Most factory car stereos are great until you pull up at a traffic light and see someone blasting the out of their speakers, rattling their windows, and, quite probably, that of yours as well! You’ll get to researching about subwoofers only to find out that your car probably can’t fit or drive one unless you spend a lot of money.   

Now, if you’ve got a bit of cash to throw around, you’ll find the Kicker 46HS10 Compact Hideaway Subwoofer is a pretty good choice.  

This subwoofer is one of the latest subwoofers on the market from Kicker and a huge game-changer at its price point and above it. As an under-seat subwoofer, the Kicker Hideaway 46HS10 can fit pretty much anywhere! It is a 180-watt subwoofer with a 180-watt amplifier, which means that it is a two-in-one solution for a reasonable price.  

If you’re interested to learn more about this tiny but mighty subwoofer, be sure to read more of our Kicker 46HS10 review.

What Makes The Kicker 46HS10 So Good?

Fail-Safe Integration Technology PLUS

Fail-safe Integration Technology PLUS, otherwise known as FIT+, is one of Kicker’s latest innovations. It is a feature found on the Kicker 46HS10 that allows it to access input signals as low as 0.25 volt to as high as 40 volts. At the same time, it is this feature that’s responsible for making the 46HS10 compatible with newer models of automobiles that use start/stop systems. The HS10 should work just as well on older vehicles as well as newer vehicles all the same.  

Convenient Remote Control

The 46HS10 comes with a remote control that lets you change the bass output of your speakers without having to get up and tweak the radio volume. This allows you to mix and match the bass in your music, regardless of the radio volume, for that ideal sound.  

A Bevvy of Features

The kicker made sure to pack the 46HS10 full of useful features. On top of the adjustable low-pass crossover, the 46HS10 also has a variable +6dB bass boost with a phase switch, a swell as DC offset, and signal sensing automatic turn-on options.  

Compact All-Aluminum Frame

Despite being touted as the more powerful version of the HS8, the 46HS10 is actually not that much bigger. It only measures two millimeters taller compared to the aforementioned model while delivering more power inside its relatively compact all-aluminum frame that guarantees that it can and will last a long time.  

Easy Installation

Kicker really thought of everything with the 46HS10. It comes shipped with everything that you would need to use right out of the box. This includes the quick-connect plug and harness for power, signal, and remote turn-on. It even comes with low- and high-level inputs that make it easy to integrate with aftermarket head units, as well as factory car stereos.  

Because of its compact frame as an under-seat subwoofer, the 46HS10 is naturally easy to fit and install anywhere.  

Is The Kicker 46HS10 Worth The Money?

It’s amazing just how powerful the Kicker 46HS10 when set up correctly. Make no mistake. It’s not a 1000w powered subwoofer that can wake your neighbors up no matter how deep their sleep may be in the middle of the night. However, normal day-to-day drives, this is one is an absolute banger! 

Certainly helps that the Kicker 46HS10 tucks just right under most car seats. This means that it doesn’t need that much power for you to hear and feel it since it’s just right under you. Yet, at the same time, it could have easily fallen into the common trappings of under-seat subwoofers, but it doesn’t.  

The Kicker 46HS10 is made out of high-quality materials with an all-aluminum construction that allows it to produce booming bass without needing a lot of space.  

Again, we’d like to remind you that this small amp/subwoofer system is no comparison to having 2 separate subs with dedicated amplifiers installed on your trunk. However, it’s more than enough to provide some kick to your daily drive. Not to mention, because it doesn’t take up much space, you can still use your trunk, and we’re sure your wife would love that! 

As a bonus, because of how compact the 46HS10 is, you can install two units under both front seats for maximum bass goodness and no one will know.