Alpine PWE-S8 - Auto Amplified Subwoofer, 8-Inches, 240W

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Kenwood KSC-PSW8 250W Maximum power (150W power rms, rms power) Single 8″ Under Seat Powered Subwoofer Enclosure wired Remote Control; frequency response: 35 – 150 Hz PWE-S8 - Powered 8-inch (20cm) Quad-Coil Subwoofer Box with auto-sensing Speaker inputs and built-in 240W Amplifier This compact sub features a 5-channel amplifier – 25-watt RMS for each of your speakers and additionally 165 watts RMS for its 8″ subwoofer; it also includes DSP which can be controlled by a smartphone, wired remote, or Windows PC. The input sensitivity of the Alpine PWE-S8 is between 0.1 – 0.4V for the RCA inputs and 1.5 – 30V for the speaker-level inputs. The higher input sensitivity, the less distortion or interference your audio signal will have. The range on this subwoofer means clearer sound. Warranty It has an RMS of 200W and comes with its own remote control. The bass boost is impressive and ranges between 0-12db and has adjustable input sensitivity.

You should set your expectations accordingly. It’s an 8” sub, and it has a slim design, so that it won’t rattle your teeth.

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The installation isn’t hard. Plus, there’s a built-in amp, so you don’t have to spend a few weeks trying to find something compatible. The rugged construction will allow you to use it for many years to come. Corded Bass Boost Controller. This subwoofer comes with a corded bass boost knob that allows you to change how much bass you’re getting on the fly. It even includes Velcro to mount the controller.

Attach the wire to the wall with the zip tie surface mounts. Find a convenient place to mount the fuse on the wall and then cut the line to attach it. I noticed that this sub starts to struggle at the low end. With this Alpine woofer, the limit is 35Hz. Nothing comes through below that threshold. I decided on the Alpine SWE-S8 powered sub to fill out the lower registers for my speakers, which roll off at 70 Hz. I decided to install it myself after seeing there were multiple existing grommets through the firewall to access to battery for power.

An 8″x5.5″ rectangular driver gives maximum base while taking up less space. Upgraded from the KSC-SW11, the KSC-PSW7EQ is a bit bigger but also drives more power. The remote control comes with an Active EQ switch that allows you to change the output of the subwoofer between heavy (low frequency), flat (standard), and tight (clean). Technology like the HVT dedicated to creating true and powerful bass frequencies, make the Pioneer a great option as an under-seat subwoofer. Then I routed the power cable front the positive terminal to the fender, along the top of the engine bay and into the firewall hole

Almost all of under seat woofer systems come with a remote or a wired controller for convenient operation so that aspect is fairly covered irrespective of the model you choose. Looking at its 250 Watts power output, you can already tell that this sub is quite the ground shaker. That combined with its built-in amplifier makes it one of the best subs of its kind, especially in regard to punching powers. In addition to that, it comes with a wired remote control for simplified operation, optimized magnetic circuitry, and auto-signal sensing power control. The Kenwood KSC-PSW8 is the best compact powered subwoofer because it hits hard, has a slim design, and comes with a remote control knob. Is the KSC-SW11 worth buying? The KSC-PSW8 comes with one main advantage; it can take the beating that comes with working in a small space. From excessive heat emission to unforeseen sound occlusion, this baby has you covered.

What's in the box:

This subwoofer puts all of the options you need to control the way your music sounds right on the case. There are knobs on the enclosure’s side panel for Phase, Gain, Low Pass Crossover, and a Remote Sub Level. Finding the right balance between onboard features, and power and ensuring that the speakers are as big as possible for a great price should ideally be your quest when you are out shopping for the best under seat subwoofer. FAQ Then I used the Pioneer factory wire harness for preamp level outputs for the line level Sub Out signal We have reached the end of this subwoofer award show. By now, you should know which one of these woofers is the best subwoofer fit for your taste and your vehicle.