Installed my new kenwood KSC-SW1 powered subwoofer today and you wouldn't believe the improvement over the mid oem system. I have the 6 cd changer non rf system and this powered sub exceeded my expectations by 1000%. This tiny 150 watt 6.5" powered subwoofer fits perfectly in the optional tool tray under the rear seat on the passenger side. If you're lacking that extra bass you missed and don't want over-powering butt rattling thump, this is it.
Installed Kenwood powered sub
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I put everything I could in the door jams and sills. The rest are under the passenger side floor mat because I put my sub under the passenger rear seat. You have to really look for the wires to see them (barely visible in a few spots). I'm kinda lazy. Didnt want to go thru all the trouble of tucking them under the carpet.GemInI said:
Glad you like sub. I sure do dig mine. Worth every penny.
Glad it worked out for you. It really is a surprise when you turn this thing on. I didn't go under the carpet to run my wires, just hid them in the door sills and under the seats. All you can see on mine is about half an inch inbetween the doors from under the passenger seat to the door sills. Have a good one!
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Finally took a pic of the Kenwood mounted in the rear passenger side storage tray.
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You do not need anything extra unless you want to crimp an o connector on the end of the battery lead.docweedon said:
I just finished my install yesterday. For those who haven't started yet, you might want/need the following if you don't already have them:docweedon said:
- crimper/stripper tool
- crimp (butt) connectors
- As Sudden Urge said, a crimp-on ring terminal for connecting to the battery
- drill and drill bit to connect ground wire to frame
- Add-a-circuit mini fuse holder for connecting the blue turn-on lead into the fuse panel
- split loom tubing
- cable ties
Here's some pictures:
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Mubley, sounds like you covered all the other little things. Where did you wind up putting the sub and how do you like it?
I installed the sub under the driver's seat. It's mounted on some wooden blocks to raise it above the air vent, and fires downward into the floor for bass reinforcement.sudden urge said:
I tried to manage my expectations going into this project so that I wouldn't be disappointed. This is more of an incremental upgrade rather than a major upgrade. It does give me slightly improved bass response. The greatest benefit of this sub (and I think you made this point earlier in the thread) is that the bass can be turned down on the mains, which allows them to play with less distortion.
It obviously doesn't sound or feel like a 12" or even 10" sub, but it was definitely worth the $150 and the few hours of install time.
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Just for the hell of it, you should try upfiring it. My choice of placement in the rear tray, imo, amplified its response and acts like a larger enclosure. I have to say this sub doubled the bass response in comparison to the OEM setup.
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Ok, thanks for your feedback.
I will order one of these things very soon, if I can sell my other amp & sub that I have.
Mubley, where did you get/rig up that remote turn-on connection for the fuse box? I don't have much sense when it comes to this stuff, but that looks pretty simple.
Mubley, where did you get/rig up that remote turn-on connection for the fuse box? I don't have much sense when it comes to this stuff, but that looks pretty simple.
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Yep... thats how I did mine. I'm such a copy cat. :upsidedowsudden urge said:
Works good... hope it last long time.
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Nice and clean install! Great job, man! Thanks for sharing. :cheers:mubley said:
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I installed the Kenwood sub this past weekend. I put it under the passenger's seat. I had a friend install it that was more experienced than me, so I didn't have much hands on.
I am happy with this little sub. It doesn't hit like a 10" or 12", but then again it isn't designed to. For what it is, I am happy with it. It has met my expectations and for the price you can't go wrong.
I have the remote in the middle part of my center console(inbetween the two cup holders) fits perfectly, and when I am away, I can situate it in the center console.
I am happy with this little sub. It doesn't hit like a 10" or 12", but then again it isn't designed to. For what it is, I am happy with it. It has met my expectations and for the price you can't go wrong.
I have the remote in the middle part of my center console(inbetween the two cup holders) fits perfectly, and when I am away, I can situate it in the center console.
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I just received this subwoofer for my birthday and couldnt be happier with the improvement it made to my stereo. The price to have Circuit City install it was $75. For $225 with install this is a recommended must have for anyone out there.
Just want to thank all you guys for the info, especially Sudden Urge for starting the thread.
I'm getting mine this week. Sounds like the ticket.
I wouldn't change or mess with anything if I didn't have to, I'd really like it stock, but the mid-line is shameful, to be blunt.
Hopefully the sub will make it bearable
All I want is some MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!!!
Cheif
I'm getting mine this week. Sounds like the ticket.
I wouldn't change or mess with anything if I didn't have to, I'd really like it stock, but the mid-line is shameful, to be blunt.
Hopefully the sub will make it bearable
All I want is some MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!!!
Cheif
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I think you will be very happy with it. It will probably take you 10 minutes to set the hand controller to your listening preference. It's a huge improvement to the stock non RF 6 cd system.CHEIF said:Just want to thank all you guys for the info, especially Sudden Urge for starting the thread.
I'm getting mine this week. Sounds like the ticket.
I wouldn't change or mess with anything if I didn't have to, I'd really like it stock, but the mid-line is shameful, to be blunt.
Hopefully the sub will make it bearable
All I want is some MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks!!!
Cheif
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