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 Summary 38 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? Bazooka BTA850FH $149.99 By buying this product you'll earn up to 150 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 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 Summary Average Customer Review: 38 people say: 5 Star: (24) 4 Star: (7) 3 Star: (3) 2 Star: (3) 1 Star: (1) 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. Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This sub is a great deal for the money! It installed easily under my drivers' seat with minimal mods. It sounds great in the Jeep. Very happy with it!! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Delivers what it says Written By scubasmith, Fort Myers, FL on Thursday, March 29, 2007 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 wanted more bass and was not willing to give up valuable space in my vehicle. I drive a coupe, and this sub fit under the front part of the passenger seat, such that when the seat is forward to let people get in the back, you can still not see it. The bass is definately there, filling in some of the lower frequencies that my door speakers can not reach. It is not going to rattle your trunk, but if you want more full spectrum sound without giving up space this thing is great! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Perfect for 30 Somethings and Older!!! Written By Bill, Pensacola, FL on Saturday, March 24, 2007 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 our 2005 Hyundai Sonata because I didn't want to give up trunk space to a Boom Boom sub box. At only a little over 2 inches high it fit perfectly under the passenger seat. I use a Sony GTX 400(?)head unit with 4 Infinity 600 speakers. They are nice by themselves but they didn't have quite enough bottom to them. This JVC unit solved the problem with fantastic results. I can control the sub with the supplied remote which is mounted in the tray beneath the head unit and still have room for CD's. The boost button provides more bass than us old folks might normally use but you can adjust the level with the volume knob also on the remote. I highly recommend this sub to folks want bass without giving up space or who want to maintain their hearing. A+++. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Small Sub for a small car Written By captainbk, Florida on Monday, April 23, 2007 I drive a Honda S2000. Even with upgraded head unit and speakers the car never had good bass sound. Adding a conventional sub to such a small car means loosing even more space in the trunk and eliminating the spare tire just for the sub-woofer amp. I wasnt willing to make those sacrifices.When I saw the CS-BB2, I knew it would fit perfectly under the drivers seat of the S2000. I was right, a perfect fit.The sound is great with my Pioneer head unit and no additional amplification, although I think it would do well with up to 60 watts per channel if you want additional volume.No, it's not the 10" in the trunk as far as thump but hey, I can still carry my golf clubs and be ready to change a flat tire. Major thumbs up for this product. I think you will be selling alot of these to the S2000 community. 9 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Good Little Unit Written By Russell, Milton-Freewater, OR on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This unit was installed with my new head unit and speakers in my 99 Ford Ranger ext.cab. Since I didn't want to loose any space behind the seat, this unit fit nicely under the pass. seat. Easy installation. I am over 40, still listen to hard rock, like decent bass with my music, but, don't need to rattle the windows a block away. This unit was everything I asked for and more! Good bass, at a reasonable listening volume. A little muddy at extreme volume, but I wouldn't listen to my music at that volume. If you have limited space, want good bass at a resonable volume, don't need to rattle the windows a block away, then this unit fits the bill perfectly. Highly recomended! 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Surprisingly Good Little Thumper Written By Dave, from Houston, Texas on Thursday, April 05, 2007 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 needed bass but couldnt give up the space. I had only one spot left in my 2006 Toyota Matrix, and that was under the drivers seat. Since I needed my rear seat passengers to be able to get their toes under my front seats, the JVC CS-BB2 was called to duty.I have a JVC KD-G430 head unit that is driving four 6-1/2" Alpine SPS-171A door speakers as well as providing output to the JVC CS-BB2 "sub"-woofer. All bought from Crutchfield over the last year.Luckily, my JVC head unit has RCA line-outs that can be selected as subwoofer outputs. That means I can adjust the cutoff frequency at the head unit to "Low - 90 Hz", "Mid - 135 Hz", or "High - 180 Hz. Also, the JVC head unit voltage output to the subwoofer can be adjusted to meet the JVC CS-BB2 requirement of no greater than 2 volts.I think these adjustments are important to get the best out of this little subwoofer. From trying this subwoofer hooked up as regular line out speakers, the results were not as great. Still better than no subwoofer at all, just not optimum.Now, this JVC subwoofer does have its limitations. Those limitations are really low, mega air moving bass that is in most hip hop music. I believe those notes just require massive amounts of power, driving a speaker with lots of surface area to be able to produce those ultra lows with any kind of loud volume. You can hear those notes in the JVC, it just can't make them loud.ANY other music choice you have and this thing will thump very well indeed.For its size and price, I give it 5 stars.When you consider its size, I give it 5 stars for sound, too. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Excellent value Written By Richard, Tampa, FL on Friday, March 23, 2007 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This sub does just exactly what it is designed to do. Is it muddy? Yes. It is a subwoofer. It is designed to put out low fundamental frequencies with a minimum of overtones (harmonics). That will result in a muddy sound. It is supposed to add depth and fundamentals to the other speakers in your system. It does that very well, especially considering its size and power rating. Perfect for the power supplied by the head unit amplifier. If you have additional power amps, and high end speakers, this unit will not compete. It is not designed to. Those who claim that it lacks definition in the bass, are obviously in search of a woofer (with overtones) not a subwoofer (without overtones). The size is amazingly small. It fits under the front seat with no problem. Wiring was a breeze. As I said, along with my factory (infinity) speakers powered by the JVC head unit, this sub does exactly what it should. And at a very agreeable price. Thanks and kudos to JVC and to Crutchfield. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 WOW! Super bass in a little package Written By Jason, Hartford, Connecticut on Friday, January 19, 2007 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Deep rich bass in a small package! It won't shatter windows or draw attention to you from 3 blocks away but it will definately bring out the full range of your music. Installed in a 2003 Subaru legacy sedan, it fits perfectly inder the seat without interfearing with the seat adjustments. You'll hear and feel the lows and drum beats throughout the passenger compartment. The wired remote is handy for quick adjustments. Exceptional value and customer service as this unit was purchased via the Crutchfield outlet. If you want decent bass but don't have a lot of room or cash to install a large subwoofer, the JVC CS-BB2 is for you! 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Awesome unit Written By Kenith, Statesboro, GA on Friday, December 29, 2006 I attatched the unit to the back seat of my small-cabbed 1992nissan pick-up and was simply amazed at the bass output. The unit is very useful because i have no room for a box and amp and subs and i found that it sounds good when you are in the car and not noticable outside so say goodbye to the noise tickets!To get the best all around sound turn your bass on your radio all the way down and the unit all the way up and there is no distortion of sound. Another problem you might encounter is that if turned up all the way for too ong the unit gets very hot. but all around i highly reccomend this for cramped space and I plan on getting another one to mount on the seat too so that it sounds even better.(run this unit with a bass test song and you will be amazed) 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Unbelievable for such a small component Written By Brad, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL on Saturday, October 14, 2006 I mounted this under the rear seat of my 1985 Jeep CJ7 to fill the gap in such an open vehicle. It pumps out the bass to feel the music sitting at a stop light or cruising on the highway. I highly recommend this sub when you do not want to lose any room in your vehicle.This sub will vibrate the vehicle, so make sure you use auto-weather stripping or dynomat to reduce vibration. 2 out of 2 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 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... 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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 99 Jeep Wrangler Written By jmr01506, Brookfield, Ma. on Friday, March 30, 2007 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This sub is a great deal for the money! It installed easily under my drivers' seat with minimal mods. It sounds great in the Jeep. Very happy with it!! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Delivers what it says Written By scubasmith, Fort Myers, FL on Thursday, March 29, 2007 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 wanted more bass and was not willing to give up valuable space in my vehicle. I drive a coupe, and this sub fit under the front part of the passenger seat, such that when the seat is forward to let people get in the back, you can still not see it. The bass is definately there, filling in some of the lower frequencies that my door speakers can not reach. It is not going to rattle your trunk, but if you want more full spectrum sound without giving up space this thing is great! 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Perfect for 30 Somethings and Older!!! Written By Bill, Pensacola, FL on Saturday, March 24, 2007 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 our 2005 Hyundai Sonata because I didn't want to give up trunk space to a Boom Boom sub box. At only a little over 2 inches high it fit perfectly under the passenger seat. I use a Sony GTX 400(?)head unit with 4 Infinity 600 speakers. They are nice by themselves but they didn't have quite enough bottom to them. This JVC unit solved the problem with fantastic results. I can control the sub with the supplied remote which is mounted in the tray beneath the head unit and still have room for CD's. The boost button provides more bass than us old folks might normally use but you can adjust the level with the volume knob also on the remote. I highly recommend this sub to folks want bass without giving up space or who want to maintain their hearing. A+++. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Small Sub for a small car Written By captainbk, Florida on Monday, April 23, 2007 I drive a Honda S2000. Even with upgraded head unit and speakers the car never had good bass sound. Adding a conventional sub to such a small car means loosing even more space in the trunk and eliminating the spare tire just for the sub-woofer amp. I wasnt willing to make those sacrifices.When I saw the CS-BB2, I knew it would fit perfectly under the drivers seat of the S2000. I was right, a perfect fit.The sound is great with my Pioneer head unit and no additional amplification, although I think it would do well with up to 60 watts per channel if you want additional volume.No, it's not the 10" in the trunk as far as thump but hey, I can still carry my golf clubs and be ready to change a flat tire. Major thumbs up for this product. I think you will be selling alot of these to the S2000 community. 9 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Good Little Unit Written By Russell, Milton-Freewater, OR on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This unit was installed with my new head unit and speakers in my 99 Ford Ranger ext.cab. Since I didn't want to loose any space behind the seat, this unit fit nicely under the pass. seat. Easy installation. I am over 40, still listen to hard rock, like decent bass with my music, but, don't need to rattle the windows a block away. This unit was everything I asked for and more! Good bass, at a reasonable listening volume. A little muddy at extreme volume, but I wouldn't listen to my music at that volume. If you have limited space, want good bass at a resonable volume, don't need to rattle the windows a block away, then this unit fits the bill perfectly. Highly recomended! 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Surprisingly Good Little Thumper Written By Dave, from Houston, Texas on Thursday, April 05, 2007 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 needed bass but couldnt give up the space. I had only one spot left in my 2006 Toyota Matrix, and that was under the drivers seat. Since I needed my rear seat passengers to be able to get their toes under my front seats, the JVC CS-BB2 was called to duty.I have a JVC KD-G430 head unit that is driving four 6-1/2" Alpine SPS-171A door speakers as well as providing output to the JVC CS-BB2 "sub"-woofer. All bought from Crutchfield over the last year.Luckily, my JVC head unit has RCA line-outs that can be selected as subwoofer outputs. That means I can adjust the cutoff frequency at the head unit to "Low - 90 Hz", "Mid - 135 Hz", or "High - 180 Hz. Also, the JVC head unit voltage output to the subwoofer can be adjusted to meet the JVC CS-BB2 requirement of no greater than 2 volts.I think these adjustments are important to get the best out of this little subwoofer. From trying this subwoofer hooked up as regular line out speakers, the results were not as great. Still better than no subwoofer at all, just not optimum.Now, this JVC subwoofer does have its limitations. Those limitations are really low, mega air moving bass that is in most hip hop music. I believe those notes just require massive amounts of power, driving a speaker with lots of surface area to be able to produce those ultra lows with any kind of loud volume. You can hear those notes in the JVC, it just can't make them loud.ANY other music choice you have and this thing will thump very well indeed.For its size and price, I give it 5 stars.When you consider its size, I give it 5 stars for sound, too. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Excellent value Written By Richard, Tampa, FL on Friday, March 23, 2007 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. This sub does just exactly what it is designed to do. Is it muddy? Yes. It is a subwoofer. It is designed to put out low fundamental frequencies with a minimum of overtones (harmonics). That will result in a muddy sound. It is supposed to add depth and fundamentals to the other speakers in your system. It does that very well, especially considering its size and power rating. Perfect for the power supplied by the head unit amplifier. If you have additional power amps, and high end speakers, this unit will not compete. It is not designed to. Those who claim that it lacks definition in the bass, are obviously in search of a woofer (with overtones) not a subwoofer (without overtones). The size is amazingly small. It fits under the front seat with no problem. Wiring was a breeze. As I said, along with my factory (infinity) speakers powered by the JVC head unit, this sub does exactly what it should. And at a very agreeable price. Thanks and kudos to JVC and to Crutchfield. 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 WOW! Super bass in a little package Written By Jason, Hartford, Connecticut on Friday, January 19, 2007 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Crutchfield Customer Review The reviewer purchased this item from us, verified by the email address on the order. Deep rich bass in a small package! It won't shatter windows or draw attention to you from 3 blocks away but it will definately bring out the full range of your music. Installed in a 2003 Subaru legacy sedan, it fits perfectly inder the seat without interfearing with the seat adjustments. You'll hear and feel the lows and drum beats throughout the passenger compartment. The wired remote is handy for quick adjustments. Exceptional value and customer service as this unit was purchased via the Crutchfield outlet. If you want decent bass but don't have a lot of room or cash to install a large subwoofer, the JVC CS-BB2 is for you! 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Awesome unit Written By Kenith, Statesboro, GA on Friday, December 29, 2006 I attatched the unit to the back seat of my small-cabbed 1992nissan pick-up and was simply amazed at the bass output. The unit is very useful because i have no room for a box and amp and subs and i found that it sounds good when you are in the car and not noticable outside so say goodbye to the noise tickets!To get the best all around sound turn your bass on your radio all the way down and the unit all the way up and there is no distortion of sound. Another problem you might encounter is that if turned up all the way for too ong the unit gets very hot. but all around i highly reccomend this for cramped space and I plan on getting another one to mount on the seat too so that it sounds even better.(run this unit with a bass test song and you will be amazed) 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Unbelievable for such a small component Written By Brad, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL on Saturday, October 14, 2006 I mounted this under the rear seat of my 1985 Jeep CJ7 to fill the gap in such an open vehicle. It pumps out the bass to feel the music sitting at a stop light or cruising on the highway. I highly recommend this sub when you do not want to lose any room in your vehicle.This sub will vibrate the vehicle, so make sure you use auto-weather stripping or dynomat to reduce vibration. 2 out of 2 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 468 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 1260 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 468 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 1260 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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