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Catch a Buzz on: Kicker Car Audio Components
After popular demand from a handful of friends and a little additional research, I have come to the conclusion that KICKER car audio speakers are the real deal. I have yet to read a review that has anything negative to say about KICKER speakers or their audio components.
In 1973, the KICKER team began their mission to build the absolute best sounding high-tech car audio system on the market. When it comes to developing their product and technology, it takes the input of a lot of different people. They range from moms and dads to authorized dealers. They take every opinion of their visionary team into account. These people live to make the KICKER car audio systems the best on the market. They bleed the color of sound!
The audio they generate is rivaled by none. It is so unbelievably clear sounding that I’ve personally heard and even a live concert can’t compete against. The decibel levels are equal to that of the space shuttle thrusters and can literally inflict physical harm.
KICKER has earned hundreds of rewards, trophies and world championships in the car audio world, no small task when you look at the amount of businesses they are competing against. Around the world, they are known to dominate in all classes of the Soundoff competitions.
Fellow electronic buzz heads – Use the power of Kicker speakers wisely or you will be replacing some windows. Here is a head-to-head comparison with one of their competitors.
- Kicker KS52 5.25 inch speaker package: 88 db sensitivity, 38HZ-21khz frequency response, 65 power handling rms, and 130 watts of peak handling power.
- Jensen JPS252 (part of Audiovox): Their five and a quarter inch speakers have a 25 watt rms, and a peak handling of 125 watts. Their frequency response is 65hz – 21 kHz.
The Kicker subwoofers are also superior. The square design allows you 20% more surface area than your typical 12” round subwoofer. This translates into more air movement, which of course transfers into more sound.
Here is how the Kicker subwoofer stacks up:
- Kicker S12L5D4: It has a 77.25 oz magnet weight, a 600 watts power handling rms, and a 1200 watts peak power handling capability.
- Jensen JPW142(part of Audiovox): Ferrite magnet weight of 40 oz., 175 watts rms power capability, and a maximum peak power of 875 watts.
Whether buying the Kicker car audio speakers or their subwoofers, they are not really over priced, they are the real deal and you get what your dishing out in cash. They offer more power and the clearest sound for your green-backs. They are well worth the extra cost. They offer a full warranty. So get hooked up, it will completely maximize your car stereo’s capabilities. With the KICKER brand, they offer a three-month warranty from all workmanship defects and a one-year warranty under normal use (you must keep that original receipt). Buzz on with exceptional sound quality.
Review: Escort Solo Radar Detector
When you are looking for a Radar detector, it helps to understand what you need and want before you run out and purchase one. The Escort Solo radar detector is one of the many models of radar detectors available on the market today. As with most products, there are advantages and disadvantages to this model. However, before we start discussing either one, let us have a closer look at the Escort Solo S2 radar detector.
The Escort Solo S2 radar detector is a cordless radar that operates on batteries or an optional Escort smart cord. Of course, to get the full effects of being cordless, you would have to forgo the smart cord. However, for those who want to save on battery, the smart cord is a great investment. The radar itself offers LCD graphic display with LED backlight, as well as DSP (Digital Signal Processing. Driving through different areas such as cities or highways is easy with the included sensitivity control.
This radar detector has four different operating bands such as Laser, Ka-band, K-band, and X-band. It contains a host of features such as:
- Long Range Detection
- Power Management
- Immunity against the VG-2
- Earphone Plug-in
- Power Indicator
- Automatic On/Off Power
- Meter for Signal Strength
- Automatic Mute
- City Mode
- Auto Tones
- Control for Brightness
- On/Off Bands
The Escort Solo radar detector promotes laser and radar detection at 360 degrees, as well as the ability to eliminate almost all false signals. Escort backs their products with a thirty day trial feature, if ordered directly from the factory, as well as a one year limited warranty on all their products.
Advantages
There are many advantages to this radar detector and the first one being that it runs on batteries. The 2 double A batteries that are included with the model allow for motorists to forgo using their car lighter. However, since many new car models exclude a car lighter in this day in age, a battery powered radar detector is the way to go.
Other advantages include the fact that the radar detector can go with you anywhere you go, such as in rental cars or when traveling with other friends. It is compact and ready for use whenever you are ready. You might also enjoy the LCD screen because of its many features as well. You can easily spot how much battery is left, as well as when the system is on mute, and the voltage in the electrical system of your vehicle.
Disadvantages
Like anything, there are disadvantages with this radar detector. The buttons are very small on this model, which means you are essentially hoping that you hit the right buttons, not an easy task with someone who has large hands or fingers. Also, because the model runs on AA batteries, it is very likely, if you use the radar detector often, that you will spend more than your fair share on batteries keeping the juice flowing.