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Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Our take on the Kicker SSMB8 by Steven Johnson What's a component sub and why would I want one? A component sub is simply a speaker that's designed to reproduce bass once it's installed in a compatible enclosure. Think about the impact of a movie soundtrack in a big theater or even in your own home HDTV setup. A component sub can add the same kind of power to the music in your car. And a car sub is not all about the boom that you hear on a street corner (although that's cool too) - you can pair a component sub with your choice of enclosure to get bass just the way you like it, from tight and punchy to fat and loose. And once you experience music in your car with a well-tuned subwoofer, you'll never go back. Looking for some extra low-end kick? Kicker's SS Series SSMB8 8" midbass speakers will put some serious frosting on your low-frequency cake! If you're building a 4-way system (with bass, midbass, midrange, and high frequencies amplified separately), install these super-slim (2-5/16" deep) midbass speakers in your vehicle's rear deck to add awesome punch to your rear sub. Or, custom-mount them in your front doors to lock the bass into the front soundstage — the kick drum and bass guitar will be in your face! These rugged speakers feature Tri-Tech™ cones, formed from sandwiched layers of woven carbon fiber, polypropylene, and foam. These ultra-light cones team up with heavy-duty Santoprene rubber surrounds and low-profile stamped steel baskets for killer performance that'll reinforce the low-frequency output of your entire system. If you don't have room in your car for a subwoofer/box combo, the SSMB8s have the power handling capability and low-end response to operate as stand-alone free-air subs. Details: Tri-Tech™ cone (sandwiched foam, polypropylene, and woven carbon fiber) Santoprene™ rubber surround low profile stamped steel basket spring-loaded nickel-plated terminals accept heavy-gauge speaker wire free-air capability recommended power range 40-175 watts RMS maximum peak power 350 watts frequency response 30-500 Hz sensitivity 89 dB flush-mount depth 2-5/16" Recommended Q-Logic Box Type: none warranty: 1 year Priced per pair 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 Size Loading... 8 -inch Impedance Loading... 4 ohms Cone Material Loading... Tri-Tech Surround Material Loading... Butyl rubber Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... N/A Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... N/A Port diameter (inches) Loading... N/A Port length (inches) Loading... N/A Free-Air Loading... Yes Dual Voice Coil Loading... No Sensitivity Loading... 89 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 30 - 500 Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 40-175 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 350 Top Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 2 5/16 Bottom Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 2 5/8 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 7 3/8 Vas (liters) Loading... 0 Fs (Hz) Loading... 0 Qts Loading... 0 Xmax (millimeters) Loading... 0 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 2 Woofers 2 Grilles 8 Self-tapping screws 8 Speed clips Owner's Manual Product Registration card 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 Tri-Tech Woofer Cones: The Tri-Tech woofer cones are constructed of woven carbon-poly, Rohacell foam, and carbon-poly backings, for outstanding power handling and performance. The cones are very light and very strong, providing extended frequency response. Butyl Rubber Surrounds: The woofers use butyl rubber surrounds. Butyl rubber efficiently absorbs edge reflections that can cause audible distortion, resulting in clearer bass performance. The thickness of each surround varies in a way that provides high linearity and a balanced driver system. Stamped Steel Baskets: Each woofer features an anti-resonant stamped steel basket. High-Temp Kapton Voice Coil Formers: Each woofer uses a high-temperature Kapton voice coil former, which is light, durable and very efficient at thermal heat transfer. Blackened One-Piece Motor Structure: The blackened one-piece motor structure provides enhanced heat transfer for cool operation and maximum power handling. Product Reviews Review Summary Average Customer Review: 1 people say: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (1) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 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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Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U 500 characters left Pros * Please limit comments to 500 characters 500 characters left Cons * Please limit comments to 500 characters * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. 1-1 of 1 items Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 3 out of 5 Kicker SSMB8 Written By Lord of Bass, South Florida on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 It really helps with the bass above sub level, in the 90hz-200hz range. Before, my L7's were drowning out most of the bass above 80hz, where the majority of frequencies are for bass guitars and such. Now, I get a very good blend for a complete, 4-stage sound experience. I recommend an amp with no more than 400 watts total RMS, as my Kicker SX600.2 is a little too beefy, and because the SSMB8 is shallow design, it bottoms out easily. 78 out of 90 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-1 of 1 items Learn more about Component Subwoofers Learn more about Component 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 469 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... Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2003 based on 144 ratings (209 comments) Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems. 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. Tuning Your Subs Tuning Your Subs Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 287 ratings (93 comments) Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Component Subwoofers For a more in-depth review and enhanced detailed information on the Kicker SSMB8, please visit the Crutchfield website product page (/ISEO-rccbcspd/p_2064SSMB8/Kicker-SSMB8.html ). Sorry, the Kicker SSMB8 is no longer available for purchase. Shop all Component Subwoofers Looking for a similar item? Kicker 11S8L74 $249.99 Or, you can still... Write a review Purchase product accessories Download product manual Go
Our take on the Kicker SSMB8 by Steven Johnson What's a component sub and why would I want one? A component sub is simply a speaker that's designed to reproduce bass once it's installed in a compatible enclosure. Think about the impact of a movie soundtrack in a big theater or even in your own home HDTV setup. A component sub can add the same kind of power to the music in your car. And a car sub is not all about the boom that you hear on a street corner (although that's cool too) - you can pair a component sub with your choice of enclosure to get bass just the way you like it, from tight and punchy to fat and loose. And once you experience music in your car with a well-tuned subwoofer, you'll never go back. Looking for some extra low-end kick? Kicker's SS Series SSMB8 8" midbass speakers will put some serious frosting on your low-frequency cake! If you're building a 4-way system (with bass, midbass, midrange, and high frequencies amplified separately), install these super-slim (2-5/16" deep) midbass speakers in your vehicle's rear deck to add awesome punch to your rear sub. Or, custom-mount them in your front doors to lock the bass into the front soundstage — the kick drum and bass guitar will be in your face! These rugged speakers feature Tri-Tech™ cones, formed from sandwiched layers of woven carbon fiber, polypropylene, and foam. These ultra-light cones team up with heavy-duty Santoprene rubber surrounds and low-profile stamped steel baskets for killer performance that'll reinforce the low-frequency output of your entire system. If you don't have room in your car for a subwoofer/box combo, the SSMB8s have the power handling capability and low-end response to operate as stand-alone free-air subs. Details: Tri-Tech™ cone (sandwiched foam, polypropylene, and woven carbon fiber) Santoprene™ rubber surround low profile stamped steel basket spring-loaded nickel-plated terminals accept heavy-gauge speaker wire free-air capability recommended power range 40-175 watts RMS maximum peak power 350 watts frequency response 30-500 Hz sensitivity 89 dB flush-mount depth 2-5/16" Recommended Q-Logic Box Type: none warranty: 1 year Priced per pair
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 Size Loading... 8 -inch Impedance Loading... 4 ohms Cone Material Loading... Tri-Tech Surround Material Loading... Butyl rubber Ideal Sealed Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... N/A Ideal Ported Box Volume (cubic feet) Loading... N/A Port diameter (inches) Loading... N/A Port length (inches) Loading... N/A Free-Air Loading... Yes Dual Voice Coil Loading... No Sensitivity Loading... 89 dB at 1 watt Frequency Response Loading... 30 - 500 Hz RMS Power Range (Watts) Loading... 40-175 Peak Power Handling (Watts) Loading... 350 Top Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 2 5/16 Bottom Mount Depth (inches) Loading... 2 5/8 Cutout Diameter or Length (inches) Loading... 7 3/8 Vas (liters) Loading... 0 Fs (Hz) Loading... 0 Qts Loading... 0 Xmax (millimeters) Loading... 0 Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual 2 Woofers 2 Grilles 8 Self-tapping screws 8 Speed clips Owner's Manual Product Registration card 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 Tri-Tech Woofer Cones: The Tri-Tech woofer cones are constructed of woven carbon-poly, Rohacell foam, and carbon-poly backings, for outstanding power handling and performance. The cones are very light and very strong, providing extended frequency response. Butyl Rubber Surrounds: The woofers use butyl rubber surrounds. Butyl rubber efficiently absorbs edge reflections that can cause audible distortion, resulting in clearer bass performance. The thickness of each surround varies in a way that provides high linearity and a balanced driver system. Stamped Steel Baskets: Each woofer features an anti-resonant stamped steel basket. High-Temp Kapton Voice Coil Formers: Each woofer uses a high-temperature Kapton voice coil former, which is light, durable and very efficient at thermal heat transfer. Blackened One-Piece Motor Structure: The blackened one-piece motor structure provides enhanced heat transfer for cool operation and maximum power handling.
3 out of 5 Kicker SSMB8 Written By Lord of Bass, South Florida on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 It really helps with the bass above sub level, in the 90hz-200hz range. Before, my L7's were drowning out most of the bass above 80hz, where the majority of frequencies are for bass guitars and such. Now, I get a very good blend for a complete, 4-stage sound experience. I recommend an amp with no more than 400 watts total RMS, as my Kicker SX600.2 is a little too beefy, and because the SSMB8 is shallow design, it bottoms out easily. 78 out of 90 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Learn more about Component Subwoofers Learn more about Component 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 469 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... Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2003 based on 144 ratings (209 comments) Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems. 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. Tuning Your Subs Tuning Your Subs Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 287 ratings (93 comments) Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your... Visit our Learning Center to learn more about Component 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 469 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...
Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Dual Voice Coil Subwoofers Crutchfield Writing Team 6/16/2003 based on 144 ratings (209 comments) Dual voice coil subwoofers are a popular choice among car audio enthusiasts who want more flexibility in wiring their sound systems.
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.
Tuning Your Subs Tuning Your Subs Buck Pomerantz 12/9/2011 based on 287 ratings (93 comments) Having a subwoofer in your car is a good thing, but if the subwoofer isn't properly tuned, it won't sound as good as it should. This article describes how to adjust your amplifier so that your...
