Kicker SOLO X 12 Box Build W/Cut Sheet

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[@wal]

Box looks great and it bump doe…fo sho!

[@HifiVega]

Thanks! This one was definitely meant to be all go and little show

[@jstrahn]

Awesome job! People don't realize all the little details that go into planning and making an enclosure. You explained it really well.

[@HifiVega]

Thanks! I tried to skip over the stuff that gets shown over and over and hit the high notes and important details that are easily missed

[@BigJeffAudio]

Great content. Great Channel, Big Jeff Loves to catch HiFiVega's videos!!!!

[@HifiVega]

Thanks!

[@scottiffanimccord1509]

Prior to watching your video I had watched Parker build a box for 2 18s and thought he needs to double it up. Then I saw your fine @ss work on an proper enclosure! Good job my man!

[@HifiVega]

On most enclosures you can get away with good bracing, but I planned on beating this one so I had to make sure it was stout

[@girthquake9655]

That box is thicc.

[@HifiVega]

Oh she thicc!

[@adampaffrath4299]

Hells yeah dude! Very nice home build looks amazing killed it! And man that thing slaps like Rick James!

[@RyanBassForLife]

That Kicker Solo X subwoofer is banging hard in that new very well built box!

[@HighVybeTribe]

Vega is on top of his game ! I know a lot folks will appreciate this video . Well done sir💪😎👍

[@HifiVega]

Thanks

[@HighVybeTribe]

@HifiVega you're welcome bud . And thank you for that badass enclosure ,and taking out the guess work ! I'm glad Kicker finally caught up !!

[@mullinperformanceaudio5902]

I still need to get my hands on one of these.

[@HifiVega]

You’ll just put it in a street cone!

[@mullinperformanceaudio5902]

@@HifiVega Do they make square street cones? Just asking...

[@Vegas_Baba808]

Another awesome vid, Rob. Congrats on the 20K subs!

[@HifiVega]

Thanks Baba!!

[@calvinevans8305]

Nice work, I've never seen terminal connections like that.

[@HifiVega]

Soundman gets the credit for the t-nut innovation for sure

[@ginovannelpawiroastro4076]

hats of too u dude... all made by ur self... awesome.. 👌🔉💪

[@HifiVega]

Thanks!

[@stereomojo]

Nice box, clean build!

[@HifiVega]

Thanks!

[@DibeezyTheGifted]

I know kicker suggests 3 cubes but I'd suggest 2.25ft³-2.75ft³ tops. 2.75ft³ with 45in² port is plenty. Start going above that and you're going to lose cone control with any substantial power. Especially with these only having two spiders if I'm not mistaken. Not sure if they're using linear or progressive or if they're using nomex or not because I haven't had a chance to get my hands on one yet. If they are using nomex those spiders are going to slightly limp out after a while. Just the opinions of a true designer and builder.

[@HifiVega]

I haven’t modeled this particular subwoofer yet, but as with any manufacturers recommended specs you can certainly improve on it. A lot of commenters don’t understand that (clearly you do) and act like you don’t know what you’re doing if you’re running a sub outside manufacturer recommended specs… I may pull specs and build another enclosure after this sub is broken in a bit more

[@AshyLarryTM]

Awesome job by the way. As always 👊🏽

[@HifiVega]

Thanks

[@david029014]

is one 12 enough?

[@MarcoTopG]

Yes, take a look at what my single 12 comp q does and it stupid loud! I can only imagine this solo x 😂

[@TheLawlessGang]

hey bro i have a gatley enclosure 3.25 cb feet net tuned to 33hz currently theres a qclass 12 l7 in it powered by a fosgate bdcp t1000 u think if i switch to this driver ill see any gains in output with same power and enclosure?

[@HifiVega]

With that amount of power I don’t think you’d see a gain with this sub over what you currently have. If you were planning to use a bigger amp at some point 2-3k then yea you’d def see a gain.

[@squids9628]

So the total box volume should be 3.13 cubic feet? And that's before including the port and the sub displacement? Or should the volume of the total box be ≈ 3.13 cubic feet plus the volume of the port? I might be braindead tbh I think I'm confusing my self.

[@raulbosquez3915]

Have a question I have two 12 kicker L7 Q class in there original loaded enclosure box from stillwater .. would the solo L7 X Solo fit in the box ?

[@MarcoTopG]

Should! Also wouldn’t hurt to try😂

[@bubbawubba2307]

What was the tuning? Very well made box

[@DarrenShaw-ev5tb]

Rob - Do you ever consider the Golden Ratio when your building your boxes ?

[@tcorley7477]

2nd question does the coating you used do anything other than paint the box? I work in auto paint so I can get paint and bed liner easily. But if it seals it or something it might be worth it depending on price

[@HifiVega]

It’s just a covering. Bedliner will work fine

[@quincyshears4473]

Here again I had no idea we where in Arkansas does Arkansas ever do any car audio meets?

[@HifiVega]

Wake the dead is the largest and we have a decent amount. You can check out Arkansas SPL on FB for event listings

[@quincyshears4473]

@@HifiVega thanks

[@572012myo]

HifiVega what would be a good size aeroport for this sub?

[@HifiVega]

I’d have to look at it in a box building program to be sure

[@572012myo]

@@HifiVega thank you

[@tcorley7477]

Looks great..... Question what did you use to screw the sub into the box? Seems that I remember the old solo x 18 said to use bolts???

[@HifiVega]

I didn’t use t nuts this time because I was in a time crunch and ran out of them. I ended up using 2 1/4 inch spax screws

[@AshyLarryTM]

Hey Rob, how do you like that saw guide? Does it ever get hung up when you’re starting your cuts?

[@HifiVega]

If you use as the directions state I’ve never had an issue, but if you just start cutting without holding the plastic handle it can go a little squirrelly on you

[@PhiMobileSounds]

Where did you source your wood material? What type of plywood are you using?

[@HifiVega]

Home Depot, cabinet grade sanded plywood

[@xsivemotorsports]

I don't get the big box store (Lowes / Home depot) ply wood. I'm gonna use MDF till I die. Focal makes Hi-fi home audio speakers that cost more that $35,000.00 each, and that is a MDF enclosure. the big sore ply wood is just veneered scrap wood.

[@HifiVega]

Mdf is great the downsides for me are the immense weight compared to plywood and about 5x the amount of dust.

[@JAM-ur8tj]

Vega what kind of bolts do you use? Stainless steel or steel?

[@HifiVega]

Stainless steel in this case, but honestly galvanized hardware is more conductive.

[@JAM-ur8tj]

@@HifiVega Thanks man I'm going to try them out.

[@K_Vang23]

Thinking about getting the solo x or stereo integrity SQL, which one would you recommend?

[@HifiVega]

I haven’t played with that particular model of SI, but do you want more sound quality leaning or output leaning?

[@K_Vang23]

@@HifiVega I see. I’m wanting something loud while still sounding good and clean.

[@HifiVega]

@@K_Vang23 I recommend the Solo X in that case!

[@K_Vang23]

@@HifiVega thank you

[@BericBuilds]

Good video amigo.

[@HifiVega]

Thanks

[@PHILLY214]

How does it perform w the 31hz even tho the FS is 40hz??

[@HifiVega]

Most subwoofers can play a few octaves below it’s resonate frequency or sometimes lower depending on the enclosure. The best way to measure/see this is in box modeling software

[@PHILLY214]

@@HifiVega ide like to see how it responds in a vehicle! I bet it smoothens the roll off below 40hz…no way it would play the same lows as if it had a 28hz FS…w everything else being the exact same…but I don’t think they made that driver for low end extension I think it’s an SPL oriented driver not a low end earth shaker playin like 18-30hz I know it could given the right enclosure but that driver isn’t for that

[@PHILLY214]

@@HifiVega that is a solid fuckin box tho! Put a l7 Q series in there see how it compares ?!?

[@hotwheelcollector16]

How much did it cost to build it

[@HifiVega]

The total bill of materials was roughly $180

[@SevenThreeNation]

If you build boxes buy a track saw you won't look back

[@HifiVega]

💯

[@wach1722]

Is this the same cutout as the now discontinued kicker qclass ?

[@HifiVega]

That’s a good question that I don’t have an answer for unfortunately