Low profile subwoofer discussion and build thread

[Hogosha]

I recieved the Subaru Subwoofer in the mail yesterday. It is quite a compact unit! It measures 10"x 8-5/8"x2". It came with the mounting bracket and plug. I am going to give it a basic test over the weekend. I will also post pics later.

[juiced99ws6]

Originally Posted by Hogosha

I recieved the Subaru Subwoofer in the mail yesterday. It is quite a compact unit! It measures 10"x 8-5/8"x2". It came with the mounting bracket and plug. I am going to give it a basic test over the weekend. I will also post pics later.

Very curious to hear your opinion of this. Is it a powered unit or does it need an external amp? I just don't see how something smaller than the factory door speaker can push enough air around to add depth and bass to the music but I would love to be wrong cause that sucker is tiny!

[Hogosha]

Originally Posted by juiced99ws6

Very curious to hear your opinion of this. Is it a powered unit or does it need an external amp? I just don't see how something smaller than the factory door speaker can push enough air around to add depth and bass to the music but I would love to be wrong cause that sucker is tiny!

Have not done anything with it yet, the weather here will not let up! I am hoping to take the car out of hibernation in a week or so. I am not expecting miracles, but maybe it will help a bit.

[tommy583]

Originally Posted by Hogosha

Have not done anything with it yet, the weather here will not let up! I am hoping to take the car out of hibernation in a week or so. I am not expecting miracles, but maybe it will help a bit.

Did you ever install this in your car? If so did it fit under the seat? How did it sound?

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by juiced99ws6

Very curious to hear your opinion of this. Is it a powered unit or does it need an external amp? I just don't see how something smaller than the factory door speaker can push enough air around to add depth and bass to the music but I would love to be wrong cause that sucker is tiny!

Not sure about his unit, but you are dead wrong about a teensy sub being able to push air!
That 8" kicker with only a 0.3 cubic foot sealed enclosure that I keep harping about sounds like a 12"!

A lot has happened in car audio in the last decade.

What size is your Kicker? Looks like Hogosha's is 6" or under

[juiced99ws6]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Not sure about his unit, but you are dead wrong about a teensy sub being able to push air!
That 8" kicker with only a 0.3 cubic foot sealed enclosure that I keep harping about sounds like a 12"!

A lot has happened in car audio in the last decade.

What size is your Kicker? Looks like Hogosha's is 6" or under

The kicker is an 8. although i do think it sounds incredible for what it is it still can't hang with larger subs. I honestly just think it puts out the perfect amount of clear bass, certainly doesn't overwhelm the system.