Are Under Seat Subwoofers Worth It? Review And Sound Test - 10 Inch 400 Watts - ATOTO CS-101SW
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Looking to enhance your car's audio system without sacrificing valuable space? In this video, we dive deep into the world of under seat subwoofers with a comprehensive review and sound test of the ATOTO CS-101SW. This compact 10-inch, 400-watt subwoofer promises to deliver impressive bass and audio quality without the bulk of traditional subs. But does it live up to the hype?
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Thanks for giving it a fair chance and not completely trashing it like other CZcamsrs would.
Nope. My job is to simplify your purchasing decisions. I'm lucky to get to do stuff like this. Every product, at least, deserves a try.
150w RMS isn't bad just to add some deep end to a stock system. That could actually be a decent addition for midbass.
A lot of these companies exaggerate the power figures. It could be a 100 or even 50 watts RMS.
Mount it to the ceiling above your head
thats also what i thought about
could be a good way to get midbass going if you have a sub in the rear thats cut off at 60 hz or similar
The big rear subwoofer in my Navigator rolls off above 45 hz due to the interior size and cancellation so I added a front sub.
I tried a powered Rockville 8" underseat enclosure. I measured the response using an acoustical RTA with the enclosure under the passenger seat, under the 2nd row seat and in the passenger footwell.
The footwell gave an extra 6dB across 50hz-80hz compared to under the seat. So the footwell is the best location, but can be in the way. Under the seat is more practical, but you need more cone area and/or power to get the same output levels.
PS, that Rockville was rated at 100 watts (400 peak), but it only put out around 60w.
These are perfect for under the front seat as midbass units. Saves you from needing extra amp channels.
I've had an under the seat sub for about a year now, and with some tuning and EQ modification it sounds so good. I can get a good rumble and bass feel when I need it. Makes long road trips so much more fun and have gotten nothing but compliments from my friends. Plus the space saving is no joke.
Hey what brand and power is your subwoofer? Was it easy to wire up?
I recently put a Kicker Hideaway in the footwell of my S2000. With it being a 2dr convertible and only 2 x 6 1/2 speakers in the door, I needed something that didn’t take up space. Man, I was really impressed. No it’s not brain shaking performance, but it is so much better than what I had. Now I’m looking at putting one into my 2023 Integra. With that being a hatchback, I should have a bit of db gain out of it as well. These little units are impressive for what they are and their costs.
Did you do the 8” or the 10” one? I’m looking at the Kicker’s too
@@peanutheadrules I did the 10” one, HS10. Very impressed with it for the size and cost. Like I said, is it a 10” in a custom box and 500 watts going to it? No. But does it give the music a more full, rich sound? YES!
@@devinc1887 sweet deal, thanks! That’s the one I was checking out too. Glad you’re enjoying it! Did you just do 1?
@@peanutheadrulesYes, just 1. Don’t have the space for 2 in my car. An issue with running 2 is that you’d have to match them (gain levels, crossover points, bass boost, bass knob). Would just be better to buy a pair of 10” subs a and a amp at that point.
I have a similar unit mounted to the back wall of my truck. It turns the entire rear wall into a sub. Huge difference
That's what I was thinking...throw 2 back wall of my truck 🤣😂🤣
Do you have pics??
My thinking is for the everyday, casual listener that doesn't want to lose cargo space, a small enclosure of around .7 cubes, (2) 6.5" subs, powered off of 300-500 rms would satisfy most and only total maybe $300 and outperform an all-in-one joint like this.
I tried a very familiar setup for a customer. He wanted a 6.5 Subwoofer as he wasn’t that into Bass. He wanted more Clarity. Needless to say, he said the 6.5 had too much bass at 200Rms tuned to 40hz ??? Ended up putting some 6x9s in a box for him. He was happy….some people just ain’t built for the boom boom 😂
Yep. Not everyone wants the same thing. Car audio is very diverse
I got 2 ct sound tropo 6.5's in my van, ported and tuned around 47hz on 500watts rms, they slam in the back of my odyssey! Box is bigger than I wanted but I'm pretty happy overall!
They are definitely meant to be under seat subs for more of a feeling effect rather than a sound difference like those butt kickers for in home applications
Pro tip: always test these type of systems with and without the phase button selected. Sometimes it makes a difference even if you've done your due diligence to maintain phase in your installation process. Sometimes this is due to OEM processing, sometimes it's due to poor product design.
Great tip. Thanks
These pieces definitely have their place. I've sold them to customers who aren't willing to spend a lot of money, that like how their stock system sounds, but want to add just a little extra bass. They don't have to buy a separate enclosure, sub, amp, line level converter, and amp kit. One product and their vehicle remains relatively unmodified. You have to temper expectations and if you do so most people are ecstatic.
I totally agree!
Would you recommend the Kicker 8” or 10” one(s) under the front seat of the Mazda CX-9? Our Bose system isn’t hitting those lows just right.. the clarity is spectacular on most but I’m missing that oomf in some songs that I’ve gotten used to listening to with subs. We have kids now though so we usually use the trunk frequently. Can’t really do a typical setup back there.. any suggestions? Appreciate it! 🤝
@@peanutheadrules Honestly if you have a bose system and it's not doing it for you, this type of product might not be for you.
Bose systems generally have pretty good low end. If you're looking for something a little more, likely your Bose system is aging, or you're expecting something it can't deliver.
A small 10" sub and 500 watt amp will probably give you what you're looking for and not consume your entire trunk or cargo area.
This type of product is more meant for people with no sub at all.
@@DGinNC Yeahh it’s good on the lows but not at a higher volume :\ I can hear them but not feel them if that makes sense
@@peanutheadrules exactly they're great for someone that has a stock system with no factory sub that doesn't listen at high volumes. Just enough to fill out that low end which accounts for about 20% of your audible musical spectrum.
1 under each seat might actually sound OK. But personally I want so so much more lol.
Perfect for small cars like coupes or single cab pickups 🛻
It's definitely not good for the sound
I had a BMW that came with factory under seat subs. Not meant to shake your teeth fillings loose but possibly the best sounding stock stereo I've experienced.
Holy crap that radiator being hidden up in there like that is genius! In a nutshell, a radiator acts the same way a port would. So its response is a lot lower than if there were no radiator. That's why all the modern Bluetooth speakers' bass sounds so good.
Also, somehow I knew you were a repair tech just from the way you handled your work area lol. Ive been a repair tech my whole life. My shop and house just burned down a couple months ago though... :(
Wow. Sorry to hear about your home. Hopefully you fully recover too normal soon.
Awesome test, I'm in the situation in my small van of just 6.5 door speakers up front and theres just no bass, hearing the difference this made with just your rear 6.5s showed me an underseat all in one like this will fill in the sound nicely, not shaking the place down bass but just giving a full complete sound, great review thanks
Glad I could help!
I installed a kicker hideaway8 under my seat in a chevy bolt ev. It really fills in some bottom end sound which that car desperately needs. From what i hear, even the "upgraded" bose setup is trash and this is the way to go in such a small car since i need to carry tools in the trunk. Its a market that im glad exists
Good point
I just installed something very close to this in a 2013 Hyundai Veloster that belongs to a friend of mine. It was the Tochinkar 10" 800W Slim Under Seat Powered Subwoofer. There are several different versions of it on Amazon with different name branding that I found. I had very little hope going into the install with the 800w rating and 15 amp fuse. However, this little thing surprised me. They definitely have their place in the market and they seem to be well built. Only downside I found was the power and ground wires. Very skimpy.
15amps times 10, only around 150 200watt rms, they must be listing peak power on that dude
My 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL actually bumps with the factory 6.5 components up front and 6.5 rears!…sounds even better now that I upgraded to JBL GTO 6.5 comps up front and GTO 6.5 coaxials in the rear!
Nice to know.
@0:41 im glad I am not the only one who forgets to remove plastic coverings. I have taken apart our pcs to do some cleaning and realized I never removed the plastic of our 3090s or motherboards, all kinds of stuff. My wife loves teasing me whenever we are unboxing things now.
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Ok we need more videos of under the seat subs!!
Women want to test this. Ever see Private Parts?
I recently got Hertz DBA 201 and I have to say, this thing makes the car vibrate and you can hear it from the OUTSIDE on closed doors/windows! It's not under the seat but it's so tiny it takes up almost zero space. I can recommend!
for small spaces, those things are great. i have one in my single cab 84 dodge pickup with the only soft surfaces being the vinyl bench seat. i put the one from kicker under the passenger side of the seat, and it sounds pretty good
You are only getting half of the volume with only 1 RCA hooked up. Put a 2 way splitter on it and you will get both inputs connected and see how it sounds. 👌🏻
Yea, @robwarejr.1494 just pointed that out, as well. I'll retest it off-line and give an update in a future video.
The sub is in mono, makes no difference if you put one RCA or Two
@@CmasCrawford some systems sum the voltages from each RCA. Just depends if it's internally wired as a parallel to series circuit.
@@BudgetBassHead test 0°and180° to
I have a kicker 10" sub/Amp combo in my truck and it sounds great. Perfect addition to add some thump to a stock system. I've had some wicked systems in the past and this was not that but not taking hours installing a custom setup for my work truck was nice and looks clean.
Lookin for something like this for my Xterra... bcuz it's used for overlanding the space I have is limited. Perfect review.
See this will fit nice in my setup , I have 2014 dodge charger it has the 6x9 upfront for door speakers and 3.5 in the dash and 6x9 in the rear deck.. I’m thinking of grabbing 2 of the 10s and put them under the front seats. It should make an astronomical difference!
I've sold and installed a lot of Bazooka Tubes and Aura Bass Shakers over the 3+ decades in automotive customization. I agree with you on multi function components of any sort. Most of these units are low air volume ported/sealed/free air, and the power requirements/limits on the speakers are VERY specific. I can't tell you how many lies I told for my customers to warranty their systems, who backyard de-tuned or overpowered their systems into distortion and blown coils. Going the extra mile gave me more compliance with my request to keep the tuning to us. Most likely, and understandably for longevity and lack of warranty issues, they make a mostly complete assembly.
I've installed a few under seat subwoofers. They're acceptable for people who absolutely don't want to sacrifice trunk space and it does round out the sound especially in smaller vehicles. But for the money there is no comparison to having a 10 or 12 sealed in the trunk. Or if you actually enjoy bass there are so many cheap options for ported 2 12's.
few things to note. Subs in general especially powered subs need to be mounted to a solid base. This will help with the kinetic energy to not be lost by the box moving with the sub. I have never done a DB test but I have mounted them firmly and have noticed a difference.
not sure on this specific sub but I know out of the many different brands I have installed I have found the best to be the older kenwood with passive radiator or the newer kicker hideaway. jbl, alpine, newer kenwood all were lacking.
rockville surprised me and did well.
Now I will always say a traditional amp and sub will outperform these by 100, but if you must have one. I would test the kicker.
I'm glad I stumbled on this. Got one in my amazon cart now and gonna do some more research. Great unbiased review!
Glad it was helpful!
Steve Harvey is that you??....lol....good video
Bro, I appreciate your content.
My pleasure!
I have a pair under seats on my berlingo, good bass add for everyday listening
I'm wondering if there was some bass cancellation going on when mounted under the seat. Maybe if they added a phase switch. Did it sound better in the trunk vs under the seat? The only other alternative is a small inexpensive powered bass tube. Might also be good for those wanting some extra mid bass fill up front if you have (like you said) smaller door speakers.
It actually does have a phase switch. I simply forgot to test it while it was under the seat.
I always test my speakers with Outkast's Speakerboxxx.
I would think that those who want to pull the bass a bit more forward and improve midbass at the drivers head could use one of these along with a full sub system in the trunk. You would need a dsp to tweak it into the system.
I plan on going with two Infinity Basslink MINI's under the front seats and a 10 inch MB Quart subwoofer in the back of a TrailBlazer.
This was a great video my man, loved it💪🏾 straight forward & well thought out!
I've always been against all in one's myself. I myself have three different setups in my 3 rides. First my 06 Mazda rx8. It has an aftermarket alpine with the 6.5 inch screen. I had to spend almost 400 on the wiring harness and dash kit since the car had a bose stereo to begin with. I left the speakers and regular setup I just ran a Rockford fosgate 1000/1 that truly put out what it says. A little more actually. Eventually I upgraded to an insane planet audio pro 3000/1 monoblock wired down to one ohm. Powering two 12 fosgate subs in separate custom sealed boxes I made. And then a blitz 50 farad cap. The wiring was from fosgate ought gauge power and ground and honestly this setup is loud as can be and definitely can be the kind where you can hear it from a block away or tone it down to where it's just balanced out. My other setup is alpine Component 10 inch screen. All the speakers are Memphis as are the 12s and the mono and speakers Amp. It's in my cadi stsv and is what I use if I wanna show off since the Amp is mounted to a hydraulic moving system. Think trying to replicate 2fast 2 furious. The car has tons of led lighting inside and out and is my supercharged beast running solid at 63k even tho it's a 2006. Now usually I'm never a fan of stock stereos however my 2019 audi rs5 sport back has the original bang and olufsen 19 speaker setup and my wife's Benz cls63 2015 has the same make of stereo. Hands down nothing sounds as good and will hit every note without any distortion as well as a bang and O system. Plus the tweeters that pop up out of the dash is hot as can be.
We sure have came a long way since I was 16 putting whatever I could get I think I had jbl to start with and a Sony deck in 2003 in the back of my bright red oldsmobile cutlass supreme convertible. Drop top with 20 inch spinners. I thought I was the coolest since everyone else around here drove ol rusty trucks. I was the outcast. Everyone called it a chick's ride.... guess they were right since I was always the one with a few girls wanting to ride with me and not some crappy redneck truck.
Good review greetings from SPAIN...
@@Moncho68 glad that you liked it. Welcome to the channel!
Make a new slim box for it the rite way👍 I'm watching 👀
It depends on the frequency response you're looking for, I see that sub's range is between 50hz - 150hz, that's more of the mid bass hence competing with your 6x9; there'd be a major difference if it were perhaps 20hz - 50hz.
Great choice of amps 😎👍🏽
Thanks! 👍
Under seat subs can easily bring up unpleasant filthy stench surprises if you are carrying someone who had no idea under their seat there is a sub when the music playing the bass wasn't playing then it suddenly plays
😂😂😂😂
I have a Cerwin Vega 10 inch in my first gen tacoma and it's great. On a hot day it'll overheat and kick off sometimes, but that only if I'm really cranking it and listening to hiphop
Great real world testing/results.
Could you do reviews on shallow mount 12’s and spl test? It would be interesting
Now that it’s been a month since the vid came out, how are you enjoying it on the daily? Still feel it was worth it? I’m debating getting one of these for my Mazda CX9.. dunno if we want one under the driver seat or 2 under both front seats. Thanks for the detailed, thorough video! 🎉
*I have 2 set up under my seat in my Chevy Avalanche, its a nice bass boost* just enough for me, but it's not crazy to draw attention!
I have a cab plus or extra cab truck which would be considered a mini truck in usa this is pretty much my only option without losing my dry storage in the backseat area so i might pick up one of these units.
@@SuperWesty177 let us know how it turn out.
Thank u for sharing! Always on point!
Any time!
i wonder if its playing out of phase from the door speakers.
Nice i have been using one for about 2years now
Nice, lil guy!
it sounds like what i need. i have a 2023 Traverse no bass at all. my thing is i want to wait until im near done paying for the car before i install components.
nice video but uderseat subs are kinda useless my opinion
So it's actually an 8in woofer and with the enclosure included it's a 10. Overall it's a good unit if you only have 4-6 in drivers in the Car. Thanks for the Review. (side note) 2 of them might really make some good "Punch" in a Sub Compact.
I was thinking the same.
im the type too get one under each front seat haha
I’ve wanted to try them in a bandpass configuration
U SHOULD ADD ANOTHER 1 2 THE PASSENGER SEAT.
One for each seat. Also would have been helpful to see if setting the gain properly for the people interested in these units.
The bass shakers you speak of are transducers. … Another consideration is that these type of enclosures work better when mounted to a solid part of the vehicle much like the other stock speakers in the car. Most diy (non car audio persons) just Velcro them under the seat. Proper mounting likely makes a difference as well.
I agree. They do come with metal mounting hardware and the manual does have them mounted in multiple configurations.
makes a better stage actually sounds good with doors and under seat adding some Sq style don't know where bass is coming from its just there filling in
I woukd like 2 units that produce low end for a cadillac xlr. Esp if i can hide them under the dash or seats
Look at the Infinity Basslink MINI. It's rated to 30 Hz.
Y u didn't plug into both rca inputs???
Bmw comes with under seat subs and mine sounds really good. People can't belive that they are under the seat
Hmm See I have a 03 buick lesabre, got the 6x9 kickers and 2 kicker 6 1/2s up front. Although it gives decent bass the flaw is no speakers in the rear doors 😢. The buicks don't have space under the seats either, BUT one unique thing is the backseat comes out which is where the battery is so I'm getting ideas about using that space should make up for the lack of rear speakers.
Does the Impala have ANC (Active Noise Cancellation)? You might need to deactivate the ANC when adding subs.
This is a non Bose system, so typically, no.
I just bought the Hyanker 10 but it hasn't gotten here yet.
Cool. Let us know what you think of it.
I hope your thinking about making a super flat horn for that sub sir
I like the video, but why did you only hook into one RCA terminal that didn't give the true power of the woofer? I would like to see you do another video with both RCA connectors attached to the under seat. Sub I have a 2014 Impala with the same stock system
Great point. Didn't really think about it, to be honest... the summing of the inputs.
Does this rely exclusively on the remote wire to power up or does it have a sound trigger, like in a typical home theatre set up?
@@lenbeedle does not need the remote gain
Any chance of an Alpine PWD-X5 review?
Not enough bass enough for me but can't expect too much from a underseat sub
That ain't to bad. I had two twelves JBL that were rated at 200 which I found out after they blew when I pulled em out to check the wiring. I got fooled by the 1000 watts logo on the front. Now they just take up space and don't even work -_-
Quality sound needs one under passenger seat to balance the sound
Im curious if that flat 10" is louder than a 6.5 sub in ported box in the trunk?
It's not.
Bro got an otherworldy entity in his trunk
I’ve made my own using mb quart discus total fail. Like he said my 6.5 doors had better bass response.
make a custom box for it
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Dude you should have used the both inputs
I'm calling them on their B.S. That's not a 10" woofer. Maybe a 7 1/2" if one is feeling generous. I would have my doubts that it's even 400 watts.
I like alot more bass than these put out but a good option for some guys
i go to 6 minutes and hear you speek live wire push untill it clicks. Where is the sleeve of the LIVE WIRE! Sounds distorted AF.
It worth only for teen drivers and older folk who don’t want the boom
It's worth it for the average listener. If you're a car audio enthusiast, it's not worth it.
The Juice ain't worth the squeeze!
🤣 You funny
I think that radiator is a sub bass imitator cars with bose speakers have them and they small
How much power draw is on the car battery how long will it last before the car battery drains flat
when not driving obviously you would need a high voltage alternator also to keep the battery charged up. ?
Hey BBH, are you available to do a system install? What's your contact info?
Surprised
0:24 why pronouce a w when saying on.
It's not irony, it's coincidence.
Put some 6.5 on an amp and u would be surprised how much bass they can put out. 🤣
Anyone who buys an underseat subwoofer doesnt know anything about sound systems, or literally has no room. These are trash
My bass tube sounds bad ass so I’ll pass on this product
Factory still sound better
DOING MY MAN MBE LIKE THAT. Unsubscribe..... Later
Sorry thats a poor man bass
how old are you bro?????? people still putting booming systems in they cars??? wild old school.........or you from the country.......at this point the factory system loud enough frfr......ijs you had to be running round the 80's on some BS!!!!!!!! my brother in law still got the booming systems in his wips........he damn near 60 out this itch!!!!!!!!
Moe
Ron
i thought the same thing then added a 12 to my lexus stock system
music is a stupid thing
Infinity makes a set of 6x9 kappa components speakers as far as i know there the only ones that have 6x9 components sets. They also have a power subwoofer sealed with passive radiator. They also have the kappa 61/2 components there really nice 👍✌️👌🫡
Thanks for the info!
If you have no space stop WTF you whole set up is a waste money and time TF
Reasons why his system is a bunch of nothing. TF he waisting so much money. I put in a 10 Solar baric and its 1000 better waste like i said