OEM subwoofer VS. Clarion SRV303 VS. Kenwood SW1

deaton · 09-22-2006, 03:23 PM

Anybody had experience with both the stock sub and one of those two aftermarkets (esp. how easy is it to hook 'em up to the stock headunit)? If someone has either the Clarion or Kenwood installed, would you be willing to let me have a listen?

I'm looking for an under-seat sub for my '02 WRX, but have no idea what any of them sound like.

Thanks,
Dan

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Dalton · 09-22-2006, 05:38 PM

JikJak had one, maybe PM him and see if he can give you any insight. I'm sort of curious as well. I want to make the extremely ****ty stock stereo slightly less ****ty using as little money as possible.

In the meantime, I just turn off the radio completely and listen to the exhaust and BPV.

Sp00lin · 09-22-2006, 06:15 PM

I'm interested too! I dun like big ol' sub boxes.

Tibfighter · 09-22-2006, 07:03 PM

The Kenwood unit is quite nice and is definetly a quality product with some decent bass-response and mid-range. Avoid the Clarion like the plague. I am usually a fan of Clarion product but that one is absaloute garbage.

deaton · 09-22-2006, 08:35 PM

How easy is it to install the Kenwood? Does it hook right up with the head unit? Does it come with mounting materials that you can use with a Suba?

Spooled · 09-22-2006, 09:51 PM

the factory one is actually pretty decent. i have the factory upgraded speakers and it's perfect. not heavy at all and pretty decent sound. i have an aftermarket headunit so i can toy around with the eq.

[YeS.SiR] · 09-22-2006, 10:50 PM

Do 2002's have factory hook ups under the passenger seat?
I picked up Jikjik's sub, but I haven't had a chance to find them.

skittle · 09-23-2006, 03:09 AM

I'm not an audio guy but I came across this while searching for info.
on the Basslink, not sure if the Kenwood is available in Cda. or if the SW1
is the replacement for this wOOx.

http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/IS...s_reviews.html

09-22-2006, 03:23 PM	#1
deaton Scooby Newbie Member#: 126368 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Vehicle: 2002 WRX	OEM subwoofer VS. Clarion SRV303 VS. Kenwood SW1 Anybody had experience with both the stock sub and one of those two aftermarkets (esp. how easy is it to hook 'em up to the stock headunit)? If someone has either the Clarion or Kenwood installed, would you be willing to let me have a listen? I'm looking for an under-seat sub for my '02 WRX, but have no idea what any of them sound like. Thanks, Dan * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-22-2006, 05:38 PM	#2
Dalton Scooby Specialist Member#: 90245 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Vehicle: 2004 STi Aspen White	JikJak had one, maybe PM him and see if he can give you any insight. I'm sort of curious as well. I want to make the extremely **ty stock stereo slightly less **ty using as little money as possible. In the meantime, I just turn off the radio completely and listen to the exhaust and BPV.

09-22-2006, 06:15 PM	#3
Sp00lin Scooby Specialist Member#: 86314 Join Date: May 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Richmond Vehicle: 2003 Impreza WRX WRB & Black Stockers	I'm interested too! I dun like big ol' sub boxes.

09-22-2006, 07:03 PM	#4
Tibfighter Scooby Newbie Member#: 37546 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, B.C. Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STi WRB	The Kenwood unit is quite nice and is definetly a quality product with some decent bass-response and mid-range. Avoid the Clarion like the plague. I am usually a fan of Clarion product but that one is absaloute garbage.

09-22-2006, 08:35 PM	#5
deaton Scooby Newbie Member#: 126368 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Vehicle: 2002 WRX	How easy is it to install the Kenwood? Does it hook right up with the head unit? Does it come with mounting materials that you can use with a Suba?

09-22-2006, 09:51 PM	#6
Spooled Scooby Specialist Member#: 14958 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC Vehicle: 1991 318is Silver	the factory one is actually pretty decent. i have the factory upgraded speakers and it's perfect. not heavy at all and pretty decent sound. i have an aftermarket headunit so i can toy around with the eq.

09-22-2006, 10:50 PM	#7
[YeS.SiR] Scooby Specialist Member#: 56602 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: VANCOUVER Vehicle: 2012 SWP STi	Do 2002's have factory hook ups under the passenger seat? I picked up Jikjik's sub, but I haven't had a chance to find them.

09-23-2006, 03:09 AM	#8
skittle Scooby Newbie Member#: 123550 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Vehicle: 2003 WRX Wagon Rally Blue	I'm not an audio guy but I came across this while searching for info. on the Basslink, not sure if the Kenwood is available in Cda. or if the SW1 is the replacement for this wOOx. http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/IS...s_reviews.html