My Review - Boss Audio BASS600 8-Inch Low Profile Amplified Subwoofer - Page 2

Badmunky · 08-05-2009, 05:52 AM

How about some pics of the unit and the more to the point the clearance it has from the seat.

Thanks.

Craigster05 · 08-05-2009, 10:09 AM

I also installed the Boss and recommend it highly, the reviews are spot on. If you spend some time tuning it in with your system, you can get a surprisingly good low end kick. I enjoy it more than the original custom sub and amp that came with the car when I bought it.

The original, replaced sub

I had to have the music very loud to feel the low end with the sub in the back of the wagon. Under the seat, and tuned correctly, the bass is actually much stronger and natural, especially at normal listening volumes. While it won't wake the neighbors, it is amazing for the price. If anyone is interested, the old sub is up for sale, Ill take any decent offer

Anyone local that wants to hear it for themselves, just ask.

Here are a few pics that I took, they don't show the clearance very well, but I can assure you there are no contact problems with the seat, track or its movement. I'll try to get a better clearance pic later today.

Before - seat out, running wires

In place

View from rear seat

MNGman · 08-05-2009, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the pics, I am looking at the same. FYI the SOUNDSTORM USS8 8" Low Profile Amplified Subwoofer is the exact same piece of equipment with different badging.

NorthBayResident · 08-05-2009, 05:28 PM

^^ Looks good! I will probably be doing something like this in the near future

DavidM17 · 08-07-2009, 02:59 PM

I've been running the SoundStorm version in my 08 STi and it sounds good. I didn't bother to hook up the remote and just tweaked it with the knobs on the side till I liked the sound. I use the HU to turn the bass up/down if needed. I originally got a Kenwood KSC-SW10 and it doesn't really fit under the seats. I installed it in my Z and it sounds like crap compared to the SoundStorm. I'll probably wind up putting another SoundStorm in that car as well.

David

tom@kartboy · 08-08-2009, 08:25 PM

Has anyone run both the 10" and the 8" to compare sound quality of each? I bought both of them but installed the 10" first. It seems to sound pretty decent to me, just wondering if there would be any difference in running the 8" instead? I dont listen to Hip hop or rap and i dont want to piss off everyone around me. well that one neighbor is a PIA.

car is a 2010 FXT limited

T

30 psi · 08-08-2009, 09:28 PM

Hooking up 2 of them (one under each seat) should be easy,no?

im not to savy when it comes to audio setups, thats why i ask

KA-T_240 · 08-09-2009, 01:55 PM

I did some measuring, I don't think the 10 will fit under the seat in a WRX. Has anyone tried it?

How are you guys mounting these units?

tom@kartboy · 08-09-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KA-T_240

I did some measuring, I don't think the 10 will fit under the seat in a WRX. Has anyone tried it?

How are you guys mounting these units?

I could just fit the 10" in the FXT underseat.

T

tom@kartboy · 08-12-2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom@kartboy

Has anyone run both the 10" and the 8" to compare sound quality of each? I bought both of them but installed the 10" first. It seems to sound pretty decent to me, just wondering if there would be any difference in running the 8" instead? I dont listen to Hip hop or rap and i dont want to piss off everyone around me. well that one neighbor is a PIA.

car is a 2010 FXT limited

T

Bump for any answers?

nation1979 · 08-12-2009, 12:54 AM

for the install of this unit all i need is a complete amp kit correct?power/ground/turn on and rca's.

WRX Smokescreen · 08-21-2009, 09:21 AM

Thanks for the great review, I just bought the 8" BOSS sub for my birfday.
I'll post pics during the installs.

Sleepr56 · 08-21-2009, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nation1979

for the install of this unit all i need is a complete amp kit correct?power/ground/turn on and rca's.

Yep, any brand 8 gauge kid should work fine. They come complete with RCA w/Remote Wire, ground cable, power cable, and fuse

classicaddict · 08-21-2009, 11:28 PM

i had the 10inch version of this in my mazda3 and LOVED it.

watchdoc · 08-25-2009, 12:22 AM

BTW, amazon is selling these for $109 with free shipping as of this writing.

UnXpectedError · 08-25-2009, 12:53 AM

yeah just bought mine off of amazon with the boss 8 gauge kit for $128 shipped.. thats not to bad if ya ask me.

i will report back when i have it installed in my 09 WRX

WRX Smokescreen · 10-01-2009, 06:59 PM

My thoughts on the 8" sub - it's a great economical speaker to round out the otherwise flat stock system. I paired it with a Sony Xplod receiver.
While it adds a nice punch to the sound, it won't rumble any bolts loose.
The low profile and added remote gain control is a nice touch to such an inexpensive piece of hardware.

imma_stocker · 10-12-2009, 04:02 AM

I'm ready to buy one for the 08 STi. Has anyone hooked one up to the factory headunit? I'd really like to splice one through an OEM sub harness.

DaveC113 · 10-16-2009, 04:22 PM

Great review, I think I'll be getting one (for the 2010 WRX I just picked up

)

I have the same question as imma_stocker though... Can the OEM sub harness be used to hook up this sub? If so, can anyone point me to a pinout of the factory wiring plug?

Even if a larger gauge power/ground cable is required, it would be nice to at least get the signal and amp turn-on lead from the factory wiring.

...and yes, the factory base stereo does suck. I am also planning on adding a fron component speaker, probably Infinity because it has 93 dB sensitivity and should work ok with the factory HU until I upgrade further, if I ever do.

bpang1 · 10-17-2009, 12:30 AM

I wouldn't use the power and ground wires from the stock sub's harness. The other signal and turn-on wires should be fine.

I forget which is which but if you break out a simple light-blub style tester it should be easy to figure out.

Obsessive · 11-03-2009, 10:52 PM

I just ordered one of these for my 09' WRX. I've read a ton of reviews on the web and haven't seen one bad one, but was curious on how it performed in the WRX. I'm appreciative that the OP took the time to post a review of this on here.

I already have a 2F200 SoundStorm amp hooked to my Polk DB651s door speakers, using the stock rears for some mid/low fill (running off of my CDA-9886 Alpine). I'm looking forward to having some better low-end fill without rattling the heck out of my interior trim panels. I was pleasantly surprised at how the SoundStorm amp sounded (compared to the deck running the Polks), so I am looking forward to hearing the sub.

Sleepy Wagon. · 11-04-2009, 01:20 AM

Hey guys, this sub look and reviews very well. Im thinking of getting two of them for my 02 wagon, but i have a few question, can i hook this up to my stock HU? also, what dose it take to run two of these subs for both the front seats? LMK. Thanks.

imma_stocker · 11-04-2009, 02:10 AM

To run off the stock HU you need to run the normal remote wire to an IGN wire, power to the battery, ground close, and run RCA cables from amp to a line out converter (LOC). The LOC taps into speaker wires for signal. All of these wires can be used in the bundle of wires behind the stock HU.

Soundstorm

vs

Boss

, Soundstorm is bigger overall?

Aspenbullet · 11-16-2009, 02:32 AM

nevermind

11-04-2009, 02:10 AM	#48
imma_stocker Scooby Specialist Member#: 97043 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: elsewhere Vehicle: 08 310awhp STI 02 400+rwhp Z28	To run off the stock HU you need to run the normal remote wire to an IGN wire, power to the battery, ground close, and run RCA cables from amp to a line out converter (LOC). The LOC taps into speaker wires for signal. All of these wires can be used in the bundle of wires behind the stock HU. Soundstorm Soundstorm vs Boss Boss , Soundstorm is bigger overall?

11-16-2009, 02:32 AM	#49
Aspenbullet Scooby Newbie Member#: 71240 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Albuquerque, NM Vehicle: 2002 WRX Cobb Stg II Aspen White w/Yakima Rack	Some questions and looking for suggestions. nevermind Last edited by Aspenbullet; 11-17-2009 at 09:21 PM. Reason: oops

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08-05-2009, 05:52 AM	#26
Badmunky NASIOC Supporter Member#: 143391 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Michigan Vehicle: 2007 WRX TR R.I.P Colin! :(	How about some pics of the unit and the more to the point the clearance it has from the seat. Thanks.

08-05-2009, 10:09 AM	#27
Craigster05 Scooby Newbie Member#: 211476 Join Date: May 2009	I also installed the Boss and recommend it highly, the reviews are spot on. If you spend some time tuning it in with your system, you can get a surprisingly good low end kick. I enjoy it more than the original custom sub and amp that came with the car when I bought it. The original, replaced sub I had to have the music very loud to feel the low end with the sub in the back of the wagon. Under the seat, and tuned correctly, the bass is actually much stronger and natural, especially at normal listening volumes. While it won't wake the neighbors, it is amazing for the price. If anyone is interested, the old sub is up for sale, Ill take any decent offer Anyone local that wants to hear it for themselves, just ask. Here are a few pics that I took, they don't show the clearance very well, but I can assure you there are no contact problems with the seat, track or its movement. I'll try to get a better clearance pic later today. Before - seat out, running wires In place View from rear seat

08-05-2009, 05:22 PM	#28
MNGman Scooby Newbie Member#: 218964 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis Metro Vehicle: 2009 WRX Rally Blue	Thanks for the pics, I am looking at the same. FYI the SOUNDSTORM USS8 8" Low Profile Amplified Subwoofer is the exact same piece of equipment with different badging.

08-05-2009, 05:28 PM	#29
NorthBayResident Scooby Newbie Member#: 204200 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: BAIC Vehicle: 2008 Impreza 2.5i DGM	^^ Looks good! I will probably be doing something like this in the near future

08-07-2009, 02:59 PM	#30
DavidM17 Scooby Newbie Member#: 188901 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA	I've been running the SoundStorm version in my 08 STi and it sounds good. I didn't bother to hook up the remote and just tweaked it with the knobs on the side till I liked the sound. I use the HU to turn the bass up/down if needed. I originally got a Kenwood KSC-SW10 and it doesn't really fit under the seats. I installed it in my Z and it sounds like crap compared to the SoundStorm. I'll probably wind up putting another SoundStorm in that car as well. David

08-08-2009, 08:25 PM	#31
tom@kartboy NASIOC Vendor Member#: 67 Join Date: Jul 1999 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: Our Shift WON'T break!	Has anyone run both the 10" and the 8" to compare sound quality of each? I bought both of them but installed the 10" first. It seems to sound pretty decent to me, just wondering if there would be any difference in running the 8" instead? I dont listen to Hip hop or rap and i dont want to piss off everyone around me. well that one neighbor is a PIA. car is a 2010 FXT limited T

08-08-2009, 09:28 PM	#32
30 psi Scooby Newbie Member#: 152599 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: In my STI Vehicle: 04 STI - SQC#292 Java Black Pearl	Hooking up 2 of them (one under each seat) should be easy,no? im not to savy when it comes to audio setups, thats why i ask

08-09-2009, 01:55 PM	#33
KA-T_240 Scooby Newbie Member#: 188402 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fargo, ND Vehicle: 1990 240sx red	I did some measuring, I don't think the 10 will fit under the seat in a WRX. Has anyone tried it? How are you guys mounting these units?

08-12-2009, 12:54 AM	#36
nation1979 Scooby Specialist Member#: 192914 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: california Vehicle: 06 sti importimageracing is #1	for the install of this unit all i need is a complete amp kit correct?power/ground/turn on and rca's.

08-21-2009, 09:21 AM	#37
WRX Smokescreen Scooby Newbie Member#: 88955 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Malden, MA Vehicle: '02 WRX Blue	Thanks for the great review, I just bought the 8" BOSS sub for my birfday. I'll post pics during the installs.

08-21-2009, 11:28 PM	#39
classicaddict Scooby Newbie Member#: 220619 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: rosedale/whitemarsh Vehicle: 04 wrx wagon silver	i had the 10inch version of this in my mazda3 and LOVED it.

08-25-2009, 12:22 AM	#40
watchdoc Scooby Specialist Member#: 104821 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: South East Location: eastern, NC Vehicle: 2007 Sti CGM	BTW, amazon is selling these for $109 with free shipping as of this writing.

08-25-2009, 12:53 AM	#41
UnXpectedError Scooby Newbie Member#: 214769 Join Date: Jun 2009 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: RI Vehicle: 2009 WRX pearl white	yeah just bought mine off of amazon with the boss 8 gauge kit for $128 shipped.. thats not to bad if ya ask me. i will report back when i have it installed in my 09 WRX

10-01-2009, 06:59 PM	#42
WRX Smokescreen Scooby Newbie Member#: 88955 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Malden, MA Vehicle: '02 WRX Blue	My thoughts on the 8" sub - it's a great economical speaker to round out the otherwise flat stock system. I paired it with a Sony Xplod receiver. While it adds a nice punch to the sound, it won't rumble any bolts loose. The low profile and added remote gain control is a nice touch to such an inexpensive piece of hardware.

10-12-2009, 04:02 AM	#43
imma_stocker Scooby Specialist Member#: 97043 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: elsewhere Vehicle: 08 310awhp STI 02 400+rwhp Z28	I'm ready to buy one for the 08 STi. Has anyone hooked one up to the factory headunit? I'd really like to splice one through an OEM sub harness.

10-16-2009, 04:22 PM	#44
DaveC113 Scooby Newbie Member#: 126901 Join Date: Sep 2006	Great review, I think I'll be getting one (for the 2010 WRX I just picked up ) I have the same question as imma_stocker though... Can the OEM sub harness be used to hook up this sub? If so, can anyone point me to a pinout of the factory wiring plug? Even if a larger gauge power/ground cable is required, it would be nice to at least get the signal and amp turn-on lead from the factory wiring. ...and yes, the factory base stereo does suck. I am also planning on adding a fron component speaker, probably Infinity because it has 93 dB sensitivity and should work ok with the factory HU until I upgrade further, if I ever do.

10-17-2009, 12:30 AM	#45
bpang1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 67225 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cincinnati, OH Vehicle: 2004 WRX Wagon JBP	I wouldn't use the power and ground wires from the stock sub's harness. The other signal and turn-on wires should be fine. I forget which is which but if you break out a simple light-blub style tester it should be easy to figure out.

11-03-2009, 10:52 PM	#46
Obsessive NASIOC Supporter Member#: 77302 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Breaking Vehicle: $146 Tail lights because I'm teh stupid...	I just ordered one of these for my 09' WRX. I've read a ton of reviews on the web and haven't seen one bad one, but was curious on how it performed in the WRX. I'm appreciative that the OP took the time to post a review of this on here. I already have a 2F200 SoundStorm amp hooked to my Polk DB651s door speakers, using the stock rears for some mid/low fill (running off of my CDA-9886 Alpine). I'm looking forward to having some better low-end fill without rattling the heck out of my interior trim panels. I was pleasantly surprised at how the SoundStorm amp sounded (compared to the deck running the Polks), so I am looking forward to hearing the sub.

11-04-2009, 01:20 AM	#47
Sleepy Wagon. Scooby Specialist Member#: 132498 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Lost Angels/City of Flushness. Vehicle: 02 G wagon/WFC#102 usVERSUSthem Krew!	Hey guys, this sub look and reviews very well. Im thinking of getting two of them for my 02 wagon, but i have a few question, can i hook this up to my stock HU? also, what dose it take to run two of these subs for both the front seats? LMK. Thanks.