Name: Sound Ordnance™ B-8PTD
Brand: Sound Ordnance
SKU: 777B8PTD
Price: 265.99 CAD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (1507 reviews)

Q

Does it come with what I need to hook up to a stock radio?

riley Dec 20, 2024

1 answer

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This does not come with any cabling to complete its install. We have product advisors that can be reached by calling 1-800-324-9695 who can assist with getting all the parts to install it onto a stock radio system

paul Dec 20, 2024 (Staff)

Q

I'd like to buy two of these powered subs and install one under each front seat in my sedan. I already know they'll fit and how to wire them up. Would it be possible to hook up a splitter of some type to the sub end of the 4 pin RJ14 remote control wire and control two of these subs, with one control knob, as opposed to having to install two control knobs somewhere up front, and having to control each sub, separately??

daniel p Nov 10, 2024

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Greetings Daniel. Thank you for your question. Anything is possible. Afterall its just copper wire. If you can find which wires to splice together, I see no reason it cannot work.

thomas Nov 10, 2024 (Staff)

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Can the wires of the existing sub be used to get sound? Hi, I have 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio with factory HK sound system with sub which is very weak. I would like to add this sub to the system without deactivating the factory sub. I am planning on doing the following connection. I would apricate if you can provide feedback: -Power: Tap into 12v outlet near where the sub will be installed to get power. This way the sub will turn on/off automatically. -Sound: Use low voltage wire splice connectors to get sound from the wires of the factory sub and connect to the wires to sub's "high power input".

ali Aug 01, 2024

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Hey Ali, so that 12V source location might work, but typically with any powered sub, I recommend going straight to the battery so we can ensure proper voltage to this unit. For sound, the location for grabbing that audio signal will work just fine. Due to the voltage output on those speaker wires, we may introduce additional noise into our powered sub that may require something like a line output converter for a cleaner signal path. If so you would use something like this piece from Kicker and then run RCAs from this to the Sound Ordnance piece. https://www.crutchfield.com/I-rET1c402/p_20646KILO2/Kicker-46KISLOC2.html But besides the 12V source, everything is spot on, and if you need to clean up the signal path then the Kicker is your best friend.

red Aug 01, 2024 (Staff)

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When using this powered sub with a lp7-2 loc, what should i be setting the gain on the loc at? What is the max input voltage i should be sending to this?

zachary Jul 27, 2024

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There is no one set gain level that any LOC can be set to and work with a unit like this as that gain is there to help adjust it to work with different amounts of watts from various stock systems. There is a process that you can go through to figure the proper gain setting which PAC outlines it in their manual for that part: https://catalog.pac-audio.com/index.php?controller=attachment&id_attachment=38 As for the max voltage, we recommend not exceeding 8V

paul Jul 27, 2024 (Staff)

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Can this sub be wired up from existing wiring from a previous powered sub? I have the kicker 10 inch powered sub and I was wondering if I can just run the same wires or do I have to run all new wiring?

chey Apr 12, 2024

1 answer

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The Sound Ordnance B-8PTD has a higher fuse rating and requires a larger power kit than the one provided with the Kicker HS10 powered subwoofer, Chey. The Crutchfield CK10 wiring kit in the link below is a perfect match! https://www.crutchfield.com/p_007CK10/Crutchfield-CK10.html

bo boisvert Apr 12, 2024 (Staff)

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Canada is there ANY possible way I can get this shipped to Canada?

nayabay Mar 30, 2024

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Greetings Naya. Thank you for your question. we have a Crutchfield Canada site that we can ship to Canadian address' from. We do offer this powered subwoofer on that site as well. We just cannot ship from our U.S. site to a Canada address. https://www.crutchfield.ca/

thomas Mar 30, 2024 (Staff)

Q

How simple to install? Do I have to remove my factory unit to hook up this powered sub?

mark Mar 24, 2024

1 answer

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The Sound Ordnance B-8PTD requires you to install the Crutchfield CK10 wiring kit in the link below Mark, with the power wire connected to your battery's positive top terminal (installing the supplied fuse within 8 to 10-inches of your battery post). The B-8PTD has a speaker-level input that also needs to be connected to a speaker-level signal from your factory radio. Depending on your specific vehicle you may have an alternative location to get that speaker input signal but may have to remove the radio to acquire the speaker tap location. We provide Mastersheet install instructions when available for your vehicle, and lifetime Technical Support to help you get connected if you are tackling the install yourself! https://www.crutchfield.com/p_007CK10/Crutchfield-CK10.html

bo boisvert Mar 24, 2024 (Staff)

Q

How hot does this sub get and how much ventilation does it need? Can they be touching and surrounded by seat foam and material?

thomas Mar 04, 2024

1 answer

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Greetings Tom. Thank you for your question. The amplifier is class D. Those generate much less heat than am A/B amp. Still this will need some ventilation above. It is designed to fit under seats with minimal clearance.

thomas Mar 05, 2024 (Staff)

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I want to put one sub under each front seat. How do I connect them to the head unit?

tom Feb 18, 2024

1 answer

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So this depends entirely on whether you have a factory headunit or an aftermarket headunit installed in your vehicle. We have advisors who can be reached by calling 1-800-324-9695 that can help recommend the best connectors for your goals.

red Feb 18, 2024 (Staff)

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Seems to not want to work now that it's cold out. I have it in the storage compartment of my tundra does it need to stay at a certain temp in order to operate properly?

ethen Jan 11, 2024

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Greetings Ethen. Sorry you are having issues. I have the same sub in my Jeep and the temperature can get down to 20 degrees where I am. I have not had any issues now in 3 years. This our brand subwoofer. The only place you can buy this is thru Crutchfield, or the Amazon marketplace shipped by us. With your purchase you get free technical support. Just call our techs with your order number and they can check on that issue for you.

thomas Jan 11, 2024 (Staff)

Q

What to adjust when bass is overly boomy and echoing?

wayne Dec 28, 2023

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Greetings Wayne. Echoing could need the phase adjusted, and boomy can be adjusted by either the frequency, bass EQ, or level Please contact our technical support team for further assistance. heir number will be on the shipping confirmation email we sent.

thomas Dec 29, 2023 (Staff)

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If I install two (2) of these (one behind each seat in a Miata), (i) how should I connect the preamp inputs to the preamp sub output of my aftermarket head unit, and (ii) how can I use a single wired remote bass control instead of 2 independent ones? Thank you!

rogelio o. Nov 27, 2023

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Great question, Rogelio. If you are planning on shoehorning two Sound Ordnance B-8PTD's behind the seats in your Miata, you can split the RCA signal to send the subwoofer output to both powered subwoofers using a couple of the EFX Delta Series RCA Y-adapters in the link below. For control of the subwoofer's, you would need to use both bass knobs or control the subwoofer output for both at the same time by adjusting the settings on your head unit. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_142DMM/EFX-Delta-Series-Y-Adapter.html

bo boisvert Nov 27, 2023 (Staff)

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Just bought B8PTD and I'm new to the audio game. What should I set dials to on the back to get started? I have no idea what they are for. Thanks so much for the great service.

robert Oct 30, 2023

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Greetings Robert. Thank you for your business. On your shipping confirmation email, you will have a Crutchfield technical support number to contact for help with your settings and install. The buttons in general Phase delays when the subwoofer hits. Level adjusts the signal strength more = more distortion as well, but you will get more volume at the same time. Freq is where you want to filter out lower midrange. Bass EQ is another way of increasing or decreasing the amount of bass it plays. For best set up results, contact our technical support team.

thomas Oct 30, 2023 (Staff)

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which is better, this powered sub or the jbl bass pro nano?

devin Oct 25, 2023

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Greetings Devin. Thank you for your question. The Sound Ordnance has more power, will play a bit louder, but the Nano can play lower frequencies. Warranty 3 years on the Sound Ordnance (our house brand), and 1 on the JBL. Personally, I have two of the Sound Ordnances myself and have been very happy.

thomas Oct 25, 2023 (Staff)

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I have a Jenson Car710W stereo with a single rca subwoofer out cable. How should I connect this to the L/R inputs of the Sound Ordnance B-8PTD subwoofer?

randy Sep 30, 2023

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The CAR710W should have two blue RCA connections for subwoofer output. I recommend using both to connect to the input of this subwoofer for the best performance.

zachary Oct 01, 2023 (Staff)

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What size in line fuse is required for this sub?

joseph Dec 14, 2022

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Greetings Joe, and thank you for your question. I personally have that subwoofer in my Jeep. It puts out more bass the one would think by looking at it. There is a 15 amp fuse on the subwoofer, so use a 15 amp in line as well.

thomas Dec 14, 2022 (Staff)

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2022 F250 Crew cab. ? Have one I never installed in a car I sold. Can I use this to easily swap with the stock B

mark Nov 08, 2022

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Greetings Mark in Maine, and thank you for your question. For some it can be easy, for others not so easy. Can it be done though? Yes. You still need to pull power off the battery with a 10 gauge amp kit, ground it, and of course get a signal into the powered sub.

thomas Nov 08, 2022 (Staff)

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When I traded my car in, I forgot to pull the remote level control for my subwoofer. So, will I get the full effect of my sub without any remote level control? Or, is there anything else that'll work with this, or am I stuck waiting for the backorder of the remote to release? Thanks!

michael Aug 15, 2022

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You'll still get great sound without the remote Michael, so no worries there! The only thing you are sacrificing is a manual control of the subwoofer level, you'll have to have that fixed from the settings on the actual unit. This link for the remote level control IS the best bet, just grab a spot on the backorder list and we can send it when it arrives! We won't charge you for a backorder until it ships, so it's an easy way to lock it in! https://www.crutchfield.com/p_777B8PTKNB/Sound-Ordnance-B8PT-Knob-Kit.html

bo boisvert Aug 15, 2022 (Staff)

Q

Wil it still work without the blue REM wire connected?

kurtulle Aug 05, 2022

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This will Kurt if you connect it with the speaker level inputs, affirmative! It's got an auto turn-on switch that works with most speaker wire input connections. IF you plan to connect with an RCA line level input you will need to connect the 12v turn on wire.

bo boisvert Aug 05, 2022 (Staff)

Q

Will this fit under the driver seat of a 2006 mustang convertible with power seat?

rodney Jun 19, 2022

1 answer

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We do not measure for powered sub fit. The dimensions for the Sound Ordnance B-8PTD are: 9-1/8"W x 3-1/8"H x 13-5/8"D

jenny Jun 19, 2022 (Staff)

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Has anyone installed this in a VW Eurovan camper? Where is the ideal location?

kelly Apr 18, 2022

1 answer

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We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.

kenneth Apr 21, 2022 (Staff)

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Already have 1 installed in my 2014 Ford Edge. Can I install a second to get more bass?

russell Mar 03, 2022

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Yes I run 2 under both front seats

richard Mar 03, 2022

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what is the maximum input voltage for power? the new tesla model 3/y batteries run at 15.5V, not 12. will this burn out the amp?

nsmith Jan 01, 2022

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We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.

kenneth Jan 05, 2022 (Staff)

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I have a 2019 Nissan rouge but I can not find any guide for wiring this sub to the factory head unit. I also have a Sony amp that Im lost with install as well and help?

audiolover7341 Dec 22, 2021

1 answer

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the connections. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kenneth Dec 28, 2021 (Staff)

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Can someone please advise on the best initial settings in a double cab truck for the level, bass eq, freq? Thanks in advance.

joseph Oct 19, 2021

1 answer

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kristina Oct 22, 2021 (Staff)

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What is the ideal tuning for this speaker? ie LEVEL and BASS EQ?

ryandevilss Oct 18, 2021

1 answer

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I returned it and bought an 8" Rockford powered version. The Rockford makes much better bass.

james Oct 20, 2021

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Will this fit under seat 2019 Toyota Camry SE?

anthony Sep 27, 2021

1 answer

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For additional details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kenneth Oct 02, 2021 (Staff)

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I had a Kicker hideaway. 1st will this wire up to my kickers wires/plugs that are still under my seat? 2nd will this be a big difference hearing my bass/sounds from the kicker? Ty

jku girl Sep 26, 2021

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I had just the opposite this 1st then went to a kicker powered sub used the same wires

david Sep 27, 2021

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can you add 2 of these under both front sets (1 Under Each?) would it interfere with anything?

zane a. Sep 09, 2021

1 answer

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I picked up one of these to go under my seat but it does not fit get out your tape measure if one will fit under a seat then you could put one under each seat

leonard Sep 09, 2021

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Is this easy to install with factory radio on 2021 Kia Rio ?

dan Aug 09, 2021

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Is was easy to me, but I don't have a factory radio on my RAV4, but I just follow the instructions and call the team in one occasion they told me what to do over the phone. I have a new radio with apple play on it and is was easy to put together.

jose e Aug 09, 2021

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Hi is there any research that will support this fitting under the driver seat for a 2006 Nissan Xterra? Thanks

getschmidtyfit Jul 13, 2021

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I have a 2012 ram truck. It fits underneath it. It's not a custom fit but it works. It's a nice sub. I would buy it again

douglas Jul 14, 2021

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Will I be able to power my door speakers with the built in amp? -1990 Mazda Miata

dan Jul 12, 2021

1 answer

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I would say no.

cliff Jul 12, 2021

Q

Can this sub amp combo be installed behind the back seat of 2013 Ford F-150 4 door crew cab? Ford truck

fletch Jun 19, 2021

1 answer

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We did not measure the space behind the back seats in the 2013 F-150 crew cab pickups. We only measured the space under the back seat and found that there is enough room for this powered subwoofer.

paul Jun 29, 2021 (Staff)

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will this work with my 2016 Honda Fit EX?

bob Jun 03, 2021

1 answer

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Worked well in my 2008 Toyota Yaris it was installed under front passenger seat hope this helps.

david Jun 03, 2021

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Just installed this in my 02 Civic. Sounds great, but every now and then I get an annoying "fluttering" sound coming from the unit. Usually this happens when the music I'm listening to has more quiet parts. Why is this happening?

t ferg Jun 01, 2021

1 answer

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kristina Jun 15, 2021 (Staff)

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I am thinking of mounting this in a home-made console between the seats of my Chevy Astro van. A couple of questions: 1) Does this unit develop a lot of heat that might require some ventilation? And 2) Would it be more beneficial to port the the space that I put it in? If I need to provide cooling I was thinking a small 12V fan would do it and also provide a port if needed. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

gregory May 24, 2021

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I've had this unit mounted under the drivers seat of 2 Subarus with no issue. Unit has worked fine from purchase, hope that helps!

john Jun 17, 2021

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does this come with RCA cables?

jesse May 10, 2021

4 answers

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No. Recommend getting a amp kit.

bryan May 12, 2021

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I don't think so.

jeffrey May 11, 2021

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No it does not come with RCA cables.

greg May 11, 2021

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No. I don't believe so. But mostly everything else comes with it.

ralph May 11, 2021

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will this work with a Rockford fosgate PMX-1?

jesse May 07, 2021

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Hey Jesse, the answer to your question is yes, the Rockford PMX-1 has an rca connector that will connect to the B-8ptd. On the Rockford radio you'll have to distinguish between using the rca for speakers or as a subwoofer. I hope this helps.

kurt May 07, 2021

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Good Day, Would using the JBL Club 602C be an option as compared to the Sound Ordnance B-8PTD. What are your views on this? Thank you

navin May 06, 2021

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I would have to listen to the JBL 602C to make a fair comparison. I purchased the Sound Ordinance model because of it's size in order to fit easily under the back seat of a 1999 F-150 ext. cab pickup and the very low price and was very surprised how low and how much bass I got from such a small enclosure.. If the JBL is close to the price and performance I am sure it is also a great value and I sold JBL car audio for several years and always found it to be quality constructed and reliable. However , I still feel I got a great deal on the Sound Ordinance unit and was ready to put one in a 3 row Santa Fe before I traded it off.

dana May 06, 2021

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Good Day, I recently bought one of the 2020 1.6 Subaru XV and wanted to add some depth to the sound. Would I be able to tap power for this Powered sub from the back on my factory installed head unit? If it can be done, what adapters would I need to purchase with the powered sub? Thank you

navin May 06, 2021

1 answer

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While I am not familiar with that specific vehicle I would say that it is always best to power an amp with a fused wire to the battery and only use remote turn on power lead (usually blue) from the radio. Bigger is better when it comes to DC power for amps and I would recommend 8 GA. wire with an inline fuse near the battery. It can be fished through the firewall with other oem wires and run to your location. I hope this helps. good luck!

marc May 07, 2021

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What would I need to connect this to my Pioneer DMH-1500NEX?

adam Apr 28, 2021

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The current drain of this Sound Ordinance unit is very low due to their use of a Class D amp, but you NEVER put the power source for a bass amplifier onto the factory supply for the radio because of the nature of the bass amps drawing current in larger pulses on demand. Always pick up your supply preferably from the battery as it also acts somewhat as a back up capacitor to even out the current drain pulses and not torture the voltage regulators in all your other devices (radio, etc.)..

dana May 06, 2021

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Is the knob optional on this? Can't I just use the settings on the unit and leave the knob unplugged... or coiled up near the unit?

paul Apr 07, 2021

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Yes

philip Apr 08, 2021

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Yes, I run mine without the knob.

tim Apr 08, 2021

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I cannot say. I connected it, rolled it up and put it under the seat beside the unit. I never used it other than to set the unit at the 1st start up.

kirt Apr 08, 2021

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Yes you can set it and forget it unless you want to change the bass with every song with the cord and knob that you can attach.

marcello Apr 07, 2021

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Do you think 2 of those would work in the saddle bags on my bike ?

ken Mar 16, 2021

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It could. The bigger concern would be dissipating heat in a closed box. My guess is they'd over heat at some point.

jeffrey Mar 30, 2021

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One is plenty in my classic convertible. It bumps away at 70 mph. It has a strong kick, and I was surprised to hear it when after it was installed. Try one and save yourself some $.

paul Mar 16, 2021

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will this work with a Pioneer 2660NEX without any additional components like an actual amp?

dan Mar 08, 2021

2 answers

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Yes,it has a built in amp

james Mar 08, 2021

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Amps built in to subwoofer

marcello Mar 08, 2021

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How can I control 2 of these with 1 remote?

nick Feb 18, 2021

1 answer

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I only have one to control so I mounted the variable bass boost knob on my dashboard and adjust accordingly maybe they make an interface cable to combine the two

bruce Feb 18, 2021

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Can I pair 2 of these together?

jesse Feb 07, 2021

1 answer

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Yeah you can I have 2

donnie Feb 07, 2021

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Hello, I was wondering. I have the REM wired into my radio, power from battery and ground, and I have my RCA cables into my radio? Would it work like that or do I need the high power wires connected to a speaker lines?

cody Jan 28, 2021

2 answers

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It would work like that

kevin Feb 12, 2021

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I just used RCA cables. At 150w, no need to make it complicated.

david Feb 12, 2021

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Hello, I was wondering. I have the REM wired into my radio, power from battery and ground, and I have my RCA cables into my radio? Would it work like that or do I need the high power wires connected to a speaker lines?

cody Jan 28, 2021

2 answers

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Yes. I believe so. This is how I have my sub connected. 12 volt power off of the car battery thru the firewall. A ground wire to the chassis. A remote from the head unit. And the signal from RCA cable

william a. Jan 28, 2021

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It will work perfectly like that

jacob Jan 28, 2021

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Under seat in 2017 traverse?

eric Jan 25, 2021

1 answer

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Depends on if has power seat motors/wires. It fit easily under the non-power seat of a 2008 jeep wrangler. Good luck!

mark Jan 26, 2021

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I have a 65 Ford F100 with a V8, headers, some rattles, a lot of wind noise, and a 50x4 head unit. Will I be able to hear this, or is it a waste of money?

daniel Dec 04, 2020

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I had the same truck just renew door seals and floor insulationEnter b_8pbd excellent

wallace e Dec 05, 2020

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Not a waste of money... But for a tight fit and only an 8in sub it sounds nice... it doesn't hit as hard as bigger subs (10in,12in,15in) As far as the space your working with it's probably perfect for you. If you want crazy competition hard hitters this is not. If you want that little bump with compact space they are perfect. The only regret I have because I have the space is I should of went with the 10.

adam joseph Dec 05, 2020

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It depends on speaker choice and location, but with what you've described you probably won't be able to hear much music over 35 mph without an external amp and some higher power speakers. If you run some decent lower priced speakers (4, if you can find placements for them) you should be able to enjoy some music at lower speeds and waiting at lights with just your head unit.

roger Dec 04, 2020

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I assume the reason you're looking at this is because you want more bass. And the great thing about bass is that it is not affected by the frequencies you mention: rattles and wind noise. So, even without knowing any more that this about your vehicle and its particular "features" I would say yes, you will hear a difference. I put this unit in my '03 Honda CR-V (not exactly the quietest vehicle on the road) and was able to notice a huge difference.

anthony Dec 04, 2020

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Can I mount this on top of the spare tire of a Mazda 3 hatchback? Will the removable floor of the hatchback interfere with the sound?

dean n Dec 04, 2020

2 answers

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I mounted mine over the spare tire on the removable floor with no problems what so ever. So yes you can if you want to.

jim Dec 04, 2020

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In short yes, however I will suggest testing it in that position first asThe acoustic properties vary from vehicle to vehicle not to mention depending on what items you may have in that area luggage bags etc. Plus the subwoofer is not super powerful so vibration should be minimal if any. But you could always get a piece of sound dampening material to place between the cover and the tire.

charles Dec 04, 2020

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I connected this Sub to an Alpine aftermarket stereo and also installed decent polk aftermarket speakers. This Subwoofer is really distorted and sounds really bad overall. Seeing the reviews and youtube sound tests of this subwoofer make me feel like I messed something up during the installation? Also I tried adjusting the phase, EQ hertz and other setting to try and fix this but no luck. Any suggestions?

alex Oct 27, 2020

1 answer

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kristina Nov 19, 2020 (Staff)

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Will this fit into a 2021 Toyota Tacoma 4 door? Was thinking behind rear seat

dan Oct 24, 2020

1 answer

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It should. It measures about 3 1/2 inches thick, by 10 inches deep, by 13 1/2 inches long.

gregory Oct 27, 2020

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I have a 2009 Mercedes C300 I am curious to know if I can put it under the backseat and or behind the back seat and still get great results from this product. Also if i only purchased one and put under either of the front seats would the sound be uneven, Meaning I would need to buy two?

natalie Oct 18, 2020

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HELLO NATALIE I HAVE A 2017 TOYOTA TACOMA EXTENDED CAB. I PUT THE UNIT UNDER THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE RESULTS ARE EXCELLENT, ONE UNIT IS MORE THAN ENOUGH.IT COMES WITH AN ADJUSTIBLE BASS VOLUME CONTROL.. I ALSO HAVE A POWERED AMP UNDER THE PASSENGER SEAT WITH FRONT/BACK JBL DOOR SPEAKERS. I LIKED THE UNIT SO MUCH I PUT ONE IN MY FULL SIZE CHEVY VAN. . ALL WERE PURCHASED AT CRUTCHFIELD GOOD LUCK

robert r Oct 19, 2020

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Has anyone mounted this unit upside down? The plan is to mount it in the trunk under the package tray. I don't want to lose floor space.

roger Oct 18, 2020

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No but don't see how that would be a problem.

eli Nov 09, 2020

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I mounted mine on the left side of my trunk to maximize space and to get quick access if I needed to make manual adjustments

brian g Nov 09, 2020

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Gret Idea Roger,, I bought this unit for its thin profile and installed it under the front seat, passenger side. It made connections shorter and adjustments easier. This unit rumbles the interior of my vehicles, (I have three). You'll find that adjusting volume and eq settings a whole lot easier when you can reach under the seat and not have to run to the trunk....

john a. Nov 09, 2020

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What did you set the crossover frequency to?

scott Aug 10, 2020

1 answer

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Sorry, had it installed. Only cross-over i know involves a basketball!

scott Aug 10, 2020

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Has anyone replaced the stock subwoofer in a Honda Pilot with this unit?

steve Jul 15, 2020

1 answer

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No, I found that to be unnecessary & cumbersome

joel Jul 21, 2020

Q

I have power but I have no sound I was wondering why it is not working the fuse is not blown?

matt28 Jul 09, 2020

4 answers

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If you can't get it too work .Call customer service if they help you they'll send you a new one and instructions too return that one.

nate Jul 10, 2020

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Make sure your preamp outputs from your head unit is connected properly.

robert Jul 09, 2020

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Make sure the remote wire is hooked up right. Mine would only have sound when I turned my headlights on.

ronald Jul 09, 2020

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Make sure you have a good ground connection.

selom Jul 09, 2020

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I have a Sound-Ordnance-B-8PTD that I pulled from an old vehicle. If I mount it where it canâ??t get wet, could you install this in a boat?

ryan Jul 06, 2020

1 answer

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As long as you have 12 volts, and it's dry, I don't see why not! Good luck!

james p Jul 07, 2020

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Will this fit in the center console on a 2006 Jeep Wrangler?

stephen Jun 07, 2020

3 answers

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I'm not sure. I mounted mine behind my back seat in my convertible.

bruce Jun 07, 2020

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I'm afraid I'm not sure. My friend put it in the console of a 2005 Jeep Wrangler but I don't know how much Jeeps change from year to year.

lee Jun 07, 2020

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Look at the measurements and measure your center console I doubt it

levi Jun 07, 2020

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Has anyone mounted this in a 2008 Honda CRV? Seems a bit wide under bucket seats with the seat braces and don't want to place this in the cargo area due to potential damage.

whiskkers May 24, 2020

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It definitely won't fit under a seat. I installed it in my 07 Honda fit. I put mine in the trunk.

isaac May 26, 2020

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My installation is in a 1999 Chevy truck. My truck is the extended cab version and so it fit ideally under the seat (jump seat ) in the rear behind the driver's seat. The performance is wonderful! Mind you, I am old and what I really needed was to round out the music spectrum with more bass at reasonable levels. No need for me to want to blow doors off! Just give the bass some oompf without rattling the doors with the standard door mounted speakers. can't help with the Honda, but in my truck it works great and at a great price.

ernest w w May 25, 2020

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Does my 2012 Jetta TDI wagon with navigation have RCA jacks or an amp connection to this fit under seat sub to factory head unit?

josh May 14, 2020

1 answer

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No the factory radio in that Jetta does not have RCA outputs. You will need to use the speaker level inputs or use a line output converter.

casey Jun 01, 2020 (Staff)

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Where are people mounting this sub in a Hummer H2?

john May 12, 2020

1 answer

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We do not have records on where people have installed this sub in vehicles. The recommended locations in SUV's are under a seat or in the rear cargo area if the vehicle has one.

paul Jun 02, 2020 (Staff)

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I want to know if a (Kicker KEY180.4 (amplifier) will harmoniously work with (Sound Ordnance B-8PTD (subwoofer) with matching Front: (Kicker 43DSC69304 6Ã?9 3way speakers) and Rear: (Kicker 43DSC504 5-1/4 2way speakers) ? I don't want to over kill my system if it's not necessary.

jose May 01, 2020

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I purchased the Sound Ordnance for my older truck August of 18 and truly love it! It has a built in amp, which is why I bought it in the first place. Less wiring, less room to take up. You have great control over your bass. I highly recommend this product with Kicker speakers you mentioned. Unless you fell the need to have another amp, this has enough power and is easy to hook up!

greg May 05, 2020

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Sorry I can't be of any help but I bought that amp for a friend who lives in France. He gave it to his son who installed it in a Jeep which has subsequently been sold. Neither of them can remember what kind of speaker setup they had in the Jeep but none of those in the question rang a bell. They loved the amp though!

lee May 04, 2020

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Will it fit a 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR?

j Apr 21, 2020

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It's a universal fit item. Check the space you have. I mounted them under each front seat on my Chevy Bazer and they are very impressive.

william Apr 22, 2020

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My truck is a 98 Chevy extended cab and it fit easily underneath the jump seat in the back. The sub turned out to be more than I expected! The dimensions should tell if there is enough space. It may depend on the thickness of the back seat and / or the shape of the floor. Good luck. Crutchfield has always been great for me.

ernest w w Apr 21, 2020

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I purchased this for my sons 02' Mazda 626. It did not fit under the front seats as it was to tall. I'd suggest measuring wherever you are going to put it. We installed it in the middle of the upper back seat where the armrest came down.

ronald Apr 21, 2020

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What happens if this gets wet? I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler and I am going to mount this under my seat. If I go through water how will this fair?

henry Mar 25, 2020

1 answer

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Electronics and water do not play well together. Can you mount it in you center console? Just make sure that you seal all the location where the wires leave the enclosure. Jpb

james p Apr 07, 2020

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Crutchfield has made this installation no easier than if I bought all this stuff for cheaper on Amazon, literally no install instruction beyond what which item already included, how do i hook up the REM wire to an aftermarket HEADUNIT? god this install has been a pain

jeanne Mar 12, 2020

1 answer

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Please contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kristina Apr 14, 2020 (Staff)

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I put this in my 2018 Chevy Silverado.,mounted under thw drivers side back seat.Not sure how it suppose to sound but..it does have the punch or bass i was expecting..is it because my stock deck doesn't have a sub woofer out put?.I have a kenwood deck in my 4 runner,with a powered 10 bazooka, when u turn the bass knob you can hear the bass,should i have gone with something else, i didn't want anything big and noticeable. Thats why i went with this speaker

bradley Mar 08, 2020

1 answer

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Hi Bradley! Please chat with an Advisor online or by phone at 1-800-324-9695. We will be happy to go over this with you, and help you with finding a product better suited for your needs.

jessica Mar 25, 2020 (Staff)

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My AM HU SONYAX1000 only has a single 'sub' connection, what cable do I need to to connect it? A 2 to 1 Male to male RCA? or should I get a splitter on Amazon?

jeanne Mar 07, 2020

1 answer

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Should just need a single audio cable, not a splitter. Your instructions should be easy to find for either component. Crutchfield can walk you through it if necessary.

andrew t Apr 08, 2020

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10 gauge or 12 gauge Crutchfield wiring kit?

arlin Nov 12, 2019

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The larger the wire diameter (or smaller the gauge) the less resistance to current. Same is true of length of wire, the longer it is, the more resistance. I placed my subwoofer in the trunk, mounted on the rear deck under the rear window. Because of the long distance from rear to battery, I used 10 gauge. Remember, it's not just a straight line distance from woofer amplifier to battery. You have to route the wire to the floor or ceiling, run it through the car, then up or down to the fire wall, then around obstacles to the battery. You may be able to get by with 12 gauge, but, if you can afford it, be sure with 10.

russell a. Dec 08, 2019

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My recommendation is to use gauge 12 for less than 10 feet cable and 10 for longer than 12 feet cable. This unit is not that powerful for 10 gauge use, but is advisable to use 10 if you consider replace it with more powerful one in the future. Don't forget to install a 15a fuse at the source side for security purposes as well.

rolando Nov 12, 2019

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I would go with the 10 gauge kit. It's best not to skimp on wire size

tony Nov 12, 2019

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10 gauge or 12 gauge wiring kit? I'm thinking of the 10 gauge however don't want to spend extra if there's no substantial benefits. Any suggestions?

arlin Nov 12, 2019

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10

earle s. Nov 13, 2019

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10 gauge is fine

miguel Nov 12, 2019

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10 gauge will cover 150 watts, however, if you think you might ever upgrade to a larger amp/sub, you'll already have the cable for something larger if you went with a bigger cable size. I had the B-8PTD & it sounded great, however, I thought it would satisfy my bass "wants" & I eventually ended up with a 10" sub in a vented enclosure in my trunk with a 1500W RMS amp in my Honda Civic using 4 gauge cable. it just depends on what you believe you will end up with. I know I'm finally satisfied with my sound system. I hope this helps!

jeff s Nov 12, 2019

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I just use the one from crutchfield I am not sure of the gauge

ryan Nov 12, 2019

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In my '11 Honda Accord Coupe the factory radio doesn't have RCA outputs so I connected the the wires from the deck/vehicle subwoofer (speaker 7) to channel 1 of the B-8 (as the vehicle already has a built-in amp). Is this sufficient? (The bass I'm getting isn't very strong)

evangelos Oct 21, 2019

1 answer

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kristina Oct 31, 2019 (Staff)

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Is anyone aware of whether or not this will fit behind the rear seats of an 07-13 GM 1500 crewcab pickup? I keep my tools and other important items under the seats in the rear and want to mount this against the rear wall of the cab with the grille facing towards the front of the cab, but I don't want to end up ordering this and then not having it fit behind the seats. Thanks in advance!

kevin shaheen Oct 17, 2019

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iI have an 07 classic extended cab. I was able to mount it behind the seat. I used a piece of plywood so I didn't have to drill through the body and mounted the plywood to supports existing. Then mounted the amp to the plywood. In my case, I had to take the seat out to do the work.

carlos w. Oct 25, 2019

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Hi Kevin! Unfortunately, we don't take measurements of that location. If you purchased the item, and it did not have space enough to mount in the desired location, you can return the item within 60 days of the purchase date. Chat with an Advisor online or by phone at 1-800-324-9695. We will be happy to help!

jessica Oct 24, 2019 (Staff)

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This probably doesn't help but It fit behind the seat of my Toyota Tundra.

james Oct 24, 2019

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What do e need to hook to factory radio 2012 equanox?

bill Sep 26, 2019

2 answers

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I HOOKED MINE UP TO THE OUTPUT OF THE FACTORY RADIO AND THE FRONT SPEAKERS, WORKS GREAT

robert r Sep 27, 2019

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Just power wires and fuse

melvin Sep 26, 2019

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Does this require wiring to battery? Do I need a fuse? Thanks!

alex Aug 25, 2019

3 answers

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it does require 12v. it has a internal fuse, not a bad idea to add another in line

robert r Sep 14, 2019

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Yes Enter an answer to this question.

paul w Aug 27, 2019

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Yes it requires wiring to the battery and yes you will need a fuse. There are many subwoofer amp wiring kits that include both.

james Aug 26, 2019

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Does it work in a 97 Jeep Wrangler?

dale Aug 17, 2019

3 answers

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I put it in a 2000 Ford ranger with the stock radio , I love it plenty of punch lots of bassEnter

wallace e Aug 25, 2019

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Your only issue would be if it fit under the seat. A quick measurement will let you know for sure. You will need at least 3 and 1/8th inches clearance to fit. If it doesn't fit; this little guy can be placed anywhere and sound good. Happy listening... Jim

james p Aug 24, 2019

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Absolutely! I run two and they really sound smooth.

james p Aug 24, 2019

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How do I install this using my 2018 Toyota Corolla factory stereo?

jesse Aug 16, 2019

1 answer

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

kristina Aug 24, 2019 (Staff)

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I am interested in installing both new Memphis 4" and Memphis 4"x10" my 1985 Buick Riviera convertible hobby car. I want to keep the stock radio but don't know if it will push enough power for the subwoofer. I just want a very slim compact subwoofer that will hide away nicely under the seat with nice rich, non-windown shaking base tones. My thing is I don't know the amps/volatage of the stock radio. I can send the link of the person that has the same radio on ebay with GM factory photo stickers that hmay have voltage/amps. Also, I want the subwoofer to off automatically when the turn of the factory radio without draining the battery or affecting atlernator. I was also considering the JBL Bass Pro SL. Can you please advise?

ethan Aug 07, 2019

1 answer

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Ethan, your factory radio will not be able to power a subwoofer. I would recommend getting in touch with one of our advisors to get the gear and install equipment your would need to fit your car! https://www.crutchfield.com/support/ContactUs.aspx

thomas Aug 19, 2019 (Staff)

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Will this fit inside of a 2016 base Prius?

hillhop Aug 04, 2019

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No problem!

tom Aug 04, 2019

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I don't know your vehicle size but it fits just about anywhere it's pretty compact

earle s. Aug 04, 2019

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It will fit under any seat front or back Or trunk it would just not be as loud as having it inside the car unless there's two of the speakers on the trunk

miguel Aug 04, 2019

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Will this work with my 2019 Chevy Bolt with Bose premium sound system?

michael Jul 15, 2019

1 answer

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This should work fine. Your issue will be fitting underneath the seat. I have two one for each side in my 61 corvair.

james p Jul 15, 2019

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Will this work with a 2019 Chevy Bolt with the Bose sound system?

michael Jul 15, 2019

1 answer

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We do not recommend installing any aftermarket amps into electric vehicles like that Bolt due to the current draw they will add to those systems. My Bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/bio/Paul

paul Jul 21, 2019 (Staff)

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Why is this over $100 cheaper than most others? Is it just material quality, or is there some hidden functional difference?

trevor Jul 08, 2019

1 answer

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Hi Trevor, thank you for your question. There are no hidden functional difference, or poor material or build quality that makes this Sound Ordnance Subwoofer a cost effective option. Sound Ordnance is an exclusive Crutchfield product, and is one of our top performing, top selling, powered subwoofers. Chat with an Advisor online or by phone at 1-800-324-9695. They will be happy to help answer any questions you may have between this sub and the other comparable subs we carry.

jessica Jul 19, 2019 (Staff)

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I have the sound ordinance b-8ptd and the wiring kit, how do I install it in my 2016 Ford fusion see?

john Jun 29, 2019

2 answers

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If you bought it from crutchfield you can call tech support. You can hook it up to the rca output of your radio. If a stock radio with no outputs, you can connect it to speaker wires. It's not a blow the windows out sub, try to mount it inside the cabin, as opposed to the trunk. Under a seat. Crutchfield support should be able to tell if your car has sub out

james Jul 01, 2019

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I got professional installation .

earle s. Jul 01, 2019

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Will this fit under the seat of a 2013 vw Passat? I dont want to change the factory Fender system, I just want a bit more bass.

greg Jun 22, 2019

1 answer

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Get the dimensions of the B-8PTD and make a cardboard box using those dimensions. You'll soon find out.

timothy Jun 23, 2019

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Anyone knows if this fits under the front seats of a 2016 Mustang?

jose May 05, 2019

1 answer

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I don't think it will I have this one in a 97 s10 it won't fit under it nether it's a nice piece tho

ryan May 06, 2019

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Where to route RCA cables in Wrangler Unlimited? I purchased this sub and planning install under passenger seat but having hard time figuring out best location to route RCA from sub to head unit while keeping it separate from power? Power is easy and straight driver side, but should RCA route on completely opposite side then back through middle of the Jeep to the sub?

pete Apr 20, 2019

2 answers

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I really couldn't tell you. I have a Cherokee and wired mine under the drivers seat .Enter

steve Apr 28, 2019

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I installed this unit on a 04 Silverado crew cab under the back seat. All the cables are running together under the plastics by the driver side doors and I haven't have any issues with sound. I did buy the cables from crutchfield and seem like good quality

miguel Apr 28, 2019

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Will this fit under the passenger seat of a 2012 Tacoma Double Cab?

joel Apr 10, 2019

3 answers

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i installed mine behind the passenger seat, I tried to raise the seat with longer bolts and fat washers but it was a problem to move the seat forward or backward..My pickup is a GMC Canyon single cab with bucket seats... good luck with yours

jose Apr 10, 2019

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How much space do you have under the seat? You have the car, did you put a tape measure to use for siz available? What obstructions exist? I don't know the dimensions of the unit off hand but those should be available in the description of the unit, or a Crutchfield tech can tell you. Assuming you are talking about the front passenger seat not the rear passenger seat. You will very likely need to remove the seat to install the brackets and the make the wiring connections.

thomas Apr 10, 2019

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I can't answer this with certainty but I'm sure it will fit. If memory serves, the unit is only about 3 inches thick. As a comparison, I installed my Ordnance sub under the driver's seat of my 2014 Dodge Avenger. It fits fine and the seat still moves forward and backward, without dragging on the unit. BTW, the unit will not deliver heart-stopping bass but with a factory system, it really sounds pretty decent. Well worth the $150 or so I paid for it. Hope this helps. Have a great day!

richard Apr 10, 2019

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What additional accessories do I need to wire this to a stock head of a 2004 Jeep Wranger?

andrew Jan 18, 2019

1 answer

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There are many ways to wire this powered subwoofer to the stock head unit with the simplest using tap connectors connected to the stock speaker wire: www.crutchfield.com/p_669PP605/item.html Then run new speaker wire from those connectors to the speaker level inputs on the powered subwoofer: www.crutchfield.com/p_007CSW18/item.html We have advisors that you can reach by calling 1-800-324-9695 to discuss your goals to see if this will work for you or if you will want to get different gear My Bio: https://www.crutchfield.com/bio/Paul

paul Jan 21, 2019 (Staff)

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Can you wire two of these to have one under each seat and if so what would be the best approach on doing so?

shurne Oct 11, 2018

3 answers

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I do believe so I have only wired up one but just that one sounds great But im sure crutchfield can get what you need to wire up both of them Thanks Jerry have a great day great listening

jerry Oct 16, 2018

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You should be able to run your red positive cable from battery to first unit, then run another red cable from that unit to the last. Same goes for the blue remote wire. You can then run each of the negative ground wires to a seat bolt going into the floorboard. Seriously though the best location for the B-8ptd is in your trash can, they leave A LOT to be desired.

gregory l Oct 16, 2018

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Yes, as long as you know what you're doing. Look for extra bypass race's ports or simple double wire the existing ones. Good luck.

raul m Oct 16, 2018

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The head unit I am looking at (SONY XAV-AX100) has a single (mono I believe?) "Subwoofer" RCA output, as well as a "Rear" L&R RCA output. What would be the correct/preferred way to hook up this powered sub: 1) Run a single RCA via the HU's "Subwoofer" output to the sub but then use a Y-Splitter to get the L&R inputs of the amp. 2) Run a single RCA via the HU's "Subwoofer" output to the sub, then connect to either L or R inputs of the amp (assuming one is prefered for mono?) 3) Use the HUs "Rear" L&R and run to the amps L&R.

jared Sep 14, 2018

1 answer

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Option 1 is the preferred method, the other two will work but have drawbacks. Option 2 you'll lose information and depth, option 3 you'll fee the sub signal detail it can't do anything with.

john Sep 22, 2018

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I would like to mount this to the back of my rear seat facing the cabin through the center armrest area. Will the brackets accommodate that style of mounting?

thomas Aug 30, 2018

2 answers

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I'm not sure as I don't know what car you have. The Crutchfield people are very knowledgeable.

randy Sep 04, 2018

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I don't think it will with the supplied hardhardware you might be able to engineer something that will work though. I tried mounting mine in several places I found I got the best sound with it under the front passenger seat

ann Sep 04, 2018

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I have a '15 Accord Sport, and would like to connect this to factory stereo. What do I need that does not come with the sub?

alex Aug 12, 2018

2 answers

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Just power wire to supply power, and a third wire which goes to your receiver which tells it to power up when you turn on receiver. I mounted mine on back of rear drop down seat to save trunk room, and to make it easy to access.

wayne Aug 13, 2018

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Just RCA cords long enough to reach from the stereo to the sub,

joshua Aug 12, 2018

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ROOKIE QUESTION Having never installed a sub-woofer, I purchase this sub, what else do I need? I have a Ford Ranger with an Alpine head unit and two Polk front speakers? Just looking for a tad more bass.

john Mar 28, 2018

6 answers

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I don't recommend the S/O. I went through 2 in a year. And just not enough bass. Now I have the 8" Kicker hideaway. It works very well.

christian Mar 28, 2018

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When you put the sub in your cart it should show what you need. Basically an amp wiring kit and RCA cables and you will be good to go.

cory Mar 28, 2018

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A subwoofer wiring kit has everything you need. If you plan on mounting the sub then you will need that material. I just sat mine in the floor under my Silverados rear seat on the carpet. It's fine.Enter

davidr Mar 28, 2018

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I would call a Crutchfield advisor. It depends on where you decide to mount the sub. It needs air, they can assist you with your mounting options

craig i. Mar 28, 2018

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I purchased this sub for my golf cart. Really easy and pumps out ample bass crazy as that sounds. You will need three things A power wire with a fuse coming from your battery tor speaker 10-12 Guage crutchfield guys may correct me on Guage of wire A remote wire coming off your alpine unit to your speaker And lastly you will need a set of good rca cables to run from your alpine deck to speaker. Hopes this helps!

john Mar 28, 2018

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I recently got mine installed. It needed a sub wiring harness that I got from the place I had install it. It sounds AMAZING. Just enough bass. Really makes the music pop. I know crutchfeild sells the harness u need for this. Hope that helps

eric Mar 28, 2018

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1) Will the JVC KD R-690S I bought from Crutchfield a few months ago drive this sub woofer without any additional equipment? 2) Would this be a good fit for that head unit and the deck mounted 6" JVC speakers I have installed? 3) Any Other economical suggestions? Thank you, Steve

stephen Mar 16, 2018

1 answer

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The Sound Ordnance B-8PTD is a powered subwoofer so, it comes with a built-in amplifier to power the built-in sub. As a result, it does not need to be "driven" by your stereo; it just needs the audio signal from the stereos's RCA pre-amp outputs. You will need to add a 10 gauge wiring kit for a proper install: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142PA10BX/item.html For additional assistance and personalized recommendations, feel free to contact us directly by phone or through our online chat service: https://www.crutchfield.com/support/ContactUs.aspx

ryan Apr 03, 2018 (Staff)

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Where will this fit in a Subaru STI HATCH BACK other than the trunk?

nikolai Feb 04, 2018

2 answers

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It should fit under any seat.

joseph Feb 05, 2018

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If you have clearance under the front passenger seat and don't mind losing some potential foot room it should fit there and you can route the cabling in the center console. That worked in my Accord but lost a little foot room for the back seat, just pu the floor mat against it like a wall.

christopher Feb 05, 2018

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I have a B-8PTD and when the temperature is low, it does not output sound, is this by design? So far, I have noticed it not working when it is below 0 degrees fahrenheit.

matthew Jan 24, 2018

3 answers

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They don't seem to do well in the cold. I've had 2 units fail when it was cold. Crutchfield covered both under warranty and are very easy to work with. Hope yours comes around or has a warranty still

dustan Jan 31, 2018

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Not by design. sounds like a loose connection that completely seperates in cold.

randy Jan 31, 2018

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I had the same problem, I called Crutchfield and was told that the sub needs to warm up.

craig i. Jan 31, 2018

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What other hookup wires will I need to purchase that do not come with this unit?

steven h Dec 27, 2017

1 answer

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You'll need power & ground cables for sure (10 gauge minimum). If you will be connecting to an aftermarket stereo, you'll also need RCA cables and a remote turn-on lead. If you will be connecting to a factory stereo, you'll need some wire taps and a bit of speaker wire to connect to the subwoofer's "speaker level input" harness. For additional assistance and personalized recommendations, feel free to contact us directly: https://www.crutchfield.com/support/ContactUs.aspx

ryan Jan 01, 2018 (Staff)

Q

has any one used this item on a motorcycle?

kevin Dec 26, 2017

1 answer

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No

joseph Dec 27, 2017

Q

what will I need to hook this up, besides a power wire?

anthony Nov 26, 2017

2 answers

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Subwoofer cable and remote cable.

tawna Nov 26, 2017

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I polurchased the wire harness for my truck with this. I had to run the power line and two input lines from the stereo to the sub. Additionally there is a remote line for volume control to run. All in all I am a regular Hanley man around the house and this was not very hard. Hardest part was to drill power line thru fire wall to get into car.

matthew Nov 26, 2017

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What is the fuse rating/ current draw?

h Nov 13, 2017

1 answer

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15 Amps

daniel May 08, 2019

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What frequency is the boost set at?

h Nov 13, 2017

1 answer

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the bass boost is centered at 67Hz.

ryan Nov 20, 2017 (Staff)

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Is this compatible with 2014 BMW 428i ?

ricardo Oct 06, 2017

1 answer

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You will want to contact an Advisor directly by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat to discuss compatibility with your factory system. They will be able to go over the options for your '14 BMW to ensure proper fit and compatibility; along with the necessary accessories for installation. Thanks!

david Oct 10, 2017 (Staff)

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How do I install 2 sound ordnance 125 watt speakers?

liam Oct 03, 2017

2 answers

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Installation of one speaker was relatively easy providing you purchased a wiring kit and the head unit had preamp jacks - which mine did. Installing 2 units is a little more challenging. If you are looking for more sound then i would install a larger speaker. If i recall correctly -I believe they have a 10 inch model. If you head unit has multiple preamp jacks - then just purchase another wiring kit. Another option is perhaps using the speaker leads but you may not get a pure clean sound. I am not sure that installing 2x8 inch speakers is the right way to go unless you have a space or other limitation. For the cost of 2 x 8's - you would be much happier with an enclosed sub box. Perhaps look st google or youtube for more information. If i were to do this again - i would have gone in another direction.

andrew Oct 03, 2017

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Call Crutchfield and speak to one their advisor's. They are very helpful. If it can't be done they will let you know what options you have. This is not Best buy

craig i. Oct 03, 2017

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Anyone that can compare this unit to the stock powered sub that comes in the Ford 2004-2008 F-150? Is it worlds better, slightly better? I like the sound from the stock set-up, but could use "just a little more".

clay Aug 07, 2017

1 answer

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If I had to guess, because I don't have the Ford sub, that it is probably the same amount of bass. This sub doesn't hit very hard, but makes the rock and roll and other non bass centered music sound good at loud volumes. If I had to do it over, I'd get a bazooka.

clayton m Aug 09, 2017

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will this fit under the seat in a 2006 4Runner?

dan Jul 09, 2017

3 answers

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It fit under the backseat of my 05 Silverado. However I would read the demensions under the Specifications tab. Then use a retractable tape measure and measure under your seat. Common sense, right? If you need someone to answer your question please call a Crutchfield advisor.

craig i. Jul 11, 2017

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It fit under my driver seat in a 2003 Tacoma.

tom h Jul 11, 2017

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I have it under the driver's seat of my 2014 Kia Forte so I would imagine a 4Runner would have a lot more room under the seat. Check out the dimensions under the specs to make sure. The hardest part about installing under the seat was getting a spot to anchor the ground wire without having to remove the whole seat. I was able to do it and have never installed any audio equipment before. I have been 110% happy with this sub - I wish I could put one in my other car as well.

jonathan Jul 11, 2017

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Can I use 2 sound ordanance B-8ptd in my 2008 impala SS?

ejpb...... Jun 18, 2017

1 answer

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I don't see why not. I have 2 in my Ford Ranger behind the seats... great sound in such a small package. Love them

brian Jun 21, 2017

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I bought one and it sounds great. If I buy another will I be able to tell the difference? because I want more bass

carmen Jun 14, 2017

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I don't think so. I can't turn the knob all the way without distorting my speakers. In a very large vehicle it might even out the overall sound.

anthony Sep 07, 2019

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Adding another Sound Ordnance powered sub to your system will likely help improve the overall bass output. For more details or to discuss further, please feel free to reach out to an Advisor directly by phone (888.955.6000) or online chat. Thanks!

david Jun 18, 2017 (Staff)

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Where would be the best place to fit this speaker in a 2009 370z?

cindy w Jun 04, 2017

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Crutchfield folks are better qualified to answer. Really no good fit. Obviously, for best performance needs to be mounted. Mine is in my daughter's LX450 just floating around the cargo area. Mounting to the floor is not an option, as the vehicle has a third row of seats that are sometimes used. I believe that Crutchfield suggested the back of a seat as a mounting point if you want to investigate. In your case, I would just attach to floor if you do not mind the intrusion to your cargo space. The unit seems very durable and will tolerate some cargo on top of it if necessary. Not familiar with your vehicle, but if it has the small rear seats, perhaps is room under one of those - bass does not care where it comes from. Again, I defer to Crutchfield - have been dealing with them since 1977 and they are great. Good luck.

clarence e Jun 05, 2017

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Buy a better brand. I had to have the first one replaced twice.

craig i. Jun 05, 2017

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I have 2 B-8PTD subwoofers installed in my 2004 4Runner. I've had them for about a year and half with no issues. Recently I noticed that both subs will turn and stay on (red light illuminated) however there is no sound. Any suggestions as to what the problem may be?

max May 31, 2017

1 answer

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings/connections on the product and see if there may be a fix. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer, or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/.

kenneth May 31, 2017 (Staff)

Q

what is the measurment on B-8PTD?

jerad May 15, 2017

1 answer

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Thanks for your question. The dimensions are 9-1/8"W x 3-1/8"H x 13-5/8"D. You can find this information on the main product page under "Product Highlights". Hope this helps.

kenneth May 16, 2017 (Staff)

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SOUND ORDNANCE B-8PTD ITS FIT THE UNDER SEAT FORD MUSTANG 2002 MODEL?

gilbert May 06, 2017

2 answers

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I am not sure but I could not get it to fit under 2014 Toyota Highlander (not sure this really helps you).

f hobbs May 06, 2017

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Measure your space is the best advice I have. We put it in a 67 Land Rover jeep-like vehicle w/ enough clearance under the seat. Sounded great, customer was happy.

mark g May 06, 2017

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Where would be the best place to fit this on a JK Unlimited? I regularly take the roof and doors off so I'd like it to be in a fairly hidden/safe place. I'm not too concerned about someone stealing it where I live but the more secure the better.

christopher Apr 15, 2017

4 answers

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Under rear seat is where I have mine. In my YJ.

glen Apr 17, 2017

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I can't tell you where to mount it. But I had to have mine replaced twice. Takes a while for it to fire in the winter too.

craig i. Apr 17, 2017

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I mounted mine under my seat. Then took a strap and screwed it down. Sealed the screws silicone. I'm sure someone could steal it if the really wanted to but if they go through all the trouble they can have it.

jeremy Apr 17, 2017

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We have a 98TJ. It's mounted under the back seat. I'm not sure if the JK's have the same clearance, but it's snug between the floor pan and bottom of the seat. Still sounds great. The low frequency doesn't seem to be affected at all.

kyle Apr 17, 2017

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I'm installing on a 2005 Ford Escape WITH stock sub. What all will I need to wire it? The Factory sub doesn't work so i'm not worried about running power to it. Thanks!

hunter Mar 12, 2017

1 answer

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I le a professional do the install in my 05 Silverado. They had to run power, and keep power for the GM Bose system.

craig i. Mar 13, 2017

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has anyone installed this into a chrysler town and country or dodge caravan? will if fit under the front seats? can i tap power from the usb port in the rear?

mikey Jan 28, 2017

1 answer

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We installed ours in the underdeck of a 1976 Volvo 850 Stationwagon. Thus, we didn't have access to the USB port. Sorry.

earl Jan 28, 2017

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I bought mine 4 years ago and it has since stopped working. Can I pull out the sub and run it with a different amp? If so, what type would work?

brian Jan 22, 2017

2 answers

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Mine is about 2 years old and working well. I would call crutchfield since this is made for them for amp suggestions. As long as you match power, size and ohms you should be fine

dan Jan 26, 2017

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The amplifier is a class c amplifier, so i would recommend the same type, not sure about brands or model. I recently changed the car and I pulled it from the old car.

freddy jose Jan 26, 2017

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Can two of these controlled by one remote using a splitter?

david Jan 17, 2017

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Not likely. Damage to the amps may result. The remote doesn't carry standard audio but a control voltage for the amp. Two amps may interact through the splitter and damage the control electronics.

william Jan 18, 2017

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Interesting question... I assume you refer to a standard RJ11 telephony splitter? Don't see why not. If you try it let us know how it goes.

pat Jan 17, 2017

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Has anyone installed this in a 2011 or later Nissan Altima?

stephen e. Nov 20, 2016

1 answer

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We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer any questions you may have.

kenneth Nov 25, 2016 (Staff)

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I have a 2014 GMC Sierra LTZ Supercrew. It has the Bose speakers, but no amp or subwoofer. From what I've been reading, there are connections behind the back seat. Is that where I would connect this?

michael Oct 16, 2016

2 answers

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My 13 Silverado crew cab didn't have connectors. I had to run the lines along the doors.

nathan Oct 17, 2016

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Most likely, yes. In a full size pickup, you should have numerous options for mounting this sub as it is pretty stealth. I put it behind the rear seat in a Tacoma just to give you some comparison. You only need to locate one speaker cable in your rear doors to give the sub the audio signal it needs. The bigger challenge will be connecting the power cable which will need to be fished up through the firewall, into the engine bay and connected to the battery. Crutchfield has all the tools you'd need to do it yourself plus videos. Still, I was more than happy to take the sub to a local shop and pay them to install it, especially given the tight working space of my Tacoma. The sound is impressive, especially for the size of the unit. You will notice the improvement right away. Keep your expectations realistic - it's not going to win any sound offs at the local mall parking lot - and you will be very happy. Then, of course, you'll want to ditch those Bose speakers but that's another post... Good luck.

bruce Oct 17, 2016

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I have a tacoma I bought, and it came withe the B-8PTD. I love the sound from it, but Ive noticed something, If I am off-road or even on a road with bumps, The sub cuts in and out. After I get out to check it, the power light isn't on. I tried reconnecting power wires, and nothing, most of the time, it would just have to sit, and when I got back in it, it was working, this time I noticed that when I got in it, after sitting all night, it wasn't working... I didn't know if anyone else had experienced the same problem, if so might have a solution?

sam Oct 15, 2016

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I have mine in a Jeep Wrangler and I too had that issue after wheeling it pretty hard. Mine was an issue with the cable that plugs into the unit to control the bass level. I eventually replaced that cable and it solved the issue. I hope this was of some help.

david Oct 18, 2016

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Hello Sam ! This sub has three wires connection : One permanent power supplied from battery,one trigger power supplied from your stereo player to turn on the unit and last one is ground supplied usually from body ground.if your amp/sub lost connection from one of the three,it will not work.Check your connection especially the ground connection from amp/sub mounted to body.Sometimes under excessive vibrations it became loosed created bad or no ground supplied to this unit intermittenly..if all connections are good,suspected internal components connection issues and it may need to be repaired or new unit need to be installed.Hope this help.

duy Oct 18, 2016

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How do I know for sure that I can wire this up in my 2014 Dodge Journey RT with the Alpine sound system? And how do I find out what wiring accessories I'll need?

joseph Oct 12, 2016

2 answers

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Our mechanic wired ours from the underdeck in a 1996 Volvo 850 Stationwagon to a new Alpine sound system. He said it was a "piece of cake." Sorry I don't have more details.

earl Jan 28, 2017

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I don't have the same vehicle as you, but was able to use the RCA outputs on the back of my Alpine head unit and run the cord under the floor mat for a clean look. Ran the power the same way. There were some rubber grommets that I passed the wires through. The sub itself takes up very little space and that went under the front passenger seat. Overall sound from the dub was decent, nothing that will rattle your windows, but provided a nice low end for the 4x6 speakers in my F-150. I'm not a professional installer, so it took a couple hours. Hope this helps

jason Oct 12, 2016

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Will this fit under the seat in a 2013 and up Ford Escape with power seats?

nick g Sep 13, 2016

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We didn't measure the space under the seats in Ford Escape we researched. We measured the rear cargo area under the cargo cover. If I had to guess, it will be a close fit as this powered subwoofer has a foot print that is 9-1/8" wide and 13-5/8" deep. It needs 3-1/8" for height. I've used poster board before to make a model to see if that would fit. You might give that a try. HTH!! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101

paul Sep 18, 2016 (Staff)

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how hard would this be to wire on a 2008 silverado with factory stereo. is there a harness kit for a silverado available ?

thomas Aug 28, 2016

2 answers

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It fits perfectly in my 1993 Silverado. Under the rear seat, on the opposite side of the jack compartment. They make special boxes but they are really expensive. I took out the center console and ran the wires under the carpet. But no harness, just the amp installation kit separately.

anthony Sep 07, 2019

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i wired mine directly off the rear speakers thru the speaker level inputs. this unit will also turn itself on when it senses the speaker power and off when it doesn't so from there all you need is a power supply. not to difficult.

james Aug 29, 2016

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I have 2016 Sante Fe stock radio without RCA plug for subwoofer I just bought. Is there a wirering harness that I can use for my stock radio to make RCA plugs for the subwoofer?

eric Aug 17, 2016

2 answers

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Crutchfield can send you everything you need to make your installation a success. In fact they can answer any questions you have even while your installing it. I actually own two of these and have them mounted under my two front bucket seats in my Nissan Juke. Decent subs for tiny places.

randall Aug 17, 2016

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Check out the line level converter from Crutchfield and ask them the color codes for your speakers wires. The will walk you through the install

gregory Aug 17, 2016

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Is the unit pretty durable?

audrey Aug 02, 2016

9 answers

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It seems to be, but mine does not get much abuse. It sits under the front passenger seat, and I don't have rear passengers (who might kick it) very often.

david Sep 01, 2016

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Yes it has been in my one ton duramax on jobsites bouncing around and still sounds great

alan Aug 05, 2016

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Yes, I have found the unit to be very durable and reliable. I have it installed under the back seat in my Silverado, and am very pleased with the sound, and it was easy to install.

danny Aug 03, 2016

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Yes it seems to hold up well

john Aug 02, 2016

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I had the unit mounted to the back wall of my truck. It had groceries thrown against it as well as a rambunctious 8 y/o back there. I never had any problems with it. So, more succintly, yes it is pretty durable. Hope this helps.

jayson a Aug 02, 2016

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I have this setup in the back of my Jeep Wrangler... It's a fairly rough ride and this unit has held up well so far. It's been installed for approximately one year now

greg Aug 02, 2016

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I've had it bouncing around under the back seat of my truck for a couple of years now with no issues. That being said, if your looking for "thumping" bass it's not for you. It adds enough bass for me.

mark Aug 02, 2016

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I put this in my 2001 BMW Z3 2 years ago and love it, fills the car with base.

david a Aug 02, 2016

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Yes, it's built well. If you have limited space its a good powered sub. Doesn't get the low bass very well, but I was happy with it.

paul Aug 02, 2016

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I have a 2010 regular cab Ford Ranger without the Pioneer stereo system. I would like to mount this subwoofer to the cab wall between the seats (immediately behind the armrest in the center of the seats) of my truck, is this possible? Are there holes for mounting the subwoofer in place?

wayne Jul 27, 2016

2 answers

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I had two mounted/actually just sitting behind my bench seat in my 2002 ford ranger single cab with the seat all the way back. Fit like a glove.

randall Aug 17, 2016

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Yes. Two mounting clamps are provided to secure the woofer to a flat surface. You will find this information, and more, by clicking the "Details" tab on the woofer's main webpage and scrolling down below the "Features & Specs" table. I hope that helps! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=5

ryan Jul 30, 2016 (Staff)

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Would you recommend this to someone that listens to a lot of hip-hop music?

jaden Jul 20, 2016

5 answers

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Bought to add some affordable bass to an alpine unit. No amplifier. Listen to country mostly. May want to research a little more

geoffrey Jul 20, 2016

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It probably depends on the size of your car, but I would say probably not. This sub rounds out the bottom ranges nicely but doesn't "hit" like bigger setups. Does improve the factory setup though

andrew Jul 20, 2016

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No, it does not have a lot of deep bass.

jeremy Jul 20, 2016

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Jaden, I am more of a jazz guy so wasn't looking for a whole lot of super fat bottom end, there may be other subwoofers that would serve that better. But that being said it does seem to be really full and fat sounding for such a small unit, and the price is right

robert Jul 20, 2016

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It depends on how much bass you want. This unit works good if you are looking to add more bass to an audio system, but if you are looking to rattle your windows you will need to look elsewhere.

john Jul 20, 2016

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If you wish to use the remote on feature and don't have a remote out wire on your HU, do you connect a switched 12v line to the remote in lug AND a 12v line to the 12v lug, OR is it strictly a one-or-the-other hook up ?

curtis Jul 14, 2016

2 answers

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Power off the battery or fuse box to an on/off switch, then to the remote out terminal on the Sub.

randall Aug 17, 2016

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Switched line only. That way the amp will only come on when you send 12 volts to it

gregory Jul 16, 2016

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I have one of these powered subs in my truck. Would I be able to get another one under my driver seat and wire them in series?

greg Jun 09, 2016

2 answers

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Yes you can. I have two in my Nissan Juke.

randall Aug 17, 2016

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It is possible to install a second powered subwoofer into a vehicle. The gear needed to do this will vary depending on the system and the wiring used to install the first one. I recommend calling an advisor on 1-800-324-9695 to discuss all the gear that will be needed. I hope this helps! My Bio: http://www.crutchfield.com/Support/Bio.aspx?bio=101

paul Jun 13, 2016 (Staff)

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Do I have to run a signal wire to this sub? I see conflicting answers, but the product page says that it can auto-sense power if I'm tapping into the speakers.

michael Jun 06, 2016

6 answers

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Not a signal wire. I just ran one wire from the back of my head set to the sub and one wire from the sub straight out to the battery that has a fuse in it.

mark Jul 20, 2016

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I just installed this sub in a 2015 GMC Sierra. I tapped into the rear speaker wires. I did not install a remote turn-on lead at first. The sub only turned on momentarily and then would not work at all. I called Crutchfield technical support and they said this was a common problem. The solution is to go ahead and install the remote turn-on using a switched power source. I did this and it works flawlessly now. Don't forget to turn the 'Power Mode' switch on the sub to 'Remote Wire'. BTW this is the 3rd one of these subs I have purchased. It is a great sub for the money.

ronald Jun 16, 2016

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The spec sheet says it can do this operation thru the high frequency wiring (speaker wire); however, I attempted this install and the power on was intermittent. It would sometimes turn on and sometimes would not. I ended up just running the remote connection to my fuse box and tapped in to one of the fuses that turns on with the ignition...in my F150 was the seat warmer fuse, which my truck does not even have. Good luck.

greg Jun 06, 2016

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I ran a power lead to mine so the head unit would turn it on I saw no info on hooking up additional speakers since it's self contained with the sub speaker built in ?

ernie Jun 06, 2016

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I ran one to mine and it works great.

chip Jun 06, 2016

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It needs power ran from the battery. You can tap into a speaker for input, but not to drive it.

brandon Jun 06, 2016

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Can this be used to replace the stock pioneer subwoofer under the passenger seat of a 1999 Lexus RX300?

gp99rx300 Jun 03, 2016

1 answer

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This is for all of the available compact subs, I would recommend to contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle, compare the different subs available and give you the details on if they will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kenneth Jun 03, 2016 (Staff)

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I bypassed my factory amplifier as it was not needed wghen I upgraded my head unit. Could i use the power and ground from the factory amp, or do i have to run new wires? Also, would I need to run some kind of signal wire from ignition power?

jonathon May 03, 2016

6 answers

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The Sound Ordnance powered sub requires its own power and ground connections. You should run a power cable directly from the battery to the sub. Also, you need to install a ground cable from the sub to a metal part of the chassis. You need to buy a good quality Amp Power Kit which contains both power and ground cables (I like the Rockford Fosgate 10 AWG). You will definitely need some type of signal wire to turn the sub on.You should have a connection on your new head unit's wiring harness. A backup plan is to connect to the red (ignition) wire. Hope this helps. You have bought a very good sub!

ronald May 05, 2016

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You should be able to use your existing wires, just make sure you have an inline fuse in the power wire. You will need a signal wire from your subwoofer to your head unit so it comes on when you turn the head unit on.

randall May 04, 2016

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I would run new, they need to be the right gauge wires, factory won't be. For signal wire I would use remote power lead that comes from your aftermarket deck.

jeff May 04, 2016

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My install did not have any pre existing factory wiring so I had to run everything from scratch. I do not see any reason that the factory wires might be fine to use. I would call the manufacturer to be sure

paul May 04, 2016

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The power and ground may work for this new set up. If it were me, I would run new wires as the factory ones are as cheap as you can get. However, this set up does not need crazy thick gauge so it may be okay. You do need a signal wire, I spliced from my fuse panel for this. Just pick a fuse that turns on with the ignition, I used the seat warmer fuse. Feel free to ask anything else. I really like this set up, it is exactly what I wanted for my system. Def not something trunk rattling but upgrades it from stock for sure.

greg May 04, 2016

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If factory amp is equal or less watts as s.o . I think it's 125wts. Run signal wire from antenna wire on head unit. Turns it on and off with ignition switch. I have two of these in a titan truck. They do exactly what I want

gregory May 04, 2016

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Has anyone put this in their 2nd Gen Honda Fit? I have a 2012 Sport model, for reference.

antonio Mar 29, 2016

3 answers

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Not sure this will help but I installed this sub in a 2002 Honda Accord. I put the sub in the trunk, just behind the rear seat. Ran all the cables on the passenger side, underneath the door thresholds. The only significant issue I had was finding the firewall penetration for the power cable to the battery. Once I found the rubber grommet that covered the hole, everything went pretty smooth.

ronald Mar 31, 2016

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sorry I can't answer your question. I have a ford ranger XLT 2002 and I was hopping to put it under my seat. I missed my goal by a half an inch. I am happy with this unit and where I ennded up putting it. you might not be hread a mile away but it sounds great inside my vehicle along with the head unit and speaker upgrade I had done.

james j Mar 30, 2016

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Put one under each front seat of 09 titan king cab and had plenty of room left over. Just bought a 13 titan crew cab, too much electronics under passenger seat so I put them under back seat. Love these things! They sound great for my style of music.

gregory Mar 30, 2016

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will this fit under a seat off 2003 dodge dakota without a xtra cab standard?

jake Feb 12, 2016

2 answers

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Yes they will.

randall Aug 17, 2016

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Can't say for sure. I have an extended cab so I inserted it from behind the seat. Plenty of vertical room, but it will depend on whether the handle to slide seat gets in the way.

nicole Feb 12, 2016

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what are the dimensions on this unit and what source does it receive its signal from in line off existing speaker wires or right off the head unit stock stereo?

r Jan 18, 2016

2 answers

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According to the Crutchfield web site the dimensions are 9-1/8"W x 3-1/8"H x 13-5/8"D. I haven't measured mine but those numbers look right to me. I have mine located under the rear seat of a full size pickup truck (lot of room). My signal inputs are from RCA patch cables that are connected from the head unit (receiver) to the sub. I believe you can also connect this sub to your existing speaker wires using the line level inputs. Crutchfield has great technical advisors who can walk you thru this. This is a great powered sub for the money. Excellent sound and quality (note the warranty). It is not designed to 'blow the roof off' of your vehicle but it will add very good depth to your music at normal to moderately loud volumes. Highly recommend!

ronald Jan 19, 2016

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Dimensions are listed...Width9-1/8",Height3-1/8",Depth13-5/8"...this seems accurate based on my memory (vehicle was sold). I located under the passenger seat of RAM1500 without problem. You can go either way regarding source (speaker or sub-out of head). I used single sub-out of head. For the size and price, I was happy with it. Note that you'll likely have to route power all the way back to battery of vehicle.

jon Jan 19, 2016

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Does it fit under the passenger seat on a 1982 corvette?

john Jan 02, 2016

1 answer

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For details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kenneth Jan 02, 2016 (Staff)

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HAS ANY ONE PUT THIS IN 2008 CORVETTE BASE WITHOUT BOSE ?

melvin Dec 14, 2015

1 answer

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Nope sorry. Jeep Cherokee. Really sounds nice once it's balanced

thomas Dec 15, 2015

Q

Has anybody installed this or similar in 99-02 Saab 9-3 4 speaker system?

rc Dec 10, 2015

1 answer

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No I have not installed in a Saab. Watch out, it is kind of large(for under seats) but it should fit in the rear hatch area. The unit sounds great!

michael Dec 11, 2015

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I just ran the 8 gauge wire with a 60amp fuse at the battery. I'm in the cab now and going to use a scoshe 1 into 2 maxi fuse splitter. It has 2 30 amp installed. Is 30 enough for this amp? The other is powering my Sony mex100 head unit. Thanks

joseph Nov 13, 2015

2 answers

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The wiring kit they advised I get for this was a 10 gauge kit and I think it had a 30 amp fuse. But just just check the wiring kit they have to go with it and see what fuse it has.

william Nov 15, 2015

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If you pop a 30 with this you have a dead short and it did its job. 30 should be plenty!

tim Nov 15, 2015

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Has anyone installed this in a 2015 F150 SCREW with standard stereo w/Ford Sync & Voice Activated Nav System with no factory subwoofer plug? And if so, can you describe how? Thanks!

jeffrey Sep 30, 2015

2 answers

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I am in the same boat as you, I want to move my 8PTD over to my new 2015 F150 Screw. As far as know, no one has a harness for our stereo to give us the RCA jacks we need. So, the thing we need to do is tap into the rear speakers and tie that to the high level input on the sub. There is a thread for it on one of the F150 forums, just do a search for something like "2015 F150 adding subwoofer"

randall adam Oct 01, 2015

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wish I could help just don't know works great in my s10

larry Oct 01, 2015

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on a scale of 1-10. 10 being the best bass, what would yall rate this system?

carson Sep 23, 2015

6 answers

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I bought this sub for my truck because it fit under the passenger seat it's not huge pounding bass but if you like a nice added base to a normal system it sounds great it's very adjustable work perfect for my situation again it adds a nice bass sound to a normal system, not for huge thumping bass

russell Sep 24, 2015

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Kinda hard to just put a number on it. Is it as good as my Infinity Basslink, no. But then again it fits where the basslink doesnt. I would say its a nice addition to a stock system. Better than mkst factory subs I have heard.

aaron Sep 24, 2015

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For an 8 inch compact sub woofer I would give it a nine. I was pleasantly supprised on the amount of bass. I was looking for something to fill the low end in more on my stock radio setup. People are supprised when they sit in the truck and see what is producing the bass. It is also easy to hide inside the vehicle for a stock look. I have installed one in each of the two trucks I own.

tom Sep 24, 2015

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Let me first start off by saying if you are looking for bass that you would hear outside the car then this is not for you. I would rate it at a 7 for a full bass sound for small tight places.

josh Sep 23, 2015

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For the size of vehicle I installed this into (small 2 seat car), I would rate it at a 9. If the vehicle is any larger than two seat sports car or regular cab pickup, I think the sound will diminish drastically. If you are wanting heavy bass for a crew cab pickup, suv, or large four door car, this is not what I would choose.

homer Sep 23, 2015

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6

dennis Sep 23, 2015

Q

Has anyone installed this in a 2015 Jeep Cherokee Latitude?

alon Sep 08, 2015

2 answers

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These are about as small a sub as you can buy. I have two of them respectfully under both my bucket seats in a Nissan Juke.

randall Aug 17, 2016

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I Installed this in a 97 tj wrangler under the seat, which is really tight, and it was really easy especially with the wiring kit.

david Sep 09, 2015

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Has anyone installed under the front seat of a 2004-2006 Scion xB?

s Aug 24, 2015

3 answers

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No I haven't. I installed it in the trunk of a 68 mustang.

angelo Aug 26, 2015

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I did not install it in a Scion, but in a Dodge Dakota Quad Cab. My installation was simple and very straight forward, and the additional base response was fantastic. Sorry I could not be of more help to you. Dave B.

william Aug 26, 2015

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I installed mine under the front passenger seat of a 92 BMW 318ic. It was very tight but fits without rattling anything. I have another one behind the seat of a sprinter van but it does sound better under the seat.

alexander Aug 26, 2015

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Like many other cars, my car (2015 Toyota Camry) has air vents under the front seats for the rear passengers. Would the heat or AC negatively affect this powered sub? I still need to measure and make sure there is enough room under the seats.

collinjay Jul 26, 2015

2 answers

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I can't see why it wouldn't work if it fits now if the heat is blowing directly on it would not want that air be fine

larry Jul 27, 2015

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I've had this for over two years and I've never had any issues with heat or cold affecting the sub. It still works like new!

elijah p Jul 27, 2015

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This will fit on my Toyota Tacoma 2006 double cab unders eat?

hermie Jul 25, 2015

3 answers

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i think it will. But I dont recommend this item. I bought 2. One was damaged. The other did not perform very impressively

abel Jul 26, 2015

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I don't know about the Tacoma, but I did put it under the back seat of my Ridgeline.

michael d Jul 25, 2015

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For details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you may need for an installation in your vehicle.

greg Jul 25, 2015 (Staff)

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Has anyone ever installed this into a jeep wrangler unlimited? I have a JVC kw r910bt head unit and was wondering how hard it is to install?

erin Jul 02, 2015

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I and my son installed one in a Ford Explorer, it was simple and straight forward. Hardest part was feeding the power cable thru the hole I drilled in the fire wall. Its a decent SW at a great size and price, its added a nice thump to the Kenwood headunit and 6x8 door speakers.

robert Jul 03, 2015

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I Installed this under the drivers seat of my 97 wrangler. There is room, but I had a little extra because I have given the seat a "lift" for my daughter who is shorter. Ran a new power cable to the battery and remote power to the head unit. Get a good ground to the seat frame or body as close to the sub as possible. It sounds great.

david Jul 03, 2015

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I don't know about your Jeep Wrangler but I installed it in my Silverado. The hardest part was running the power cord from the battery to the unit. It took forever to find a viable hole through the firewall. Once the power cord is run and connected just pull your head unit and plug in the supplied speaker wires into the head unit and then run it to the subwoofer. Then plug in the volume control and there you go. It's as simple as that.

edward c Jul 03, 2015

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Will this fit under the drivers seat of a 2006 Nissan Frontier King Cab?

jeremiah Jul 02, 2015

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Find out the height of the seat to the floor the Crutchfield rep will know that information. The 1193 King cab Nissan truck it did not fit under my drivers seat so I returned it. I am not sure about the height of the 2006 Frontier King Cab but a rep will be able to tell the height of the amplifier it is pretty tall so do not forget to measure from seat to the floor and a rep will inform you the measurements of the amplifier is Good Luck keith

keith Jul 05, 2015

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There are size measurements on the site..... 9 1/8" wide, 3 1/8" high and 13 5/8" long... not go get a tape measure and have at it.

christopher l Jul 03, 2015

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Mine fit under the passengers seat of a 2000 Dodge Stratus. The dimensions are listed if you need to measure.

zachary Jul 03, 2015

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Anyone ever installed one of these in a hard saddlebag of a motorcycle?

jim Jun 23, 2015

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no. BUT. these are tough units. I have one in the floorboard of my wrangler, and this is not a mall-crawler jeep. I would just say go to whatever trouble you need to keep it as dry as possible. I would incorporate something using the bell-jar affect . Dude, you're gonna have to think "outside the saddlebag", it will be so worth it.

charles Jun 26, 2015

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NO, it sounds interesting though, it would probably work as long as you can fit it in,

allen Jun 26, 2015

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Can I get away with powering this amp by piggybacking off of the head units power wire?

gerard Apr 26, 2015

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If you plan on playing your music at a whisper, then yes you could. Otherwise it is a no. The reason for this is that your radio usually has a 10 amp fuse and a 18 - 20 gauge wire (think really small) and amps will run 25 plus amps. This will constantly blow the fuse for the radio. Now you may be thinking "Hey, I'll just use a bigger fuse". Sounds great, until your dash starts to smoke and potentially catches fire. This would be caused by the wiring overheating. So as you can see, it is better to purchase a amp wiring kit and do everything right, then to try to go on the cheap and have nothing but trouble later (which in my experience always happens). Best of luck!

brian Apr 28, 2015

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I would not piggyback from head unit power. You need to run a dedicated power cable from the battery to the amp. The power wire should also be fused within a foot of the battery.

tom Apr 27, 2015

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No it requires enough power that the small power wires running to a head unit will not provide enough power. Best thing to do is to buy an amp install kit and run a separate power wire from the battery to this amp.

jason r Apr 27, 2015

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I would not advise it, this requires a 10 gauge minimum power wire.

anthony Apr 27, 2015

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No interference at all. Make sure you run the power supply down one side of the vehicle and the speaker output down the other side as the directions instruct you to do. A little more work but no interference.

edward c Apr 26, 2015

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I have seen zero alternator noise on my SO B-8PTD. While this is not a perfect device, it certainly beefs up any typical audio system with minimal space and effort. I highly recommend the device.

jonathan Apr 24, 2015

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I don't have any issues with feed back at all. As long as you don't have it now and it is grounded good. It shouldn't be a problem.

josh Apr 24, 2015

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NO alternator noise. I grounded to a frame bolt. This is mounted under a jeep seat and works great.

david Apr 24, 2015

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No noise at all,sounds good for the size

mark Apr 24, 2015

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I have experienced none, just make sure you have a good ground.

eric Apr 24, 2015

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None in my setup. If you have alternator noise it is your wiring or power source not the amp. Invest in good wiring both for power and signal.

andy Apr 24, 2015

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Has anyone put one under the seat of an older wrx (02')?

curtis Apr 22, 2015

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I have one under a 2014 Versa Note drivers seat. If you aren't sure take measurments and maybe even build a fake one with cardboard. This unit is unlike most subs that it was designed to fit under most seats.

andy Apr 24, 2015

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No... Most seats are too low to be installed there. I installed mine on the center floor rear seat. Or, you can install it in your truck as long as you have extra long amp cables.

mike Apr 23, 2015

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i put this exact one under the passenger front seat of my 04 wrx which is essentially the same thing. so the short answer is yes. i ran the wires down along the passenger side doorway under the carpet and it comes out in an opening under the seat where the airbag wires come out. works perfect there.

william Apr 23, 2015

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I do have one under a 10 Outback and it barely fits. That's the best I can do. Maybe nasioc dot com could help. That is where I heard of this sub

shawn Apr 22, 2015

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Installed this yesterday on my 06 colorado under the rear bench seat. Everything is wire correctly; power from battery running down through the driver-side to the rear, remote turn-on also running on driver-side to rear, shielded rca cable running on passenger-side to the rear and the a 1 1/2 foot of ground cable bolted to the rear passenger seatbelt bolt. There is no paint on the ground side because I cleaned it up real good to get a good ground. So...the issue i'm getting is this annoying thump sound from the sub whenever the deck is turned on or off. Any ideas?

nolan Apr 16, 2015

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I was getting that with the original setup that was home done, but had the job finished off at a pro shop and the thump is gone now. Like William said though, it's just at startup and not that big a deal. I can't tell you what they did but they know how to wire car stereo.

andy Apr 24, 2015

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mine always gives a little thump when i turn on the head unit on. no big deal just does it once then its fine and works great.so its normal and dont worry about it.

william Apr 23, 2015

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Some after market decks have a remote turn on lead, and a power anteena lead. They're both usually blue so it's easy to mix them up, might want to double check them. If that doesn't work, try finding something else that is switched on with the radio, maybe the fuse for the radio?

evan Apr 17, 2015

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer. You can also post your question in our forums: http://community.crutchfield.com. Or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/.

jeff Apr 17, 2015 (Staff)

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Are the connections the same at the Sound Ordnance B-8P? I currently have that model in my trunk and want something more compact. I would hate to have to run new wires. Can anyone post a pic for reference? Thanks.

scrapple Apr 07, 2015

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Basic wiring as with any sub. Power, ground, switch on wire,sub input cable,speaker wire connections.

randall Aug 17, 2016

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yes it will work with your wires

larry Apr 07, 2015

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Can anyone who installed this under the front driver or passenger seat in a Jeep Wrangler JK (2015) please tell me how they fit it? There are 2 large wiring harnesses attached to plates directly in the way.

jeff Mar 29, 2015

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I couldn't quite get it to fit under the front seats of my 2015 (JK) I ended up installing it in the rear floor compartment behind the rear seats. If fits in that little box perfectly. So much so, that i didn't need to bracket it, or anything. Just securely sits in the area with pressure.

robert Sep 27, 2017

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I Put one under the passenger seat of my Toyota Tacoma, the small Tacoma, & it fit perfectly under there, cables were no problem just tucked them under the carpet & the door will, you'll love the sound from this unit, not an overpowering bass but a nice addition to your stereo system. Hope this helps, I'm thinking of doing this to my FJ Cruiset

allen Mar 31, 2015

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Can someone that installed this under the front or passenger seat in a 2 door Jeep Wrangler JK (2015) please tell me how you fit it?

jeff Mar 29, 2015

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We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.

kristina Mar 31, 2015 (Staff)

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Has anyone installed this in a 2003-2008 Subaru Forester? If so, where did you put it and was it easy to hook up?

scott m Mar 16, 2015

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Not on a forester but on a sienna or kia rio with no problems. Good bass box

james Mar 26, 2015

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Any car simple

juan Mar 16, 2015

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Has anybody installed this in a 2003 Jeep TJ?

michael Feb 16, 2015

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i have an '06 wrangler, same jeep body style. I cut a piece of 3/4 marine plywood to fit the contour of the pan behind the drivers seat. The amp is sitting on top of the plywood. The plywood is only to raise the amp off of the floor a little to keep it from getting wet when water makes its way into the pan. That's gonna happen if you have a soft top and live at the beach. Used industrial strength velcro to attach amp to plywood to keep it from sliding around. Hardly ever have more than one person in back seat, so it works out. This is one tough amp and it sounds great. Two years of rain, sand, surfing and it hasnt missed a beat. An option is to mount on inside of tail-gate, but with a soft top, that location is a little more exposed. I keep a heavy plastic bag under the driver's seat for the occasional monsoon/no doors/no sides scenario. Usually i just throw a towel or two over the amp

charles Feb 17, 2015

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if u buy this, u will promptly install in a circular or square garbage container. I bought 2. I was not functioning properly. the other worked but was hardly worthy of the term "sub woofer". It's weak

abel Feb 17, 2015

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is it possible to "piggyback" speaker outputs that are currently being used by speakers?

eric Feb 15, 2015

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You could wire them to other speakers the same way so that multiple speakers get the same signal but make sure u do both polarities correctly and the same. Also the power available to those speakers won't change so each will only get half whatever it had to start out with.

william Nov 15, 2015

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Depends on the set up, but generally speaking , no.

todd Feb 16, 2015

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Has anyone placed this under the front seat of a 4th generation Toyota 4Runner (2002-2009)? Does it fit well, even with the seat sliding back and forth?

jerl Feb 03, 2015

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As long as it clears the frame, sliding back and forth wont be an issue. Very low profile.

mark Feb 03, 2015

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Yes, that is where i instaled the one i had.....passenger side...

ronald Feb 03, 2015

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Can I use this at home? What will be a proper way to feed its 12V? I also have a car Radio and 4 speakers that I used to have in my old nissan primera. Now Im thinking to hook up this SOundOrdenance in my bedroom

guillermo Dec 23, 2014

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Yes all of this can be hooked up at home using a PC power supply, and some ingenuity! I have done this in the past, it can work very well. I highly suggest to look for instructional videos on YouTube, you will find many there.

evan Dec 24, 2014

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You just need to find a regulated 12 volt dc power supply that can deliver about 10-15 amps. That should be powerful enough for the sub and a moderate radio. These power supplies are electrically clean, linear, and commonly used by cb and ham radio guys because they don't produce any hum that would then bleed into your gear. You then just plug the power supply into the wall and you are ready to start hooking up all the stereo gear. That said, the sound ord box isn't built for a large room in a house. It won't sound as good as a regular sub box built for homes.

jon Dec 24, 2014

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I wish I could, but not sure about the power hookup, sorry

allen Dec 24, 2014

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Has anyone installed this sub in a 2002 honda accord?

tanner Dec 18, 2014

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no, 2002 Nissan Frontier P/U, if you need help let me know. I love the unit and the sound but it did not really fit under the seat. I had to mount it in the rear seat area of the truck. Good luck my friend.

francis a Dec 22, 2014

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I bought 2 of these with plans to install them under the front bench seat of my 75 Impala. One arrived defective...and the other worked but was not impressive. I wouldnt buy these again and wouldnt recommend them

abel Dec 19, 2014

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No, I have it in my 2006 corvette, sound great it fills the hole car, going to add tweeters this year

herman Dec 19, 2014

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I have two questions: 1. How does the performance of this 8" powered sub compare to an 8" sub that is not self-powered but already in a self-contained box about the same size? 2. I have a '91 Accord. Where is the best place to put this sub, under the seat or in the trunk? If I put it in the trunk, won't the sound be muffled? If I put in under the seat, won't the person sitting on top of it feel the bass too much? As you can probably tell, I am at a loss here.

scott Dec 16, 2014

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1) I haven't had both styles, but I've heard the self-powered can be a cleaner sound for low power radios because it doesn't draw all it's power from it. 2) Unless you have some kind of opening it'll probably muffle. Mine is under my seat, and it sounds fine. Locate the remote control near you and you can adjust it for your comfort. I found that I need to do this a lot, my playlists have a lot of difference in response.

frank j Dec 18, 2014

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I cant answer first question because I've never owned a non powered sub. I think under the seat if room allows would be the best place.

mark e Dec 17, 2014

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I have it under the back seat in my truck and it does pretty well

mark Dec 17, 2014

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I put this sub under the rear seat of my F150 and I'm very happy with its performance. Never a complaint from the rear passengers considering how thin those seats are and you can adjust power levels accordingly. I play load rock and blues and occasionally rap. I have no experience with the difference between self contained or powered.

brad Dec 16, 2014

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I placed this sub-and-amp directly under the front seat of my 2006 Nissan Frontier. I originally had them place it directly between the two seats, but the techs moved it as it wasn't sounding good. NO trunk. Not that kind of sub. You're better off with a traditional component setup or a Basooka setup in that case. Under the driver's seat will work - but bear in mind that it works best in minimal space - think roadster (miata) or truck cab. I hope this helps!

john j Dec 16, 2014

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I am considering purchasing this unit for a 2007 GMC Sierra extended cab pickup. The factory speakers were rated at 8 ohm impedance in the front, and 4 ohm in the back. I've already replaced the rear speakers with 8 ohm Alpine speakers, and their bass response is rather poor because of the high impedance. I'd like to tap into the rear speaker lines for this unit, but I'm unsure how it will perform in this setup. Any advice? I'm still using the factory head unit, so I'm unable to use signal level input with out additional hardware to convert the line level signal. Thanks.

austin Dec 14, 2014

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Invest in the line converter hardware. I used a line level converter on my factory head unit and after I followed instructions on how to get the right bass sound, it was great. Great sound for a compact unit. Be sure to follow instructions on how to use the features to get the best sound.

mark Dec 16, 2014

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cant help i bought new head unit and speakers but the sub is a nice unit

kevin Dec 16, 2014

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all u have to do is wire it in to your rear and that's it

melvin Dec 16, 2014

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I have a stock chevy cruze stereo. What's the best way to install it? I haven't purchased anything yet.

john Nov 11, 2014

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You can mount the unit under seat or in the trunk. Purchase the wiring adapter specifically for your vehicle. The unit comes with complete in instructions, but you will need to find the best place to run your power from your battery. In most cases you can get this information as a how to on YouTube. It will show you how to get the wire through your firewall to the sub. I am very happy with this unit overall. It provides the punch I wanted in combination with the after market receiver and four speaker upgrade I had already purchased from Crutchfield.

john j Nov 12, 2014

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If you have audio outputs at the radio that's supposed to be the best way to tie it in. My car doesn't have that, I used crimp connectors that hold the wires and then crimp onto the existing wires. I bought these at an auto parts store in town, the "tap-it" connectors I initially tried had bad connections, possibly because of the wire size the factory used. I put the amp under my seat with the velcro and it's worked out ok. I would definitely use the remote volume control, my cd/radio/usb all seem to have a little bit different response, and it beats trying to reach under the seat to adjust it all the time. Tie the power in so it comes on with the ignition switch, the auto-on function can give some delays that sound funky, and I don't think cycling the power on and off like that is all that good, either. If your speakers are easy to get to, try them with and without the filter caps to see which sounds the best to you. The filter caps reduce the low frequency response at the regular speakers and allow more power to the amp, but it didn't seem to do that much for mine, and might have rolled off too much mid response on my system. In any case, I've had little problems with it, and you'll like that extra punch in the sound.

frank j Nov 11, 2014

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Do I need an amplifier with this or no?

matt Oct 23, 2014

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The Sound Ordnance B-8PTD is self-powered with a 125-watt dedicated amplifier included in the enclosure with the 8-inch sub. Connect it to your head unit using either RCA patch cables or speaker-level bare wires. If you're looking for a solid improvement (not a huge THUMP) to your car's bass reproduction, you'll be pleased with this compact powered subwoofer.

christine Oct 27, 2014

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You do not need an amplifier with the B-8PTD it is built in to the unit & is fully adjustable for any system. The only thing you need is an amp wiring kit. However, if you have aftermarket head unit & speakers installed in your vehicle you might want to get the Alpine KTP-445U Power pack to boost the sound of your other speakers it is awesome & easy to install.

todd m Oct 26, 2014

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no , amp and sub are 1 unit

jay Oct 25, 2014

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No, It has one built into it.

evan Oct 25, 2014

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No.

michael d Oct 25, 2014

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No, it's powered.

robert a. Oct 25, 2014

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no it has a decent class D amp in it already. i have 3 of these. only one had a problem after 1 year it would cut out. within 3 days i had a new one sitting at my front door. crutchfields cutomer service is what seperates them from the compititon. oh and as long as your not listening to hip hop it will perform flawlessly. enjoy....

kenneth m Oct 25, 2014

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Its powered .

juan Oct 25, 2014

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I have a factory radio. I'm assuming there are provisions to tap into the speaker leads? Also with out that blue wire that's on aftermarket radios that will automatically turn on the sub unit, will I have to turn on the unit manually? Brian T.

brian Sep 10, 2014

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I can't answer, sorry. I am using the auto on wire to switch on the power amp. The powered sub I have to turn on manually

jack Sep 12, 2014

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It has line-level and speaker-level inputs so you can tap into existing speaker leads. It also has auto-turn off plus the ability to power on and off via a dedicated lead off the car radio. You still have to run power to it from a high current source but it can be remotely turned on and off.

rick Sep 11, 2014

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I am not sure, but I think when you run the big blue power wire from the sub thru the firewall to your battery, when you turn on your ignition the sub will automatically cut on. You may want to check with and ask an installation or technical advisor from Crutchfield. I do like the sub, it is pretty good overall considering sound, size, and price.

david Sep 11, 2014

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Anyone installed this in a 2nd gen tacoma with stock stereo? If so, how was installation, and could you hide the wires well?

matthew Sep 03, 2014

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It is easy to hide the wire in 2nd gen Tacoma. I own two Tacomas and installed one of these subs in each behind rear seat. Trucks look stock with these subs installed.

tom Sep 24, 2015

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Installation is simple, and as for hiding the wires that is 100% up to you. You can hide the wires in anything, just how hard you want to work at it.

christopher l Jul 03, 2015

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We have not received any answers from other customers on your question. I would recommend reaching out to an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They should be able to help answer your question.

kristina Sep 05, 2014 (Staff)

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Maybe a dumb question, but just what does the wired remote control on this sub. There is not even a mention of it in the owners manual. It does not seem to affect anything when I fiddle with it. Is it only for use if you are using the speaker level inputs? Gain control? Volume control ? Thanks, Chuck

charles Aug 15, 2014

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It definitely controls the volume and does it very well. The knob came loose on mine and I had to remove the black metal know and glue it back to the white knob below. Before I did this, the loose knob didn't seem to do anything.

matthew Jan 24, 2018

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Chuck, I have mine hooked into the head unit with RCA style cables. The remote serves as a separate volume for me, kind of like the bass boost function on some head units. Since some passengers don't prefer as much bass, it's nice to have the option to tone it down without going into the settings or messing with the gain on the sub itself.

daniel Aug 18, 2014

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Yes, that's what it's for but I didn't use it....it adjust the gain, which in tern gives a little more volume, Hope that helps....

ronald Aug 17, 2014

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it allows you to adjust level on the fly. Some music may have different levels of bass. this allows you to adjust accordingly.

jay Aug 16, 2014

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The remote controls the volume of the bass output from the sub, but I have found the level of control to be very minimal.

glenn Aug 16, 2014

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Hey Chuck, It's a remote bass boost level control for those inevitable times when the final mixdown of certain albums/bands/musical types have varying bass levels. I run mine off the RCA inputs, but it shouldn't make a difference which inputs are used. My bass boost level ON THE UNIT is set at about 50%, and the remote knob makes enough of a difference to level out the boom across the different bands I listen to. Try maxing out the bass boost control on the UNIT, and then use the remote knob for final adjustment at the dash. This may give a wider sweep to the knob control knob. Hope this helps

david Aug 16, 2014

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Only controls volume, but you should definitely hear a difference by adjusting it.

t brent Aug 16, 2014

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Can this be mounted upright or does it have to lay flat?

orlando c Jun 11, 2014

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I mounted horizontal, but it looks like it could be placed vertical as well.

kevin Jun 16, 2014

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Yes; you can do either or but make sure you have the necessary application to do it right in your vehicle. Definitely, a good amp.

james Jun 13, 2014

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Mine is mounted flat, but I see no reason it could not be mounted vertically.

jim Jun 13, 2014

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It can be mounted either way. It comes with adhesive Velcro strips, but if mounting upright I recommend planning on mounting with screws or similar technique.

ryan j Jun 13, 2014

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Mine is mounted upright/ on it side so you can acces the wiring. It's behind the back seat of my F150. Works fine!

chris Jun 13, 2014

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Yes ca be mounted. Upright.

edwin Jun 13, 2014

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Yes it can be mounted upright. Use plenty of velcro.

darren w Jun 12, 2014

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Either way should be just fine. It is a tight little package.

wade Jun 12, 2014

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I mounted it upright and it works just fine

joey Jun 12, 2014

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It can be mounted either way. I have mine laying down, under my passenger seat. If you need to put it on it's side, there are some light duty braces that you can use to mount it on it's side.

jason Jun 12, 2014

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Hello, i mounted the unit flat under the passenger seat. However, i dont see a problem mounting it upright given you have a solid mount that the unit can be screwed down to for it not to fall or bang around while the car is in motion. Hope this helps.

sevag Jun 12, 2014

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I am considering this for my 2000 Acura Integra. Will it fit under one if the seats (neither are power)? If so, which side gives the best experience?

tonyh May 23, 2014

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A quick measurement of the clearance under your front seats and a check against the dimensions of the B-8PTD will give you your answer in a couple of minutes. I found plenty of clearance under the passenger seat of my old 2009 Focus SES (effective and easily-tuned reinforcement of the bass, too, complementing nicely my Boston Acoustics upgrades over the factory door speakers). In my earlier experience with undersea sub installs (1980 VW Rabbit and 1992 Ford Escort), I found that the passenger side front seat tends to have fewer fit problems, as that side is less likely to have height adjusters that can lower a seat onto the sub. Soundwise, there shouldn't be much difference between the two front seat locations, as bass frequencies are mostly non-directional. Might be a bit of difference in the bump the sub delivers to your rump, if you like that sort of thing. But it's only an 8-incher, so it won't loosen your colon much.

christine May 25, 2014

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Maybe not sure

melvin May 24, 2014

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I installed mine under the rear seat of my 2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ. Awesome perfect place super surround type sound

paul May 23, 2014

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Any chance this would fit stealthily somewhere in a Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ? Would be great if it were able to hide under the passenger seat.

andy Apr 06, 2014

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It fit under the seat of my civic coupe

christopher Aug 01, 2022

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It will not fit under the seat. The only place it will fit is in the trunk. I installed the B-8PTD in my Toyota xtra cab pick up behind the drivers seat. I installed a MTX RT8PT in the trunk of my FR-S because it is front firing and pointed directly at rear of back seat for better sound transfer. It fit nicely on right side of the trunk. I suggest adding sound deadening material to trunk and inside of rear fenders and trunk lid as there is none from the factory.

richard Apr 12, 2014

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I wanted to put it underneath the front passenger seat of my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and it wouldn't fit. Ended up putting it underneath the rear passenger seat instead.

alex Apr 08, 2014

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I'm not a hundred percent sure but it should work even if you have to unbolt the seat

melvin Apr 07, 2014

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It does have a small footprint but I installed mine in a Honda Ridgeline so I can't speak to your vehicle

michael d Apr 07, 2014

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not sure but have bought and used in 4 vehicles. it fits my sisters toyota corolla perfectly

kenneth m Apr 07, 2014

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Yeah it fits

juan Apr 07, 2014

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Fits under my WRX 2012 Limited Hatchback with the driver's seat lowered as much as possible.

tomasz Apr 07, 2014

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It probably would. But the output sucks on it. Extremely jealous of your frs though

diego Apr 07, 2014

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I just purchased a 2013 Hyundai Elantra with heated front seats. Does anyone know if this will fit under the passenger front seat? Thanks!

matthew Mar 23, 2014

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For details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone (1-800-324-9695) or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

kristina Mar 24, 2014 (Staff)

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Will this sub fit under my 2006 Toyota Tundra front seat? Has anyone put this in an '06 body style tundra?

michael Mar 07, 2014

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Fit under the passenger seat of my RAM 1500.

jon Jan 19, 2016

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Hello Michael, I'm not any help on this one, although I own 2 Toyota trucks neither is a Tundra. The B-8PTD sounds great behind the drivers seat in my 94 compact extra cab truck. Good Luck.

richard Mar 07, 2014

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I'll I can say is it fit great in my 2010 Ford F-150 regular cab

tim Mar 07, 2014

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How do you hook two of these together and what do I need?

jarrod Jan 17, 2014

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I only bought one - so I do not know. They work best under the seats - doesn't work too good exposed, even behind a short cab pickup. Honest - if you can fit larger/more specialized components, you'd be better off. Hope this helps.

john j Jan 19, 2014

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i hooked Sound Ordnance B-8PTD power to the battery, and audio to my receiver. Also connected a Sound Ordnance volume control in front of the driver seat.

aurelije Jan 19, 2014

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i don't know i didn't install it , i paid some one to install it. so sorry i couldn't help it didn't cost much only 100.00 for the hook up and wires.

daniel Jan 19, 2014

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I did not hook two of these together. One is sufficient for what I needed. Not sure how this would be done.

russell g Jan 19, 2014

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I can't answer that, I only put one in which is more than enough for a small truck, I imagine that putting two in is just like doing one but just hooking up two to the same terminals, such as the battery and the back of the stereo. This unit is nice because it fit right under the passenger seat, out of sight.

allen Jan 19, 2014

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I was wondering if anyone has installed the Sound Ordnance B-PTD in the trunk of a compact sedan (my case a Honda Civic) did it functiona as well as if it were installed under the seats?

barry Jan 17, 2014

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Hello Barry, I installed the Sound Ordnance B-8PTD behind the seat in my Toyota pick-up and it sounds great, but I did Install a MTX RT8PT in the trunk of my Scion FR-S and I am very pleased with it. It provides good bass without disturbing the neighbors. I hope this has been helpful. Rich

richard Jan 19, 2014

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Barry, I installed mine in my 2000 Ford f250 under the rear seat, the other day my step son cranked it up and was vibrating the mirrors? So, I guess it works great - so I was told :). I'm very happy with the performance. Hope this helps

randy Jan 17, 2014

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Thanks, Darren..do you think it is worth installing in the trunk at all?

barry Jan 17, 2014

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Hey Barry. I installed one in the trunk of a 2005 Cavalier and also have one in my car (under the seat). I don't believe it fucntions as well in the trunk as it does under the seat.

darren w Jan 17, 2014

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Will this fit under the front seat of a 2004 silverado extended cab?

craig r. Jan 05, 2014

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For details on fit or installation please contact an Advisor by phone or online chat. They will be able to pull up your vehicle and may be able to give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle.

jeff Jan 05, 2014 (Staff)

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Has anyone had this installed on a '07 prius with nav?

phil Jan 02, 2014

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No; mine was installed in a 2009 Ford Focus SES without nav. Sorry I can't address a Prius install, but mine went smoothly and the sub worked well while I had the car.

christine Jan 06, 2014

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it don't matter about the vehicle of what type of radio you have it would hook up to any system

melvin Jan 05, 2014

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Not sure, but I have it installed in a corvette with a Kenwood deck. I like the performance of the system as a whole. It does every thing that I was looking for in getting a nice bass with the Bose door speakers.

marshall Jan 03, 2014

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Bought and installed but would like some advice on settings - it sounds a bit muddy and boomy and I'd be interested in what others have done to clean up the sound and make it a little punchier?

anthony Dec 26, 2013

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Agree with Robert on the crossover setting; found that clarity improved by setting the sub's output to a rather low value. Still gave good extension to the low bass while avoiding muddiness and boom.

christine Jan 06, 2014

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I set everything at about 80hz and let the sub handle everything below that. I am able to control almost everything from the Radio. The only time I find the sub a little annoying is when the D.J. is talking. I must say I love this product. The overall sound is very full and complete.

robert Dec 26, 2013

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can walk you through the settings on the product. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. You can also post your question in our forums: http://community.crutchfield.com.

jeff Dec 26, 2013 (Staff)

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How do I fine tune this sub woofer (SO B-8PTD with Kenwood BT752HD)? I heard that the system works better after you fine tune the systems.

brandon Dec 24, 2013

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Therr are instructions included with this unit. Every set up will be different so you need to hone it in for what you have. If all else fails, Google Search is a beautiful thing:)

greg May 04, 2016

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The short answer is that I dunno. I had it professionally installed and they set all the switches in the back. I have no idea if it is optimal. Sorry for the useless answer! For what it is worth, I think the sub sounds great--hence I never really tried to mess with the fine tuning.

phillip Dec 31, 2013

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer. You can also post your question in our forums: http://community.crutchfield.com. Or try our online support center: http://crutchfield.custhelp.com/app/answers/list/kw/.

jeff Dec 27, 2013 (Staff)

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If I am adding this sub to a system that has front component speakers, running off of a 2 channel amp, being fed by a aftermarket receiver, Do I hook this directly to the head unit (before the amp) or after going through the amplifier? I presume before. In which case, do I get RCA splitters to send the signal to both the amp and sub?

michael w Dec 23, 2013

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This will depend largely on the gear in your current system. For details on installation please contact an Advisor by phone or online chat. They will be able to pull up your receiver and amplifier to see what the best method for installation will be.

jeff Dec 24, 2013 (Staff)

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So the mounting consists of the velcro on the bottom of the unit sticking to the carpet? Or am I missing something?

anthony Dec 23, 2013

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I glued 12 small wood screws to the bottom like carpet spikes. I have the sub sitting on the carpet of the transmission "hump" under the dash. It is heavy enough that it doesn't move. Sound is great - even in exposed location.

t brent Aug 16, 2014

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You're missing something. It also comes with two tabs. About 3 or 4 inches long that have 3 screw holes. They fit on either end of the unit and you insert the supplied screws. depending on where you mount it and your application, you may or may not need these mounting clips. If you mount it in an open air type environment I suggest using them in the event of an accident you don't want this thing flying through your vehicle. Under the seat just use some Velcro to prevent it from sliding around. If you install it in a HP car, I suggest using the mounting clips no matter where you mount it.

marion Apr 08, 2014

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That is correct. Just lies on the carpet.

leonard Dec 26, 2013

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The mounting is Velcro. I didn't mount mine under the seat so i drilled holes in the 4-corners of the base and used screws.

david Dec 25, 2013

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Correct - I mount it that way. Using only the velcro strips. I cut the strip in half with scissors and use it on 2 opposite sides. If you want more velcro so you cover all 4 sides, just hit up Home Depot or Lowes for more. It really is a nice way to mount because its super easy to remove and reposition without drilling holes or anything messy.

garth Dec 24, 2013

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Yes, attach the strips to the bottom of the unit then stick to the carpet! It's not my 1st choice for mounting an amp but it works just fine, plus I didn't really want to drill holes in my floor anyway! Good luck!

thomas m. Dec 23, 2013

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That's it. In my case I am using it in an RV and it is not secured to anything. It lays on carpeted floor under a seat.

rick Dec 23, 2013

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Mine didn't come with any velcro, i strapped it down with some black fabric strap from an hvac supply house. But velcro from a hobby shop would work fine i think

michael Dec 23, 2013

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Not sure. I haven't had a chance to try and mount it yet. I have a Jeep Wrangler and will try to mount it under the seat .

bill Dec 23, 2013

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Can two of these be linked together in one vehicle?

tyler Dec 17, 2013

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Yes it can be done. Shawn R W answers are on point.

garth Dec 24, 2013

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Not sure what you mean, "linked together in one vehicle?" If you're referring to using this low-profile sub with a good line out converter and a stock (and probably aftermarket) head unit, the answer is yes. Be sure to get a good line-out converter if you're using the stock head unit. I ran mine from a Chrysler MyGig, HDD, NAV unit. Line Out converter and no amp. Sounded great. This sub has a small bass control knob that can be mounted just under dash above right knee. Plenty of clearance. Looks good. Be sure to read instructions (there's an online video too) on how to adjust bass output.

mark Dec 17, 2013

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I saw this done on a F-150 Supercrew, the RCA output was split at the rear of the truck. Make sure you run a power wire and a ground wire that can support running two amps.

shawn Dec 17, 2013

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I've got a JVC KW-NSX1 with a dedicated subwoofer output. It's only a single RCA plug. Would it work with this product? Would I simply connect that to the Left channel RCA input only or would I need to split it and connect to both L and R?

alex Dec 10, 2013

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You could connect to only the left input, but it would be better to use an RCA splitter to connect to both the left and right inputs.

jeff Dec 10, 2013 (Staff)

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Do you sell or know where I can purchase just the wired remote for this sub?

david Dec 07, 2013

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I'm showing that this unit should come with the wired remote. If you did not receive yours and/or something has happened to it, then please contact our Tech Support team. They may be able to help you get a replacement.

jeff Dec 07, 2013 (Staff)

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Will I be able to use my rear speakers if my factory radio doesn't have an RCA out?

chris Dec 03, 2013

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yes

melvin Dec 07, 2013

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Yes Chris, this powered sub has speaker-level inputs. You can install it a couple different ways, depending on your preference or ease of access to wires. It comes with everything you need to install it except speaker wire. The lead they give you is short, so you'll probably need some. You can run it off of either the front or rear speaker lines or one of each if you want, front left & right rear or vice-versa. Your basically just tapping into it to get a feed to your sub so if you use both front or both rear it's going to work with your fader to fade the sub. If you have kiddos that would be in the back put both rear leads, so that if they need it quiet you can fade to the front & it'll turn the sub down without having to lower total volume or use the bass control knob.

todd m Dec 06, 2013

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Yes, I kept my factory radio and used the input speaker harness that is included with the equipment. You will need to splice onto the positive and negative speaker wires connected to one left and one right speaker. I used my two rear speakers. But you can use the front speakers if they are easier to get too, but I doubt they will be.

joshua Dec 04, 2013

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I believe so. Just wire this speaker in line with your rear speakers.

ralph Dec 04, 2013

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you can order an rca splitter. it has one male connection and 2 females(radio shack sells them). you can run the sub off one of the female connections. i assume this is what you meant? that your radio only has 2 sets of rca connections not 3 for the sub. its not ideal, but it does work. with the sub it has the dial you can control output with. works well. not for hip hop or booming bass but works well for rock music.

kenneth m Dec 04, 2013

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Dont know have an aftermarket stereo

juan Dec 04, 2013

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You should be able to.

brad Dec 04, 2013

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No. You need a line level (RCA) source for this particular sub.

david Dec 04, 2013

General
Enclosure Type	Sealed
Finish Material	Metal/plastic
Grille	Metal
Connector Type	RCA/Molex
Quick-disconnect Plug	No
Bi-amp Inputs	No
Woofer Size (inches)	8
Woofer Material	Aluminum
Passive Radiator	---
Width	9-1/8"
Height	3-1/8"
Depth	13-5/8"
Parts Warranty	3 Years
Labor Warranty	3 Years
Specifications
Frequency Response	40-200
Amplifier Power (RMS)	125 watts
Maximum Wattage	250 watts
Sensitivity	88 dB
Impedance	N/A
Second Voice Coil Impedance	N/A
Crossover Point	80-200

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