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Enjoy your music on the go with this Kicker Hideaway 11HS8 8" subwoofer that features an aluminum woofer cone for deep bass response. The hook-and-loop straps ensure secure installation.
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from Olympia, WA
I am just an average Joe looking to add a little base to my little convertible 2000 Chevy Tracker.
Being a convertible, I didn't want to upgrade the main stereo head unit due to the risk of theft.
What I wanted was to improve the sound quality but not spend a bunch of money, time, etc.
I upgraded the four 6.5" speakers in the doors to 3 way speakers -the mid and highs were great, but the base left a lot to be desired.
Turning up the volume (convertible down driving down the road) with just the door speakers caused a fair amount of rattles and distortion when adding in more base from the head unit.
What I wanted was to use the speakers in the doors for mid's and highs, and something separate for the base. But I also needed something that didn't take up any valuable space in the back of the truck or was easily seen for potential theft.
Turns out this little unit fits under the front seat, has PLENTY of base for the average Joe, was easy to install and easy to tune.
I like the remote base adjustment. When I am with the significant other, I can turn down the base. When I am running down the freeway with the top down, I can crank up the stereo now and the sound is now clear and full through out the spectrum.
Thanks Kicker.
Its not the cheapest, but everything is pretty well included for the install. I'd call that value.
I opted to use the remote 12 Volt signal to turn the unit on (I pulled the head unit and just connected into the wires there, including the speaker wires).
Overall: if you just want to upgrade your current OEM system a bit, not invest a bunch of time or money in a sound system upgrade.. this unit might just be the ticket.
Hindsight is 20/20 - I would do it again in a heart beat. I was amazed just how much base this little guy kicks out.. I was missing a lot.
Being a convertible, I didn't want to upgrade the main stereo head unit due to the risk of theft.
What I wanted was to improve the sound quality but not spend a bunch of money, time, etc.
I upgraded the four 6.5" speakers in the doors to 3 way speakers -the mid and highs were great, but the base left a lot to be desired.
Turning up the volume (convertible down driving down the road) with just the door speakers caused a fair amount of rattles and distortion when adding in more base from the head unit.
What I wanted was to use the speakers in the doors for mid's and highs, and something separate for the base. But I also needed something that didn't take up any valuable space in the back of the truck or was easily seen for potential theft.
Turns out this little unit fits under the front seat, has PLENTY of base for the average Joe, was easy to install and easy to tune.
I like the remote base adjustment. When I am with the significant other, I can turn down the base. When I am running down the freeway with the top down, I can crank up the stereo now and the sound is now clear and full through out the spectrum.
Thanks Kicker.
Its not the cheapest, but everything is pretty well included for the install. I'd call that value.
I opted to use the remote 12 Volt signal to turn the unit on (I pulled the head unit and just connected into the wires there, including the speaker wires).
Overall: if you just want to upgrade your current OEM system a bit, not invest a bunch of time or money in a sound system upgrade.. this unit might just be the ticket.
Hindsight is 20/20 - I would do it again in a heart beat. I was amazed just how much base this little guy kicks out.. I was missing a lot.
What's great about it: Fills in the missing bottom end of music without a major upgrade to sound system.
What's not so great: Nothing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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