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Your price for this item is $199.99
The comparable value price is $299.99

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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 22 reviews

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    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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59%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the Compact 8" Subwoofer for its impressive sound quality, with many describing the bass as chest-rattling and more than enough to complement a good head unit. Installation is also a breeze, with customers appreciating how easy it is to set up and hide away.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Woofer for Small Cars

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Recommended this product to a friend. Perfect for small cars like my Porsche Boxster. Delivers chest-rattling bass with premium sound quality & easy install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Subwoofer thats compact.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall a wonderful subwoofer, it isn't even that large yet it holds a good amount of audio.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Warning installer is inept he wrecked my new car

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased a new wrx Subaru in January of 2024 had a subwoofer and speakers installed The tech was inept he cut wires when he promised to use plugs I spent over 9 hours waiting and when my car was done the instrument panel was blown up the head lights would not work he laid greasy tools on my seats and stained them When I tried to get help from the manager Ty he was also worthless these guys are liars and do terrible work

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sounds good, while it lasts.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This powered sub sounds pretty decent, but it does not last very long. I've had three of them blow out so far. When this happens, you have to mail it to one of Kenwood's repair centers and they will deem it unrepairable, because it's an old model. They will eventually send you a check for the full cost of it. The only reason I kept coming back to it is because my car was already wired for it obviously, and all I had to do was plug it in. Well, I'm not making the same mistake again. This speaker/amp is a piece of garbage if you ask me. Do yourself a favor and get something else.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from JVCKENWOOD USA Team
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      Hello Valued Customer, thank you for sharing your experience and review on the KENWOOD KSC-PSW8 amp/subwoofer! We greatly appreciate your honest feedback as it gives us a better understanding of where we need to improve. We'd like to learn more about the specific issue that you are experiencing so that we can provide you with a solution. Please call us at 800-536-9663 or e-mail us at support@ccc.kenwoodusa.com to advise us of your specific issue and we'd be more than happy to help you. Thank you for choosing KENWOOD!

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Fit, Sound quality
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Adds some bump to your ride and fits under the seat if my 02 civic. Like better than the kicker model

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact and Powerful

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This sub sounds great and fits underneath car seats! The wire remote is nice for quick adjustments when changing music genres. It produce a rich deep sound that massages your heart. This makes driving very enjoyable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kenwood 8in under seat sub

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Powerful for being small. Nice packaging and easy installation, changed the whole sound of my trucks audio.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very minimal bass

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are someone who would want the very minimal amount of bass than this would absolutely be for you. I personally expected there to be a lot more bass than I expected. But that could've been my fault for having such high expectations. But it's still made very durable and good materials.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amp

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it kicks! easy to install and hide away. reasonable price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound system

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it sounds really good easy to instal the service was really great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sub is exactly what I wanted and gives the sound I was looking for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprised by how good it sounded

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Plenty enough bass to complement a good head unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Its ok

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not what i thought it would be,not the best setup.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Subwoofer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I BUY A KENWOOD SUBWOOFER, AND IS A EXCELLENT SUBWOOFER, THAT WORKS FOR ME

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kenwood 8" sub for JCW Mini

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just what I needed. Didn't want an obnoxious amount of bass, but I definitely wanted more volume and this was perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Donsreview

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product, very happy with the performance and fit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bass monster!!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall great buy. Needed some extra bass and this worked out great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Kenwood

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works good but first one didnt have sound and now the second one some time will make a sound like a can.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk subwoofer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Terrible. I bought one and it worked fine for a month then it blew. Bought another one to replace it so I could keep same wiring throughout the car and the second one just slaps against the metal grate making an awful sound. Cannot return after installed

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from JVCKENWOOD USA Team
      Posted .

      Hello Valued Customer, thank you for sharing your experience and review on the KENWOOD KSC-PSW8 subwoofer! We greatly appreciate your honest feedback as it gives us a better understanding of where we need to improve. We'd like to learn more about the specific issue that you are experiencing so that we can provide you with a solution. Please call us at 800-536-9663 or e-mail us at support@ccc.kenwoodusa.com to advise us of your specific issue and we'd be more than happy to help you. Thank you for choosing KENWOOD!

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Save your money

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It worked great for two weeks. I didn't change any settings after tuning it to a good sound, then it just blew. Ironically just after the two-week return exchange policy Best Buy offers.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend