Kicker VSS vs. JL Audio Stealthbox

[Saskwatch]

Hi all,

How does the Kicker VSS Subwoofer upgrade compare to a single 10" JL Audio Stealthbox with a proper amp? I realize the JL Stealthbox like would and should out perform the Kicker, but does anyone have any actual comparisons from a listening perspective?

thanks!

 

[Saskwatch]

SRAMCQ09 is the Kicker sub I'm referring to.

 

[TomT]

The JL should kick the ass of the Kicker (no pun intended).

 

[U1arunit]

JL Stealthbox is better. I have compared both and went JL.

 

[ilovemyramlaremie]

Not even close. JL audio all the way

 

[Buckeye2019]

JL

 

[autokraftgt]

JL is on a completely different level than the Kicker. JL Audio all day

 

[Graygoose]

Two entirely different setups.

 

[Saskwatch]

Thanks everyone. The JL is on the radar. The lightly used 15' I picked up came with a completely upgraded stereo (speaker wise) and has the Kicker sub & dash speakers plus he put JL 6x9s in all of the door speakers too.

The bass is certainly better than the stock Alpine but I wanted to know how inferior this Kicker was in comparison to the JL single 10" Stealth.

 

[Graygoose]

The Kicker only has a small BTL 200w amp. Its made for a simple bass upgrade, plug and play. Any larger setup with more power will be louder. That was the simplicity route. I loved mine, but of course it was installed for a small bass upgrade over stock. It is more than the Alpine 150w 8" though.
I sold my old 2015 Ram that had that setup, now has 6 L715's ported with 7400 watts.

 

[Saskwatch]

The Kicker only has a small BTL 200w amp. Its made for a simple bass upgrade, plug and play. Any larger setup with more power will be louder. That was the simplicity route. I loved mine, but of course it was installed for a small bass upgrade over stock. It is more than the Alpine 150w 8" though.
I sold my old 2015 Ram that had that setup, now has 6 L715's ported with 7400 watts.

Awesome!! Who makes the stealth-box that houses 6 drivers? lol

 

[Graygoose]

Plug and play....LOL

but after spending 21 hours in it...

 

[16WhiteQC]

Kicker is muddy/loud bass.

JL will be super tight and clean.

BUT

If you already have the kicker set up and are not an audiophile I don't know if its worth the approx. $1000 (Stealth, amp, wiring, LC2i) to change to JL.

 

[Saskwatch]

Kicker is muddy/loud bass.

JL will be super tight and clean.

BUT

If you already have the kicker set up and are not an audiophile I don't know if its worth the approx. $1000 (Stealth, amp, wiring, LC2i) to change to JL.

Unfortunately I am an audiofile so there is a large likely hood of making the switch. At least I've got a Kicker system to sell to help subsidize.

 

[Saskwatch]

Plug and play....LOL

but after spending 21 hours in it...

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Thats a crazy setup!! Do you compete in DB comps with it?

 

[Graygoose]

Kicker is muddy/loud bass.

JL will be super tight and clean.

BUT

If you already have the kicker set up and are not an audiophile I don't know if its worth the approx. $1000 (Stealth, amp, wiring, LC2i) to change to JL.

I wouldn't say muddy, its depending on install. I have heard MANY top SQ award winning cars over my 30 years.

Install is key.

Build as you intend it to be listened too.

 

[Graygoose]

Thats a crazy setup!! Do you compete in DB comps with it?

No sir, demo vehicle only. Does very well.
Turn the gains on subs all the way down, the front stage is amazing.

 

[BWL]

I have the jl stealthbox with 2 10s but if I didn't care about the load floor i would have gone with a bigger box like the net audio tall and went with w6 subs instead

 

[Jeffmiller32]

I’ve got the stealthbox powered to a RF 750x1 (500 watts at 2ohms). Honestly I’m not too impressed with it. It sounds ok. Installed with the PAC harness and Kicker speakers throughout with an audiocontrol 4 channel.

My mustang has a P3 in a sealed box with the same amp and sounds great. I thought for sure spending the money on the JL would yield better results.

 

[quietpeen]

Plug and play....LOL

but after spending 21 hours in it...

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that is just insane lol.....isn't that truck a crew cab too?