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Kicker 11HS8 8 150 Watt Hideaway Compact Car Audio Powered Subwoofer Sub HS8
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Brand | KICKER |
Model Name | HS8 |
Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
Recommended Uses For Product | Vehicle |
Subwoofer Diameter | 8 Inches |
About this item
- RMS Power: 150 Watts
- Ultra-compact powered subwoofer system designed for tight locations
- Dimension: 13 7/8 x 9 3/8 x 3 1/8
- 8-inch internal subwoofer
- 150-watt (RMS, 14.4v) power amplifier
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Sound quality | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 4.3 | — |
Value for money | 3.5 | 3.8 | — | 4.8 | 4.4 | — |
Easy to install | 3.9 | — | — | 5.0 | 4.4 | — |
Bass quality | — | 4.2 | 4.0 | — | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | Audiosavings | WORLD WIDE STEREO | Audio Watt Store | Audiosavings | SonicElectronix-com | webtron-x |
speaker size | 8 inches | 8 inches | 8 inches | 7.87 inches | 12 inches | 9.7 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
speaker type | Subwoofer | Subwoofer | Subwoofer | Subwoofer | Subwoofer | Subwoofer |
mounting type | Car Mount,Plug Mount | Car Mount,Under Seat Mount | Car Mount | Floor Standing | Floor Standing | Car Mount,Top Mount |
weight | 14.1 pounds | 10.71 pounds | 2.6 kilograms | 22.35 pounds | 25.75 pounds | 93.7 pounds |
control method | — | remote | remote | — | remote | — |
model name | HS8 | XS-AW8 | KSC-PSW7EQ | 48TRTP82 | High Power Series | T2 Series |
Product Description
11HS8 Compact Loaded/Under-the-Seat 8" Subwoofer Enclosure with Integrated Amplifier and Capable Factory-Integration (Hide Away HS-8)
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Product Dimensions | 13.78 x 9.45 x 3.15 inches |
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Item Weight | 14.1 pounds |
ASIN | B007LQWSYC |
Item model number | HS8 (11HS8) |
Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #66,491 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #252 in Car Component Subwoofers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Kicker |
Date First Available | March 17, 2012 |
Input Voltage | 14.4 Volts |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 150 Watts |
Weight | 14.1 Pounds |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Customers like the sound quality, size and ease of installation of the car speakers. For example, they mention that it provides plenty of bass, it fits nicely in the vehicle and that the instructions are included. They also like the value. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, quality, noise, and power.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say it provides plenty of bass, making everything sound rich and full. Customers also say the sub provides a very rich auditory experience, with nice clean tight bass and surprising lows. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and quantity of the product.
"...Still loud, just enough for my neighbors to hear in the background when I pull up in my drive, but never enough for it to annoy them...." Read more
"...What they do give me is a very rich auditory experience and the feeling of having monstrous living room speakers tucked into the recesses of my..." Read more
"...I did not want something to take up space and I wanted solid quality sound. It's enough for inside the cab...." Read more
"...the Kicker HS8 compact sub...My car was filled with deep, tight, consistent bass from all my favorite artists: Disturbed, Tool, Tom Petty, Samantha..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the speakers. They mention that it fits nicely in the vehicle, it's super compact, and does not take up any space. Some say that the speakers are enough for inside the cab and that they have a tight kick.
"...The kicker fit perfectly beneath the passenger seat...." Read more
"...I installed this on the center hump between the seat and the dash. Fits perfect with a little room to spare...." Read more
"...It's enough for inside the cab. As other reviewers stated, it will not suck the air out of you, in fact it does have it's limits...." Read more
"...Enter the Kicker HS8 compact sub...My car was filled with deep, tight, consistent bass from all my favorite artists: Disturbed, Tool, Tom Petty,..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the speakers to be easy. They mention that the wiring is easy to run, and the instructions are included. Some mention that mounting the speakers under the stereo is convenient. Various installation options make it an easy addition to most vehicles, and it has a great set-up that makes running the wires a breeze.
"...Even under the seat, no problems in hearing it. Running the cables in my truck was easy, your car/truck may differ...." Read more
"...So installation was pretty quick. I also bought the Kicker KISL 2-Channel K-Series Speaker Cable to RCA Adapter...." Read more
"...Quite easy. The mounting straps, screws, and washers screwed nicely down into my rear carpet, and the unit feels solidly in place...." Read more
"Well, it was easy to hook up. Fit in a tight place. Has good under 100 MHz bass but not much else. We installed in a Jeep CJ 7...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it provides great quality for the price, has good power and sound, and is the best cheap audio upgrade you can do to the stock F150 system.
"...If you're willing to put in the work, this sub is amazing for the price and delivers amazingly deep and clear sound for how small it is." Read more
"...This was the right choice for the money...." Read more
"...From the reviews it SEEMED that this Kicker product has the best bass for the buck...." Read more
"Still tweaking the gain and crossover but I’m fairly happy. A little over priced, and not thin enough for under seat in my car..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the speakers. Some mention that it performs way beyond their expectations, has distortion or feedback, and works flawlessly. However, others say that it stopped working correctly, gets distortion, and doesn't perform well.
"...After doing this, the sub works flawlessly. But if my music is turned down I definitely notice the engine a little more than before...." Read more
"...It's perfect. It is not they kind of bass that people outside of my truck will hear but when I'm in the truck it sounds great!..." Read more
"...If it's too high you get distortion and it just doesn't perform well. Too low and you're not getting the most out of it...." Read more
"...Update: I've now been using these for 14 months with no issues at all...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that it's very high quality, has clear documentation, and solid construction. However, others say that it experienced issues and died on arrival.
"...That's where this beauty comes in! I get clean, punchy (but crisp), bass for just about everything I listen too...." Read more
"...Solid, tight bass and really fills out the sound int he cab nicely. I have to say I'm a little shocked that it sounds as good as it does...." Read more
"...turn red on the sub and it would act like it was clipping, amp would shut down, etc. Looking up the issue, the red LED indicates low power...." Read more
"...But these round out the sound so well and add just enough punch to turn heads...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the speakers. Some mention that it doesn't rattle the car or their brain, it vibrates their cab, and adds the lower end and vibration feel without disturbing other neighbors. Others say that there is some rattling when pushed, and the built-in subwoofer started to rattle after a few years.
"...Doesn't rattle the car or my brain and you can't hear the truck or the bass outside the car, but the lows are punchy and add depth...." Read more
"...After a few years, the built-in subwoofer started to rattle. Music wasn't that enjoyable after a while...." Read more
"...Like other have said, this unit is not going to rattle windows but definitely adds bass needed for those who just want a little thump in their music." Read more
"...at 3/4 volume and turned the gain all the way up and it rattled and wasn't that loud. This is compared to my stock 10" in my old Ridgeline...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the power of the speakers. Some customers say it has surprising power and clarity from such a small speaker. They also say the amp light shows power, while others say that the sub wouldn't power on.
"...Checked all connections. Everything has power, amp light shows power. Speaker setup all the same— literally nothing has changed...." Read more
"...Now the sub wouldn't power on in both high and low modes, which meant I now had to connect the only wire left that I previously was trying to avoid..." Read more
"...If you don't mount these in your trunk, they have more than enough power for most genre." Read more
"...I thought all was well but the very next day (today) the sub stopped outputting again. Now I have tested the RCA cable and it is fine...." Read more
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Here's a rough summary of what I went through to install it on my factory stereo for a 2015 Honda Accord:
The kicker fit perfectly beneath the passenger seat. It came with a whole mounting kit involving screws and straps, but I didn't want to do any permanent fixtures if I could avoid it. The seat had a retaining bar underneath that worked perfect for me to strap the sub in place and still allow full range of the seat adjustments. I then had to pull a lot of the trim and detach the rear seats in order to run the speaker wires to the trunk. The wires were about three feet too short to reach the driver side speaker so I tried with it attached to just one speaker.
I ran the power wire through the front side trim, beneath the center dash column, and through column and dash above the pedals and behind the interior fuse box. There was a small plug to run a wire through the firewall of the cabin which then ran through a large space above the driver side wheel and into the engine bay. Here I crimped together the provided battery fuse and connector and attached it to the positive lead on the battery. I then searched high and low for a nearby grounding point for the ground wire which is only about two feet long, but couldn't find one, so I stripped down an old extension chord I had lying around and used that as a negative lead to a grounding point I already knew of in the trunk.
Upon powering on the car I saw the sub was turning on through the high input mode but was not audible and was giving me a red light indicating either overloaded signal or not enough power. At this point I tried some various configuration of connections, before deciding to order some 16 gauge wire, line output converter, and some rca to wire adapters for the line output converter. I then tapped both rear speakers and connected them to the converter which then connected to the wires to the sub.
Now the sub wouldn't power on in both high and low modes, which meant I now had to connect the only wire left that I previously was trying to avoid connecting, which is the remote turn on wire. This wire was also only two feet, so I went out and bought some 12 gauge wire along with a fuse tap and crimped together the wires and ran it the same as the power wire through the dash to the fuse box. I tapped the fuse for the windshield wiper slot as this is a low amp circuit and would prevent the sub from turning on unless the car was also powered on. Note that fuse configurations may be completely different depending on your model of vehicle.
At this point the sub was now working and sounded great, but I started to get weird feedback. I already knew that this was likely caused by the active noise cancellation that comes with all modern Honda vehicles. I had to pull out the storage compartment in the dash in order to reach the ANC controller and disconnect it. After doing this, the sub works flawlessly. But if my music is turned down I definitely notice the engine a little more than before. At some point in the future I plan to figure out a way to easily switch the ANC on and off depending on if I want the extra bass or not.
The conclusion to my story is that installing this speaker is not for the feint of heart, and I suggest you do a research on the speaker and electrical configurations of your vehicle before doing any modifications to your stereo system. If you're willing to put in the work, this sub is amazing for the price and delivers amazingly deep and clear sound for how small it is.
I used to listen to these songs as loud as I could, going to Galveston beach (don't get in the water) when I was 16 to 22 riding with my buds. Now, as I go from construction site to construction site, in my 2011 Ram 1500 quad cab, for my job I hardly ever go over 50% on my volume knob in my car. Still loud, just enough for my neighbors to hear in the background when I pull up in my drive, but never enough for it to annoy them.
That's where this beauty comes in! I get clean, punchy (but crisp), bass for just about everything I listen too. I can feel it too, without giving me a headache. This is great for rock, pop, blues, and even classical. Granted, the rest of your system has A LOT to do with the final sound with these genres, and you might be happy without a subwoofer if you get the right speaker/head-unit combo, cause I was, but when I added this baby....WOAH! It made such a nice difference at all volumes, but especially at the higher volumes where the rest of my speakers began to struggle on some songs.
I will say this, get a head unit with at least a 5 band EQ. It'll be really nice if also has a High Pass filter to allow the sub to handle the lows and the rest of your system only have to deal with the higher mids and all the highs. It should allow you to be able to set the frequency you want the sub to handle, but if not don't worry, this sub has a knob for that.
I place the sub under the rear passenger side seat in my Ram. I had to place it at an angle in order for it to fit, but at least the sub is angled toward the front. Even under the seat, no problems in hearing it. Running the cables in my truck was easy, your car/truck may differ. There were three cables I needed to run from the front. Power cable (red) from the truck battery. The remote cable (blue) from the head unit that tells the subwoofer that the stereo is on so you better turn on too. The cable for the control dial (black with 3.5mm tips) that comes with the subwoofer, it connects to a knob you install somewhere you can easily reach and goes to an input in the sub. It basically overrides the gain knob on the sub. And on the back of my headunit I had a set of RCA outputs (I supplied them) that I ran to the sub, but the sub doesn't have RCA inputs, only a harness to which you are supposed split the wires that go to your front speakers and reconnect them to the front speakers AND to the subwoofer. However, I ended up using Kickers 2-ch speaker wire-to-RCA adapter. If you do use the spearker wires that come out of your head unit then you won't need to run the remote wire (the blue one).
I tried some of the other powered subs from Rockville, Pioneer, yeah they were $99 to $120, but this one was so much better. I honestly couldn't hear the difference with or without the sub with the cheaper ones.
This is plenty loud. I have a 23 year old and at 50% volume he asks me to turn it down after 3 or 4 songs, so I may be almost 50, but I still like my music a little loud.
If you fall within frame I painted myself in as far as musical tastes, then you WILL NOT be disappointed with this unit.
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車屋じゃなくて、カスタム屋さんに任せないと結果は出ないね!
RCA入力端子が付いていない為配線には加工するか専用のアダプターを使用するほかない。
その他の取り付けに関しては通常通り、腕に自信のある方なら1~2時間で取り付け完了できるでしょう。
サブソニックフィルター(カットオフ@25Hz固定)付きなので、安心して鳴らせます。
内臓のクロスオーバーを使用して、ヘッドユニット(ソース側)のフィルターは使わない方が吉ですが、その分調整が面倒です。チョイスはご自分で。