Kicker hideaway vs Kicker VSS
12-10-2018, 08:58 AM
#1
Kicker hideaway vs Kicker VSS
Just picked up a 16 platinum and looking to add a subwoofer of some sort. I don't need anything ridiculous, just something to fill the absence of bass. I had the old VSS system in my 14 Raptor and it was perfect, but I'm hearing the newer versions aren't nearly as good. Looking for some feedback on adding something to my truck that I would be satisfied with.
12-10-2018, 09:19 AM
#2
Senior Member
the thought process is always i don't need something that will rattle my truck or break my windows, however choosing a sub is so much more than that. First we must understand SQ and SPL. SPL is what rattles your windows and people can hear you coming from a mile away. SQ is sound quality where you can here the detail of the bass notes, your volume could be set at 2 or 3 and you could still hear detailed bass notes. To retrofit a Kicker Hideway is going to be spending way more money that what you need .. meaning you can have much better options for the same price or less. I understand most people want the OEM look and also alot of people choose to pick something that the manufacturer went with originally because you trust that the manufacturer made the ultimate choice in choosing a subwoofer
That being said, maybe have found the Kicker hideway to be weak and not enough. If you are still interested in getting the hideway there are many threads on this, seems the cost maybe about $600-$800
https://www.google.com/search?q=inst...hrome&ie=UTF-8
If you are open to other options.. let us know we can shoot many options with the right budget in mind
That being said, maybe have found the Kicker hideway to be weak and not enough. If you are still interested in getting the hideway there are many threads on this, seems the cost maybe about $600-$800
https://www.google.com/search?q=inst...hrome&ie=UTF-8
If you are open to other options.. let us know we can shoot many options with the right budget in mind
12-10-2018, 03:41 PM
#3
^^^^ that was sound advise right there.
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12-10-2018, 04:04 PM
#4
the thought process is always i don't need something that will rattle my truck or break my windows, however choosing a sub is so much more than that. First we must understand SQ and SPL. SPL is what rattles your windows and people can hear you coming from a mile away. SQ is sound quality where you can here the detail of the bass notes, your volume could be set at 2 or 3 and you could still hear detailed bass notes. To retrofit a Kicker Hideway is going to be spending way more money that what you need .. meaning you can have much better options for the same price or less. I understand most people want the OEM look and also alot of people choose to pick something that the manufacturer went with originally because you trust that the manufacturer made the ultimate choice in choosing a subwoofer
That being said, maybe have found the Kicker hideway to be weak and not enough. If you are still interested in getting the hideway there are many threads on this, seems the cost maybe about $600-$800
https://www.google.com/search?q=inst...hrome&ie=UTF-8
If you are open to other options.. let us know we can shoot many options with the right budget in mind
That being said, maybe have found the Kicker hideway to be weak and not enough. If you are still interested in getting the hideway there are many threads on this, seems the cost maybe about $600-$800
https://www.google.com/search?q=inst...hrome&ie=UTF-8
If you are open to other options.. let us know we can shoot many options with the right budget in mind
12-11-2018, 10:19 PM
#5
Senior Member
You're confusing the hideaway work the OEM kicker system. The hideaway can be had for under $200, and is decent. It's what I did, and don't regret from an SQ perspective.
