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Brand Kenwood
Model Name KSC-SW11
Speaker Type Subwoofer
Connectivity Technology RCA
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  • Housed together in a cast aluminum enclosure is 8-1/4" x 5-1/8" subwoofer with a built in 150W amplifier
  • The compact size measures just 11” L x 7.5” W x 2-3/4” D so it can be installed under or behind a seat in a truck, in a sedan’s trunk or in an SUV’s hatch
  • 32Hz-120Hz frequency response, Power Rating: 150W with Auto-Sensing preamp- (RCA) and speaker-level inputs
  • Wiring harness and mounting brackets are also included
  • Small Package but Powerful Sound, and Comes with wired remote to control all the bass from the Drivers Seat
  • Aluminum enclosure with 8-1/4" x 5-1/8" Sub
  • Compact powered subwoofer

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Yes
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 7.5 x 2.75 inches; 6.17 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 21549898
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Enclosed Subwoofer Systems
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2013
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ KENWOOD
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BO8O9XQ
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,489 ratings

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  • Subwoofer System

    • Product Description

    If you are limited in space or just looking to add some bass to your system, this kit is for you. The Kenwood KSC-SW11 is a compact low profile powered subwoofer system that can be added under car seat, in tight spaces or just in your trunk. This subwoofer is powered, so no need for an external amplifier, it also comes with remote bass control and power and ground wire harness. It's made by Kenwood, so you are getting quality made subwoofer that will last you years! This 150 Watt subwoofer is the perfect system for you if you are looking for that all in one system that is incredibly easy to install. Just wire the subwoofer to your battery, ground it, connect it to your head unit using RCA cables (Wiring Kit not included).

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    Kenwood KSC-SW11 Compact Powered Enclosed Subwoofer

    Features:

    • 150W peak power Powered subwoofer
    • Aluminum Die-cast frame
    • Noise-less sound
    • Wired remote (Level/Freq./phase control)
    • Line(RCA) + speaker level input

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    Customer Ratings
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars3,489
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars26
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars54
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars358
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars234
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars64
    Sound quality
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    Bass quality
    3.8
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    speaker size
    8 inches
    8 inches
    8 inches
    12 inches
    10 inches
    27 centimeters
    power source
    Battery Powered
    Corded Electric
    Corded Electric
    Corded Electric
    Corded Electric
    Corded Electric
    connectivity tech
    RCA
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    RCA
    RCA, Speaker level input
    speaker type
    Subwoofer
    Subwoofer
    Subwoofer
    Subwoofer
    Subwoofer
    Subwoofer
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    Car Mount,Trunk Mount
    Car Mount
    Car Mount,Under Seat Mount
    Floor Standing
    Car Mount, Truck, Under Seat Mount
    Surface Mount
    weight
    6.17 pounds
    2.6 kilograms
    10.71 pounds
    25.75 pounds
    12.06 pounds
    7.38 pounds
    control method
    remote
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    model name
    KSC-SW11
    KSC-PSW7EQ
    XS-AW8
    High Power Series
    SS10P
    TSWX140DA

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    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
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    Customers like the sound quality, quality, and lows of the car subwoofer. For example, they mention it adds just enough bass for their taste, it's well constructed, and it provides a ton of low end. They also appreciate the value for money. As for ease of installation, they say it'll take about an hour.

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    667 customers mention496 positive171 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that it adds just enough bass for their taste, it's smoother and more rounded sounding, and it nicely fills the gap left by the factory speakers for low end bass. It also thumps well and keeps the sub from getting boomy. Overall, customers say it'll be a great addition to any stereo system.

    "...The sound pressure level in the cab is amazing. It's not too loud and believe me you're not going to win any sound competitions with this subwoofer..." Read more

    "...; with 2 of these hooked up to the speaker-out leads, I get plenty of sound and all the bass I could want...." Read more

    "...It is WAY smoother and more rounded sounding and still keeps up perfectly with the head unit amp before distorting...." Read more

    "...thump you might be looking for but it adds lower notes and overall sound to your system. Very muddy punchy." Read more

    313 customers mention281 positive32 negative

    Customers like the size of the speakers. They mention that it has compact dimensions and fits cleanly under their passenger seat. They also say that it does not need much space and is impressive for its size.

    "...competitions with this subwoofer however for as small as it is, fit firmly and neatly underneath of the drivers seat...." Read more

    "...So, in conclusion, my experience mimicked most others. Easy to install, small and requires adjustment to get sounding real good...." Read more

    "I love the size and what it actually does...." Read more

    "...Finally, it's output is small enough that most people can find a spot in their fuse box (10A) to power it with a fuse tap rather than boring a hole..." Read more

    221 customers mention208 positive13 negative

    Customers find the installation of the speakers to be easy. They mention that it comes with all the cables and wire length you will need, making it quick and easy to wire up. Some customers also mention that the speaker is simple and easy for them to fine tune the sound.

    "...The installation is much easier than installing a Kicker Hideaway system. The sound is close to it (The Kicker has a little bit better lower sound)...." Read more

    "...car, you'll like it in these bass boxes, and you'll find it's easier to apply...." Read more

    "...So, in conclusion, my experience mimicked most others. Easy to install, small and requires adjustment to get sounding real good...." Read more

    "...Pretty easy to install, comes with all the cables and wire length you will need...." Read more

    219 customers mention183 positive36 negative

    Customers like the quality of the speakers. They say it's well constructed, impressive, and has a weighty feel of quality. Some say it rocks and is a remarkable little device.

    "...Impressive Yes. Easy to Install Yes. Great Sound Yes. Competition NO. But those who get in your vehicle will know that you have a subwoofer...." Read more

    "...economical bass in a good, economical car audio system, these little boxes are superb...." Read more

    "...I just laid the box under the seat and ... done. * It looks really slick - great styling - it would look great if made visible in a..." Read more

    "...It's a tiny 150W speaker, but the amp and speaker are perfectly matched and the enclosure is flawless (subs REALLY like perfectly sealed enclosures)..." Read more

    170 customers mention146 positive24 negative

    Customers like the value of the speakers. They mention that it's very much worth the money, has a pleasant low end, and is a decent little bass for the money. Some say that it is able to thumps in a small car. Overall, most are happy with the value and quality of the product.

    "...powered bass boxes in the mass market today, and with a super low price point it was easy to get two...." Read more

    "...It actually fills the entire large SUV with what I consider very pleasant low end.So, in conclusion, my experience mimicked most others...." Read more

    "Buy New to get all the parts! Decent richness and a slight thump. Good Value. Good option for MX-5 Miata, doesn’t go under seats“..." Read more

    "...Great stock sub replacement." Read more

    159 customers mention121 positive38 negative

    Customers like the performance of the speakers. They mention that it performs well, does well for what it's designed, and is satisfied with the results. Some say that it works great as midbass drivers and enhances the overall performance. Overall, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.

    "...In fact it enhances the over all performance..." Read more

    "Had it installed on my car and it worked great for about a year, but recently it's stopped making any noise...." Read more

    "...to your oem sound system without taking up a lot of space...this sub works nicely!UPDATE - 01/13/2018..." Read more

    "...The cables are not awful, but they're insufficient...." Read more

    69 customers mention64 positive5 negative

    Customers like the remote control of the speakers. They say it's handy for setting the levels, making basic adjustments, and allowing variations of sound. Some mention that the remote is wired and easy to adjust on the fly.

    "...Luckily, the cheap kenwood head unit still had great audio controls including full crossover support and a 14 band EQ...." Read more

    "...* The controller is a big deal...." Read more

    "...I like that all controls are at your fingertips. Would recommend to anyone" Read more

    "...Controller is intuitive and came with a Velcro sticker to attach wherever you want, mine was on the side of the center console. Great sound quality...." Read more

    52 customers mention39 positive13 negative

    Customers like the lows of the subwoofer. They say it adds just the right amount of lows to the car audio, provides a ton of low end, and fills in the missing lows very well. Some say it's not a thumper, but it provides s nice clean low end.

    "...Also, while this made the low end in the cabin quite good, it does not carry outside of the car. For me, that is perfect." Read more

    "...It doesn’t give that thump you might be looking for but it adds lower notes and overall sound to your system. Very muddy punchy." Read more

    "...subwoofer; it sounds like a regular mid-range speaker that plays a bit lower than typical...." Read more

    "...Placed it under driver seat. Low profile and does not need much space." Read more

    Rounds out sound, adds bass, doesn’t thump
    4 Stars
    Rounds out sound, adds bass, doesn’t thump
    Small sub unit that fits in tight spaces, which is what I needed because I didn’t want any space sacrificed. Didn’t mount under seat as its intended because heat ducts would be blowing directly on the sub and I didn’t want to risk overheating and temp cut out during winter months. Mounted in the back corner of Hyundai Elantra wagon and all but the power wire was long enough to reach head unit, just enough. Power wire needed an extension and I ran RCA cable for signal which was not included. As far as sound… It adds a stronger bass note and definitely improves sound stage but don’t expect it to thump hard like a 8” or 10” traditional sub would. Tuning of head unit and with sub remote is necessary and at any more than 3/4 on the sub remote volume it starts to distort if EQ settings are not toned down.Honestly I was expecting a bit tighter of a sub, knew it wouldn’t be a thumper but expected a bit more from Kenwood, may have been better off with a similar sub from other brands at a lower cost, idk…Kenwood also now lists this model discontinued and the replacement is a step up.
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    Richard Pease
    5.0 out of 5 stars Please Read! Professional Installer Notes!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2019
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    So I'm an MECP Certified Technician Professional Installer. I bought my truck a little over a year ago (2000 Chevy 2500) So please pay attention to what I'm going to tell you about this subwoofer. The installation is much easier than installing a Kicker Hideaway system. The sound is close to it (The Kicker has a little bit better lower sound). Now I had plenty of options to put in my truck I could have went with a custom built box however I have tools under the seats that I keep away from the elements and tend to use my back seat for storage (It's rained for the past 53 weeks in my area). So keeping in mind that I Needed something that was going to deliver enough bass that I enjoy without breaking the bank or getting my pulled over for a noise violation (3 communities in my area have Noise Ordinances that are STRICTLY Enforced with $400 fines). So when I bought the truck the previous owner blew the speakers, the AC Delco Radio was trashed, so I decided to install a high end pioneer touchscreen single-dinn radio with back up camera. Fronts I went with the new Kenwood 6 1/2's and swapped out the suicide door speakers with Rockford Fosgate 5 1/4's since I was going to have a hide away subwoofer. The Installation can be done a few ways if you have a good understanding of your vehicles electrical system. Running aftermarket I decided to go with the RCA's instead of military tapping into the speakers rear wires or using a Line out Converter to give it a better sound. You can run the power wire to the battery if you'd like to or if you want to you can also run it to the accessory wire of the Radio or another accessory wire in the vehicle. I ran mine to the accessory wire to the radio which pulls more than enough current for this subwoofer after testing it with a Digital Multi-Meter. The ground wire is slightly shorter so please find a VERY good place to ground it on the chasis (I ran mine under the carpet stripping the paint and tapping in with a self tapping screw & Star washer sealing the bottom with Silicone as to prevent any water leaks). The sound pressure level in the cab is amazing. It's not too loud and believe me you're not going to win any sound competitions with this subwoofer however for as small as it is, fit firmly and neatly underneath of the drivers seat. I used some 3M Velco Strips to ensure that it didn't slide around underneath in case I hit a bump or went up on an incline. Impressive Yes. Easy to Install Yes. Great Sound Yes. Competition NO. But those who get in your vehicle will know that you have a subwoofer. The controller is wired and will need to be mounted somewhere (I ran mine to the 3rd Seat and left it there in case I have to turn the sub off when I go through these Ordinance enforced communities nearby) and my only complaint IS the remote. It takes about a half second to react, but that's not a big minus to me for me to mark it down any. Now with all speakers, your initial sound on installation isn't going to be the best. The speakers have to flex for a while in order for them to mature but after 2 weeks the sound was just amazing. Parked and watching movies on break makes me feel like I'm in a theater setting. Listening to Rock, Metal, Rap, Hip Hop and other various genre's will need some tweaking within your head unit but the subwoofer itself is very reactive and doesn't phase out the other high end woofers I added to the doors. In fact it enhances the over all performance (The Rockford Fosgate 5 1/4's have bass blockers built in so there's no bass overpowering coming in from the back other THAN the subwoofer) Overall a great performing subwoofer, with easy installation and for the price WAY worth the recommendation. I still give it 5 stars because of the fact even though I'm not very pleased with the remote control it's NOT the selling point for me on an inexpensive self contained AMP/Sub. Great Job Kenwood!
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    T. Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great bass for the buck in an easy-to-fit box
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2017
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    These are hands down the smallest powered bass boxes in the mass market today, and with a super low price point it was easy to get two. Such small units made finding space for them a snap; most cars will take these under the seat with no modifications. All their wiring attaches via included wiring harness that plugs in at the bass box. I've got them in a small Euro compact from the 80's, so when I carry backseat passengers for more than a half-hour drive, I can unplug and leave the subs at home.

    Did I just call these subs? They're not. As bass boxes they truly excel - the crossover can be adjusted up to 125 Hz, or as low as 50 Hz they'll still have plenty from a good CD to push out. But these are not competing with a 12" cone in a 40-lb box on a 500-watt amp. If you want to rattle the seals loose on your windshield these will not go there. They supplement your existing system. They also don't filter the low-end signal from the rest of your speakers: if you want to cut your main speakers' low bass, you'll need to either add high-pass filtering at those speakers or, more likely, look for an amp with sub outputs and main-speaker trim controls to do the filtering for you.

    But as good, economical bass in a good, economical car audio system, these little boxes are superb. I'm using 2 to augment my 1980's head unit, which puts out just 12 watts RMS per channel; with 2 of these hooked up to the speaker-out leads, I get plenty of sound and all the bass I could want. To be fair, one was doing the job fine, but I bought 2 and put 'em both in for just that little bit of overkill. :)

    Speaking of "modification" I did open the speakers and added 100 square inches of Dynamat Extreme to each box. The base is solid metal - feels like aluminum billet, it's that solid - but the upper is fairly thick but fairly flexible plastic. The plastic's flex helps keep the box from breaking things or cracking itself when jammed hard in a tight spot, so I still like the design. Opening the case was 6 easy screws; the speaker 4 more; reassembly was a snap. Adding the extra 2mm of dynamat to the inside (just the plastic surfaces)helps the sound a little. If you like Dynamat for the speaker enclosures in your car, you'll like it in these bass boxes, and you'll find it's easier to apply. (If you wouldn't bother with dynamat in your car, of course, you won't miss it in these great little bass boxes either.)

    Update: These little bass boxes just get better by the day. After a couple weeks' break-in using the default cabling setup, I re-cabled to try and get Left-Right channel separation. With the speaker cables all running to the center hump between seats, I connected both Lefts to the left speaker, both Rights to the right speaker, and set the Phase to 0 on both controllers. It works! True low-bass is omnidirectional, of course, so in the 40-60Hz range there's no impact. But the 60-125Hz range has a fair amount of directional bass on some works - think "Dark Side Of The Moon" for instance - and these boxes really shine on those stereo-separated bass/drum/synth instrumental licks!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Just enough bass to make a difference in a small car
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024
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    1990 Miata. Not much room to mount anything without taking up valuable trunk space but this little sub fit perfectly behind the front seat.
    Pretty easy to install, comes with all the cables and wire length you will need. Definite improvement in sound quality, not a HUGE amount of bass but a way fuller better sound overall when combined with the small front door speakers. I would consider installing two of these if we decide more bass is needed.
    In a convertible you gotta really crank up the volume when you're going fast, to overcome the wind noise. In a normal small car with a roof this sub would be absolutely perfect.
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    Jesus Alejandro Garcia Espinoza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 5, 2024
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    Muy buen sonido
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    Owen D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great compact unit!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2023
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    This fit under the seat of my 2003 WRX perfectly, All I did was add some foam strips on the bottom (avoiding the hot spot) and the put some velcro on and it's held in place quite nicely.

    No vibrations or distortion and easy sound adjustment, perfect for me as I don't want a loud subwoofer, but my car had a distinct lack of bass response that this fills in perfectly.

    Very happy with it.
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    Owen D
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great compact unit!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2023
    This fit under the seat of my 2003 WRX perfectly, All I did was add some foam strips on the bottom (avoiding the hot spot) and the put some velcro on and it's held in place quite nicely.

    No vibrations or distortion and easy sound adjustment, perfect for me as I don't want a loud subwoofer, but my car had a distinct lack of bass response that this fills in perfectly.

    Very happy with it.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Punchy bass
    Reviewed in Sweden on August 12, 2023
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    Punchy but not that deep bass. I put a Pioneer TS-WX400DA under the other seat and that one plays much deeper bass. But the two combined complement eachother good. (Car on photo is Peugeot 207 5 door hatchback)
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Punchy bass
    Reviewed in Sweden on August 12, 2023
    Punchy but not that deep bass. I put a Pioneer TS-WX400DA under the other seat and that one plays much deeper bass. But the two combined complement eachother good. (Car on photo is Peugeot 207 5 door hatchback)
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    ROBERTO B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Spain on April 10, 2023
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    Adquirí hace poco todo un equipo nuevo, altavoces Alpine de gama alta, autorradio cd con conexión para subwoofer , USB y manos libres (teléfono) de JVC - Kenwood y le faltaba el subwoofer. Ahora con un total de 15 altavoces en el coche su sonido es realmente espectacular, no es para dejarte sordo, no tiene tanta potencia, es lo que buscaba, marca una profundidad de sonido con sus bajos muy bueno y una calidad de sonido que va muy bien si lo pones al máximo, que ya suena mucho, pero se oye muy bien. Es un producto magnifico y su relación calidad-precio es muy buena. Se monta fácilmente siguiendo las instrucciones. Completamente recomendable para oír música en el coche.
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    alex74950
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super petite caisson de basses
    Reviewed in France on September 30, 2021
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    Facile à installer
    Bon son ne grésille pas
    Le prix et correct
    Ne prends pas de place sous le siège passager je trouve sa bien sa évite d'encombrer son coffre
    Les basse son largement suffisant en plus réglable avec télécommande
    J'ai pris moin de 1h pour le montage
    Je vous le recommande fortement
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Super petite caisson de basses
    Reviewed in France on September 30, 2021
    Facile à installer
    Bon son ne grésille pas
    Le prix et correct
    Ne prends pas de place sous le siège passager je trouve sa bien sa évite d'encombrer son coffre
    Les basse son largement suffisant en plus réglable avec télécommande
    J'ai pris moin de 1h pour le montage
    Je vous le recommande fortement
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