Finding a good subwoofer that is small can be a challenge. That is because you want one that packs a punch for your music, and sometimes it is hard to make something small that still packs a good punch. Well, if you are looking for the best under seat subwoofer,
then you are in the right spot. We have looked at most all the subwoofers on the market, and have found three of the best subwoofers available. In this article, we are going to take an in-depth look at them. Explain all their features, why they are good, and who they are best for. Read on to learn all you need to know about three of the smallest subwoofers on the market that can fit under your vehicle's seat.
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So, now that we have some terminology out of the way, and we are all on the same page of what a subwoofer is, we can now move onto covering the three subwoofers that we are going to include on this list. The first one is from the brand Kicker and it is the 11HS8. This is a nice compact subwoofer that measures 13.8 inches by 9.4 inches by 3.1 inches and weighs 13.58 pounds. This makes it compact enough to fit pretty much anywhere in your vehicle including under your seat. The weight is not heavy enough to cause issues for most people to install it where they want too.
This subwoofer has an 8-inch speaker, meaning that it can reproduce the bass sounds easily, and plenty loudly. The speaker runs off 150 watts and uses RMS 14.4 volt power that is built-in. This is nice because it means you do not have to have an external amp to run this sub. The power cable is included and you just hook it up and it will run itself. This makes installation very simple. Users like how easy it is to install this unit, and how much sound it puts out. This is not the most powerful bass in the world, but the sound it provides is clean and will enhance the bass sound of your music.
The only complaints from some users are that the Kicker 11HS8 blows too easily. This is likely because they were playing their music louder than this unit can handle. A lot of people have positive experiences, but we figured it would be good to mention that some people have had issues with this unit blowing. If you are not going to push this unit past what it is designed for, then you should be fine. However, if you want a unit that you can play your music loud, and have the bass thumping, then one of the other options on this list might be better for you.
Upcoming the list of the best underseat subwoofer is Pioneer TS-WX130DA - another great unit from a reliable name in the digital entertainment and technology market.
I quite admire a built-in 160 watts RMS amplifier and a high sensitivity rating since it allows this model to play louder on less power.
As for the enclosure, it comes with a sealed one, which is excellent for tight and deep bass. Lots of previous users love the sound of the sealed subs than the ported ones.
So, if you are one of them, you can’t go wrong with this model. However, for those with a limited budget, this choice is not cheap.
What’s more, the Pioneer TS-WX130DA includes an aluminum cone and urethane surround together with a built-in Class D amplifier, enhancing performance with selectable dynamic or deep listening modes.
If you love the solid underseat subwoofer that delivers a tight and accurate bass, here is your best choice.
The next product from a trusted brand in the car audio sector that I’m going to introduce to you is Kenwood KSC-SW11.
This model can produce up to 75 watts of energy if it is being played at a continuous rate. And if you take it to the maximum capacities, it can go all the way over 150 watts.
In fact, I found that it only sounds good at the default setting. So, in case you don’t care about bass tuning too much, it will be okay.
Although its power capacity is quite low in this list, its built quality is excellent. It is totally made of aluminum that does a great job of absorbing heat and preventing the unit from overheating at loud volume and for extended uses.
Since the Kenwood KSC-SW11 is just a decent model, it does a nice job at an affordable price as well. I highly suggest it to beginners who don’t mind bass tuning.
Next, up on our list, we have the LOPRO8 from Sound Storm Labs. This unit is more powerful than the last with 600 watts of max power. This means that the sound it produces is a lot stronger than the previous option. This subwoofer is still compact though at 13.5 inches by 9.7 inches by 3 inches and it weighs less than the first option. It only weighs 11.5 pounds making installing it even easier because being lighter makes it easier to move it around under your seat to get it in the right spot to bolt down. If the name didn’t clue you in, this unit is also an 8 inches sub. This is plenty big enough for most uses though.
This unit also comes with a built-in amplifier meaning that you don’t have to have an external one. Being built in also makes for improved switching speeds, better performance with less power from the driver, lower gate-to-drain feedback capacitance, and lower thermal impedance for higher switching frequencies. On top of these things the unit has a variable low pass filter to keep the high pitch sounds out of the subwoofer, but it does not have a high pass filter. Other features that it has is it includes a bass boost to give your bass an even deeper sound, and it has a subsonic filter. It even has high and low inputs as well as remote subwoofer control.
Users love how easy the Sound Storm Labs LOPRO8 is to use. They also like all the features that are packed into the small frame. People end up happy with this unit and the sound it produces. Also, it comes with a three-year warranty, so if an issue does come up it is easy to get the company to take care of it.
Last on our list we have the big boy when it comes to size and power, but it is still a small and compact unit. We have the RW10CA from Rockville. This unit has a 10-inch subwoofer meaning that it can bright sound, and the subwoofer runs off 800 watts. Don’t let this scare you away though because the unit is still compact enough to fit under your seat. The unit's dimensions are 12.4 inches by 13.4 inches by 2.7 inches and it weighs 14.25 pounds. This puts it right on par with the other two units we have on this list.
Like the other unit, this one has its power supply. The power supply is a MOSFET one. On top of this, it has low-level RCA inputs as well as high-level inputs with auto turn-on. You can also adjust the sensitivity of the input and there is a soft delay remote turn-on. On top of all that, there is a thermal protection circuit as well as overload protection, so this unit will not fail on you. The unit has all the different filters as well to keep the sound top quality and bass boast to make the sound clean and powerful.
Users love the Rockville RW10CA and the sound it puts out. The only complaints are that some units aren’t reliable. There have been quality issues where the units have died within a year. The company does make things right though, but it is just a frustration to have to deal with. Not everyone gets bad units though, and the units themselves are really good and produce great sound.
Inexpensive- To have a fully functioning car system, you need to invest in a good amplifier and subwoofers. A powered subwoofer already comes with a built-in amplifier and it is a touch and go installation process.
space- You don't have to compromise on sound or the quality with powered underseat subwoofers. They fit perfectly under the seats thus saving on space and the quality is better than most factory units.
Installation- You can install these subwoofers in less than 20 minutes if you know your away around your vehicle. Conventional subwoofers can take more time since they have to be wired to the amp and you might need to the help of a professional for proper installation.
So, now you know three of the best small subwoofers on the market. It is nice that all of these units are compact enough to fit under your seat. Also, it is nice that they all have built-in power supplies. If you are looking to add a little more thump to your bass in your cars sound system, then you can’t go wrong with any of these units. They are all-powerful, small, and get the job done nicely.
