Clarion SRV303 Powered sub with 7" woofer Zoom Front Video loading and will display in just a moment. Photos Videos My vehicle's homepage We don't check this item for fit or compatibility. Item# 020SRV303 offer details Item# 020SRV303 Review Summary 19 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Shop all Powered Subwoofers Looking for a similar item? MTX RT8PT $179.99 By buying this product you'll earn up to 180 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you’ll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You’ll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you’ll get credit for the points either way). Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Clarion SRV303 by Steven Johnson Who needs a powered subwoofer? To produce bass, you need a sub, an enclosure, and an amplifier, and it can be little tricky to match them all up. A powered sub eliminates all the hassle, as the manufacturer designs the enclosure to house the sub and amp together. This all-in-one solution is especially useful in smaller vehicles, where there's no room to mount a separate amp, or in any vehicle where you need every bit of cargo space. Powered subs range from small, flat boxes that fit under your seat to larger boxes that go in your trunk. Just want to add a little punch to your bass without a lot of booming and shaking? Clarion's SRV303 powered subwoofer combines a 7" speaker with a built-in 64-watt amplifier in a super-compact ported enclosure. It'll go places where a normal sub won't fit (under the front seat of your small car, for instance), and it'll add new impact and authority to your system. The low-pass filter lets you adjust the bass to fit your vehicle, while the phase switch maximizes the sub's performance. You can hook up this versatile unit in any car, thanks to its preamp- and speaker-level inputs. And, if you like to adjust your bass on the fly, the control panel is detachable and comes with a 16-foot cable for remote use. Highlights:die-cast aluminum ported enclosure7" subwooferdetachable control panel with cable (contains gain, crossover, and phase controls)built-in amplifier (64 watts RMS/120 peak)preamp- and speaker-level inputslow-pass filter (selectable at 50/75/100/120Hz)frequency response 30-200 Hz13-5/8"W x 2-15/16"H x 9-1/8"D1 x 9-1/8"D2warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Enclosure Type Loading... Ported Finish Material Loading... Aluminum Grille Loading... Metal Connector Type Loading... Molex Bi-amp Inputs Loading... No Woofer Size (inches) Loading... 7 Woofer Material Loading... Not Given Passive Radiator Loading... None Width Loading... 13-5/8" Height Loading... 2-15/16" Depth Loading... 9-1/8" Second Depth Loading... 9-1/8" Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Frequency Response Loading... 30-200 Amplifier Power (RMS) Loading... 64 watts Maximum Wattage Loading... 120 watts Sensitivity Loading... N/A Impedance Loading... N/A Second Voice Coil Impedance Loading... N/A Crossover Point Loading... 50,75,100,120 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Amplified subwoofer Power harness (5' Ground/16.5' Power and remote turn on) Speaker input harness (8' Stereo cable) 2 Self-adhesive cushions 16' Cable for removable control panel 4 Mounting screws 4 Wing nuts 1 Strip of adhesive backed Velcro tape 2 Adhesive backed cable guides 2 Mounting bases 2 Horizontal mounting brackets 2 Vertical mounting brackets Instruction Manual (English/French/German/Italian/Spanish) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Connections Features Features Overview: This amplified subwoofer features a 64-watt RMS amp and a 7" woofer, housed in a compact die cast aluminum ported enclosure that will fit just about anywhere. Removable Control Panel: The control panel can be detached from the body of the sub and the included 16' Extension cable used to mount the panel at the front of the vehicle. Included on the control panel are a phase switch (normal/reverse), an input gain control, and a low-pass crossover switch (50, 75, 100, and 120 Hz). Connections Connections: Line In: gold-plated stereo RCA jacks Speaker In: 6-pin jack for use with supplied speaker input harness Power: 4-pin jack for use with supplied power harness, power lead has a 10A fuse in line Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 19 people say: 5 Star: (2) 4 Star: (5) 3 Star: (3) 2 Star: (2) 1 Star: (7) Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. 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Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I purchased this same sub 3 years ago when I bought my new 2002 Dodge Ram Sport and it fit perfect under the rear seats. It was just the extra bass the factory Infinity system needed. About 2 mo. before I put it into my new 2005 Ram 1500 with Infinity, Nav. and Sirius, it started rattling like it was blown. Wore-out. So I'm buying another one. Good sub. 14 out of 18 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Clarion SRV303 Written By Steve, Millis Ma. on Sunday, March 13, 2005 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I purchased this for installation in my 1966 Ford Galaxie convertible. I have spent the last 3 years restoring the car, and I wanted music but with out cutting up a 38 year old interior. I went to great lengths to hide as much of the music system as possible, and when it came to a sub woofer, I didn't want a box in a truck which I had spent hours detailing to look origional. This unit was perfect and added a great depth of sound missing with just the combination of mid range and high speakers. Installation was easy, placing it under the passenger seat, and the sound greatly inhancing the low range. I listen to mostly 60-80's pop music, and I am satisfied with the sound quality and the packaging of the unit. I plan to install one in my 04 Tahoe next. 12 out of 14 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Jeep Wrangler - Perfect Match Written By Mark, Thomaston, CT on Monday, June 20, 2005 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I had been searching for a compact sub for my Wrangler simply for the ability to hear my music while driving with the top down. I also have a Clarion ProAudio head unit so connecting the 2 was very easy. After the installation, I was able hear the bass when driving with the windows open or the top off.I gave this sub a 4 star rating because it was exactly what I wanted. A sub that fits (perfectly) under my front seat, so it doesn't take up what little cargo room I have. This sub will not blow your windows out, but it will give you the little extra bass for a very small footprint. Had the price been a little cheaper I would given it a 5. 9 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Calrion Powered Sub Written By Benjamin, Mobile, AL on Wednesday, March 09, 2005 I had this installed with my Alpine stereo at a professional installer behind my seat in my Mercedes SLK32. When they finished they said it was dissapointing after they tried tuning it a number of ways. I worked with my equalizer and down tuned my mid and treble controls. Also I set the gain to max and the 70 by pass setting. Then I set the subwoofer gain in my stereo and it works great. When rap or hip hop is on it will blow plenty of air and sounds good with the top down too. I suggest working with it, since it is not 3-10" subs with a 400 watt amp. 14 out of 19 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Clarion SRV303 Written By Dennis, Long Island , New York on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 Well.... first off I dont know if I should be mad or glad that I added some bottom to my system. For the price the unit costs it is alittle disappointing.I can't trash talk the unit since I knew what I was purchasing...I read reviews and based on my knowledge due to size factor of the cabinet and fitting the amplifer that is low powered, but enough for what it does all into one housing that the bass wouldn't be great. My biggest dilemma is tailoring the sound to the cabin of the truck... you could get decent low frequency production that's a tad punchy, before the nitemare of any woofer that does not have enough space to have proper excursion. BOTTOMS OUT BIGTIME. Second obstacle one must scrape clean is tuning the unit to another genre of music. Can not handle going from one thing to another at all, deffinently must start from scratch again playing around with all the adjustments. Well then again this is a subwoofer that is the size of a small boardgame box 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Be realistic Written By Eleanor, Mass. on Friday, September 08, 2006 I read all the bad reviews on here and decided to buy this item anyway. Im glad I did. I think people are expecting to much out of this. It is a 7" speaker, this is not going to add a ton a bass to any car. I am running two of these in a 1986 Toyota MR2. They add a great amount bass in this little car. I also had only two 4" dash speakers so low end sound didn't exist before. For this car they are perfect. If you have a large car or mount this in the trunk you will be disapointed.Getting the settings right makes a huge difference in the sound quality. I am running the crossover at a hair over 80Hz and the phase is REVERSED. Reversing the phase made the biggest difference. With it at normal the bass was very boomy and muddled. I am also able to set a high pass crossover for the 4's with the headunit. This prevents the smaller speakers from distorting when you turn up the bass. I have these set at 80Hz also. I wonder if some are cranking the bass for these subs and killing sound quality of the stock smaller speakers. 7 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Did you read the description??? Written By Bryan, Ohio on Thursday, July 27, 2006 Quote from Crutchfield's Overview: "Just want to add a little punch to your bass without a lot of booming and shaking?" and "It'll go places where a normal sub won't fit (under the front seat of your small car, for instance), and it'll add new impact and authority to your system."This sub is meant for people that don't have a lot of room, like under the FRONT SEAT. It was not intended to be used in a trunk, you WILL NOT hear anything! This is not a sub to make your car rattle, it says that right there in the first sentence people! This sub was made to FILL IN your existing sound and for what it is, this is a GREAT product. A friend of mine has one behind the seat of his '04 Ford Ranger and it sounds great. No, his truck does not make your brain rattle. No, he can't set off car alarms. No, the cops don't look at him driving down the street. BUT, inside the cab, the bass is very full and even has a bit of kick to it. More than it did before he installed it. Read what you're buying people! 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Decent sound in a compact box Written By Brian, Lynnwood, WA on Saturday, April 30, 2005 I'm shocked at how many people are installing this sub to magically improve their factory systems. NOTHING is going to make a factory system sound good! If you've installed aftermarket systems before, you should know this. I've installed three systems now and they have all drastically out performed the factory units that were in before them. Now let's talk about this Clarion sub. If you are short of space in your vehicle, this could be the sub for you. I decided to install it under the front passenger seat of my Subaru. I hooked it up using a patch cable, not the speaker inputs. When I first heard the sub, I was less than impressed. But after some adjustments to my Alpine unit and to the sub itself, I was able to get a pretty good sound out of it. This sub will give your system more of a "full" sound, so don't expect it to rattle the neighbors' windows, because it just won't do that. 12 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Does what it says it will do... Written By D, Grasonville, MD on Monday, January 09, 2006 I recently purchased the Clarion(SRV-303) for my 01 Tundra and must say at first I wasn't pleased with the result.. But after I tweaked the settings on the builted-in amp with the unit and tweaked the settings on my head unit for the sub woofer. It provided a decent sound for a variety types of music.. It really sounds good with jazz, r&b, old school music(oldies) and some hip-hop. If you happen to listen to alot of bassy music ie.. hip-hop and rap you will not be satified with this product. I basically see this product with music as a "Bass Filler" because it brings out the lows that your speakers can't hit and hold but does not over power your music with back breaking/rattling bass. Trust me you will definately not be setting off any car alarms with this speaker or be in any music competitions. 11 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 HMM Written By Steven, TN on Wednesday, March 02, 2005 The previous review on this product should be ignored all together. There is no possible way you can tell what this product can do with a factory stereo. It just wasnt made for that kinda thing. I have installed several systems in my vehicle and others so I know what I'm talking about. Get a stereo with a little more kick and a little more options to control the sound and I'm sure it will sound just as good as any other small powered sub! 51 out of 71 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-10 of 19 items >> Learn more about Powered Subwoofers Learn more about Powered Subwoofers Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 260 ratings (18 comments) Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall... Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 467 ratings (23 comments) The first step to choosing a subwoofer actually begins with the enclosure and how you want the sub to perform. In this video we'll tell you about the different types of subwoofer enclosures... 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Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Powered Subwoofers Accessories Accessories we recommend Dynamat Dynamat helps reduce ambient road noise and your vehicle's "rattles," making it easier for you to hear your music better. Easy to install. Dynamat 19100 License Frame Kit $14.99 In Stock Dynamat Xtreme Trunk Kit 5 sheets, 20 square feet $169.99 In Stock Extras Test Discs Tune your system like a pro with these test discs. Autosound 2000 CD Set 5 Test CDs $69.95 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc One Low Frequency Test CD (Disc One) $19.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Five System Demonstration — Test CD $9.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Four Amplifier Optimizer Test CD Only $5 when you buy an amp $9.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Two Image/Placement Test CD $19.99 In Stock Autosound 2000 Disc Three System/Environmental Test CD $19.99 In Stock Show more items Professional Installation Get more info about having your new sub put in by a qualified professional in your area. InstallCard: Amp or Equalizer Prepaid professional amplifier or EQ installation $79.99 Special Return Policy Stereo Patch Cables If you are using the pre amp inputs on this powered sub, better quality cables will improve the sound. StreetWires Zero Noise 5 Stereo Patch Cables High-performance cables with superior noise rejection (16.4-foot) $29.99 In Stock StreetWires Zero Noise 5 Stereo Patch Cables High-performance cables with superior noise rejection (6.5-foot) $19.99 In Stock Add selected to cart For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Clarion SRV303, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_020SRV303/Clarion-SRV303.html ). Sorry, the Clarion SRV303 is no longer available for purchase. Shop all Powered Subwoofers Looking for a similar item? MTX RT8PT $179.99 21 people say Or, you can still... Write a review Purchase product accessories Download product manual Go
Our take on the Clarion SRV303 by Steven Johnson Who needs a powered subwoofer? To produce bass, you need a sub, an enclosure, and an amplifier, and it can be little tricky to match them all up. A powered sub eliminates all the hassle, as the manufacturer designs the enclosure to house the sub and amp together. This all-in-one solution is especially useful in smaller vehicles, where there's no room to mount a separate amp, or in any vehicle where you need every bit of cargo space. Powered subs range from small, flat boxes that fit under your seat to larger boxes that go in your trunk. Just want to add a little punch to your bass without a lot of booming and shaking? Clarion's SRV303 powered subwoofer combines a 7" speaker with a built-in 64-watt amplifier in a super-compact ported enclosure. It'll go places where a normal sub won't fit (under the front seat of your small car, for instance), and it'll add new impact and authority to your system. The low-pass filter lets you adjust the bass to fit your vehicle, while the phase switch maximizes the sub's performance. You can hook up this versatile unit in any car, thanks to its preamp- and speaker-level inputs. And, if you like to adjust your bass on the fly, the control panel is detachable and comes with a 16-foot cable for remote use. Highlights:die-cast aluminum ported enclosure7" subwooferdetachable control panel with cable (contains gain, crossover, and phase controls)built-in amplifier (64 watts RMS/120 peak)preamp- and speaker-level inputslow-pass filter (selectable at 50/75/100/120Hz)frequency response 30-200 Hz13-5/8"W x 2-15/16"H x 9-1/8"D1 x 9-1/8"D2warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee
Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What’s in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs Features and Specs General Enclosure Type Loading... Ported Finish Material Loading... Aluminum Grille Loading... Metal Connector Type Loading... Molex Bi-amp Inputs Loading... No Woofer Size (inches) Loading... 7 Woofer Material Loading... Not Given Passive Radiator Loading... None Width Loading... 13-5/8" Height Loading... 2-15/16" Depth Loading... 9-1/8" Second Depth Loading... 9-1/8" Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Frequency Response Loading... 30-200 Amplifier Power (RMS) Loading... 64 watts Maximum Wattage Loading... 120 watts Sensitivity Loading... N/A Impedance Loading... N/A Second Voice Coil Impedance Loading... N/A Crossover Point Loading... 50,75,100,120 Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Amplified subwoofer Power harness (5' Ground/16.5' Power and remote turn on) Speaker input harness (8' Stereo cable) 2 Self-adhesive cushions 16' Cable for removable control panel 4 Mounting screws 4 Wing nuts 1 Strip of adhesive backed Velcro tape 2 Adhesive backed cable guides 2 Mounting bases 2 Horizontal mounting brackets 2 Vertical mounting brackets Instruction Manual (English/French/German/Italian/Spanish) Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Connections Features Features Overview: This amplified subwoofer features a 64-watt RMS amp and a 7" woofer, housed in a compact die cast aluminum ported enclosure that will fit just about anywhere. Removable Control Panel: The control panel can be detached from the body of the sub and the included 16' Extension cable used to mount the panel at the front of the vehicle. Included on the control panel are a phase switch (normal/reverse), an input gain control, and a low-pass crossover switch (50, 75, 100, and 120 Hz). Connections Connections: Line In: gold-plated stereo RCA jacks Speaker In: 6-pin jack for use with supplied speaker input harness Power: 4-pin jack for use with supplied power harness, power lead has a 10A fuse in line
5 out of 5 Sub for Ram Trucks Written By Keith, Atlanta on Friday, March 18, 2005 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I purchased this same sub 3 years ago when I bought my new 2002 Dodge Ram Sport and it fit perfect under the rear seats. It was just the extra bass the factory Infinity system needed. About 2 mo. before I put it into my new 2005 Ram 1500 with Infinity, Nav. and Sirius, it started rattling like it was blown. Wore-out. So I'm buying another one. Good sub. 14 out of 18 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Clarion SRV303 Written By Steve, Millis Ma. on Sunday, March 13, 2005 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I purchased this for installation in my 1966 Ford Galaxie convertible. I have spent the last 3 years restoring the car, and I wanted music but with out cutting up a 38 year old interior. I went to great lengths to hide as much of the music system as possible, and when it came to a sub woofer, I didn't want a box in a truck which I had spent hours detailing to look origional. This unit was perfect and added a great depth of sound missing with just the combination of mid range and high speakers. Installation was easy, placing it under the passenger seat, and the sound greatly inhancing the low range. I listen to mostly 60-80's pop music, and I am satisfied with the sound quality and the packaging of the unit. I plan to install one in my 04 Tahoe next. 12 out of 14 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Jeep Wrangler - Perfect Match Written By Mark, Thomaston, CT on Monday, June 20, 2005 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. I had been searching for a compact sub for my Wrangler simply for the ability to hear my music while driving with the top down. I also have a Clarion ProAudio head unit so connecting the 2 was very easy. After the installation, I was able hear the bass when driving with the windows open or the top off.I gave this sub a 4 star rating because it was exactly what I wanted. A sub that fits (perfectly) under my front seat, so it doesn't take up what little cargo room I have. This sub will not blow your windows out, but it will give you the little extra bass for a very small footprint. Had the price been a little cheaper I would given it a 5. 9 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Calrion Powered Sub Written By Benjamin, Mobile, AL on Wednesday, March 09, 2005 I had this installed with my Alpine stereo at a professional installer behind my seat in my Mercedes SLK32. When they finished they said it was dissapointing after they tried tuning it a number of ways. I worked with my equalizer and down tuned my mid and treble controls. Also I set the gain to max and the 70 by pass setting. Then I set the subwoofer gain in my stereo and it works great. When rap or hip hop is on it will blow plenty of air and sounds good with the top down too. I suggest working with it, since it is not 3-10" subs with a 400 watt amp. 14 out of 19 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Clarion SRV303 Written By Dennis, Long Island , New York on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 Well.... first off I dont know if I should be mad or glad that I added some bottom to my system. For the price the unit costs it is alittle disappointing.I can't trash talk the unit since I knew what I was purchasing...I read reviews and based on my knowledge due to size factor of the cabinet and fitting the amplifer that is low powered, but enough for what it does all into one housing that the bass wouldn't be great. My biggest dilemma is tailoring the sound to the cabin of the truck... you could get decent low frequency production that's a tad punchy, before the nitemare of any woofer that does not have enough space to have proper excursion. BOTTOMS OUT BIGTIME. Second obstacle one must scrape clean is tuning the unit to another genre of music. Can not handle going from one thing to another at all, deffinently must start from scratch again playing around with all the adjustments. Well then again this is a subwoofer that is the size of a small boardgame box 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Be realistic Written By Eleanor, Mass. on Friday, September 08, 2006 I read all the bad reviews on here and decided to buy this item anyway. Im glad I did. I think people are expecting to much out of this. It is a 7" speaker, this is not going to add a ton a bass to any car. I am running two of these in a 1986 Toyota MR2. They add a great amount bass in this little car. I also had only two 4" dash speakers so low end sound didn't exist before. For this car they are perfect. If you have a large car or mount this in the trunk you will be disapointed.Getting the settings right makes a huge difference in the sound quality. I am running the crossover at a hair over 80Hz and the phase is REVERSED. Reversing the phase made the biggest difference. With it at normal the bass was very boomy and muddled. I am also able to set a high pass crossover for the 4's with the headunit. This prevents the smaller speakers from distorting when you turn up the bass. I have these set at 80Hz also. I wonder if some are cranking the bass for these subs and killing sound quality of the stock smaller speakers. 7 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Did you read the description??? Written By Bryan, Ohio on Thursday, July 27, 2006 Quote from Crutchfield's Overview: "Just want to add a little punch to your bass without a lot of booming and shaking?" and "It'll go places where a normal sub won't fit (under the front seat of your small car, for instance), and it'll add new impact and authority to your system."This sub is meant for people that don't have a lot of room, like under the FRONT SEAT. It was not intended to be used in a trunk, you WILL NOT hear anything! This is not a sub to make your car rattle, it says that right there in the first sentence people! This sub was made to FILL IN your existing sound and for what it is, this is a GREAT product. A friend of mine has one behind the seat of his '04 Ford Ranger and it sounds great. No, his truck does not make your brain rattle. No, he can't set off car alarms. No, the cops don't look at him driving down the street. BUT, inside the cab, the bass is very full and even has a bit of kick to it. More than it did before he installed it. Read what you're buying people! 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 Decent sound in a compact box Written By Brian, Lynnwood, WA on Saturday, April 30, 2005 I'm shocked at how many people are installing this sub to magically improve their factory systems. NOTHING is going to make a factory system sound good! If you've installed aftermarket systems before, you should know this. I've installed three systems now and they have all drastically out performed the factory units that were in before them. Now let's talk about this Clarion sub. If you are short of space in your vehicle, this could be the sub for you. I decided to install it under the front passenger seat of my Subaru. I hooked it up using a patch cable, not the speaker inputs. When I first heard the sub, I was less than impressed. But after some adjustments to my Alpine unit and to the sub itself, I was able to get a pretty good sound out of it. This sub will give your system more of a "full" sound, so don't expect it to rattle the neighbors' windows, because it just won't do that. 12 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 Does what it says it will do... Written By D, Grasonville, MD on Monday, January 09, 2006 I recently purchased the Clarion(SRV-303) for my 01 Tundra and must say at first I wasn't pleased with the result.. But after I tweaked the settings on the builted-in amp with the unit and tweaked the settings on my head unit for the sub woofer. It provided a decent sound for a variety types of music.. It really sounds good with jazz, r&b, old school music(oldies) and some hip-hop. If you happen to listen to alot of bassy music ie.. hip-hop and rap you will not be satified with this product. I basically see this product with music as a "Bass Filler" because it brings out the lows that your speakers can't hit and hold but does not over power your music with back breaking/rattling bass. Trust me you will definately not be setting off any car alarms with this speaker or be in any music competitions. 11 out of 12 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 HMM Written By Steven, TN on Wednesday, March 02, 2005 The previous review on this product should be ignored all together. There is no possible way you can tell what this product can do with a factory stereo. It just wasnt made for that kinda thing. I have installed several systems in my vehicle and others so I know what I'm talking about. Get a stereo with a little more kick and a little more options to control the sound and I'm sure it will sound just as good as any other small powered sub! 51 out of 71 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Powered Subwoofers Learn more about Powered Subwoofers Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 260 ratings (18 comments) Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall... Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 467 ratings (23 comments) The first step to choosing a subwoofer actually begins with the enclosure and how you want the sub to perform. In this video we'll tell you about the different types of subwoofer enclosures... Better car audio, Tip #9: Add a sub and hear what you've been missing Better car audio, Tip #9: Add a sub and hear what you've been missing Jim Richardson 2/24/2009 (1 comment) A good subwoofer will bring the bottom octave of your music back into proper balance, so you'll hear familiar tunes in a whole new light. It'll take a load off your full-range speakers too,... Subwoofer Enclosures Subwoofer Enclosures Crutchfield Writing Team 3/12/2012 based on 319 ratings (58 comments) The type of bass you get from your component subwoofer doesn't depend on the woofer alone. You'll need a strong, tightly constructed enclosure for optimum subwoofer performance. Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams Buck Pomerantz 12/12/2011 based on 1258 ratings (581 comments) With the wide variety of subwoofers available, it's easy to get confused about the best way to wire up your system. These wiring diagrams will help you find the configuration that'll get the most... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Powered Subwoofers
Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 260 ratings (18 comments) Subwoofers are speakers dedicated solely to reproducing low frequencies. No matter what kind of music you like, or at what volume you listen to it at, they can be a crucial part of your overall...
Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Video: How to Choose a Subwoofer Ken Nail 9/14/2010 based on 467 ratings (23 comments) The first step to choosing a subwoofer actually begins with the enclosure and how you want the sub to perform. In this video we'll tell you about the different types of subwoofer enclosures...
Better car audio, Tip #9: Add a sub and hear what you've been missing Better car audio, Tip #9: Add a sub and hear what you've been missing Jim Richardson 2/24/2009 (1 comment) A good subwoofer will bring the bottom octave of your music back into proper balance, so you'll hear familiar tunes in a whole new light. It'll take a load off your full-range speakers too,...
Subwoofer Enclosures Subwoofer Enclosures Crutchfield Writing Team 3/12/2012 based on 319 ratings (58 comments) The type of bass you get from your component subwoofer doesn't depend on the woofer alone. You'll need a strong, tightly constructed enclosure for optimum subwoofer performance.
Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams Buck Pomerantz 12/12/2011 based on 1258 ratings (581 comments) With the wide variety of subwoofers available, it's easy to get confused about the best way to wire up your system. These wiring diagrams will help you find the configuration that'll get the most...
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