Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 51HS8/11HS8
- |
- SKU:
- 3526208
Customer reviews
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1333 reviews
(1,333 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.2
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.3
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers have good things to say about the Hideaway 8" Subwoofer, particularly regarding its sound quality and bass performance. Its compact size is appreciated, making it suitable for various vehicles, and users find the installation process relatively straightforward. While the subwoofer is generally well-received, some customers mention space limitations as a potential drawback.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Save your money
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Same issue that many others appear to of had, after about 5 months the sub suddenly stopped working. Sounds great when it did work. It’d be a gamble if you buy one because you truly don’t know how long it will work for.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Comparable to factory audio
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds decent, no real vibration, just a bass sound. I would compare it to factory premium audio subwoofer.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
It works really well just make sure you can fit it
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.ITS GOT GREAT BEAT but i have a E60 and it blew out and this is my second install of one from my local best by. This works with compacts the best or small trucks. I think ill got for the 10” alpine speaker
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fits well in my truck!, thinking of getting another subwoofer!
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Speaker was blown when I received it
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I installed it and when I turned it on to test it, the speaker was blown. I purchased this model to fit under my SUV seat and not blow my kids ear drums, but the sound that came out of this during testing phase was just disheartening. I have returned the product, which Best Buy gave me no issues about and purchased another product. I have heard that this sub has had many issues before hand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Sounding Subwoofer
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This subwoofer blended perfectly with my Alpine amp, Boston Acoustics speakers and Pioneer Radio. Great buy and great sound all around.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sweet little sub
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy install, great sound. Added to my golf cart!!
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 3 out of 5 stars
No rca inputs
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Only speaker level inputs. I didn't notice til almost done with install.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Kicker
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is what it is. It’s a cheap alternative to true base and power
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Bass, Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great powered sub for the average joe
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am just an average Joe looking to add a little base to my little convertible 2000 Chevy Tracker. Being a convertible, I didn't want to upgrade the main stereo head unit due to the risk of theft. What I wanted was to improve the sound quality but not spend a bunch of money, time, etc. I upgraded the four 6.5" speakers in the doors to 3 way speakers -the mid and highs were great, but the base left a lot to be desired. Turning up the volume (convertible down driving down the road) with just the door speakers caused a fair amount of rattles and distortion when adding in more base from the head unit. What I wanted was to use the speakers in the doors for mid's and highs, and something separate for the base. But I also needed something that didn't take up any valuable space in the back of the truck or was easily seen for potential theft. Turns out this little unit fits under the front seat, has PLENTY of base for the average Joe, was easy to install and easy to tune. I like the remote base adjustment. When I am with the significant other, I can turn down the base. When I am running down the freeway with the top down, I can crank up the stereo now and the sound is now clear and full through out the spectrum. Thanks Kicker. Its not the cheapest, but everything is pretty well included for the install. I'd call that value. I opted to use the remote 12 Volt signal to turn the unit on (I pulled the head unit and just connected into the wires there, including the speaker wires). Overall: if you just want to upgrade your current OEM system a bit, not invest a bunch of time or money in a sound system upgrade.. this unit might just be the ticket. Hindsight is 20/20 - I would do it again in a heart beat. I was amazed just how much base this little guy kicks out.. I was missing a lot.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Wrong product for my vehicle
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The representative that told me to buy it in chat was wrong in recommendations. Luckily the tech who was scheduled to install the equipment saved the day with a more suitable product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It is the loudest 300w peak sub that you can get but not the loudest sub for $300.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
sounds nice!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really fits easily in areas when space is limited but it didn't fit under my seats
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Bought it for my truck
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought this to install in my truck but it was still to big havre to buy the hideaways
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Hideaway
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pretty good product but not really worth the money
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Ok product
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It didn't work well for my needs so returned it. Too weak.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Sub woofer for my truck
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s okay. Nothing spectacular. I bought it for my truck and serves the purpose intended
I would recommend this to a friendRated 2 out of 5 stars
Okay but problems
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had this sub for a few months and I’ve taken it back already 3 about to be 4 times to get the remote wire replaced had the sub replaced 1 time because the sub stops working randomly and will short out the sub itself
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 3 out of 5 stars
Great Bass
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Limited functionality. Would like to control the bass more.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Failed in 1 day
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought this for my son for Christmas. Store said it was OK to wait for him to come home for Summer Break to install. It failed the day after installed. Now I am stuck returning to Kicker. I am responsible for shipping. And I have to wait for Kicker to return.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend







