Kenwood KSC-SW10 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# 113KSCSW10 offer details Item# 113KSCSW10 Review Sumary 39 people say In Stock Free Crutchfield lifetime tech support Free Shipping Your price $249.99 Add to cart Also available - Open Box $224.99 + Add to wishlist | Email me alerts for this product See related offers and ways to save Special Financing Available Overview Details Customer Reviews Category Info Accessories Our take on the Kenwood KSC-SW10 by Dominic Devito 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. The Kenwood KSC-SW10 powered subwoofer might look small, but it delivers impressive bass. This little powerhouse will fit under a seat in most vehicles, where it'll produce low-frequency response equal to that of a larger subwoofer in your trunk. It offers a great solution for those who want to reinforce the bass in their system without taking up a lot of space. Kenwood uses passive-radiator technology to get the biggest bang possible from such a small enclosure. The built-in amplifier powers the 5"x7" woofer, and the air pressure from the powered speaker moves a non-powered 5"x7" cone next to it, augmenting overall production. The rigid die-cast enclosure minimizes rattles, while the durable built-in amplifier feeds the speaker up to 150 watts. Kenwood throws in a wired remote, so you can control the bass from the driver's seat. A wiring harness and mounting brackets are also included. Highlights:compact enclosure with 5"x7" driver and 5"x7" passive radiatorbuilt-in amplifier: 38 watts RMS power (150 watts maximum)wired remote for control over:volume levelvariable low-pass crossover (50-120 Hz)selectable phase control (0°, 180°)power/ground wiring harnesspreamp (RCA) and speaker-level inputsfrequency response: 35-120 Hzdimensions: 14-1/2"W x 3-9/16"H x 8-7/8"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... Passive Radiator Finish Material Loading... Metal/plastic Grille Loading... Metal Connector Type Loading... RCA, Molex Bi-amp Inputs Loading... No Woofer Size (inches) Loading... 5X7 Woofer Material Loading... Injection poly Passive Radiator Loading... --- Width Loading... 14-1/2" Height Loading... 3-9/16" Depth Loading... 8-7/8" Second Depth Loading... N/A Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Frequency Response Loading... 35-120 Amplifier Power (RMS) Loading... 38 watts Maximum Wattage Loading... 150 watts Sensitivity Loading... --- Impedance Loading... --- Second Voice Coil Impedance Loading... --- Crossover Point Loading... 50-120Hz Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Powered subwoofer Remote control with attached 19.5' cord (has 6-conductor RJ12 plug on the end) RCA Extension cable (with stereo female RCA jacks on one end and right angle stereo male RCA plugs on the other end) 19.5' Power/ground/control/signal input harness Cord security bar Velcro tape (2" x 7/8") 6 Hex/Phillips-head self-tapping screws (5mm dia. x 16mm) 8 M4 x 6mm machine screws 2 Straight mounting brackets 2 Angled mounting brackets Instruction Manual (Eng / Span / Fre / Ger) Warranty 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 Controls Connections Features Product Overview: The KSC-SW10 amplified subwoofer features a built-in amp (38 watts RMS, 150 watts peak), a 5"x7" woofer, and a 5"x7" passive radiator (listed in the manual as 4-3/4" x 7-1/16"), all housed in a rugged, ultra-compact enclosure that will fit just about anywhere. The KSC-SW10 creates impressive bass through passive radiator technology. Air pressure from the powered 5"x7" woofer moves the 5"x7" passive radiator, augmenting the bass response. Wired Remote Control: The wired remote control provides fingertip control over your low frequencies. You can raise and lower the bass level and the crossover point, plus switch the phase from 0° to 180°. The remote control can be attached anywhere using the supplied Velcro strip. Mounting Options: The subwoofer, with its 3-9/16" height, can be mounted flat under a seat in the passenger compartment, or in the trunk. With the included brackets, the subwoofer can be mounted on its side in the trunk or in the cargo area of an SUV. Mounting Notes: The side bracket extends the overall depth to 4-3/8" and overall width to 16-1/8". If the upper screw holes are used, the side bracket raises the overall height to 9-1/16". The horizontal mount brackets extend the overall depth to 10-3/16" Cable Management: Even though the connections are on the bottom, the unit mounts completely flat thanks to a 1-3/4" wide and 3/8" deep groove in the bottom for cable management. Controls Wired Remote Control: Phase: 2-way switch to select the phase of the subwoofer (0° or 180°) Frequency: rotary dial to control the low pass filter frequency (range: 50 to 120 Hz) Level: rotary dial to control the volume level of the subwoofer Note: There are no controls on the subwoofer. Connections Bottom of Woofer: Power/Speaker Input: 10-pin jack for use with supplied harness Remote: 6-pin RJ12 jack for use with supplied wired remote Line In: stereo RCA jacks 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 39 items >> 10 Per Page 20 Per Page 50 Per Page Sort Results By: Date Reviewed | Rating | Helpfulness 4 out of 5 Good for old guys like me Written By Luis C, Deltona on Monday, July 25, 2011 This sub was really easy to install and fits easily under my Jeep Liberty's driver's seat. The sub adds a great tone that I cannot get from the door mounted speakers. If you want your neighbors to hear the baseline to your favorite Lil Wayne song from a few blocks away or to vibrate your car apart, it is not for your. But, if you want to hear more so than feel the bass it is a good pick. 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Great if you don't want to wake up the neighbors! Written By g-money, PA on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 I just installed this in my 2008 scion tc and I must say its pretty nice. I listen to mainly hard rock, alterative, and hiphop/r&b and it sounds pretty good. I will admit on some songs you will get the annoying tinging if you have it set to high. But it did improve my stock system. I now have my bass turned down in the negatives and it still bumps harder than if I had it maxed out. But like I said if you want something that really bumps hard and you listen to alot of rap I wouldnt recommend this at all. You would be better off spending a little more money on a subwoofer, the box, and an amp by themselves. The price was a little steep on the kenwood for what you get though. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Perfect choice for my Chevy Tahoe Written By AlexL, Hopewell, NJ on Thursday, June 23, 2011 I am not an audio installer, in fact I am just an older Dad who loves music and needed a subwoofer that was easy to install and that I could move around in my Tahoe when I need space for all the other cargo my Tahoe carries at times. The Kenwood KSC-SW10 is rugged and small and it adds and delivers the sound my speakers and receiver needed to mix together full music enjoyment. Easy to install and easy to adjust per my mood and event of the day. A bit pricey yet this product is worth it for music lovers who place clarity, simplicity, ease and space as important features. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Provides a good amount of bass Written By Dave B, New England on Thursday, June 16, 2011 Installed this under the front passenger seat of my Subaru Impreza. I previously had this unit's ancestor the Woox but sold it. I wanted more bass again so I picked this up. Fits under the seat much better than the older model and sounds tighter running off my JVC headunit. Provides a good amount of bass and it's not too boomy but I don't crank it. Not sure it's worth 249.99 (might want to look at the B8-PT for 50 less and a bigger woofer/more powerful amp) but I got a great deal on it some I'm happy. This probably wouldn't do well in a trunk/hatch so try and put it up front if possible. My only complaint is the wiring harness. I'd prefer to be able to use a regular wiring kit. Also not sure why Kenwood puts the weird connector on the battery cable/remote cable. I just cut them off and put a ring terminal on the battery cable and soldered the remote turn on. Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Good For What's Missing! Written By Frank M, Las vegas, NV on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Just had the KSC-SW10 installed in my 1994 Pontiac Trans Am. Until now, my XM radio sounded wimpy, but not anymore. The subwoofer really filled out what was missing. Thank you! 2 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 Just my expected Sub! Written By Ariel, Puerto Rico on Monday, June 14, 2010 This Sub really came just to fulfill my needs. Great sound! I installed this under a seat of a 1500 Ram Pick-up, fitting perfectly. The sound system really improved with this sub. Having a remote control is another thing I love, since I can quickly adjust the sub levels. Really recommend this one! 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 5 out of 5 great powered sub Written By Ricky, Galveston County, TX on Thursday, April 08, 2010 I like this powered sub. I first bought for my 07 camry and put it under the passenger seat. fits perfectly. I enjoyed so much I purchased another for my 97 jeep wrangler. install was quick and easy and love that they don't take up much room. Sounds great once you tweak your sub and radio. This is for people who just want enough bass to enhance the listening experience in their vehicles without all that rattle. 7 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 3 out of 5 I think I can... I think I can... Written By , Kenowhere, Wi on Monday, February 15, 2010 This is the lil sub that could, chugging along whimpering for breath under the hearty wail of bass notes. Well, it does quite well for certain types of music: jazz, normal rock and pop, classical. But for harder pounding rock/techno/etc it runs out of steam fast. For real rap music, forget it. This thing rolls over like a possum if you push just a little too hard, thumping and distorting like an old washing machine. Where this lil guy really excels is soft to medium volume, with normal mainstream music. For the really heavy stuff, run don't walk away from this sub as it will surely disappoint bass hungry junkies. All that said, install was fairly easy, the wired remote is great because you can make micro adjustments if you have ADHD like me and change the station every 30 seconds (with Sirius it's easy). I would have given it a 4, but the instructions were written by an 8 year old exchange student, the mounting brackets are kind of a joke, and the bass completely disappoints for heavier music, even at pretty low volumes. But go ahead and pick one up if you just need a lil extra kick. It'll do that pretty well. 33 out of 35 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 Definitely improved my car audio Written By Stephen, Ventura, CA on Saturday, January 23, 2010 I bought this unit for my 05 Matrix, and luckily it fit under the driver's seat no problem. Fishing all the cables around wasn't too bad and after a call to Crutchfield's tech team, I had it hooked up in about 3 hours. At first, it just sounded...blah. I had wanted more bottom end that wouldn't take up interior space in the car, but I worried maybe the unit wasn't up to this rather modest task. Luckily, I went into the head unit & played with the crossover point, then started adjusting the gain and crossover controls on the sub. After about 10 minutes listening to different tracks, I got it dialed in. And then...WOW! This sub won't shake windows loose, but it really does a nice job of filling out the bottom end. I listed to some bass-heavy Ozomatli and a huge grin came over my face. Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" sounds great too. I kid you not, I sat in my car for an hour and just listened to music until I had to go inside and go to bed. 19 out of 20 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 4 out of 5 A great unit, but caters to a certain taste Written By Swaroop, NY, NY on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 I had this unit installed under the seat of my STi, and it barely fit (after a little bit of trauma to the casing... all is well). The unit does not deliver an overwhelming bass, but definitely picks up where 2-ways leave off, delivering the bass necessary to create a full range, without distracting. I would recommend this unit highly for anyone who is looking for a great sound and clear definition and balance. For anyone looking for a pounding bass that shakes your car, this definitely will not work (the bass starts losing clarity and sounds muffled when turned up too high). 8 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No 1-10 of 39 items >> Learn more about Powered Subwoofers Learn more about Powered Subwoofers Subwoofer Shopping Guide Subwoofer Shopping Guide Ken Nail 7/13/2008 based on 208 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 371 ratings (4 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 234 ratings (33 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. 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Our take on the Kenwood KSC-SW10 by Dominic Devito 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. The Kenwood KSC-SW10 powered subwoofer might look small, but it delivers impressive bass. This little powerhouse will fit under a seat in most vehicles, where it'll produce low-frequency response equal to that of a larger subwoofer in your trunk. It offers a great solution for those who want to reinforce the bass in their system without taking up a lot of space. Kenwood uses passive-radiator technology to get the biggest bang possible from such a small enclosure. The built-in amplifier powers the 5"x7" woofer, and the air pressure from the powered speaker moves a non-powered 5"x7" cone next to it, augmenting overall production. The rigid die-cast enclosure minimizes rattles, while the durable built-in amplifier feeds the speaker up to 150 watts. Kenwood throws in a wired remote, so you can control the bass from the driver's seat. A wiring harness and mounting brackets are also included. Highlights:compact enclosure with 5"x7" driver and 5"x7" passive radiatorbuilt-in amplifier: 38 watts RMS power (150 watts maximum)wired remote for control over:volume levelvariable low-pass crossover (50-120 Hz)selectable phase control (0°, 180°)power/ground wiring harnesspreamp (RCA) and speaker-level inputsfrequency response: 35-120 Hzdimensions: 14-1/2"W x 3-9/16"H x 8-7/8"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... Passive Radiator Finish Material Loading... Metal/plastic Grille Loading... Metal Connector Type Loading... RCA, Molex Bi-amp Inputs Loading... No Woofer Size (inches) Loading... 5X7 Woofer Material Loading... Injection poly Passive Radiator Loading... --- Width Loading... 14-1/2" Height Loading... 3-9/16" Depth Loading... 8-7/8" Second Depth Loading... N/A Parts Warranty Loading... 1 Year Labor Warranty Loading... 1 Year Specifications Frequency Response Loading... 35-120 Amplifier Power (RMS) Loading... 38 watts Maximum Wattage Loading... 150 watts Sensitivity Loading... --- Impedance Loading... --- Second Voice Coil Impedance Loading... --- Crossover Point Loading... 50-120Hz Product Research Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual Powered subwoofer Remote control with attached 19.5' cord (has 6-conductor RJ12 plug on the end) RCA Extension cable (with stereo female RCA jacks on one end and right angle stereo male RCA plugs on the other end) 19.5' Power/ground/control/signal input harness Cord security bar Velcro tape (2" x 7/8") 6 Hex/Phillips-head self-tapping screws (5mm dia. x 16mm) 8 M4 x 6mm machine screws 2 Straight mounting brackets 2 Angled mounting brackets Instruction Manual (Eng / Span / Fre / Ger) Warranty 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 Controls Connections Features Product Overview: The KSC-SW10 amplified subwoofer features a built-in amp (38 watts RMS, 150 watts peak), a 5"x7" woofer, and a 5"x7" passive radiator (listed in the manual as 4-3/4" x 7-1/16"), all housed in a rugged, ultra-compact enclosure that will fit just about anywhere. The KSC-SW10 creates impressive bass through passive radiator technology. Air pressure from the powered 5"x7" woofer moves the 5"x7" passive radiator, augmenting the bass response. Wired Remote Control: The wired remote control provides fingertip control over your low frequencies. You can raise and lower the bass level and the crossover point, plus switch the phase from 0° to 180°. The remote control can be attached anywhere using the supplied Velcro strip. Mounting Options: The subwoofer, with its 3-9/16" height, can be mounted flat under a seat in the passenger compartment, or in the trunk. With the included brackets, the subwoofer can be mounted on its side in the trunk or in the cargo area of an SUV. Mounting Notes: The side bracket extends the overall depth to 4-3/8" and overall width to 16-1/8". If the upper screw holes are used, the side bracket raises the overall height to 9-1/16". The horizontal mount brackets extend the overall depth to 10-3/16" Cable Management: Even though the connections are on the bottom, the unit mounts completely flat thanks to a 1-3/4" wide and 3/8" deep groove in the bottom for cable management. Controls Wired Remote Control: Phase: 2-way switch to select the phase of the subwoofer (0° or 180°) Frequency: rotary dial to control the low pass filter frequency (range: 50 to 120 Hz) Level: rotary dial to control the volume level of the subwoofer Note: There are no controls on the subwoofer. Connections Bottom of Woofer: Power/Speaker Input: 10-pin jack for use with supplied harness Remote: 6-pin RJ12 jack for use with supplied wired remote Line In: stereo RCA jacks
4 out of 5 Good for old guys like me Written By Luis C, Deltona on Monday, July 25, 2011 This sub was really easy to install and fits easily under my Jeep Liberty's driver's seat. The sub adds a great tone that I cannot get from the door mounted speakers. If you want your neighbors to hear the baseline to your favorite Lil Wayne song from a few blocks away or to vibrate your car apart, it is not for your. But, if you want to hear more so than feel the bass it is a good pick. 4 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Great if you don't want to wake up the neighbors! Written By g-money, PA on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 I just installed this in my 2008 scion tc and I must say its pretty nice. I listen to mainly hard rock, alterative, and hiphop/r&b and it sounds pretty good. I will admit on some songs you will get the annoying tinging if you have it set to high. But it did improve my stock system. I now have my bass turned down in the negatives and it still bumps harder than if I had it maxed out. But like I said if you want something that really bumps hard and you listen to alot of rap I wouldnt recommend this at all. You would be better off spending a little more money on a subwoofer, the box, and an amp by themselves. The price was a little steep on the kenwood for what you get though. 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Perfect choice for my Chevy Tahoe Written By AlexL, Hopewell, NJ on Thursday, June 23, 2011 I am not an audio installer, in fact I am just an older Dad who loves music and needed a subwoofer that was easy to install and that I could move around in my Tahoe when I need space for all the other cargo my Tahoe carries at times. The Kenwood KSC-SW10 is rugged and small and it adds and delivers the sound my speakers and receiver needed to mix together full music enjoyment. Easy to install and easy to adjust per my mood and event of the day. A bit pricey yet this product is worth it for music lovers who place clarity, simplicity, ease and space as important features. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Provides a good amount of bass Written By Dave B, New England on Thursday, June 16, 2011 Installed this under the front passenger seat of my Subaru Impreza. I previously had this unit's ancestor the Woox but sold it. I wanted more bass again so I picked this up. Fits under the seat much better than the older model and sounds tighter running off my JVC headunit. Provides a good amount of bass and it's not too boomy but I don't crank it. Not sure it's worth 249.99 (might want to look at the B8-PT for 50 less and a bigger woofer/more powerful amp) but I got a great deal on it some I'm happy. This probably wouldn't do well in a trunk/hatch so try and put it up front if possible. My only complaint is the wiring harness. I'd prefer to be able to use a regular wiring kit. Also not sure why Kenwood puts the weird connector on the battery cable/remote cable. I just cut them off and put a ring terminal on the battery cable and soldered the remote turn on. Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Good For What's Missing! Written By Frank M, Las vegas, NV on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 Just had the KSC-SW10 installed in my 1994 Pontiac Trans Am. Until now, my XM radio sounded wimpy, but not anymore. The subwoofer really filled out what was missing. Thank you! 2 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 Just my expected Sub! Written By Ariel, Puerto Rico on Monday, June 14, 2010 This Sub really came just to fulfill my needs. Great sound! I installed this under a seat of a 1500 Ram Pick-up, fitting perfectly. The sound system really improved with this sub. Having a remote control is another thing I love, since I can quickly adjust the sub levels. Really recommend this one! 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
5 out of 5 great powered sub Written By Ricky, Galveston County, TX on Thursday, April 08, 2010 I like this powered sub. I first bought for my 07 camry and put it under the passenger seat. fits perfectly. I enjoyed so much I purchased another for my 97 jeep wrangler. install was quick and easy and love that they don't take up much room. Sounds great once you tweak your sub and radio. This is for people who just want enough bass to enhance the listening experience in their vehicles without all that rattle. 7 out of 8 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
3 out of 5 I think I can... I think I can... Written By , Kenowhere, Wi on Monday, February 15, 2010 This is the lil sub that could, chugging along whimpering for breath under the hearty wail of bass notes. Well, it does quite well for certain types of music: jazz, normal rock and pop, classical. But for harder pounding rock/techno/etc it runs out of steam fast. For real rap music, forget it. This thing rolls over like a possum if you push just a little too hard, thumping and distorting like an old washing machine. Where this lil guy really excels is soft to medium volume, with normal mainstream music. For the really heavy stuff, run don't walk away from this sub as it will surely disappoint bass hungry junkies. All that said, install was fairly easy, the wired remote is great because you can make micro adjustments if you have ADHD like me and change the station every 30 seconds (with Sirius it's easy). I would have given it a 4, but the instructions were written by an 8 year old exchange student, the mounting brackets are kind of a joke, and the bass completely disappoints for heavier music, even at pretty low volumes. But go ahead and pick one up if you just need a lil extra kick. It'll do that pretty well. 33 out of 35 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 Definitely improved my car audio Written By Stephen, Ventura, CA on Saturday, January 23, 2010 I bought this unit for my 05 Matrix, and luckily it fit under the driver's seat no problem. Fishing all the cables around wasn't too bad and after a call to Crutchfield's tech team, I had it hooked up in about 3 hours. At first, it just sounded...blah. I had wanted more bottom end that wouldn't take up interior space in the car, but I worried maybe the unit wasn't up to this rather modest task. Luckily, I went into the head unit & played with the crossover point, then started adjusting the gain and crossover controls on the sub. After about 10 minutes listening to different tracks, I got it dialed in. And then...WOW! This sub won't shake windows loose, but it really does a nice job of filling out the bottom end. I listed to some bass-heavy Ozomatli and a huge grin came over my face. Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man" sounds great too. I kid you not, I sat in my car for an hour and just listened to music until I had to go inside and go to bed. 19 out of 20 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No
4 out of 5 A great unit, but caters to a certain taste Written By Swaroop, NY, NY on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 I had this unit installed under the seat of my STi, and it barely fit (after a little bit of trauma to the casing... all is well). The unit does not deliver an overwhelming bass, but definitely picks up where 2-ways leave off, delivering the bass necessary to create a full range, without distracting. I would recommend this unit highly for anyone who is looking for a great sound and clear definition and balance. For anyone looking for a pounding bass that shakes your car, this definitely will not work (the bass starts losing clarity and sounds muffled when turned up too high). 8 out of 8 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 208 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 371 ratings (4 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 234 ratings (33 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 970 ratings (424 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 208 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 371 ratings (4 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 234 ratings (33 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 970 ratings (424 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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