Any bro here got install underseat subwoofer o not? Good o not d sound quality?

If you are not bass freak, its suits u then...

You can feel the bass but it doesn't pull your chest kind of subwoofer.

Besides active underseat subwoofer price is almost comparable with normal wooden box subwoofer minus an amp to pump it.

sounds ok.. just to have the extra bass without wasting place..hehe

no need bass freak lah.... haha... as long as got improve on bass level, coz wanna minimized d space...
Some more bigger subwoofer + box quite heavy....
Just d price for under seat subwoofer quite expensive also, need around RM700 also..
Which brand of under seat subwoofer better ah....

This post has been edited by LS_Ngu: Nov 25 2008, 10:25 PM

I got Sony Xplod Active Subwoofer XS-AW5X for sale... only RM500... made in japan... manual also available but in japanese language...



This post has been edited by kopiOkaw: Nov 25 2008, 11:57 PM

alamak...too far...if near got potential buyer...

Active subwoofer is good but lack of heart vibrating bass...

we call it comfortable bass..... if u prefer underseat active sub

but if u want something extra from it, i don't think u can get heart vibrating bass out of it.

wat brand?

Wow... Very rate item, where u buy it? i never know that sony got this kind of subwoofer....
can nego anymore of not d price? how's d item condition now?

This sony active subwoofer is only for Japan market... manage to get it from my friend working there... its in tip top condition for sure... price is including postage bro...

hmmm... let me think 1st...

Sorry bro... sold to a very good gentleman from JB...

wanted to post my underseat mini woofer pic, but cant upload le, i tried to copy paste the pic link but cannot

There is also soundstream stealth series 12 inch shallow sub which performs almost on par with ordinary sub. You still able to enjoy heart thumping bass.

i have one...quite ok la....can hear outside of your car too...means its loud n powerful enuff ??

wat brand are u using?

i suggest working on your midbass first.

mnkh27...any recommendation for good midbass. My midbass sound is so thin

My brother have one unit 8 inch active subwoofer with Class D amp inside would like to let go as upgraded to hardcore.
Used for 2months only. Brought in at RM650 and item will come with complete part.
Will let go cheap. Pls SMS my brother with 0124602880. Thanks.

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/att...er-dsc02242-jpg

http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/att...er-dsc02241-jpg

hehe is me that bought the sony subwoofer (item was faulty though when arrived but repaired already...)

Sound quality is pretty nice, better than the nightkids 8"... now using both in my car, can feel the earthquake shaking + massage effect




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wah! u bought it? but how come faulty?

no idea, can power on just no sound.... my accessories shop friend helped me to send it for repair, RM80 damage (seller said he will compensate)

the faulty part is a piece of metal though....

The sound quality is quite solid, probably due to the aluminium casing...

This post has been edited by Austin: Dec 10 2008, 04:19 PM

can this active subs be connected direct to stock HU which is w/o RCA jacks? Or unless, i need to install a HiLo to stock HU in order to use active sub?

you can use the speaker cable for input,

Hi there, I have a MBQ under the seat 8" one, this unit has build in amp of max output power of 200W, willing to let go for RM400, used 1 month only bought on Nov 2008 from Brothers RM580

reason for selling: i want to sell off and install box 2 X 12" + amp, because doesn't have to OOuuumm on bass , wakakkakaka
interested please PM me.

im using MBQ brand...

like mine?

Budget: RM800
Music type: Pop, Country, Vocal, Jazz, R&B

Im considering between these active subs, as it seems to be easily available compare to other brands:
1) Epsilon
2) MBQ

which is better? any other alternative recommendation is most welcome.

image for epsilon:
http://www.zerotohundred.com/newforums/ice...-subwoofer.html

image for MBQ:
http://www.maxaudio.com.my/index.php?act=v...&productId=2869

buy a proper amp and sub in a good box la, dont waste your money. under seat sub only good for midbass, not sub bass. nothing beats a proper sub.

well, already got a JBL 12". just changed to a compact car. Peugeot 206B
Do not want to put my 12" . My setup no need to hv so "gempak" bass.
Only listen to light & easy songs... (eg: vocal, jazz, pop)

therefore im looking for some active sub/ underseat woofer

any more recomendation?

This post has been edited by mitsui16: Jul 4 2009, 01:08 AM

I am using an MBQ too... definetely not for Bass freaks... If you intend to take your family in the car, this unit suits perfectly...else go for 3000w with monoblock amp...

I saw a guy installing 2 amps..(mono block & 3000w mohican 4 ch) with 2x12" subs boxed up on a Kenari.....OMG... the car was literally jumping when powered up....quite close to glass shattering...

actualy..this type of subwoofer have amp include inside?

yup

get an alpine one, hehe...

got mine for 200 bucks 2nd hand, steelmate ones..

definitely worth for its price..

lucky for u to get a steelmate at that price, not much ppl selling second hand, cause mostly we see ppl selling second hands are brands like mbq , and any other random brand

install already 10" Caliber i my car with stock player...nice

any used unit to let go pls PM me!!
thank you.

got a 8" selling for 150 without install..pm me if interest...

why go for used if a new one only cost 299?

used? got one 8" going for rm 130 ( but not recommended )

For sellers, it might help to mention the brand. No need to be mysterious abt it.

anymore?

I wish to get an underseat woofer.
But how do i connect the woofer to my HU? It comes with a single connector (blue connector)

What can get for budget 1k?

New or used bro?for new one,i think around 800 to 900 ringgit you can obtain good active sub.such as pioneer,kenwood.
But,you can obtain used one,at par or better performance than new one,with less price tag.brand such as alphine gold,carroz..addzest.
But,there's a catch.hunt for used but quality one is like finding a needle in a haystack.need patience..a lot of patience.but the result is pure satisfaction.for example,recently i manage to obtain kicker hideaway active sub,market price 300usd.(around rm1400+-).got it for only rm400.and a sony 4 channel amp for just rm100.
Honestly,im avoiding brand such as the m*q.but its only my personal opinion.rest its up to you..

Install at least two if you're basshead. Cannot beat the 12" but saves space

use RCA cable to connect the white n red hole.. use rear pre-out.. some player got special pre-out just for sub-woofer..

This post has been edited by amad108: Dec 31 2015, 03:46 PM

Yes I know that I can use the red and white.

But for this player, the pre-out for the subwoofer is the single blue connector....else I won't be able to use the controls for the sw on the head unit.
it's a nakamichi 300ir

owh.. quite weird i can say..

Anyone tried Kenwood KSC-SW11? Was it recommended?

I just got my car installed the Kenwood KSC-SW11.

Clarity just improved 100% (my opinion). Very good upgrade and one of the most important upgrade if you think your stock speakers are rubbish.

I changed HU to a screen type and added this Kenwood Sub. The results are amazing.

No regrets~!

Got it at KF Audio at Sunway Mas (Amansuria), excellent installer.

Thanks for your input..michael881
I'm in dilemma of Kenwood KSC-SW11, Blaupunkt Blue Magic XLf 200A, or a Blaupunkt GTb 8A


This post has been edited by jlim78: Jan 17 2016, 01:34 AM

What's the price like bro? Interested in getting one

I dont recommend any underseat sub....dont waste money.....

Why? Don't leave the discussion hanging
I suppose this is not for very picky audiophile but just regular folks who wants to have kick to their stock speakers but on limited budget?

The reason being....it a waste of money.....tried one b4......in just a few weeks i took it off and get a real sub instead......


Haha...What I really mean is better work on your mid bass 1st....some ppl just doesnt realized that what they really want is actually the mid bass sounds which the underseat sub actually delivering....better get an 8 inches mid bass n drive it kao kao.....

This post has been edited by Lowyatian: May 6 2016, 10:22 AM

i guess he doesnt like it cause its not that powerful? but its good enough for most ppl.... seems to do the job and saves space

Getting an 8 inches and do a custom install on your car door would saves much spaces too....not to says how good it look...and the sounds it would generate....with kick on your chest....

This post has been edited by Lowyatian: May 6 2016, 10:31 AM

I feel that current stock unit and driver sound quality is not that bad after all. I own a J spec with a double din player (bought in promotion period last year). The mid-bass is quite alright to my opinion.
I just wonder why they installed the back driver on the door this time.?

It all depends on one's ears, some will say not worth it coz have higher expectation, but for some others good enough. I for one used to use big 12s from top US brands like JL Audio in the back either in free air or in a custom box powered by hundreds of watts of US amps, but now I just use a pair of China 10' underseat powered subs. Sure the under seats will not generate as much kick and as loud as the huge 12s but now I'm quite content already with those cheap underseats, enough to bring just a bit more live and punch to the music without breaking my bank. I guess as I get older my priorities and expectations already shifted as now I don't need to have a system that can shake my whole car! So in short just have listen yourself first if good enough or not, then only decide.

I have settled with Kenwood KSC-SW11
Yes. It doesn't give you that "boomboom" effect from a bass drum but more "thump" from a bass guitar
It does the job well in filling the low freq and I am satisfied with it as it doesn't take up my boot space

Underseat 8" subwoofer imho is not worth buying. Either you get a proper subwoofer at the back or just buy a proper midrange driver....

Recently installed MB Quart active sub, satisfied with it.

I just want a little kick on the bass, the box bass kinda too much for me.

Underseat subs... Well... I am using an underseat that is branded (I suppose) and i just installed a ported box subwoofer in myvi for half the price of the underseat sub alone (Exclude install, wiring and workmanship)... To be honest, it worked better, responded better and sounded better than the underseat and is richer in most ways... Now i finally understand why so many ICE sifus keep emphasising on using a boot sub rather than underseats... If you want very good bass in a car, go for the subs that fit in your boot... If you travel a lot and need the boot, then your only option is to fit a pair of underseats to get a solid bass thump

Which underseat sub are you using and how much did you buy it? How much also the ported sub? Have you factored in the price of the power amp to drive the ported sub? Because underseat subs usually already come with built in amps, so to compare with big sub boxes, you need to also include the necessary power amps (or compare with built-in powered sub boxes).
Of course the main limitation of underseat subs is physics, more exactly space as it only has very limited space to work with and therefore cannot move as much air to generate big bass as regular sub box.

underseat subs... I wonder which model is the best ones. Focal iBus 2.0? or the Alpine one?

I bought Infinity Basslink SM 8" from xciteaudio.com
RMS 125 watts and built in class D amp (written on the box but who am I to judge)
Has good bass in my opinion but maybe not boomy enough for me. Maybe if you frequently listen to soft music and those usual pop or jazz genres then it would work wonders since it is mainly focused on SQ.

The other sub i bought is a cap ayam brand audioquart (Huricane series if not wrong) and also normal audioquart 2 channel amp to power it. Add in installation and sub box and wiring (did not change HU and previously installed Hi/Lo converter for the underseat so no need to pay for another one), only cost me 550. Sub rms is said to be 500 at 4 ohms but i'm not so sure and the 2 channel amp i am not sure how much power, but the box did say 180W x 2 bridged at 4 ohms so that's that.

Quality wise, the Infinity takes it all since it has nice clarity and a clearer bass thump which costed 1.1k alone exclude installation. But since i just wanted boomy bass, the cap ayam fitted the bill. Just not sure how long the amp will last

Diff ppl got diff taste. Not everyone can take the bass of a sub box

Yep... Forgive me for being a basshead...

So, where's the Infinity Basslink SM 8" now?

Why? You wan ah hahaha
Still hooked inside my myvi along with the cap ayam boot sub hahaha

I am trying to strengthen the audio, since the factory speaker is shitty.
Any recommended item to get to strengthen the base?
Was thinking of underseat mbq but was reading the review its kinda waste money

Budget around rm500 with amp.

Any suggestion?
And i am new to all these stuff tho.

its birthday present for my friend

This post has been edited by Averllen96: Nov 15 2016, 06:41 AM

What does it mean by mid range driver?

The 6.5" speaker... have you tried demo or listening on those 8" active woofer under the seat? Maybe you OK with it but to me... totally not acceptable....

And anything slightly better than the underseat thing? I am ok with a box behind a car actually. As just want to strengthen the base more. Any suggestion? As adviceble is the sub in a box or sub mounted to the car is better?

As my friend is driving a sedan car, does the bass wi be weakened since the woofer behind the car is far away from the driver's ear?

And hopefully does not remove the factory speaker just wanted to add a woofer or sub woofer

Can settle everything in rm500? With amp.

This post has been edited by Averllen96: Nov 15 2016, 12:39 PM

Depends on the loudness..

Go for demo...underseat seat use small driver (6-8inch)
It need to be close to your hearing, and the air flow available not enough for high volume..

A box is the trunk is around RM100-300
Driver (subwoofer) around RM300-1200
An amp either 2-channel or 4 channel (drive front speaker also) cost a lot more...

For RM500 can only get active underseat
Or used subwoofer box, sub driver and amp..might be..

If youre satisfied with 6-8 inch driver for bass, then go for it...i think low volume is ok.

For me, even 10inch is not enough...currently using 12 inch sub

And so i google the woofer. Normally i saw its cone with 2 hole means 2 base(i not sure what is it called) does it come with only 1 bass? If rm500 exclude amp? Because i can get amp at rm50 at my friend place.

Can i just install the box without the sub woofer? Or just the sub woofer without the box.
Or its 2 same thing?

Sorry i have totally no idea in these stuff

This post has been edited by Averllen96: Nov 15 2016, 02:14 PM

Hello sifus here, just recently got a new Mazda 2, the sound system is ok, but i want a little bit more bass, so considering underseat woofer like Nakamichi. What i want to ask is can i just use my stock car sound system and add the woofer without adding an additional amplifier?

If i were you, i get that RM50 cap ayam amp, bring those to audio shop, ask them for subwoofer+box+installation < RM500

Active underseat woofer comes with built-in amp.

What Underseat Sub Bagus? For Myvi

If cheap can go for mbq 8inch , but the review not so good.

how about active sub woofer? active sub means the amp is included inside right??

yes

whats the diffrence between underseat sub and active sub??

Underseat subs are subs to be placed under the seats, they mostly also already active type/have built-in power amp.
Active sub is sub that includes built-in power amp in the box/casing. It can be may different shapes/designs: underseat, tube, or big box.

Bagus depends on one's expectation given the money spent.
I'm also using a pair of MBQ but 10s', bought around rm500 each all installed. I would say it fulfill my needs to just improve the bass sound of std audio but of course it would not match traditional big sub box. My criticism of this thing is the settings of the power amp gain is not good quality, can have high humming distortion on higher gain settings so it was difficult to set up just right.

how about the kenwood ksc-sw11?

You selling?

MB Quart active sub VS
Infinity Basslink SM VS
Kenwood KSC-SW11

Which is better?

Not planning to hahahaha

Actually almost all of them perform the same since they are sealed compact subs
The difference maybe on the build quality and clarity of bass instead of loudness since they are predominantly for SQ
If you require rumbling bass, go for ported box sub in the boot (slightly pricier since all of the components are sold separately but has more bang for your buck)
Those underseats, maybe if you like to listen to chinese genres, or modern songs instead of EDM, bassy songs, they do the job, even the cap ayams (MBQ, American Sound, etc.)

Yah I don't need it to be bassy like in dance songs, just need to fill in the lower frequency so that I don't need to drive my door speaker bass to the max.

Underseat would do the job fine but it won't be cheap tho if you want high quality stuff
My installer recommends adding amp to drive door speakers for a richer sound and also you will notice better bass notes but it all also depends on your HU
Btw what car are you planning on installing it into? I heard my installer say that different cars have different type of bass response since the cabin space plays a major factor in how bass response sound to our ears.

Adding amp need to cut wires, something that i want to avoid.

Underseat subwoofer is simple, just need to tap from the speaker.

Hi
Good day..

Recently I got a MBQ 8 inch sub woofer from LAZADA.
Have DIY installed it in my car, it is good but after a month of using it it got problem

It got a lot of rattling sound.
took it to a accessories shop for opinion why it is such.
I was told that the speaker is damaged.
I took out the speaker & saw alot of black rubbery thing falling out.

Is there a replacement for the speaker ONLY??
And where to buy it??

Any info will be appreciated.

Thank you & have anice day.

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

Well what I can say is that you've purchased a bad sub... The rubbery thing is the speaker rubber surround or foam surround. The only reason i can think of why it turn to this is because its very old and was not kept well by the seller.
Unfortunately, you cant really repair these underseat subs since their speakers are not conventional aftermarket speakers, they are custom built to fit the sub only from what i know.
Now what you can do is see whether Lazada or the seller got give you warranty or not so you can make an exchange.
If not and you still wish to just own an underseat, go to xciteaudio.com and look for Kevin, they sell some high quality stuff over there and mine is still working until today (installed like half a year ago) and its able to work quite hard and boom quite loud. Plus they give you one year warranty as well.
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year