and zero issues so far pounding them for 2 months. Edit- they are getting the full 1500w (38 volts, 1 ohm) probably a tad bit of clipping on some of the songs that are recorded with higher levels. Amp gain is little over 3/4 way up. Amp and subs never get hot

[@TheDoozie43]

Great video man! It would be cool to see you review some Rockford Fosgate subs sometime!

[@nnnvv2121]

I had 2 kicker comp 12s in my nova in high school and they were banging for the price at that age they were great

[@RyanBassForLife]

Nice I still have my old silver 10" Comp VR from way back. Its used in my house.

[@kevinl3892]

I'm looking forward to finding out and seeing more on the new Kicker solo X. Super exited to see more on that. Peace

[@catman1304]

I just want to say I appreciate this dude.

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Good to hear man I appreciate you!

[@josephsaucedo8691]

The next couple of model are going to be my favorite. 👌✌️👍 Can't wait

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Mine too!!

[@angelitoedwards4495]

Yes it bangs. I'm only running one on 600 watts in a ported box tuned to 33hz and it slams.

[@murkinthem305]

When he said he pays outta pocket for the the kickers subs he literally deserved my like and subscribe

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Means a lot man I really appreciate you

[@Big.Bore.B]

I would love to see a comparison of these CompVr subs and the 2001 model CompVr subs. I had two of them in my 95 and 96 Caprice wired down to 1.3Ω on a 1200 watt Class D amp with an external crossover. Bass was crazy! Subs took the power and begged for more. This was a great review by the way! Due to the limited room in my truck, I’ll have to settle for shallow mount subs in a down firing box. Will most likely be kicker though 😁

[@chaliemacsauce5646]

Got 6 old cvr’s … wayyyyy better then new ones

[@SS-sw8de]

I have this cvr in 15 inch version, I always hear ppl say that one is better. What exactly is the difference?

[@SS-sw8de]

I also have the silver face cvr 15. I don't know them by years. I was addicted to Rockford fosgate, prior to seeing what kicker can do in a big box.

[@bobbyp9815]

Just discovered your channel,man you be on it. You sold me on the 12inch audiopipes.

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

💪🏻💪🏻

[@bobbyp9815]

@@ParkerTheBasshead How you think 2 12s go hit in a 2011bmw528? Amp recommendation?

[@mcarb80682]

Kicker is solid stuff I have old zr120 amp kicked hard. I used to have 4 regular comps back in day hooked up to fosgate 200.2 dsm that used to pushed more than they could handle and it rocked never gave up

[@a1duzit]

The first time I heard those 12 cvx's in a built sealed box. Man that thing was crazy. One of the loudest dual sub sealed box's I ever heard

[@rhurtadorh32]

Cvx gets down with either box sealed or ported. Kicker loves bigger boxes

[@johnnycorn7225]

I'm a sealed kicker guy how do those CVX do for sound quality thinking about running four of the 10s sealed on two cx 1200s

[@SuperDedric]

I have 2 kicker comp q 12’s (circle ones) and they really slam hard... can’t wait till you do a video on them... keep up the good work 👍🏾

[@MichaelJohnson-je2vo]

And it's nice that you get a kickback from things that people purchase from your links that's great

[@adampaffrath4299]

That vr sounds the best on a lot of those rap songs , I know comp r and q can handle more but that mid level sub sounds sick

[@jasongraham9875]

My first real sub was a kicker spl and then I upgraded to a kicker solo l5 when they 1st came out and I've been bumping it ever since and that was 20 years ago... So if you take care of them they will last a long time !!!

[@christopheraudette5079]

u should test it in a custom aero port box instead of that prefab

[@Higginsj22]

He has a custom box for some of his 12s, I believe that one is 2.5 cubic feet which is too big for these little kicker 12s. Gotta try and stick to the specs. I think the skar box suits these kicker subs pretty well

[@dustinsantorelli6554]

send him a custom aero box for it then!

[@darksidefordinner5170]

Just started watching your channel, enjoying the solid content you got going. Few questions: 1) Do you DD-1 your amp, before a different speaker gets put in? 2) Do you have a sealed single 12 box for cabin sweeping (so those with suvs get an idea)? 3) How many you feel would be needed to obtain that ideal sound for "said vehicle build"? That's all I ask good sir, other than that keep it goin!!

[@dplato1180]

Can't wait to see the L7 and Q class

[@johnnewcomb5162]

1.5 cubic feet and one 10, just watched a video of this sub sounded better than 2 12' s in most videos. It has the box building instructions also. Make sure you check out the video.

[@joeeperez2358]

Try kickers comp q 12s. Man they are crisp on every note not to mention they distortion free also. I had them on a 2.5k amp at 1 ohm and people would swear I had 15s or multiple subs. Kickers pretty good in my book.

[@lorenzogonzalez9530]

Going on 3 years with my pair. Running on a 6000 w mono in ported rhino box. Boys still beating up the block.

[@asspylonker]

Digging the Kicker series of videos. Wondering if you might test the Phoenix Gold ti312d4. They are rated at 600watts rms but I’ve put more than 1000watts through them. I think the sound amazing!

[@7drtydog8]

Have you reached out to kicker? They seem to be into KZbinrs. They might help you out

[@kickerwolf_zv5784]

Bro on facebook there's a Kicker fan group best group to be in even the ceo and owner of Kicker is in it I think Kicker is the only comp ik who actually chats with the fans

[@leonray]

Great video Parker! I'm liking this Kicker series, old school brands are still out there making good stuff!

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Thanks man!!

[@lydellbell4638]

I'm Definitely Impressed Great job Again waiting on the Next one 👏👏👏👏

[@jonadkins9339]

Maybe try some resilient sounds subs. Always have heard good things about them.

[@josephsaucedo8691]

You should get the kicker app it sweet worth getting the payed one if your trying to build your self. Does most of the work for you 👌✌️👍

[@Irule_potterking]

What amp would you recommended if im not gonna play max volume all the time?

[@dank9288639]

You going to pick up the new L7 when it drops in April? It looks like a beast! I pre ordered in January

[@syxxpoppin8830]

@7:44 what song was that before the young Jeezy?

[@wayneslain9444]

Btw Parker those plastic cones are polypropylene or impp

[@eddyram4072]

I love kicker definitely make good quality equipment.

[@SUTH_33]

higher xmax mean cone or surround of subwoofer can up and down higher & more than the lower xmax subwoofer ?? right ? sorry im newbie, and the best subwoofer needed lower or higher frequency response for better ? ( 25hz - 200hz better than sub 25hz - 500hz ? or 500hz better than 200hz ? )

[@justinkelsey9218]

Good Ole Skar boxes with those overhangs u have to chisel out to fit subs in

[@Bassotronics]

Sadly, videos never do justice to the actual sound unless you’re there in person. Talking about subs, some subwoofers can have a small motor but a very strong voice coil. I know subwoofers from back in the 90s that had a small motor but since the coil is really powerful, it can take quite a beating. To the contrary to many subwoofers nowadays with a big ass heavy magnet and the coil blows up easy.

[@tsunamidamu6034]

Would love to see you do the quad box with the four 12s, I have the same truck looking to do what you did to yours, team sequoia....

[@RJSDZNS]

Parker you need to invest in an external mic!! Have to turn up so much to hear you! Good vid thanks bud.

[@Almighty7266]

Would these subs be better in a sealed or ported box for a dodge challenger ?

[@UnknownXdriver]

Been breaking mine in for 5 days now, 2 more days and I’ll be able to turn them up and see what they do! 2x12” comp VR’s planet audio 2500 watt amp

[@kenhouse8342]

Planet audio is garbage amps....

[@sports_comics5593]

@@kenhouse8342 what kind of not so expensive amp would you recommend for a single 12 inch kicker comp vr in a box similar to the one in this video? It’s for a 2021 Nissan rogue suv

[@richardmontoya3449]

Kicker subs have a tougher surround you don’t have to be as cautious they wont tear like a foam surround if something touches it in a trunk or behind a truck seat

[@Toddm90]

Loving the vids bro!! Lmao insane difference seeing the x12 beside it

[@codyharrelson89]

You should do a series like this on the mtx subs

[@amanteapasionado6836]

I think they sound better in sealed boxes

[@kennethvazquez7966]

Way better

[@johnnycorn7225]

​@@kennethvazquez7966yeah, the TS parameters show they will do better in sealed a lot of the times with kicker subs

[@rextobyballew1825]

After watching this video I went ahead and got one of these CVR 12s. I went ahead and got a sealed, 1 cubic foot box to go along with it. I'm hoping this sub does okay in that box. Once I see how it sounds I may go up to a 1.5 cubic foot box so the sub hits a little lower, but it's going in a king cab nissan frontier so I think it's going to be plenty of bass for such a small interior. Plus I'm upgrading all 4 of my door speakers and running them on a 5 channel amp with this sub

[@jack-uf6vv]

Dude no way, I’m also putting this exact cvr 12 in my crew cab nissan frontier tomorrow 😂😂😂

[@rextobyballew1825]

@jack-uf6vv dude you won't regret it! It sounds great!

[@larrymcmichael500]

Great video Parker, the next video should be the CVX.

[@greghughey9738]

Zv4 15 on salt 6k..I started with cvr 12s. They get you hooked for sure lol

[@chadshillinglaw2692]

Do you have a channel that reviews shallow mounts? It would be sick to see you test the skar vd 12 d2. I just bought 2 and im still breaking them in but I can't find any video of them being tested as you test your speakers and it would really be nice to see them pushed to there max.

[@wayneslain9444]

Tampa Bay all the way all day! AAMP audio legion skar n Bucs ftw 🤙

[@johnq6123]

Picking up a new vehicle soon, I have a sealed box with 2 CVR15's subs that weren't really used too much in my old vehicle. Thinking of reusing them in the new SUV instead of buying new LT dual box... Will I need to upgrade the OEM 190 amp alternator and battery to run this??? 800 watt rms amp for the doors too... BIG 3 getting done too.. Thanx!!!!

[@kylemesser4281]

My first system was 12 kicker cvr 12s loved it

[@michaelgalbert413]

Hey Parker can you try the American Bass Hawk series? I would love to see a review on them.

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I’d like to get one and try it soon!

[@SS-sw8de]

Just got the 15, WAYYY violent in a bigmouth slot port box

[@WhosNextAutoCare]

I have the same exact single 12" kicker comp vr in a similar box setup. I was wondering if you can recommend a good amplifier for me ? Also, do you recommend hooking it up 2 ohm or 4 ohm?

[@richardcopeland3722]

Love your videos thir so helpful especially with me wanting to upgrade from my 2 12" edge subs

[@alquitorianojr5055]

I have 2 of these 12” subs in my trailboss and I love them. Going to drop a couple but 10” in my daily saturn 🪐 😂 going to have some fun with that little car.

[@tripnit559]

I just got a pair of 12" comps... Just need a good box and amp. Any recommendations amp wise?? Never had kicker personally but my brother had a pair of 12" cvr's (older silver style cone) on a performance technique amp and it hit the higher notes good. Made your nose itch and fell it in your chest Had to edit this comment. I so forgot to give you a shout out on making this vid and just all your vids actually. Live, laugh, and loud bass haha

[@jeremys8360]

Rockford r1200.1d

[@kickerwolf_zv5784]

What kicker comp did u get Vid 1 Vid 2 or this vid

[@tripnit559]

@@kickerwolf_zv5784 the very 1st ones he did a review on in the kicker line up. The ones with the white stitching on the cone

[@kickerwolf_zv5784]

@@tripnit559 they are 200 watts Toro 🤔 look at toro or some cheaper amps that do 200 watts at 4-ohms or 2-ohms

[@tripnit559]

@@kickerwolf_zv5784 I was looking at toro. Also precision power and nvx. Both were right around 1k watts(rms) only reason why I'm looking at that power range is because I plan on upgrading in the near future and wifey will get the subs

[@MayzDayz007]

Get you some heaters hooked up in their, just a couple, you'd be surprised. Great video as always!

[@MayzDayz007]

Question, why 12-inch and not 15-inch subwoofers? I'm wondering if it's a personal pick, or just because of the sound??

[@MayzDayz007]

Sorry for the inconvenience PS you should put the name's of the songs up, js than you wouldn't get "what's that song" 🤷‍♂️ lol

[@nnnvv2121]

We need this with Alpines

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I might!

[@kennydaddy100]

You're the MAN Parker!

[@Avaddon911]

I love the sound of Kickers subs on rock and higher frequency bass. But they hate the lows

[@vpowerelectrix998]

Maybe Your enclosure hates the lows

[@Avaddon911]

@@vpowerelectrix998 had no problems with the American bass in it. Same RMS

[@renecordova4909]

My box is tuned to 28hz. 4 kicker 12's play the lows just fine

[@Avaddon911]

@@renecordova4909 that's great man, that was not my experience however.

[@luisguadalupe7445]

@Jason Thompson In the proper enclosure Kicker subs reach very low frequencies and although the American Bass maybe the same RMS maybe that sub specs are compatible with that particular enclosure. I have friends disappointed with good drivers performance and more often than not they are using the wrong enclosure. A proper size and spec enclosure makes a world of difference in sub performance.

[@victorhuerta5161]

Do You think it is a good subwoofer? From 1 to 10, how good it is?

[@iantankersley9617]

You should start doing a free air part in some of your videos

[@soundbeast39]

So Parker do you really like it is it worth the money to buy a few of the comp VR's

[@lassediscovers1813]

THE subwoofer in the 90's early 2000's in my town in Norway was the12" JBL 1000w. Jbl cs1214. Heard of them Parker?

[@mcsqueegee81]

What about the Comp Q? Supposed to be their best round subs. Test a 12! Similar to a L7 but round

[@xx92578xx]

Are you doing the kicker comp R? I have 2 12's and wondering how much more wattage I can push them. I have A kicker cx something I forget but its giving my subs 495W RMS @ 1ohm. I'm trhinking I could put more power to them. I'm to scared to test. lol You're crazy enough to do that so I hope you do the comp r next thank you. If not still a great channel!

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

Yeah that will be next!

[@bassbrother101]

Are you doing the the comp vx and comp Q 12 too?

[@MrMemotion]

yeah! How did you connect it in parallel or series? i saw 4ohms in the multimeter thks.

[@benstanley4676]

I can't wait to see the comp R video

[@kevin2jz749]

You should test L5 or L7, i had 2x12 Kicker L5 (06VS12L54) like 10 year ago, my first system

[@TheGr33nNinja]

loving the series parker. can we look forward to some square subs in our future?

[@justinkelsey9218]

He would have to buy or build a square sub box is the only thing

[@ParkerTheBasshead]

I plan to if these videos do well enough

[@delvinchandler]

Yeah boy get it Parker !!!!!

[@alexandergarcia2782]

As usual fire content!!

[@wayneslain9444]

Yeah Parker's keeping it real! Kicker is legendary! I think of Steve irby in the same breath as Lloyd Ivey and jim fosgate. Just behind thiele small gene czervinsky and just ahead of Steve mantz James n Lucio n Tony D. Y'all need to quit hatin n give props where credits due...

[@dank9288639]

I like what Tony is doing with his Amp line up!

[@wayneslain9444]

@@dank9288639 yeah me too. I'm just starting to learn about SQ and Tony's stuff def looks top notch

[@dank9288639]

@@wayneslain9444 bro I want to cop one of the monoblocks with the new tech that he has put in em... From what I've read about here and there it is almost the same as what Alpine monoblocks have in them. I'm intrigued to say the least.

[@wayneslain9444]

@@dank9288639 yes me too for sure

[@shanebarrett5827]

Man it would be awesome see a comparison of the compr and the comprt.

[@jay70333]

You gotta try out the Q power Super Deluxe 12. They’re rated 800rms with a 3 inch coil, but no one really has real reviews on them and they’re just shy of $100

[@dantefrierson5797]

@Jaylynn. do have sum, if so how are they I've been wanting some q power for forever 😩 may just run that in my new build

[@jay70333]

@@dantefrierson5797 I have 2 on the toro audio r5( first batch was rated 2000 rms) In a ported box. I’m heard everywhere I go from a good distance

[@dantefrierson5797]

@@jay70333 great do you have a video of them...I've been lookn for the black mamba series they had too but then the super deluxe came out

[@jay70333]

@@dantefrierson5797 I’m gonna upload one probably tomorrow tbh, no one has them in action and they move tbh

[@justinkelsey9218]

They have a 3in coil but a small motor and 10mm xmax they prob are about 500 rms tops and not made for the lows

[@alexhernandez-uw6oz]

Had my vr12 for 3 days and it blew. Had it with a pioneer champion series mono amp 😬

[@kickerwolf_zv5784]

Just wait till he gets to the L7s

[@Keldon88]

Hi. What do you think is better to choose: this Kicker CompVR CVR122 or JL Audio 12W0v3-4?

[@quintoncurrie5770]

I have 2 12 kicker Comp R, curious if you would actually test those so I can get an idea if my set up is where it needs to be or if I need to do something different

[@sanj5026]

How is the clarity of the bass output? Thinking 2 10' sealed and an sql setup

[@angelolovato6494]

Just got one had a 3.5 cubic ft box. We're you using your Tar amp just for the video. Trying to figure out what amp to get. Any suggestions?

[@psementalist]

Sweet bass action brother

[@shanebrittain6425]

Come on Parker do the Comp RT shallow we want to see how it does compared to to the full-size woofer!!! 😎

[@RAGINGAIDEN]

I'm not really sure what I want to do with my system. I want to get down to a pretty low frequency although still sealed. I was thinking 3 of these at around 1500w.

[@singer6032]

Which do you like better, the Apline Type R 12, or the Kicker Comp Q 12?

[@paulturner8394]

People talk shit about Kicker but I had a buddy that had 2 Kicker VR 15s on a Kicker 1200 back in like 2006. They beat like a bitch.

[@oncallroadsideservices8719]

No joke I had 2 of the light grey Cvr 15s on a zx1500 banging

[@MrNamesjeff17291]

All these subs plus the solo x , could have got u a crazy ass set up hahah

[@randomtube8226]

Looking forward to the comp r.