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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1323 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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85%would recommend to a friend

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Customers praise the Hideaway 8" Subwoofer for its impressive sound quality, compact size, and powerful bass. Many users are pleased with its easy installation and affordable price. However, some users have concerns about its durability, with a few reporting issues such as stopped working after a period of time and missing parts.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kicker 8 inch hideaway sub

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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 really upgraded my sound without losing the back seat. It went under the seat. Not an absolutely perfect fit but does work there. Out of the way and it’s not muffled even though it’s under the rear seats. Very happy with the purchase. I drove a Chevy Colorado crew cab and I did have to get a little creative in how to wire it to have enough wire and not have to splice extra in. The wiring harness is short if you have a full size truck may not work without adding additional wire. It’s not going to bounce you out of your seat with bass but it absolutely improves the sound and takes up little room.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small footprint big sound.

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

    Fits under my seat in a fiat 500and provides ample sound. I upgraded everything and without this piece my sound wouldn’t be nearly as good. When I found out there was an all in one like this I was so excited. I was looking for something that could make me feel base and not take much room and this has been perfect. I was a little disappointed at the fact there was a knob for the base. I have no idea if thats common or not. This attached near my stereo. I used the total tech membership todo all the install which Was very nice.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for space

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

    I waited about 3 months to write a review, this speaker is still going strong! I have a Fiat 500 and thus have limited space for things like subs. This fits perfectly under the seat and produces plenty of bass for the small sound space of my car. Installation was straightforward, certainly less complicated than installing a separate amp. This sub is perfect for most people looking to add bass on a budget as well as save some time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for my needs

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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.

    Installed in a 1998 Jeep TJ that just needed some low end reinforcement without being obtrusive. Its not a thunderbox - it compliments what you have and gives you what you’re missing. Install is simple but the inputs are line level, bare wires. If you are running from RCA outputs, you’ll need a RCA to line converter. I screwed it to the tailgate to get it out of the way.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Then the tiny punch came....

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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.

    Firstly, this is an introduction amp/sub combo for those who want to add a little bass and hit to their factory system. Don't expect drops like you would with standalone amps and sub professionally installed, I knew what I was wanting and this hit the spot perfectly. The weight is perfect, not heavy but well built, easily one arm lift and maneuver while installing; sturdy frame that tells it was well built and durable. I installed this in my 2020 Dodge Charger on the pull away trunk bottom and fed the ground to the chassis by the battery (battery is in the trunk so I didn't have to worry about a fire wall) and the power to the battery of course. So I had more than enough ground length and power length, but the speaker wires were only 8' in length and I needed at least a good 10'-12' on each side for routing and stowing, so I bought 16awg wire at AutoZone and soldered the wires appropriately and routed them as needed. Also, I had to go to another brand of terminals for the ground and power as the factory ones that came with the product cracked easily and the lead would slip out, so AutoZone had what I needed and the tug test worked so I wrapped for a better seal and installed. The entire install was only a few hours at I had prep the area, disconnect the battery, remove a few panels and solder connects plus shrink/electrical tape the work I had done. For me it was easy as my job is an electronic technician and I wire for a living so this was a breeze, just the car panels didn't know I needed their help for them to come off lol. Anyways, the sound was more than what I expected. The punch from certain songs, and bass hits from others; wow, phenomenal for this little guy. I love my audio and this one is perfect for what I needed. The bass boost cable was long (more than enough) to route from the back to the drivers side inside center dash. Just used 3M tape to hold it as I was not going to screw into my panels. But it's a sturdy knob, great build, good material. Overall, satisfied with this product and I couldn't believe how good Prodigy - Breathe sounded or Sickick - Hittem. KTrek - Sierra and others. 5/5 for what it is, small, inexpensive and versatile for where it can be placed. 4/5 for wire lengths, speaker wires could be made longer just in case of rear seat installation or trunk option. 5/5 for build and hardware included and also installation time. 10/10 would recommend for factory system upgrades for those would want something personal for themselves and not the neighborhood. Easy instructions, just make sure to find out your positive and negatives for your vehicle wirings and DO NOT install to rear speakers as the highs and lows are not enough to receive consistent power input for the needed signals for the hideaway. USE FRONT SPEAKERS and be cautious when adding mids treble and bass on headhunt, recommended on manual to reset those to 0 as they can cause the unit to power off. I don't mind it, still sounds great on Apple Music with CarPlay.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good compact powered sub

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

    Fits great behind the back seat of my 2015 F-150 Super Crew. It was easy to hook up to the existing door speakers as well as the battery.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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

    This is an awesome subwoofer. I installed it in my 2016 Honda Civic Sedan as I wanted more bass out of my factory stereo. This gives me just the right amount of bass without rattling the trunk. It is perfect if you just want some extra bass out of your factory stereo without having to upgrade the entire sound system. If you prefer a much louder system than this may not be for you. This is great for small vehicles, I doubt it will sound good in a big vehicle as its just an 8" subwoofer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little sub

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

    I purchased this sub for my motorcycle. For my application this sub is great. It adds the bass missing from the other speakers. So far I'm very pleased with the sound.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound and compact

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

    Used this to add bass to my soundbar and its just the right size to fit between the rear seats of my Kawasaki Teryx4. The remote bass control is prefect to adjust per song without stopping and reaching back to the sub too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great amp/sub combo!

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

    Great little sub and amp combo. Purchased to install in my 2013 Civic SI. Easy to install. Comes with it's own wiring harness, easy process if you do your research. Fits snug under the drivers seat. It definitely bumps! Highly recommended.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great all in one package

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

    Great little all in 1 package. Built like a tank. After of years of always going the amp/sub box route, I decided to try an all in 1 sub since my pickup truck doesn't have much room. I was really surprised. My front speakers were upgraded to kicker 5x7s but, excluding the kicker hideaway, the stereo is a factory Ford Sync system. I recommend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small, but mighty (enough)!

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

    I wanted a bit more thump for my base factory stereo; thus provides exactly that. Super easy install with provided harness and mounting straps.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just What I Needed for that extra Kick

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

    Great Addition to my small space. Deeper sound with more punch. Not overwhelming ,but just right for the size of the listening space. This is a great purchase. Wish I did it sooner.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    I’d recommend for an upgrade over stock

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

    2008 Volvo Xc90. Easy install. Easy to adjust sound. It’s a decent speaker for a “better than stock” sound. Won’t blow you away with bass, but will improve your sound system. Doesn’t take up much space at all. Very compact.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy for the money and size

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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.

    Was wanting a little extra bass to add to my stock system in my 2020 Honda Civic Sport, and it's was the perfect match. I put it under my passenger seat and the wiring was super easy since I just tapped into my stock rear speaker wires. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for extra bass for a small area. I still have to hide some of the wiring, but that's for another day.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works!

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

    Works well, i couldnt fit it under the seat for my 2002 acura rsx but i installed it behind the back seat. Works well. I wired it to the front speakers. Even though my head unit jad rca subwoofer and also L and R outputs the hideaway wouldn't work that way for me.but works great sounds great.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice thump for the size

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

    Just take some time playing with the settings, drive around for a few days, keep adjusting every so often until you find your sweet spot. The control knob is nice to adjust on the fly as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Kicker amp sub

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

    Perfect size , sound , excellent. Easy hook up Way past worth the $$$

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well built!

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

    This set up is a great bang for the buck. Best Buy staff installed this to my current “stock” system. Now it sounds amazing with great bass as well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bottom Line

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

    Fantastic sound and control for the size. Love the fat bottom I get now in the jeep.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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