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:
Installation, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Kicker- Hideaway 8"
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I have a Bronco Sport Big Bend Edition. It does not have the B&O system but sounds decent. Add the Kicker Highway 8" and it now sounds better and ever. The Geek Squad install team was even able to mount it under the passenger seat with small modifications to the A/C vent. No it has a vent direct cooling it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Size, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great small sub but Best Buy has gone down hill
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The Kicker is great. Gave me just the punch I was looking for. It will fill your small cabin with more than enough bass to feel it in your chest and all around without annoying the cars around you.
Would have given 5 stars but the rep that helped me did not know anything and should not have been working in electronics. even dropped an F bomb. Sold me installation which when I showed for my appointment was told by the tech they could not do at this store. had it installed elsewhere and now it makes me happy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Installation, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sub.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was pretty skeptical of an "all in one" unit, but with the Kicker name on it, I figured it had to be okay. Fits under the back seat of my Nissan Frontier perfectly. Now, you cannot be expecting ground shaking bass. However, I was looking for solid low-end to fill out what was missing in my truck. I like the remote level control, so you can tune it on the fly without adjusting the controls on the unit itself. Complements my other Kicker CS speakers nicely. Needs to be tuned correctly, but sounds great. Also like that you do not have to run a dedicated amp power supply to this. Keeps the install simple and inexpensive.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
All you need, for some setups...
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This subwoofer is great in my Chevy cobalt, but it wasn't at first. When I first installed it, I put it in the trunk as it wouldn't fit under my seat in the passenger section of the car. In the trunk the base was underwhelming. So much so that I moved it to under the passenger seat, where it would fit with minor modifications to the seat. When it's with the people this subwoofer is amazing. It's great in that it can be powerful enough to shake your mirrors(if that's what you want) as well as subtle enough to create a full range of audio. Wiring was a breeze. I would recommend this as long as you don't put it in your trunk, then you need something more powerful.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Neighbor love my music!!!
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Awesome unit. Got it for tight spaces. Really thumps!!! Just remember to turn up the remote dial once you install it cause you may think it's defective, but it is actually just turned down from the factory.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound upgrade for the price
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've had JB Audio 12" and Alpine 10" subwoofers in the past and the discrete audio upgrade is great, especially for the price. The stock stereo is much more full and having it under the driver seat means you don't need a larger sub taking up room in the trunk. While it doesn't deliver the same performance as what I've had in the past, it's exactly what I wanted now, and I don't lose any trunk space.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy Camper!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I have a 2025 Subaru WRX and had the head unit changed a year ago along with all speakers. The sound was good although always felt like it music sounded a little flat regardless of playing with the equalizer settings. Decided to get the Kicker sub which fit perfectly under the seat and WOW... what a difference! It really helps differentiate the highs, mids and lows. Incredibly powerful bass for my car. Super happy with purchase! FYI, there was some rattle because of the base so added a small piece of sound reading mat on the edges of the box that was in contact with the seat adjusting rail and it solved the trick!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great add on
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
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Upgraded sound system I’m my 2022 Subaru Outback wilderness. What a difference! Fit perfectly under passenger side seat. I like that I can simply turn a small dial to enhance the subwoofer punch. No major interface issues with stock radio. My co worker has a 2023 Outback wilderness and bought same box. Thrilled with sound. I had it professionally installed. No clue on how hard it was to install.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Installs easy to moderate sounds awesome.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Installed in a 2004 F150 ext.cab. Installed under back seat. Ran power from battery to the unit using power cable in the kit, connected to existing rear speakers cabling. REM wire (the blue wire) from unit was a little short so had to add a splice to get to the head unit. Install took about an hour. Sounds great. I would recommend it. Install was pretty straight foreword, love the the all in one unit. Sounded great so I bought a second to mount on opposite side of rear seat. One would work fine but the balance of two took it to a new level.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Size, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works well for adding bass
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Works well for extra bass to 6x9 in a truck or suv. Small and easily can be hidden. Not going to rattle the car or hit like a 12 inch system. Good for rock, country music to give solid depth and bass.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Added to Can Am Maverick Sport RC, roof mounted
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A great speaker from Kicker as always. It does not take up much room and is easily installed. It is a great filler for your mid-range sound. If your looking for earth moving bass, this isn't your pick. If you need a great sounding sub to add that little bit extra to what you currently have this is the one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not too shabby
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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It’s good for a cheaper sub set up. Obviously not the best option but for the most part it gets the job done if you’re not a huge bass snob and just want a little extra kick.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New install, great initial results!
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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.
I took the plunge on upgrading my audio in my vehicle and haven’t been disappointed. I found the unit for a good price at Bestbuy and had it professionally installed. The added depth to your music is immediate, while maintaining crisp mid tones and hard hitting deep bass. Very stylish and compact design that’s full of quality tech.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small and powerful
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Small but powerful! Fits under the drivers seat. This sub has completely transformed the driving experience in my Jeep Wrangler. Fully adjustable bass note from subtle to all out thumper.
I’m very happy with the Kicker hideaway subwoofer with the integrated amplifier
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Whole lotta speaker in a little package.
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Crazy how this little 8" speaker/amp made my horribly inefficient 2021 Toyota Tundra's JBL system come alive. Once I figured out the speaker wiring (which was not easy - Toyota), and got the Kicker to work properly, I was beyond impressed. I read many forums and most said to replace the head unit, spend $2000 or more, etc. to even have a decent sound system. They're wrong! The hideaway met all expectations and now I can listen to my music and actually enjoy it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Deal! Good Bass for my Factory radio!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I installed this subwoofer by myself after research. It’s fairly easy install. First time doing it. For my 2020 VW Atlas I don’t have to use the blue remote wire. The amp can detect the power thru the speaker signal. The sound quality is great! It’s not going to shatter your car or glass. It’s a decent bass. It’s a big difference how my Non- Fender sound system. I like how compact the size without sacrificing the cargo space! I tuck it under the spare tire.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Hidden beauty
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Small and little to no space needed to house makes this a great purchase. Little imprint but a great output.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Size, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
KICKER 8" Sub
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Works as i expected. Great sound for limited space
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice
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It's a great amp, I use it in my jeep. Perfect size for a wrangler. Easy to install, sound quality is perfect, actually better than I expected
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bass, Size, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Everyone should own this.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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This sounds amazing! It won't rattle the window but packs a great punch for its size and fits nicely under the passenger seat of my Jeep Wrangler. This will add nice depth to just about any type of music you are listening to. I love the separate control knob too, which allows quick easy adjustment to bass level based on what you are listening to.