I was checking out the kicker L5's and L7's on the net and I wanted to know if the extra $50 or so is worth paying for the L7's.
Any help would be appreciated.

Brian

 

unless you are going for major spl comps, no L5s would work great.

 

Well I am not going to be entering any "major" spl comps but I do want to represent thirdgens when I go to the local comps. I was thinking about getting 2 12" L5's or L7's and powering them with a JBL 1200.1. I think that either will thump very well. But i just thought if the L7s would be a very noticeable difference then I might spend the extra bux.

Brian

 

to be honest, whichever goes better with the wattage your offering. the L7s are better and will be louder, but for the most part they are pretty similar subs. if you dont mind paying alittle more, then go with the L7s, youll be pleased with the results. i guarantee it. if your curious as to the difference in the two, you can probably find the info you need on kicker's web site. i think its www.kicker.com .

i got another idea, you buy a pair of L7s and buy me a pair of L5s and we'll see which one is better .

good luck

 

Well....that is an idea, not a good one but yes it is an idea

I will probably stick with the L5s just because that is $100 that I spend on something else. That way instead of $380 for 2 L7 12s, $275 for the 1200.1 and $100 for box materials, total of $755, I would have $270 for 2 L5 12s, $275 amp, and $100 box for a total of $645.
thanks for the input,
Brian

 

One more question on how good the L7s are. 2 L7 10s or 2 L5 12s. I am guessing the 12s but just wanted to check.

Brian

 

the 12s. the L5s and L7s arent that much difference. i have seen a single L7 12 take the place of 3 lightning audio 10s and sound as good. i also worked with a guy at a shop that had 2 L7 10s and switch it with 1 L7 12. it wasnt guite as loud but it was close and sounded pretty clean too.

sorry, kinda got off the subject there. anyways, i agree go w/ the 2 L5 12s. i think youll be very satified. thats what i would do if i could afford it.

later,
jacob

 

where are prices from anyways?

thanks,
jacob

 

ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1395691313

Brian

 

If it was me, I would pay the little extra money for better subz. I did a SPL check with a 10" L5 and a 10" L7, with the same amp, same box, and same cd player, on the same 60hz, the SPL the L7 was 1.1dB's higher. Just my .02

 

that seems like too much but if you say so, i have no real reason to doubt it.

 

the L5's are actually a little more sensitive, but the L7's can handle more power. its all up to you. I would get the L7's but thats just my opinion