Is it Worth the Money? Kicker KXA2400.1 2400W Amp Review and Test

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2020
  • #Kicker #LivinLoud #AmpDyno
    Today we are taking a closer look at the most powerful amplifier in Kicker's current lineup (as of September 2020), the KXA2400.1. This is a 2400W amplifier that may have slipped your radar. This amp is rated to deliver:
    1200W at 4 ohms
    2400W at 2 ohms
    2400W at 1 ohm (plus/minus 10%)
    The amp retails for $999 and although that may sound pricey, it's competitor the Rockford Fosgate T2500.1BDcp goes for $1599. Kicker engineers and designs their amps in house while final assembly is completed in China. These amps are a unique design and we'll find out how well they did during the tests. We will also dive deeper into the Bluetooth remote and it's functions. Is it really worth the money or should you look elsewhere? Let's watch together to find out...
    Shop (affiliate links):
    Kicker KXA2400.1 (new): amzn.to/2RkKGyX
    Kicker KXA2400.1 (certified refurb): ebay.to/2FopIwM
    Kicker PKD1 1/0 Wiring Kit: amzn.to/35z1kn4
    Savard Hi-Q 8" subs: amzn.to/2ZyChNc
    Williston Audio Merch: teespring.com/stores/bigdwiz
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    Five Star Car Stereo Behind the Scenes at Kicker: • 5 Star Car Stereo Tour...
    Williston Audio & HiFiVega Tour Kicker World HQ: • 23,000 watts, Kicker L...
    Video Timeline:
    0:18 Kip Litsey Intro
    0:42 Walking Through Kicker World HQ
    1:28 The Kicker Ping Pong Table?
    2:52 He Located the Amp!
    4:06 KXA2400.1 Birth Sheet
    6:06 PKD1 Amplifier Wiring Kit
    6:51 Other Cool Kicker Videos
    7:27 Unboxing the Amp
    8:44 Amp Exterior and Features
    10:34 Amp Dimensions
    11:09 Powering it Up
    11:31 4 ohm Amp Dyno Test
    12:41 2 ohm Amp Dyno Test
    13:52 1 ohm Amp Dyno Test
    15:06 Amp Dyno Results
    15:25 Pairing the Bluetooth Remote
    16:27 Subwoofer Test
    19:25 Amp Internals and Thermal Images
    21:01 Pro's and Con's of the Amp
    21:58 Williston Audio Merch!
    22:42 Extra Features
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  • @dksix1905
    @dksix1905 Před 3 lety +276

    It's cool to see a major brand like Kicker working with independent media sources like this, at the same time I think it says a lot about the standup reputation this channel has built.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +20

      Thanks man!

    • @AJOSUE
      @AJOSUE Před 3 lety +4

      I always knew Kicker amps were good, and it’s about time he did this one lol S/O to you Williston 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @xzavierdean7822
      @xzavierdean7822 Před 2 lety

      instablaster.

    • @jamesstephenson2346
      @jamesstephenson2346 Před 2 lety +1

      Kicker gets a lot of hate, and while I understand why, it's really undeserved. I don't use Any of thier speakers, and only really run the Old amps (kx sx and zx), but they really are an innovative, quality product. And the guys there are super cool. Much love for em

    • @lewokejames
      @lewokejames Před rokem

      More like somebody that they straight up sponsor under the table..... Even if this Williston guy AND kicker were to fully deny it, my response would be that they're both full of sh$t

  • @ChannelZeroOne
    @ChannelZeroOne Před 3 lety +240

    Congrats for getting recognition from the manufactures. Hopefully Kicker is not the only one who sees you.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +17

      Thanks brother, I appreciate the comment 👌

    • @piss_pisstofferson
      @piss_pisstofferson Před 3 lety +25

      I'd bet there's some other manufacturers who wish Big D would stop lol 😅

    • @Cheezn4urdreams
      @Cheezn4urdreams Před 3 lety +3

      @@piss_pisstofferson for sure 👍

    • @robertstafford7588
      @robertstafford7588 Před 3 lety

      I was looking into this amp a while back because I wanted an amp that would put out 2400w rms at both 1 and 2 ohms so I would get more output after impedance rise. I reached out to kicker and got the same results. Yes, it's a great amp but it wouldn't work for my needs and my subs so I asked if they had any amps that were capable of doing what I wanted and sure enough, they did. The CXA1200.1T and the CXA1800.1T both put out rms at 1 and 2 ohms so I ended up going with 2 1200.1Ts and I couldn't be happier! Unless of course they make them 1200w rms at 4 ohms as well in the next gen 😝 would love to hear your thoughts Big D

    • @adamneill9237
      @adamneill9237 Před 3 lety +1

      @@robertstafford7588 or you can wire a decent Korean half bridge to .5ohm (Wolfram & Apex) for $199-249 And it will see about 1.2-1.3ohm after rise. Give you rated power all day.

  • @chris.o
    @chris.o Před 3 lety +138

    I remember a time when kicker boxes said made in USA.

  • @bassheadsofvanwert1007
    @bassheadsofvanwert1007 Před 3 lety +28

    I have so much respect for you showing the tests of these amps Derek. At least we know what we are getting before we buy. I had purchased an amp because you recommended it and it hasnt failed me yet. I appreciate all the tests you do man.

  • @michigansoundwizard
    @michigansoundwizard Před 3 lety +12

    I've always loved anything from Stillwater as a child watching my Father's setups. This amplifier is a Monster. The efficiency alone is enough to make a purchase. The numbers will definitely NOT be for rookies with no experience. Beautiful walkthrough from Kip. Huge facility.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +2

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @gskeezyio
    @gskeezyio Před 3 lety +49

    The 10 that thumbed down this video works for pyramid audio

  • @ludeguy
    @ludeguy Před 3 lety +5

    Used to work for circuit city as an installer for 10 years and always loved kicker... running a pair of their L7T 10s in a custom ported underseat box in my truck now... never fail to impress me. Such great product! Love watching your vids bud! 👍🏻

  • @BStreet666
    @BStreet666 Před 3 lety +3

    This is one of the coolest videos you have ever posted! Good on Kicker for contributing amazing products that I didn't know existed.

  • @phelps901
    @phelps901 Před 2 lety +5

    Kicker amps when tested were underrated by the factory since the day they came out. I heard it hundreds of times the amps performed higher than rated. Good to see they haven’t changed their ways, and you always get what you pay for. MTX were always good also, and the notorious original mtx “red” amp was an awesome unit, and stable at 1 ohm back around 1990.

  • @DIYAudioGuy
    @DIYAudioGuy Před 3 lety +5

    Gave the video a thumbs up, here is another for kip! 👍 Thanks for supporting the CZcams community.

  • @juanvaldez4043
    @juanvaldez4043 Před 3 lety +8

    I love kicker, I like how they offer budget stuff as well as high end. Kicker and Williston, keep up the good work!

  • @Rightn2Parabola
    @Rightn2Parabola Před 3 lety +5

    Kicker doesn't get the love they deserve. Efficiency is absolutely crazy! Big D, you're such a lucky guy. I'd love to be able to test amps like this. Great work!

  • @usa5046
    @usa5046 Před 3 lety +3

    This is one of my favorite car audio channels

  • @TRONMAGNUM2099
    @TRONMAGNUM2099 Před 3 lety +10

    Kicker is back!!! This is the Kicker I remember back in the 90's.

    • @knuckleuprambo
      @knuckleuprambo Před 3 lety

      No the kicker your thinkimg about was great sound from a/b class. Not this garbage now.

  • @jasonkubik1016
    @jasonkubik1016 Před 2 lety

    Recently purchased a Kicker amp after watching you test their amps. Kicker fan since I can recall and glad to see them still building quality equipment!!

  • @robertbrown1876
    @robertbrown1876 Před rokem

    Thank you for showing us the whole process of how this works most of the time for the legitimate amplifier makers I really appreciate you taking time to do this. Thank you Big D and kicker

  • @MrBigR928
    @MrBigR928 Před 2 lety +4

    Kicker has really stepped their game up with their amps and wide variety of speakers & boxes💯👍🏾

  • @iceman45ification1
    @iceman45ification1 Před 3 lety +8

    Absolutely loved the turnout on this amp. It's great to see old school companies still being true to the ratings and even underrating them. Like you said, it'd be great if we can go back to making them here again. Make 'em proud here in the USA. 🇺🇸 Great video BigD!!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +2

      Agreed 100%! Hope you can visit Kicker facility one day. Truly impressive 👌

  • @xalint1
    @xalint1 Před 3 lety

    Man oh man Kicker has been around for so long and has been a part of most of my car audio since the 90s.

  • @monkeymanstones1
    @monkeymanstones1 Před 3 lety

    Man... Extraordinarily efficient and a VERY clean & clear sound (even after CZcams compression). Impressive!

  • @25hztolife86
    @25hztolife86 Před 3 lety +26

    Plenty of power, well built, and a good warranty.....it's worth it.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +9

      Efficiency and reliability are not cheap

    • @PhantomGraff
      @PhantomGraff Před 3 lety +4

      No price on happiness bro 😅

    • @Brock_Landers
      @Brock_Landers Před 3 lety +1

      @@wal More true words have never been spoken.

    • @cjon24s69
      @cjon24s69 Před 3 lety +3

      Williston Audio Labs Neither is sound quality, this amp has excellent sound quality 👌

    • @25hztolife86
      @25hztolife86 Před 3 lety +3

      Yep.....all worth it--every single cent. The price tag is low considering what the buyer gets with the purchase.

  • @stormyyoung6344
    @stormyyoung6344 Před 3 lety +19

    Nice amp! That amp been hiding in the background for years and probably has the best remote ever.

    • @mgodlasky
      @mgodlasky Před 3 lety +1

      Hard to argue with a remote/bassknob that doesn't require running an additional wire(s)

    • @kjbad1
      @kjbad1 Před 3 lety

      The remote is amazing, I run a KXA800.5 and a KXA400.1 and the wireless remote controls both (sub channel only on the 800.5) beautifully. It fits perfectly in my center channel without rattling around and it works like a charm. My only gripe: you will know when it's time to change the battery, so keep a spare handy.

    • @atate23
      @atate23 Před 3 lety

      Hardly hiding. Just expensive as hell

  • @djisparkcollections6775
    @djisparkcollections6775 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats big D; loved the cameo and factory tour. Excited to see more

  • @rushtk2112
    @rushtk2112 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for keeping the sound going!

  • @Llegando_Tarde
    @Llegando_Tarde Před 3 lety +78

    The biggest, the baddest, the realest, and the dumbiest car audio channel on youtube. With respect to EXO

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +10

      Thanks, I think 😝

    • @ThisIsSolution
      @ThisIsSolution Před 3 lety +9

      Dumbiest lol

    • @azeemtics6613
      @azeemtics6613 Před 3 lety +3

      If it wasn't for him some people would buy poop amps

    • @unoefxz
      @unoefxz Před 3 lety +6

      @@wal I think he is talking about the Fred Sanford clips you throw in... I see it with the glass half full buddy

    • @Thezuule1
      @Thezuule1 Před 3 lety +6

      @@unoefxz you big dummy!

  • @drutang
    @drutang Před 3 lety +5

    Respect to Kicker!!! been rockin Kicker since 1991-1992!🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯👍🏼👍🏼

  • @businessnik
    @businessnik Před 3 lety

    I just got a kxa800.1 for my setup, and I really love it. I love the ability to see when it's clipping.

  • @707caballo
    @707caballo Před 3 lety +2

    Kicker is such an awesome company. I bought a broken kx1200.1 from eBay to fix and sell. Some components where burnt so bad. I decided to contact Kicker by email and was shocked at their service. They went above and beyond to give me the parts number and also recommended to upgrade some known bad parts. I decided to keep the amp because they gave me great service and I like how the amp bumps. I think it's been over 5 years and the amp still works great.

  • @basshead402omaha
    @basshead402omaha Před 3 lety +4

    FINALLY IVE BEN WAITING FOR THIS 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety

      Yeah boi 🤟

    • @brenton1049
      @brenton1049 Před 3 lety

      Same been owning this amp for 2 years running at 2ohm and wanted to know what it did at 1ohm to see if my q class 15s could take it dont looking good gonna stay at 2ohm lol.

    • @martecedarring8596
      @martecedarring8596 Před 3 lety

      Would this kicker amp push 4 cvx 12s 2ohms to the max at 1ohm

  • @wadehensley5005
    @wadehensley5005 Před 3 lety +4

    Those KX amps have elite pedigree. That efficiency is thanks to a dc to dc boost converter. The Warhorse had that tech i believe. And since you're not changing current types, the heat sink doesn't need to be as big either. Couple that with excellent woofer cone control and you've got a winner every time. Absolutely love the KICKER amps!

  • @bldrummer8287
    @bldrummer8287 Před 3 lety

    This video is going to sell A LOT of Kicker amps. Great vid as always Big D, it's nice to see a big company giving you the respect you deserve!

  • @WRPhotography-zx5dv
    @WRPhotography-zx5dv Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome video, I been a hardcore fan of kicker for years.

  • @StockA4
    @StockA4 Před 3 lety +56

    If Kicker was using today's "standards", they could have rated this as an 8k!
    PS, I've had this amp for a few months, and I love it!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +5

      They knocked it outta da park yo!

    • @3RDERA
      @3RDERA Před 3 lety +1

      Nice!! What’s she powering?? I keep going back and forth on this and a 2500bdcp. I have a local guy that has a bdcp for 1150$ and it’s in great condition. Any input you would like to share would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Jason!

    • @marcorodriguez7748
      @marcorodriguez7748 Před 3 lety +1

      @@3RDERA I saw on a sundown audio group a guy selling his SCV 7500 for $1300, and some SCV 6k's for $900, I'd look into those if I were to spend $1200

    • @darrianbenjamin7292
      @darrianbenjamin7292 Před 3 lety

      @@3RDERA i have the 2500bdcp & it absolutely slams and looks drop dead gorgeous doing so. That being said, i only paid $500 for mine. If i were choosing now and had to pay retail, i would honestly buy the Kicker. Again, I love my 2500 so much that i built my amp rack so the VU meter is on full display.

    • @rowboyto156
      @rowboyto156 Před 3 lety +1

      @@3RDERA this has more filter caps so it should sound cleaner. you probably wont be able to tell unless you have both amps to compare. either one are a solid choice

  • @catch22frubert
    @catch22frubert Před 3 lety +3

    Kicker has always made some really nice amplifiers. I'm glad to see they still do today. Awesome power and efficiency, especially at 1 ohm. Very nice! I was thinking $1000 was a little on the high side, but after seeing the amp build and performance, I can absolutely see why they charge that price.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +1

      There are also certified refurbished ones linked in video description and pinned comment that are $659

    • @catch22frubert
      @catch22frubert Před 3 lety

      @@wal That's a good deal for someone looking for a quality amp with big power, great efficiency, and cool features. The Bluetooth remote is awesome. I'm still rocking the Orion XTR 2500.1D that you tested a couple years back, but this Kicker KX might be my next purchase for my 2nd car.

  • @audiostew9952
    @audiostew9952 Před 3 lety

    Wow that is a very impressive amp. Looks good and has alot of clean power. Congrats on the recognition from Kicker, that's awesome. Love the BT remote, no more running bass knob cable...

  • @adenrogers6259
    @adenrogers6259 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome! This is why I wanted to see more new Kicker amps tested!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah boi!

  • @kavaninho7
    @kavaninho7 Před 3 lety +4

    would like to see some of the ARC Audio Amps under some dyno testing.
    Expecially those widely used XDi/X2 amplifiers

  • @davidnievesjr.9478
    @davidnievesjr.9478 Před 3 lety +2

    Great video. Love how Kicker took the time to give you a shout out and sent you one of their exotic models.
    I actually chose my amp because of your reviews.
    Do you ever test the amps for longevity? Can you tell us which is a Toyota and which one is a Fiat? I hate having to replace things that I buy with my hard-earned money.

  • @mysock351C
    @mysock351C Před 3 lety +1

    Good to see they did their homework and actually optimized the output impedance for around 2Ohms for good efficiency at the lower 2 and 1Ohm loads. Most other ones seem to only do ok-ish at 4Ohms and go down from there.

  • @foreverendeavors6210
    @foreverendeavors6210 Před 3 lety +2

    Love kicker, me and my cousin passed the same pair of og kicker 12"s around for years, in different cars, amps, house amps, never a failure...

  • @mr.jojomunoz6561
    @mr.jojomunoz6561 Před 3 lety +5

    Ive always liked kicker, people talked crap when they started selling to walmart but they always maintained there quality unlike alota brands in the market today. I just bought 2 comp r 10's from my buddy in the manufacturer box with a kxa 800.1, im excited to test it out vs my all Rockford set up i have now

    • @xlivtheman
      @xlivtheman Před 4 měsíci

      Its one of the few audio products worth it at Walmart so there is that

  • @darrianbenjamin7292
    @darrianbenjamin7292 Před 3 lety +11

    Kickers reputation is skyrocketing in my book!

    • @jefftaylor4997
      @jefftaylor4997 Před 3 lety

      Kicker is way over priced, but go ahead and get ripped off. They will smile wile doing it and you will to ahahahahahaha

    • @darrianbenjamin7292
      @darrianbenjamin7292 Před 3 lety

      @@jefftaylor4997 I actually run a Rockford Fosgate T2500-1BDCP..they will have to pry that amp from my cold dead hands! lol! Kicker seems to be rehabbing their reputation from where it was 10-15 years ago.

    • @Playaflydre
      @Playaflydre Před 3 lety

      @@jefftaylor4997 definitely not a rip off lol you just sound like a hater really

  • @pedroveliz4131
    @pedroveliz4131 Před 3 lety +1

    Salutes bigdwizz!
    This is an amazing video for car audio enthusiasts.

  • @MrArtMorris
    @MrArtMorris Před 3 lety +1

    What a cool look behind the scenes at Kicker. Still rockin a Kicker ZR240 after many years!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +1

      Awesome 👏

  • @Tuff_love
    @Tuff_love Před 3 lety +12

    That's a really nice amp great design I love what they did with the remote I love the power just not the price it's $1,000. 😬😬😬

  • @RyanBassForLife
    @RyanBassForLife Před 3 lety +11

    Wow I love that Kicker amp its very good passes every test and more.😀

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +3

      I was concerned about the plus/minus 2400W rating at 1 ohm, but yeah it didn’t fail to impress

    • @RyanBassForLife
      @RyanBassForLife Před 3 lety +2

      @@wal I know Kicker makes very good amplifiers. When I was younger I went to a car audio store and saw a 10,000 Kicker Warhorse amp and to this day that amp and the 18" Solo X subwoofer has always impressed me.

    • @AJOSUE
      @AJOSUE Před 3 lety +1

      I’ve seen a lot of reviews where folks complain about the pairing of the remotes, but other than that positive reviews about the KXA series

    • @RyanBassForLife
      @RyanBassForLife Před 3 lety +1

      @@AJOSUE yah that amp is way to exspensive for me. Love the watts hate the price.

    • @AJOSUE
      @AJOSUE Před 3 lety +1

      @@RyanBassForLife yeah to many other great options out there

  • @generalkickass6385
    @generalkickass6385 Před 3 lety +1

    Omg I've been waiting on this one right here

  • @wal
    @wal  Před 3 lety

    Shop (affiliate links):
    Kicker KXA2400.1 (new): amzn.to/2RkKGyX
    Kicker KXA2400.1 (certified refurb): ebay.to/2FopIwM
    Kicker PKD1 1/0 Wiring Kit: amzn.to/35z1kn4
    Savard Hi-Q 8" subs: amzn.to/2ZyChNc
    Williston Audio Merch: teespring.com/stores/bigdwiz
    Other interesting Kicker Videos:
    Kicker History: czcams.com/video/5AzAahetx4w/video.html
    Five Star Car Stereo Behind the Scenes at Kicker: czcams.com/video/u4MJfPUKVfo/video.html
    Williston Audio & HiFiVega Tour Kicker World HQ: czcams.com/video/2s3h402jVTI/video.html
    Video Timeline:
    0:18 Kip Litsey Intro
    0:42 Walking Through Kicker World HQ
    1:28 The Kicker Ping Pong Table?
    2:52 He Located the Amp!
    4:06 KXA2400.1 Birth Sheet
    6:06 PKD1 Amplifier Wiring Kit
    6:51 Other Cool Kicker Videos
    7:27 Unboxing the Amp
    8:44 Amp Exterior and Features
    10:34 Amp Dimensions
    11:09 Powering it Up
    11:31 4 ohm Amp Dyno Test
    12:41 2 ohm Amp Dyno Test
    13:52 1 ohm Amp Dyno Test
    15:06 Amp Dyno Results
    15:25 Pairing the Bluetooth Remote
    16:27 Subwoofer Test
    19:25 Amp Internals and Thermal Images
    21:01 Pro's and Con's of the Amp
    21:58 Williston Audio Merch!
    22:42 Extra FeaturesDISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase from one of the product links, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

  • @alphaomega8373
    @alphaomega8373 Před 3 lety +11

    That Kicker guy has a great sense of humor :)
    Super clean amp!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety

      Kip is a hoot! Check our interviews out over at @12V Talk as well

  • @HifiVega
    @HifiVega Před 3 lety +25

    Fo thousand watts yo!! That’s a monsta! Of course you begged for vu meters lol. Great video man

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +2

      Hidden Gem fo sho!

    • @Pinkielover
      @Pinkielover Před 3 lety +2

      Except it costs one thousand dollars for the amp

    • @HifiVega
      @HifiVega Před 3 lety +2

      Pinkie Love that’s true, but all the top tier brands are gonna cost ya... RF, Sundown, DC, JL if you want cheap power you should check out the CXA 1800

    • @catch22frubert
      @catch22frubert Před 3 lety +1

      @@wal You should do the Kicker CXA 1200.1 vs RF Prime 1200.1. That would make an awesome dyno drag video. Nice budget power from the big brand names.

    • @thenotoriousrvh6091
      @thenotoriousrvh6091 Před 3 lety +1

      Some analog VU meters would be amazing ! Just to add a little pizzazz.

  • @mandoetc9297
    @mandoetc9297 Před 3 lety +1

    People love to overlook kicker but they are awesome. Kx800.1 was my first amp and I loved it!

  • @GangStar_6
    @GangStar_6 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely love Kicker. I still have their amp and 12”L7 in my car doin it’s thing for the past 10 years✌🏽

    • @vestmosby3252
      @vestmosby3252 Před 3 lety

      People still do steal radios you know !! LMAO !!

  • @RyanBassForLife
    @RyanBassForLife Před 3 lety +36

    Kicker try producing the 18 solo x woofer again PLEASE👏

    • @bassahaulic
      @bassahaulic Před 3 lety +7

      How cool would that be?

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +16

      That would be cool 😎

    • @RyanBassForLife
      @RyanBassForLife Před 3 lety +8

      @@wal Maby Derrick you should tell the head guys at Kicker to redesigned a more affordable 5000rms watt Kicker Solo X and see what he says😀 Never know your very popular Derrick.

    • @victorcain9311
      @victorcain9311 Před 3 lety +1

      👍🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @catch22frubert
      @catch22frubert Před 3 lety

      @@AnDrEw122100 They already make the CVX line of round subs that take 750-1000 rms each. Not many people want or need more than two 12" or 15" subs on a single KX 2400.1. They are a big company, so the products they make have to make business sense and sell well.

  • @ThisIsSolution
    @ThisIsSolution Před 3 lety +16

    Kicker has been listening to what the customers want.... "gain goes to 11"

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +2

      Yeah boi!

    • @skyennis8745
      @skyennis8745 Před 3 lety

      @@wal got dam i got this hook up to 4'15 kicker comp c15 award winning high performance bass edition. Man its insane ss 07 impala. I put alot if money into that car having it 6 years. Leaving for my daughter. Time wait for no one. Hopefully she enjoys it as much as i did

    • @craigengelman4534
      @craigengelman4534 Před 3 lety

      and your wallet gos empty just so you can say i got raped by kraper .

  • @joshholden8561
    @joshholden8561 Před 3 lety

    One of ur best vids big D. Always been a kicker and jl audio guy myself that will never change.

  • @azmike1956
    @azmike1956 Před 3 lety

    Cool deal all around, congrats! I'm sure finding products like this make it all worthwhile. Take care bud!

  • @PlaybackMansion
    @PlaybackMansion Před 3 lety +8

    If this came out when I was in highschool I would no longer have my hearing

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +3

      I know, right? 🤪👍

    • @A6Legit
      @A6Legit Před 3 lety

      You had $1000 to blow on an amp in HS? lol. Id rock it

  • @matthewf1979
    @matthewf1979 Před 3 lety +3

    I would pay more for a high quality US made amp, even at the same rating. We need to start making our own stuff again. It’s better for Americans and the environment. The shipping back and forth from China is the largest polluter in the world.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +5

      Linear Power, Tru Technology and MMATS does this for the most part. The LP 2250 is around 3000 bucks though 😳

    • @deciplesteve
      @deciplesteve Před 3 lety +2

      Even if it were made here, there would still be shipping to and from China as that is where the majority of raw materials come from, plus, I'm certain they sell a fair number of products in China. It would not make any sense to ship the components over (and pay the tariffs) , make the amp here at higher labor rates and then ship the completed amps back (and pay the tariffs).

    • @rowboyto156
      @rowboyto156 Před 3 lety

      i think mmats are the only one making class d amps in the us. the rest are a and ab amps. d amore engineering has a 1500 watt 2 channel amp around $8k that pretty cheap compare to tru technology which only does custom made amps starting around $15k

    • @ericingram7864
      @ericingram7864 Před 3 lety

      @@wal Thumbs up for the remaining USA made amps. I'm partial to Linear Power I'll admit. I've never been around a TRU product, and I'm still a holdout on the class D even if they have come a long way. The owner of LP is the only owner I've personally spoken with, and man will he spend some time with a customer answering and explaining.

  • @jonadmarte
    @jonadmarte Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing!! Keep success coming Big D

  • @Batmanthedarkknight1100
    @Batmanthedarkknight1100 Před 8 měsíci

    Really happy with my l7 kicker 2 12in awesome purchased in 2008 still loud😊 great work kicker also great work thanks for the schooling so much to know 😊

  • @jasonw8124
    @jasonw8124 Před 3 lety +12

    Man, the "Made in China" thing is bugging me too! But, I will admit, Kicker does have a very unique design under the hood, and it is an expensive design. However, it'd be better if it wasn't made in a Communist country that considers USA it's enemy. Maybe Thailand, Taiwan or Vietnam. They don't point nukes at us. Nonetheless, an impressive amp and still built well.

    • @firebirdude2
      @firebirdude2 Před 3 lety +6

      My Kicker rep told me they're slowly pulling out of China due to the tariffs, but that it's something that can't be done overnight with a company of that size. We'll see what's up in another year or two.

    • @Slip_The_Jab
      @Slip_The_Jab Před 3 lety

      Jason W I have to be honest. Seeing the made in China bothered me too...

    • @firebirdude2
      @firebirdude2 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Slip_The_Jab So is Rockford and about 2/3rd of JL. The key is that Kicker's and JL's designs are 100% theirs (unsure on Rockford) and they do state-side quality control. Big difference from bottom-tier brands that just move the boxes.

    • @Slip_The_Jab
      @Slip_The_Jab Před 3 lety +2

      firebirdude2 I guess I just liked seeing made in the USA on the side of the amps like the old days... it is what it is but there’s no reason kicker can’t put a few Americans to work and made in the USA on the side of their amps...

    • @kipplitz
      @kipplitz Před 3 lety +8

      Not everything is built in China, we do assembly in other parts of the world as well.
      Stay Tuned...

  • @jamesrobinson9176
    @jamesrobinson9176 Před 3 lety +8

    For $1k it absolutely needs to be made in the US

    • @promo130
      @promo130 Před 3 lety +1

      then it woudnt cost 1000, probably dubbel

    • @rmblwgn
      @rmblwgn Před 3 lety +1

      @@promo130 double

    • @jamesrobinson9176
      @jamesrobinson9176 Před 3 lety +1

      If companies like psaudio can do it so can kicker

    • @promo130
      @promo130 Před 3 lety

      rmblwgn dubbel

    • @promo130
      @promo130 Před 3 lety

      james robinson they dont make car anplifiers, only home stuff😂

  • @OxBlitzkriegxO
    @OxBlitzkriegxO Před 3 lety

    Respect to Kicker for taking the time to make this video. That was really neat of them.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety

      Thanks 👍

  • @JulianJohnston919
    @JulianJohnston919 Před 3 lety

    Great Review! Thank you for this post!

  • @germanjesus
    @germanjesus Před 3 lety +5

    Finally a good amp now they need a 5 channel with the same power.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +9

      I was thinking 125x4 plus 1500x1 would be a sweet 5ch!

    • @nickjurgle7131
      @nickjurgle7131 Před 3 lety

      Yeah they do. I'd love to have a good quality 5 channel in my Trans Am.

    • @skyennis8745
      @skyennis8745 Před 3 lety

      They do i like the zx series more

    • @kjbad1
      @kjbad1 Před 3 lety

      I have the KXA800.5, it does the job but I added a KXA400.1 and split my subs between them and it's perfect for me. I would be fine with 800W RMS on the 5th channel if it fit in a chassis the same size as the KXA2400.1.

  • @dequan916
    @dequan916 Před 3 lety +4

    That electroboom cameo scared the shit out of me.

  • @sirjustis
    @sirjustis Před 3 lety +1

    That just looks so freakin awesome!!!

  • @Jstall7543
    @Jstall7543 Před 3 lety

    Excellent Amp! I’ve been beating a G2 Dynamics 12” in Gately box and it’s totally insane! Killer combo!

  • @AJOSUE
    @AJOSUE Před 3 lety +41

    You just sold a couple thousand units for them 🥴🤣😂

    • @mgodlasky
      @mgodlasky Před 3 lety +2

      I'd argue that Kicker sold the units by designing and building an amp that did what it actually claimson the box, with a couple added features. The homie Derek is just spreading the word to the people.

    • @AJOSUE
      @AJOSUE Před 3 lety +1

      Loud_Dirty_RX7 lol he sold it to the kicker haters, and you know kicker has a lot them and yes I know a lot of company’s pay attention to these videos to, because I’m sure he’s responsible for the XTR’s price boost 😂🤣😭

    • @Bat8hitcrazy
      @Bat8hitcrazy Před 3 lety

      Yes he did lol.

    • @mosessalazar7818
      @mosessalazar7818 Před 3 lety

      Lol got that right after I seen this I went and purchased four of them.

    • @Mr.Robert1
      @Mr.Robert1 Před 3 lety +2

      Great amp of course it's a kicker it does exactly what it's supposed to do and more however the average Joe does not want to spend 1K on an amplifier. Not everybody is wattage hungry or Addicted To Bass. Are they going to sell more units now absolutely yes. Normally I find after Big D talks positive about a particular product the price goes up instantly on Amazon and other websites. That's the downside for knowing the truth🙈🙉🙊

  • @kumin0312
    @kumin0312 Před 3 lety +3

    ElectroBOOOM

  • @SabastianU
    @SabastianU Před rokem

    After watching this, now I understand why the KXA2400.1 runs my 4 Rockford Fosgate Power T1S1-12's so well (the most sub I could cram under - mostly - the rear seat of a 2020 F150 SuperCrew). I'm late to the video, but thank you for all the details and testing.

  • @johnnytons2977
    @johnnytons2977 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations brother!!!

  • @saltyp7573
    @saltyp7573 Před 3 lety +4

    Would like to see it made in AMERICA

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +2

      I’m sure we all would. Price would double or more though I bet.

    • @saltyp7573
      @saltyp7573 Před 3 lety +2

      @@wal that's where I think kicker is doing something wrong. How can you have a product made in China and STILL charge a hi price.
      But that amp was AWESOME!!!!!!

    • @rmblwgn
      @rmblwgn Před 3 lety

      @@saltyp7573 they are charging for their name and all the R&D they put into the unique wireless remote/board engineering . If this was a cookie cutter 3K amp it would cost 500

    • @firebirdude2
      @firebirdude2 Před 3 lety +1

      @@saltyp7573 As was said, this isn't a cookie cutter design. Over 80% efficient at power levels like this is completely unheard of and it's the only amplifier with a wireless bass knob. Lastly, as Big D said, Rockford charges $1600 for their big boy which is also made in China....sooooo...

    • @saltyp7573
      @saltyp7573 Před 3 lety

      @@firebirdude2 it probably only cost kicker $50-100 to completely manufacture a amp in China. Then they want $1,000 here.
      Here you are DEFENDING their choice in SLAVE LABOR, then try to justify it because another company does it.
      👌👍
      I'll pay a good price for AMERICAN MADE, not CHINESE.
      Hell, I'll even buy a Brazilian amp before Chinese.

  • @jase1911
    @jase1911 Před 3 lety +5

    Wish these were made in Japan or Korea rather than commy China i love kicker but I will not buy anything from China.... great video tho

    • @msh6865
      @msh6865 Před 3 lety +5

      Yup, agree completely. Anywhere but China.

    • @DirtyMike_n_theBoyz
      @DirtyMike_n_theBoyz Před 3 lety +4

      MAGA

    • @xthumpx1
      @xthumpx1 Před 3 lety +3

      A lot of people feel the same way

    • @msh6865
      @msh6865 Před 3 lety +3

      To be fair, I feel the same way about RF, JL Audio and others. Not just singling out Kicker.

    • @promo130
      @promo130 Před 3 lety +1

      Then you wont be buying alot of stuff, almost everything is made in china

  • @kyleknox1777
    @kyleknox1777 Před 3 lety +1

    I like the fact the kicker guy took the time to make an actual video. That's awesome man. He didn't have to, he could have just sent it on out. And it was a long walk lmao. So kiddos to the kicker rep for taking the time to do this for you.

  • @howardkeepingitmoving5288

    I'm not a big kicker fun, but this amplifier got my attention🤔 I'll keep a eye on this one for the future... thank you for the video...👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯

  • @matt-be8kt
    @matt-be8kt Před 3 lety +3

    Who would spend this kinda money on Chinese boards??? Definitely not this guy. Serial number is on a sticker lmao. I will keep my wolfram 7500.1 which puts this thing to shame.

  • @kevinw9625
    @kevinw9625 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks Big D, I was waiting to see if you would dyno this one!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety

      👌😬👍

  • @electric_cafe
    @electric_cafe Před rokem

    Man, I just wanted to say thank you for all the time and effort you take to bring us this info. I have you to thank for the system I currently have. You bring truth to light, whether we like it or not. Thanks. Keep up the good work. Awesome channel bruh.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před rokem

      I make these videos because it’s my passion. I greatly appreciate you guys watching and the icing on the cake is when my vids are more than just entertainment 👍

  • @j.savage1228
    @j.savage1228 Před 3 lety +2

    I've been looking for one of these 2400.1's for a couple years, awesome amps. I can't complain about the Sundown SFB-2000d I have though.

  • @ericbachmann8037
    @ericbachmann8037 Před 3 lety

    Very impressive. I've always been a fan of Kicker stuff.

  • @882952
    @882952 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow, that is one of my favorite bass songs! I've never met anyone who's even heard of this album.

  • @KTMsteve
    @KTMsteve Před 3 lety

    great video - shows you what quality looks like!

  • @wadehensley5005
    @wadehensley5005 Před 3 lety +2

    To this day Kicker continues to be an innovator in the industry. Many commonplace features found in subs worldwide were being utilized by kicker decades ago. Bumped back plates, stitched surrounds, inverted dustcaps, one piece bottom plate/pole piece (i think that's their Uniplate patent), square woofer cones - all of em were used together to make Kicker one of THE top brands in car audio

  • @amritsingh2171
    @amritsingh2171 Před 3 lety

    My first amp was a kicker 5 ch. I believe zx700.5 and I absolutely love their power wires.

  • @Kinglew23
    @Kinglew23 Před 3 lety

    I'm glad to see kicker is still kicking 😂😂 I'm 45 and am old enough to remember back n the days if u had kicker you were the man

  • @diciple909
    @diciple909 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! Man that would be a great amp to have!

  • @bigchungus-oj8zz
    @bigchungus-oj8zz Před 2 lety

    I’m a fan of both your channel and Kicker! TY! Subd..peace out..:) loved the FLIR!!

  • @bpintogsxr1000
    @bpintogsxr1000 Před 3 lety

    Always has clean videos. Right to the point.

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @dietrichwilliams2913
    @dietrichwilliams2913 Před 3 lety

    I've always loved kicker products!, since 97, when I bought a 2 channel, 400 watt amp, for 400 dollars, had my 77 Cutlass supreme slapping!, with 2 twelves!!!

  • @mattb9664
    @mattb9664 Před 3 lety

    That's a nice board layout! Kicker still got it!

  • @brucejones5527
    @brucejones5527 Před 3 lety

    Great video that amp is hitt'in it's been awhile since I seen a good amp like that keep bringing the videos Thanks!

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @davidandlaurie1
    @davidandlaurie1 Před 3 lety +1

    Def didnt expect that. Great amp

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety

      I didn’t either, pleasantly surprised though

  • @orion2250
    @orion2250 Před 3 lety

    Best vid yet!

  • @38911bytefree
    @38911bytefree Před 3 lety +2

    HELL OF A BEAST !!!!!!!. CONGRATS TO KICKER TO MEET AND EXCEED THEIR NUMBERS.

  • @Rs6Quik
    @Rs6Quik Před 3 lety

    Indeed, you do great reviews. Sponsor's listen up!!

  • @kylepeterson3892
    @kylepeterson3892 Před 3 lety

    I peeped that spotify playlist, definitely following that one 👌

  • @ponokanaka
    @ponokanaka Před 3 lety

    Ran a 2252XI and ZR240 back in the day. Love Kicker amps and this one looks really nice, especially at 1 ohm

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety +1

      Smokin’ !!

  • @timothydemarco3525
    @timothydemarco3525 Před 3 lety

    Love the new video I been waiting

    • @wal
      @wal  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Brother 👍

  • @BenJamin-ou7kd
    @BenJamin-ou7kd Před 3 lety

    I juts bought the 1200 watt mono, can't wait to install it