JVC CS-BB2 Compact powered subwoofer 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# 105CSBB2 offer details Item# 105CSBB2 Review Sumary 38 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Chat See all Powered Subwoofers In-stock Alternative Bazooka BTA850FH $149.99 Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the JVC CS-BB2 by Ken Nail 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. Craving bass but strapped for space? Put JVC's CS-BB2 compact powered subwoofer to work in your car. This self-contained bass solution will do wonders for your sonic experience even when you've got little room to spare. The slim silver and black cabinet houses a 6" subwoofer and a conservatively-rated 32 watts RMS x 2 amplifier. The cabinet measures in at a mere 2-1/2" high, making it ideal for mounting under a car seat, or on the back wall of a pickup truck cab. A low-pass filter tailors the bass output to enhance your music, while the included wired volume control gives you fingertip control of the bass volume. Speaker- and preamp-level inputs allow you to hook the CS-BB2 to almost any car system. A power and connection harness is included. Highlights:compact powered subwoofer6" dual voice coil woofer32 watts RMS x 2 amplifierCEA-2006 compliant amplifier sectionwired volume control with 9.8' cablelow-pass crossover (110 Hz, 12 dB per octave)phase controlfrequency response: 20-200 Hzpreamp- and speaker-level inputs9.8' power cable with 10-amp inline fuse includeddimensions: 11-5/8"W x 2-1/2"H x 7-7/8"Dwarranty: 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... Sealed Finish Material Loading... Plastic Grille Loading... Metal Connector Type Loading... Molex Bi-amp Inputs Loading... No Woofer Size (inches) Loading... 6 Woofer Material Loading... Not given Passive Radiator Loading... None Width Loading... 11-5/8" Height Loading... 2-1/2" Depth Loading... 7-7/8" Second Depth Loading... N/A Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Frequency Response Loading... 20-200 Amplifier Power (RMS) Loading... 32 x 2 watts Maximum Wattage Loading... 120 watts Sensitivity Loading... N/A Impedance Loading... 2 ohms Second Voice Coil Impedance Loading... 2 ohms Crossover Point Loading... 110 Hz Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 6" Powered Subwoofer 9' nine-pin power and signal harness Remote volume control with attached 9' cord and male mini-jack end Four 0.8125" x 1.6875" metal brackets Four 0.75" mounting screws Four 0.75" self tapping screws 3'' Zip-tie Two 1'' x 1'' pieces of velcro One 2'' x 0.5" two sided adhesive strip Red crimp connector Instructions manual (english) Instructions manual (spanish) Warranty card Product registration card JVC "Is Here to Help!" sheet 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 Overview: The JVC CS-BB2 is a compact Powered 6" woofer that can be easily installed under the driver or passenger seat of a variety of vehicles. It is so small you can even install it under many powered seats. It makes a perfect fit for pick-up trucks, convertibles, cargo vehicles and family vehicles that cannot give up trunk space. Driver: The CS-BB2 uses a 6" dual voice coil woofer to add better bass response to your vehicle that has limited room for adding a subwoofer or amplifier. Amplifier: The CS-BB2 uses a 32 watt RMS x 2 channel amplifier to give you clear, accurate bass response from the enclosed 6'' woofer. Enclosure: The amplifier and woofer are housed in a small enclosure that only measures 2.5" tall which makes it very versatile and easy to use even in the most compact of vehicles. Wired Remote Control: The wired remote control allows you to turn the CS-BB2 subwoofer's output off and on. The wired remote also allows you to adjust the subwoofer output level so you can dial in more bass when you need it. Note: Do not place the remote controller where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. When using the wired remote, deactivate all sound adjustment functions except volume level; otherwise, the sound may be distorted. L.P.F. (Low Pass Filter) Switch: You can turn the low pass filter off if your receiver is equipped with a built in low pass filter output. Crossover Frequency: L.P.F/"ON": 20 Hz to 200 Hz L.P.F/"OFF": 20 Hz to 500 Hz Phase Switch: You can adjust the phase of the subwoofer to match the existing speakers in your vehicle. Switch to the position that gives you the best sound. Speaker Level In: The unit has speaker level inputs so you can hook the CS-BB2 to your factory radio without any additional adaptors. Connections Connections: Line In: stereo RCA jacks to hook up to your aftermarket deck that has pre-amp outputs Speaker/Power In: 9-pin jack for use with supplied speaker/power input harness Cont. (Control): female mini-jack input for the wired remote control unit Product Reviews Review this product Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email * Please include your email* Please enter a valid email address. 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Submit Share this product 1-10 of 38 items >> 10 Per Page 20 Per Page 50 Per Page Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 5 out of 5 Great Compact Subwoofer Written By Tom, San Antonio, Tx on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 I recently purchased the JVC CS-BB2 and am very happy with it. It is very compact and fits under my flipdown drink holder in my dodge Ram 1500. The mounting location made the install a snap and the sound is not ditorted by being under the seats. I connected it to my Sony head unit and removed the remote control as my headunit controls it better thru my subwoofer rca outputs. I did have to adjust my low pass filter to 80htz and my high pass filter to 80htz (for my infinity door speakers) to make the system sound incredible. This is truly a great product and completes my sound system for very crisp, clear and clean sounding music. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Just what I needed! Written By Steve, Eldorado, IL on Thursday, November 08, 2007 I just needed bass to complete the sound, and this little sub did the trick. I installed it under the passenger seat of my 1999 Toyota Tacoma and it will produce more bass than needed. Well worth the money and time spent installing. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 INCREDIBLE VALUE!!! Written By lunchbox660, sunny california on Wednesday, November 07, 2007 I recently purchased two of these little beauties to fill in the lower end freqs for my car. I used to be really into the huge sound of huge subs, but i did not want to sacrifice my space in my new car, so this was a great alternative for me. I read all the reviews on the product and quite frankly i am shocked that some people would have the audacity to complain that this product doesnt provide the super loud, deep punch of a big sub. of COURSE it doesnt, its not supposed to, its not that kind of sub. BUT what it DOES do is really fill in the void of sound where the factory installed or even an aftermarket pair of door/deck speakers leaves off. my car has 6 1/2" speakers all around, and even they do not provide me with enough bass, but this unit adds that much missed tone. i firmly beleive that for the money, you will not find ANY better product that is in the same category. they tuck neatly under my seat where i am not using the space anyway, and give me a sound that i am VERY pleased with for the dollar :) i highly recommend them to the budget oriented consumer who wants just a little more oompf in there system without sacrificing space. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Simple science or consider the alt. Written By Ian, Riverside, CA on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 I bought it. I heard bad reviews. I heard good ones. You will get $150 worth of bass easy. It won't rattle things. The sound will be cleaner for it. You won't go deaf. These are mostly good things to be said. It has an on and off switch. I get upset when its off. I have had it for a year and I panic if it accidentally get switched off. I miss it that much. It is a very good subwoofer. I have had amps that cost twice what this costs. I have had sub speakers that cost about twenty dollars more than this cost; a piece. All in all a 1000 dollar system might make you twice as happy and take three times the work and last weeks before everyone in the neighborhood knows what you have and steals it. If you buy more than this get theft insurance and plan on redoing your entire system because your subs got everything else stolen. I say save it for the big screen. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2 out of 5 Clear as mud! Written By Maestro, Arlington, VA on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 I had been advised that this subwoofer would fill in the bass void for my fantastic Boston Acoutics speakers so that I could distinguish a string bass from a tuba from a tympani. It was not intended to serve as a thumper. But, it only gives a hint of these instruments. Piano bass is likewise poorly defined. The only thing going for it are price, size and built-in amp. In spite of the installer's comment that my head unit could control it without the remote, I found that it was essential to plug the remote in and locate on conveniently on top of the hand brake in order to take any advantage from this sub. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 Adequate for its size, but not for bass thumpers Written By Lee, Boston area on Thursday, August 16, 2007 I had my folks pick this up for me for my birthday. Installation was a snap with the included wiring harness. I've got it running off a Alpine HU with RCA cables for the inputs. It actually squeezes under the seat in my 2006 Mazda Miata. The sound output is noticable and does add to the bottom end of my music. I can feel the bass coming up through the seat, which is kind of cool. But don't expect it to rattle your windows or mirrors because it can't. Is it worth the price? Only if nothing else will fit. Otherwise I'd suggest another option. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 2 out of 5 I don't recommend it. Written By sebaz, Raleigh, NC on Saturday, July 28, 2007 This is not really a subwoofer, in the usual terms one thinks of as a subwoofer. The main reason to get a subwoofer is that the 6x9 speakers can only handle a certain amount of bass before making that annoying "ploc" noise that happens when the speakers receive more bass than they can handle. Thus the need for a subwoofer that can handle that extra bass without going "ploc" on you. Also, 6x9s are decent at reproducing bass in the 100 Hz area but not at anything lower than that, and subwoofers are good to compensate for that drop. But this model doesn't do a decent job in either area, it still "plocs" when the bass is too loud, and it doesn't reproduce lower bass frequencies than a 6x9 speaker. It does well in the 100 Hz area and anything lower drops considerably. This is only worth it if you for some reason can't have 6x9 speakers in the back and you only have tiny speakers and need some bass, then that's the only situation where this item could be worthwhile. 8 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 This tiny sub sounds great Written By la_surfer222, Diamond Bar, CA on Friday, June 15, 2007 Without having much cargo or trunk space in my 2005 Prius, I chose this unit to be installed under the front seat (passenger). Installation went pretty easily, and I'm impressed with the sound. As long as the seperate sub volume control is not set too high, I get exactly what I wanted; rich, full sound with bass that is not over powerering or sounding too "punchy" . Be sure to try the different phase switch settings for the best sound. I definitely like having the remote power / volume controller (and yes, it is needed depending on what type of music you are playing). Now that I have my sub, along with the Infinity door speakers I installed earlier, my little Prius with the factory stereo sounds quite impressive! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 great for trucks Written By michael, hendersonville, nc on Saturday, June 09, 2007 I don't have much room, much money, or much need for bass that draws attention. I wanted something that would add depth to my new sound system, and I got it in a major way! Fits great under the seat of my 2003 Ford Ranger ext. cab, and as I said adds the vital low end to my favorite pop and rock tunes. I feel it's a must have for 30 and 40 somethings like me. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Perfect for my '06 TJ Written By john, Colorado on Monday, June 04, 2007 I considered the Kenwood KSC-SW1, but after reading the reviews I decided I needed a smaller box to fit under the driver seat. The JVC CS-BB2 fits perfectly between the slider rails without blocking my rear passenger's toes. I bolted it in (removed seat to drill the holes) but I bet it would not slide if you relied on Velcro alone.My HU is an Alpine CDA-9883 and I'm feeding the sub with 8 feet of Monster RCA cable. I have Kicker 05KS52 5-1/4"s in the dash (adapter plates from another vendor) and Infinity Reference 6012si 6-1/2"s in my sport bar sound pods.I listen to classic & modern rock, folk, classical -- nothing that thumps. This sub does exactly what it claims. It adds precisely what I was missing, right in the seat of my pants (literally!). As others have stated, this isn't gonna garner attention from your vehicular or pedestrian neighbors, but if you own a 4-speaker TJ, you'll finally be able to enjoy your tunes above 50mph with the top down. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-10 of 38 items >> Learn more about Powered Subwoofers Learn more about Powered Subwoofers Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 210 ratings (10 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 374 ratings (6 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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Our take on the JVC CS-BB2 by Ken Nail 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. Craving bass but strapped for space? Put JVC's CS-BB2 compact powered subwoofer to work in your car. This self-contained bass solution will do wonders for your sonic experience even when you've got little room to spare. The slim silver and black cabinet houses a 6" subwoofer and a conservatively-rated 32 watts RMS x 2 amplifier. The cabinet measures in at a mere 2-1/2" high, making it ideal for mounting under a car seat, or on the back wall of a pickup truck cab. A low-pass filter tailors the bass output to enhance your music, while the included wired volume control gives you fingertip control of the bass volume. Speaker- and preamp-level inputs allow you to hook the CS-BB2 to almost any car system. A power and connection harness is included. Highlights:compact powered subwoofer6" dual voice coil woofer32 watts RMS x 2 amplifierCEA-2006 compliant amplifier sectionwired volume control with 9.8' cablelow-pass crossover (110 Hz, 12 dB per octave)phase controlfrequency response: 20-200 Hzpreamp- and speaker-level inputs9.8' power cable with 10-amp inline fuse includeddimensions: 11-5/8"W x 2-1/2"H x 7-7/8"Dwarranty: 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... Sealed Finish Material Loading... Plastic Grille Loading... Metal Connector Type Loading... Molex Bi-amp Inputs Loading... No Woofer Size (inches) Loading... 6 Woofer Material Loading... Not given Passive Radiator Loading... None Width Loading... 11-5/8" Height Loading... 2-1/2" Depth Loading... 7-7/8" Second Depth Loading... N/A Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Frequency Response Loading... 20-200 Amplifier Power (RMS) Loading... 32 x 2 watts Maximum Wattage Loading... 120 watts Sensitivity Loading... N/A Impedance Loading... 2 ohms Second Voice Coil Impedance Loading... 2 ohms Crossover Point Loading... 110 Hz Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 6" Powered Subwoofer 9' nine-pin power and signal harness Remote volume control with attached 9' cord and male mini-jack end Four 0.8125" x 1.6875" metal brackets Four 0.75" mounting screws Four 0.75" self tapping screws 3'' Zip-tie Two 1'' x 1'' pieces of velcro One 2'' x 0.5" two sided adhesive strip Red crimp connector Instructions manual (english) Instructions manual (spanish) Warranty card Product registration card JVC "Is Here to Help!" sheet 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 Overview: The JVC CS-BB2 is a compact Powered 6" woofer that can be easily installed under the driver or passenger seat of a variety of vehicles. It is so small you can even install it under many powered seats. It makes a perfect fit for pick-up trucks, convertibles, cargo vehicles and family vehicles that cannot give up trunk space. Driver: The CS-BB2 uses a 6" dual voice coil woofer to add better bass response to your vehicle that has limited room for adding a subwoofer or amplifier. Amplifier: The CS-BB2 uses a 32 watt RMS x 2 channel amplifier to give you clear, accurate bass response from the enclosed 6'' woofer. Enclosure: The amplifier and woofer are housed in a small enclosure that only measures 2.5" tall which makes it very versatile and easy to use even in the most compact of vehicles. Wired Remote Control: The wired remote control allows you to turn the CS-BB2 subwoofer's output off and on. The wired remote also allows you to adjust the subwoofer output level so you can dial in more bass when you need it. Note: Do not place the remote controller where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. When using the wired remote, deactivate all sound adjustment functions except volume level; otherwise, the sound may be distorted. L.P.F. (Low Pass Filter) Switch: You can turn the low pass filter off if your receiver is equipped with a built in low pass filter output. Crossover Frequency: L.P.F/"ON": 20 Hz to 200 Hz L.P.F/"OFF": 20 Hz to 500 Hz Phase Switch: You can adjust the phase of the subwoofer to match the existing speakers in your vehicle. Switch to the position that gives you the best sound. Speaker Level In: The unit has speaker level inputs so you can hook the CS-BB2 to your factory radio without any additional adaptors. Connections Connections: Line In: stereo RCA jacks to hook up to your aftermarket deck that has pre-amp outputs Speaker/Power In: 9-pin jack for use with supplied speaker/power input harness Cont. (Control): female mini-jack input for the wired remote control unit
5 out of 5 Great Compact Subwoofer Written By Tom, San Antonio, Tx on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 I recently purchased the JVC CS-BB2 and am very happy with it. It is very compact and fits under my flipdown drink holder in my dodge Ram 1500. The mounting location made the install a snap and the sound is not ditorted by being under the seats. I connected it to my Sony head unit and removed the remote control as my headunit controls it better thru my subwoofer rca outputs. I did have to adjust my low pass filter to 80htz and my high pass filter to 80htz (for my infinity door speakers) to make the system sound incredible. This is truly a great product and completes my sound system for very crisp, clear and clean sounding music. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Just what I needed! Written By Steve, Eldorado, IL on Thursday, November 08, 2007 I just needed bass to complete the sound, and this little sub did the trick. I installed it under the passenger seat of my 1999 Toyota Tacoma and it will produce more bass than needed. Well worth the money and time spent installing. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 INCREDIBLE VALUE!!! Written By lunchbox660, sunny california on Wednesday, November 07, 2007 I recently purchased two of these little beauties to fill in the lower end freqs for my car. I used to be really into the huge sound of huge subs, but i did not want to sacrifice my space in my new car, so this was a great alternative for me. I read all the reviews on the product and quite frankly i am shocked that some people would have the audacity to complain that this product doesnt provide the super loud, deep punch of a big sub. of COURSE it doesnt, its not supposed to, its not that kind of sub. BUT what it DOES do is really fill in the void of sound where the factory installed or even an aftermarket pair of door/deck speakers leaves off. my car has 6 1/2" speakers all around, and even they do not provide me with enough bass, but this unit adds that much missed tone. i firmly beleive that for the money, you will not find ANY better product that is in the same category. they tuck neatly under my seat where i am not using the space anyway, and give me a sound that i am VERY pleased with for the dollar :) i highly recommend them to the budget oriented consumer who wants just a little more oompf in there system without sacrificing space. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Simple science or consider the alt. Written By Ian, Riverside, CA on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 I bought it. I heard bad reviews. I heard good ones. You will get $150 worth of bass easy. It won't rattle things. The sound will be cleaner for it. You won't go deaf. These are mostly good things to be said. It has an on and off switch. I get upset when its off. I have had it for a year and I panic if it accidentally get switched off. I miss it that much. It is a very good subwoofer. I have had amps that cost twice what this costs. I have had sub speakers that cost about twenty dollars more than this cost; a piece. All in all a 1000 dollar system might make you twice as happy and take three times the work and last weeks before everyone in the neighborhood knows what you have and steals it. If you buy more than this get theft insurance and plan on redoing your entire system because your subs got everything else stolen. I say save it for the big screen. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
2 out of 5 Clear as mud! Written By Maestro, Arlington, VA on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 I had been advised that this subwoofer would fill in the bass void for my fantastic Boston Acoutics speakers so that I could distinguish a string bass from a tuba from a tympani. It was not intended to serve as a thumper. But, it only gives a hint of these instruments. Piano bass is likewise poorly defined. The only thing going for it are price, size and built-in amp. In spite of the installer's comment that my head unit could control it without the remote, I found that it was essential to plug the remote in and locate on conveniently on top of the hand brake in order to take any advantage from this sub. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 Adequate for its size, but not for bass thumpers Written By Lee, Boston area on Thursday, August 16, 2007 I had my folks pick this up for me for my birthday. Installation was a snap with the included wiring harness. I've got it running off a Alpine HU with RCA cables for the inputs. It actually squeezes under the seat in my 2006 Mazda Miata. The sound output is noticable and does add to the bottom end of my music. I can feel the bass coming up through the seat, which is kind of cool. But don't expect it to rattle your windows or mirrors because it can't. Is it worth the price? Only if nothing else will fit. Otherwise I'd suggest another option. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
2 out of 5 I don't recommend it. Written By sebaz, Raleigh, NC on Saturday, July 28, 2007 This is not really a subwoofer, in the usual terms one thinks of as a subwoofer. The main reason to get a subwoofer is that the 6x9 speakers can only handle a certain amount of bass before making that annoying "ploc" noise that happens when the speakers receive more bass than they can handle. Thus the need for a subwoofer that can handle that extra bass without going "ploc" on you. Also, 6x9s are decent at reproducing bass in the 100 Hz area but not at anything lower than that, and subwoofers are good to compensate for that drop. But this model doesn't do a decent job in either area, it still "plocs" when the bass is too loud, and it doesn't reproduce lower bass frequencies than a 6x9 speaker. It does well in the 100 Hz area and anything lower drops considerably. This is only worth it if you for some reason can't have 6x9 speakers in the back and you only have tiny speakers and need some bass, then that's the only situation where this item could be worthwhile. 8 out of 10 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 This tiny sub sounds great Written By la_surfer222, Diamond Bar, CA on Friday, June 15, 2007 Without having much cargo or trunk space in my 2005 Prius, I chose this unit to be installed under the front seat (passenger). Installation went pretty easily, and I'm impressed with the sound. As long as the seperate sub volume control is not set too high, I get exactly what I wanted; rich, full sound with bass that is not over powerering or sounding too "punchy" . Be sure to try the different phase switch settings for the best sound. I definitely like having the remote power / volume controller (and yes, it is needed depending on what type of music you are playing). Now that I have my sub, along with the Infinity door speakers I installed earlier, my little Prius with the factory stereo sounds quite impressive! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 great for trucks Written By michael, hendersonville, nc on Saturday, June 09, 2007 I don't have much room, much money, or much need for bass that draws attention. I wanted something that would add depth to my new sound system, and I got it in a major way! Fits great under the seat of my 2003 Ford Ranger ext. cab, and as I said adds the vital low end to my favorite pop and rock tunes. I feel it's a must have for 30 and 40 somethings like me. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Perfect for my '06 TJ Written By john, Colorado on Monday, June 04, 2007 I considered the Kenwood KSC-SW1, but after reading the reviews I decided I needed a smaller box to fit under the driver seat. The JVC CS-BB2 fits perfectly between the slider rails without blocking my rear passenger's toes. I bolted it in (removed seat to drill the holes) but I bet it would not slide if you relied on Velcro alone.My HU is an Alpine CDA-9883 and I'm feeding the sub with 8 feet of Monster RCA cable. I have Kicker 05KS52 5-1/4"s in the dash (adapter plates from another vendor) and Infinity Reference 6012si 6-1/2"s in my sport bar sound pods.I listen to classic & modern rock, folk, classical -- nothing that thumps. This sub does exactly what it claims. It adds precisely what I was missing, right in the seat of my pants (literally!). As others have stated, this isn't gonna garner attention from your vehicular or pedestrian neighbors, but if you own a 4-speaker TJ, you'll finally be able to enjoy your tunes above 50mph with the top down. 3 out of 3 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 210 ratings (10 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 374 ratings (6 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 6/16/2008 based on 236 ratings (37 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 988 ratings (433 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 210 ratings (10 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 374 ratings (6 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 6/16/2008 based on 236 ratings (37 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 988 ratings (433 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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