207 0 obj <>stream Do you tie it into the front or rear speakers? The boring but practical answer is to read your amps owners manual. Box Depth: 13 7/8, 35.2 cm. The Kicker comes with straight wires out of the unit and it says to buy there adapter deal to go from speaker wire to RCA or what the shop in town said to do was just cut the ends off a RCA set and crimp them together with butt connectors (Soldering was recommended) but they said butt connectors will work. Agree! I tried a new exact same amp and it just got hot with a red light. 0000013238 00000 n One side note, since the sub is mounted to the cross-member it is actually elevated off the lowest part of the floor pan. In an actual listening room, you'd find that some speakers play louder than others when fed the same amount of power. In or near New Hampshire??? Yes, I believe you'll be pleasantly surprised. I could not find such an adapter here though. Never use the rear speaker wires for signal. Place sub in desired location based on initial pictures. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Choose a location that allows at least 4" (10cm) of open ventilation for the amplifier. Kicker 3.5 x 4. This Kicker 46HS10 would be a stellar call with Retrosound, Toby. 0000002425 00000 n 0000016219 00000 n Kicker 11HS8 Subwoofer Review - Big Power in a Small Package. If you choose to anyway, dab some loctite before reinstalling the seat. Yes. A subreddit for Jeep Wrangler enthusiasts, Press J to jump to the feed. Kicker hideaway- final upgrade to the $250(+) 3rd gen premium upgrade (+Kicker Key 180.4 amp) . Total price: These items are shipped from and sold by different sellers. rca? Not sure but probably not. Make sure your battery and alternator are charged. 180, Bass Boost: rotary dial to adjust the bass boost; continuously Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by drym4rch0n, Jan 6, 2022. You are using an out of date browser. Kicker calls it "SORT" which stands for Short, Overvoltage, Reverse polarity, and Thermal. I can tell you its dimensions which are 9.834" wide x 3.324" tall x 14.5" deep in case you find dimensions of the space under the seat, You would have to measure the opening under your seat then check the size specs on the webpage. by Crutchfield's So I installed the key amp without the tweeters for now. 0000032326 00000 n Frequency response 25-150Hz Bass Boost 6+db @ 40Hz. I installed mine under the back seat of my VW Bus, the bass wire is all the way to the front, tucked off to one side no problem. I did all Kicker speakers, a Key 200.4 amp and a 8" Hideaway mounted under the rear seat utilizing a plug play harness. When I had my kicker hideaway, it was on high and I had the gain setting at about 12 o'clock. The wiring harnesses mentioned in post 1 allows plug and play from the factory head unit to the amp input and output to the speaker? Have had no foot room complaints. Its not a blue screen of death. The Key 200.4 by itself made a huge improvement. When Kicker created the original Hideaway compact HS8 powered sub, they wanted to make a subwoofer that Crutchfield at CES 2020: Kicker Hideaway HS10 powered subwoofer. Remote Control: The wired remote puts subwoofer output level I have mine under the passenger seat. As long as it is not completely covered so that heat cannot circulate, it should keep itself cool. Thank you for the advice!! But how? The HS10 sub adds the extra punch of a 10" speaker and a built-in 180-watt amplifier to give you really impressive bass response from a sub that will still fit almost anywhere. Unplug any cables connecting the amp to your radio, CD system, or MP3 player, and try turning it on once again. I would double check all the dip switches to be sure nothing got bumped by accident or set wrong. This established one solid point of contact in the front. If your amplier does not appear to be working, check the obvious things rst such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring connections, incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain controls, etc. Fits perfectly fine under either seat. It would make your windows shack as a large sub would but sounds great. Got it tuned perfectly for my ear and style of music. Power should be to 12+ only, REM should be connected to a12v switched power separately. Kicker amps go into protect mode way before damage occurs. If you have a single mono RCA you can use either option for good sound with the Kicker 46HS10 Hideaway sub Alex. My PWR is sending voltage to my RMT. We double check the details on each item. compartment of many vehicles. Here are a few of the most common. It will sound great either way! We will be happy to help. crossover frequency; 50-120 Hz; the crossover slope is 18 dB/octave, Gain: rotary dial to set the amplifier gain control; 1-40 Supporting Member. 0000030793 00000 n Actually, comparing the Kicker Hideaway to say an Alpine MRV500 and S Type 10", plus a rear box the cost is pretty close. While it is ultimately down to personal preference, if you want the deep impact with heavy metal and you are only going with one subwoofer than the 10" would probably be better for that genre. Recommended Protection Plans for Kicker 46HS10: Protect your new purchase against the risk of untimely and expensive repairs with AWS Protection coverage! Disconnecting the speakers is like performing first aid for the amp. Greetings Keelan, and thank you for your question. v]0"%q*:9=8Etytp9'4&:v{PkcN(-xy "nA,OZzF[a +lfJ}h%}cmLmp4(md`F7%Y4"r]i$cVX*$R$J& EiYA,j}.g'09SD =j@m_ The bass adjuster control is handy if you want to make adjustments per song while you are driving. I don't see any reason you can't mount behind the back seat other than if the seat folds down, then it might be best to mount on the trunk wall/sides or if this is a sedan, mount it under the rear deck You can always use washers to lift seat up to give clearance but in a car accident I'm not sure how safe that would be. Runner up: Probably the Kenwood underseat. I have the 8-inch version of this sub under the passenger seat in my 2015 Accord Sport. The KICKER Hideaway Compact Powered Subwoofer delivers surprising low frequency output from a remarkably small enclosure, setting a new standard in plug-and-play bass performance and convenience in a vehicle. Your seat will need a metal or hard plastic backing to bolt the box to. check earth and voltage, does the amp go into protect or loose power. The tough all-aluminum chassis and stylish metal grille protect the speaker and deliver great sound. The purpose of the shutdown state is to prevent damage to the amp or other system components. The Kicker 47HS10 works great in my 2020 Tacoma 4Dr but I would imagine that in an open air setting you may need more air movement from the speaker. 0 For as long as I can remember I've been fascinated by music. His other interests include astronomy, hiking, and fishing. If your headphones aren't listed, we recommend using our Listening Kit. We did not take measurements of the available space in this pickup for installing a subwoofer. Forums. I have never seen a seat in a trunk. If you are having a problem with any of your Kicker products you can contact us at either 1-800-256-0808 and ask for Technical Support or email us at support@kicker.com. You can't go wrong! If it starts up as normal, the problem is in the speaker; your amp has just shut down to protect itself. SpeakerCompare tailors your listening experience to the exact headphones you have, so that what you hear is comparable to auditioning speakers side-by-side in person. or speaker level inputs? Paid to have it installed, It is installed under the driver seat and the remote gain dial is mounted close to the other controls. Since 1974.SM. By submitting this review, you agree to our terms and review guidelines. Best underseat: Kicker Hideaway. P@! Make sure you use a marine amp, waterproof sub box and water proof banana clips since this is a collection point for water (drain right below the seat). I ended up zip-tieing the cable to a cross-bar under the seat which keeps the wire elevated, out of the way, and still able to move freely when adjusting the seat forward and back. I believe it's set up at 4 ohm and just senses off your speakers is pretty freaking easy. OP. JavaScript is disabled. Fit with no probs. Deep discounts on the essential accessories that help your new gear work with your car. SpeakerCompare simulates the sound of home and car speakers through your headphones. I made a cardboard box the size of the subwoofer. JavaScript is disabled. . Hi there. The remote bass wire is quite long. Crutchfield has and always will be the number one source for all electronic needs, there is no one better. Centered directly under the seat. You can use your stereos controls to adjust gain but you will be limited a bit as you are adjusting the sound and output for all speakers, not just the subwoofer. And I hardly have passengers so having the bass more forward in the cab, works for me. If you notice any dirt, clean it carefully with a dry cloth. To solve a grounding problem, clean your grounding wires, then reattach them more tightly to a location in your car where youre certain they wont rattle loose. Congress with a wiring pigtail to connect to wiring you already have for speakers and deck. I always choose to support you guys over a big box. With a Kicker 10" woofer, you can expect serious low end, and you can install the HS10 under most seats to bring the bass right up close. Ive seen lots of amps (not just Kicker) create a ground loop when the auto turn on is used. I had him hook his subwoofer up to my stereo, so the subwoofer is not blown. Also ensure that the gains settings are at an applicable level. It gets distortion easy as higher power. If you do not consent, please do not continue with chat assistance. The speaker IMO gives a good balanced sound that completed my system well! Yes it should. Lego 41027 - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester. I'll be a customer for as long as they are in business. Each bracket extends just over " from the sub. I'm sure there is a way to add more hideaways, because I've seen it. Serious bass. Never used, I am using 4Awg wires, with Two Dual 4 Ohm Kicker woofers, wired down to #1ohm, every thing is new.. Any help is appreciated#ProtectMode #Ctsound. Jan 6, 2022 at 10:26 PM #1 #1. drym4rch0n [OP] Active Member. Join the community today and get started. In hindsight, this is actually a plus as it will protect it in the event there's ever water in the Jeep (which NEVER happens, I know ;) and, it also creates a little airspace under the sub which will probably help with cooling. Read bio. The wiring harness that comes with it is fairly easy. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Additionally it can cause damage to the woofer cone when it is active due to vacuums and pressure differences. This powered subwoofer can be set to turn on when it senses audio coming in on its speaker level inputs. Come discuss all Ford F150 Stereo and Audio questions here! So while dealing with an amp in protect mode may be annoying, it might save you from a bigger headache down the road. The wiring kit that came with the sub plugged into everything without me having to solder much. The left +/- go with the gray/yellow and gray/purple wires while the right go with the green/yellow and green/purple wires. 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