Subwoofer Location?

patsparks · 02-10-2008, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Steamboatsig

Nice photoshop job, by the way.

Thanks but you must be kidding!
It was a 2 minute special on MS paint.

stomsf · 02-11-2008, 11:32 AM

So I went under the driver's seat, upon recommendations from both the board and my installer.

My impressions? When installing we stopped at one point when it was connected and listened and I was underwhelmed and dissapointed. Even the installer remarked that the sub was not impressive at all. However, what would you expect for 150 W of sub in such a compact enclosure?

But once we got the car put back together and the sound tweaked, the installer and I both revised our opinions and thought the sound was definitely fuller and there was a discernable low level thump to be had from some deeper bass pieces I put on the stereo.

Not the ground shaking thump that you'd expect from a low-rider with spinning rims (sorry, stereotype) but all I wanted was a little more punch on the low end and the Kenwood sub certainly delivers.

Install took about 1 1/2 hours and the installer I used was meticulous and very neat with the wiring -- something I appreciated. I'd recommend him to anyone in the Bay Area who needs some electronic/audio work done on their Prius, he's mobile and was very prompt and professional. Prices were reasonable compared to what a local installer (i.e. Circuit City/Best Buy) would charge.

I'll have pics up in the next few days -- but from my eye it almost looks as if the sub was built for the Prius, it fits in like a glove under the driver's seat.

BubbaVO · 02-12-2008, 05:22 AM

We tried getting the KSC-SW1 under the passenger's seat and couldn't because the rails on the seat were too narrow. Could you show pics of what your guys did?

So far I've put the subwoofer on the back of the rear seat. I'll build an enclosure to protect it if I have to haul anything. It actually looks good there, I get surprisingly good sound and the floor space in the cargo area is preserved.

smittylube · 02-12-2008, 10:33 AM

Did you mount it to the floor? lets see the pics

Steve

stomsf · 02-14-2008, 05:26 PM

Here are a couple of photos I snapped with my cell phone, so I apologize in advance for the quality of the photos.

As you can see, the sub fits just right in between the rails and when the seat is in it's normal position you can hardly know there's anything there.

Winston · 02-14-2008, 05:51 PM

Please PM the installers contact info. Does he work in the East bay? Thanks.

Steamboatsig · 02-14-2008, 05:57 PM

Wow, you're right, it does look like it was meant to be there. Nice work!!! If you crank it loud enough you might be able to use it as a seat heater too.

smittylube · 02-15-2008, 08:52 AM

Thats it- I'm moving mine. That looks awesome.

Steve

smittylube · 02-17-2008, 12:25 PM

How did you run your wires? Under the carpet in front of the back seat?
Did you run power straight to the battery in back or to the fuse box?

Steve

stomsf · 02-17-2008, 03:37 PM

Smittylube --

I think he ran the wires in the same channel as where along the door, then under the carpet to the seat. As for power I believe that he ran the power to the battery in the back.

I was doing other things while he was working on the car, didn't want to hover and make him uncomfortable. Just happy with the whole project and the luck of finding a great installer on Craigslist.

02-11-2008, 11:32 AM	#12
stomsf Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 50 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? So I went under the driver's seat, upon recommendations from both the board and my installer. My impressions? When installing we stopped at one point when it was connected and listened and I was underwhelmed and dissapointed. Even the installer remarked that the sub was not impressive at all. However, what would you expect for 150 W of sub in such a compact enclosure? But once we got the car put back together and the sound tweaked, the installer and I both revised our opinions and thought the sound was definitely fuller and there was a discernable low level thump to be had from some deeper bass pieces I put on the stereo. Not the ground shaking thump that you'd expect from a low-rider with spinning rims (sorry, stereotype) but all I wanted was a little more punch on the low end and the Kenwood sub certainly delivers. Install took about 1 1/2 hours and the installer I used was meticulous and very neat with the wiring -- something I appreciated. I'd recommend him to anyone in the Bay Area who needs some electronic/audio work done on their Prius, he's mobile and was very prompt and professional. Prices were reasonable compared to what a local installer (i.e. Circuit City/Best Buy) would charge. I'll have pics up in the next few days -- but from my eye it almost looks as if the sub was built for the Prius, it fits in like a glove under the driver's seat.

02-12-2008, 05:22 AM	#13
BubbaVO Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 53 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? We tried getting the KSC-SW1 under the passenger's seat and couldn't because the rails on the seat were too narrow. Could you show pics of what your guys did? So far I've put the subwoofer on the back of the rear seat. I'll build an enclosure to protect it if I have to haul anything. It actually looks good there, I get surprisingly good sound and the floor space in the cargo area is preserved.

02-12-2008, 10:33 AM	#14
smittylube Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 51 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? Did you mount it to the floor? lets see the pics Steve

02-14-2008, 05:26 PM	#15
stomsf Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 50 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? Here are a couple of photos I snapped with my cell phone, so I apologize in advance for the quality of the photos. As you can see, the sub fits just right in between the rails and when the seat is in it's normal position you can hardly know there's anything there. Attached Thumbnails

02-14-2008, 05:51 PM	#16
Winston Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 578 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? Please PM the installers contact info. Does he work in the East bay? Thanks.

02-14-2008, 05:57 PM	#17
Steamboatsig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Altadena Posts: 324 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? Wow, you're right, it does look like it was meant to be there. Nice work!!! If you crank it loud enough you might be able to use it as a seat heater too.

02-15-2008, 08:52 AM	#18
smittylube Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 51 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? Thats it- I'm moving mine. That looks awesome. Steve

02-17-2008, 12:25 PM	#19
smittylube Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 51 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? How did you run your wires? Under the carpet in front of the back seat? Did you run power straight to the battery in back or to the fuse box? Steve

02-17-2008, 03:37 PM	#20
stomsf Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 50 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? Smittylube -- I think he ran the wires in the same channel as where along the door, then under the carpet to the seat. As for power I believe that he ran the power to the battery in the back. I was doing other things while he was working on the car, didn't want to hover and make him uncomfortable. Just happy with the whole project and the luck of finding a great installer on Craigslist.