Curious question
02-02-2010, 01:04 PM
#1
Curious question
I felt like testing out my 2 12" kicker cvr subs and they arnt as loud as i thought they would be. They're running off a kicker zx750.1 with 4 gauge wiring. They are wired correctly. I checked the subs and found that one of the subs makes a scratching noise when i push it in. That might mean i blew a voice coil? Also note that they are not installed in a car. They are hooked up in my room with a marine battery lol. 4 guage wireing. The box is 4.6 cubes after displacement tuned to 37 hz with 65 sq.in. or port. I think the problem is either the sub or the power supply or the combination of both. Any help would be appreciated
02-02-2010, 01:35 PM
#3
02-02-2010, 01:51 PM
#4
Your amps birth sheet is rated by 14.4v and a 4ohm or 2ohm constant load. Not even close under real conditions. danyman's estimate is close what the actual would be. Maybe even less. Your problem is likely power supply. Or just the huge room.
Even if the sub is scratchy when pushed on (which you shouldn't do, because thats how YOU damage them) it could still be fine. Check the impedance with a DMM to see if the coils are good.
Even if the sub is scratchy when pushed on (which you shouldn't do, because thats how YOU damage them) it could still be fine. Check the impedance with a DMM to see if the coils are good.
Last edited by DeadlySones; 02-02-2010 at 01:57 PM.
02-02-2010, 02:00 PM
#6
Buy one from Crappy tire or princess auto for cheap. Hell, someone you know must have a digit multimeter. I use to run my car stereo equipment in my house when I parked my summer car for the winter. It's always louder in the car. 
02-02-2010, 02:30 PM
#8
are you pushing straight down on the sub? coil rub is bad I hear, but if you're pushing on an angle my guess is you're making it worse by making it operate out of alignment.
Hey Paul, hows the Windstar holding up?
Hey Paul, hows the Windstar holding up?
