ACTIVE BASS TUBE Best Buy

Amazing bass for such a compact sub - 26 Mar 2007

3 out of 3 found this review helpful.

I purchased this unit because i wanted to add some powerful bass to the existing 4 speaker set-up on my honda prelude. my requirements were as follows:

1. an active sub that was easy to install
2. something that would fit in the cabin
3. a unit that would provide quality powerful bass at reasonable listening volumes.

i'm pleased to say this pioneer sub met all my requirements and ended up exceeding my expectations. the installation was simple and the unit sits snuggle behind the two passenger seats (you can also go under seat if you want). just a case of connecting a power lead to your battery and rf lead to your head unit. simple.

the sound from this unit is absolutely amazing. ok, it dosen't have the same kick as a 12 inch trunk sub but the fact it's installed in the cabin means it arguably has just as good if not better bass quality. there's no horrible trunk or window rattling like you get from a trunk sub....just clear punching bass waves fired right at the listeners.

to clarify this point somewhat...if you're out to install a bass unit that sends more bass outside the car than inside....dont't get this unit. clearly you're looking for a trunk sub in that case. but for thsoe more interested in impressing their own ears instead of the neighbours this sub fits the bill.

the unit will distort if volume is REALLY cranked up but then so will your other speakers so thats a mute point. the only stuff it dosent handle so well are really low resonating frequencies like you'd get from some opera stuff or extremely bassy hip hop. but for 99% of applications (house, techno, rock, aucoustic) it's perfect...