Realistic Need for Kicker Hideaway?

It supports up to 4 channels but you can also run it in bi amp mode if you just wanted to power the front speakers. Also, here is a pic of my Hideaway 10 underneath the drivers seat.

 

Even with the new power seats? I’m surprised

 

Waking up an older thread but wanted to confirm that the Kicker 8" Hideaway does fit under a powered driver seat? Does it affect any of the range of motion?

Thank you!

 

Also interested in this too thanks

 

I know it doesn't answer our question, but I ended up going with this 8" powered sub,

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_575P3008P/Rockford-Fosgate-P300-8P.html?tp=114

It's way bigger but it hides nicely behind the driver side compartment if you remove the plastic storage bin. It actually produces bass that's felt.

 

For the

$309 P300-8P Punch 8" 300-Watt Amplified Subwoofer in Ported Enclosure - Slim Design for Tight Spaces - Black

P300-8P, aren't you able put it in the passenger side's storage compartment without taking out the plastic?

Edit: added a question mark...

 

This is what I did, the shop did a wonderful job on the install. They wrapped the wires and my box is a little more to the left, they added some molded foam for a clean factory look. The sound, the bass and clarity from the RF is amazing for the money. I added a set of 2 way dash speaker/tweeter combo which greatly improved it. Getting back to the RF 8 inch sub/amp combo is the best bang for the money, looks factory installed and its not expensive at all. Best kept secret and I got mine installed and out the door for $400. I did the dash speakers prior for $120 and they were Rockfords as well. Next I'm adding new Rockfords door speakers with an amp on the head unit. So for what I have invested I'm happy.

 

For sure, but I use the bin behind the passenger side so I opted to put the sub on the other side. I lose the smaller of the 2 compartments.

 

That took some work I bet. How much cutting or what did you remove? I would like to add another 8 in RF sub and amp combo for the driver's side.

 

No cutting required. The storage bin is held in by 2, maybe 3, bolts and can be removed.

 

I added a 400w RF amp to the factory head unit, behind the dash and it sounds absolutely amazing. For about a $1000 invested I retain the stock head unit which I actually like and its all hidden. It rivals some setups costing a lot more.

 

I have this Kicker Hideaway 10 in the cubby behind the driverside rear seat. Fits without removing anything.

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-ykNkB3Pi3x0/p_20646HS10/Kicker-46HS10.html

 

One of the benefits of having the plastic kept in place is noise coming from the rear of the cab. For my needs, I used the passenger side for my sub as I don’t access that side as much as the driver side. I still had to use a little sound deadener to quiet things down even with all the plastic in place.

 

Wanted to do a PSA of an alternative option to the kicker hideaway. I like many who might find this thread did a ton of research on sub solutions that required little to no cutting and trimming. I originally purchased the Kicker 10" and put it behind my driver side rear seat. It just didn't have the presence or the response I was looking for.

My local stereo shop who were also big tacoma enthusiasts recommended the JL Audio 8" powered micro sub. I was hesitant at first downsizing from a 10 to an 8 but let me tell ya this thing is a night and day difference! I have kicker ks speakers, kicker amp, and a sony head unit. This completed the system, and added just the right amount of bass (it'll no doubt rattle the rear window).