Big bass in a compact package
Back in the day, particularly when it comes to audio systems, bigger was always better. Just a few years ago we saw amplifiers the size of cars and chromed-out subs that would rival the presence of a doubledecker bus! Luckily though, things have moved on somewhat and nowadays practicality, sound quality and usability are king. It looks like the development boffins at Kenwood have taken note too and next released their latest active woofer, the KSC-SW11. Here’s what you need to know…
COMPACT DESIGN
The first thing you’ll think as you open the box is where’s the rest of it? It really is that small. It’s a huge testament to the engineering sorcery at Kenwood that they have managed to cram an 8.25×5.2-inch sub plus an amplifier into a chassis just 11-inches long and 7.5-inches wide. What with the fact it’s less than 3-inches high too, it makes this one perfect for stashing away under a seat, behind the dash or in a footwell. The art of stealth!
REMOTE
Even though you’ll probably be hiding the unit away in the nearest available nook or fanny (cranny Midge, cranny – Jules), you’ll still be able to tweak your sound without the need to pull it all out or perform backbreaking feats of contortion. The wired remote is designed to be installed upfront and, along with a handy volume control, allows fine-tuning of the phase and a lowpass filter. Most importantly though, when the power is on, this thing glows blue. Yes, that’s right, blue. Lovely, lovely blue. Technology eh? We likey!
Product Features:
- 150W peak power
- Compact powered subwoofer
- Aluminum Die-cast frame
- Noise-less sound
- Wired remote included - (Level/Freq./phase control)
- RCA + speaker level input
Speaker Features
- Speaker System: Active subwoofer system
- Peak Input Power: 150W
- Speaker Size: 200 x 120mm
- Magnet Type: Ferrit
- Dual Voice Coil System
- Wired remote included
- Cross-over Network: Built-in amplifier
- Amplifier Built-in
- Enclosure size (BxHxD): 190 x 70 x 280 mm
- Enclosure net weight: 2.8 kg
Amplifier Features
- Maximum Output Power: 150W
- Low-pass Filter
- Phase inverter 0°(Normal) / 180°(Reverse)
- Power Indicator
- Line in 1 RCA, 1 mini-jack
- Speaker level Input
- Chassis Aluminum: Die-cast
- DC cable Supplied
Speaker/woofer Specifications
- Peak Input Power 150W
- Speaker Basket Steel
- Speaker Surround Rubber
Amplifier-Specifications
- Maximum Power Output (4Ω) 150W x 1
- Low-pass Filter 15 ~ 125Hz
- Frequency response (+0dB, -3dB) 35Hz ~ 150Hz
- Operating voltage 14.4V (11V ~ 16V allowable)
- Maximum current consumption 8.5A
What's in the box:
- Powered subwoofer
- Wired remote control with attached 16.4' cord (has 6-conductor RJ-25 plug on the end)
- 14' Speaker-level input cable (male stereo RCA jacks on one end and speaker wire with bullet connectors on the other)
- 16.4' Power harness
- Cable security bar
- Adhesive-backed hook and loop fastener (1-1/2" x 7/8")
- 2 Mounting brackets
- Four 5/8" Self-tapping screws
- Four M4 x 6mm Machine screws
- Two M3 x 8mm Machine screws
- Instruction manual (English/ French/ German/ Dutch/ Italian/ Spanish/ Portuguese/ Russian)
- Warranty information
Price | £149.99 |
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Manufacturer | Kenwood |
Vehicle Manufacturer | None |