Bazooka RS104

Year / Model Reviewed:
 Volvo 740 Turbo

Summary:
Paid $229 (CAN) each for 'em at my local dealer.

Very easy to install although dropping in a boxed sub is even easier. These are supposed to be strapped down facing the rear of the car (see above).
Bought them on the spot after testing them in-store. Very tight. Powered by my Phoenix Gold 250 clean. These boys only need 50 watts RMS so they're way over-powered but works fine! The one thing U have to do before U buy 'em is test fit in your trunk to see if they'll fit front to back on the sides of your trunk.

If you just want very clean Bass at low power level requirements these are for U, very efficient for what they produce.

Strengths:
Style - they fit nicely on each side of my trunk, and they look good! Easy to install

Weaknesses:
Caps out on the really low frequecies although this might be due to the fact that they're only 10's. The stupid straps they come with have to be pulled really tight to prevent them from moving back&forth in the trunk.

Similar Products Used:
My first sub was a Nakamichi SP 1010 mounted in a giant box. It took up my whole trunk.

Summary:
I HAVE A PAIR OF THESE SUBS IN MY VEHICLE, AND FOR A SUBWOOFER THAT I BOUGHT NEW IN A STORE STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BOX, THEY ARE A BARGAIN AT 160 DOLLARS A PIECE.(CIVICS MUSIC STORE IN UTICA MI). I HAVE THEM RUNNING OFF AN OLD MTX THUNDER 2300, AND THEY SOUND PRETTY DESCENT, RELITAVELY ACCURATE, (A LITLLE MUDDY IN THE DEEPER RANGE), AND VERY EFFICIENT, YOU ONLY NEED 50 WATTS RMS TO ACHIEVE IMPRESSIVE SPL'S, EXPECIALLY FROM SUCH AN INEXPENSIVE SETUP. FOR EASE OF OPERATION , COST, AND DURABILITY, I GIVE THEM 5 STARS. FOR ACCURACY AND COSMETICS, I GIVE THEM 4 STARS. AN AVERAGE OF 4.5 NOT BAD FOR 160$ A PIECE

Summary:
I've had my RS-104s for about 8 months and I highly recommend it. But let me share with you how I was able to reach optimum low frenquencies. First, you will need a good sub-woofer amp to drive that bad boy. I'm using the Alpine V12. Placement of the sub is very critical. Since my sub is in the trunk, I have it in the corner (closest to the taillights) firing in the same direction. I have a pretty air tight trunk so I also had to cut out holes in my rear dash to get the bass in the car (the sub moves tremendous air). Then I covered up the holes in the rear dash with speaker grills given to me by the dealer. Then throw away the mickey mouse mounting straps it comes with. It doesn't work. I built a mounting board that's bolted to the car and bungee cord the sub to the mounting board, I needed the sub to be removable but when it's strapped in, it won't budge. So not only can I hear the bass but also, I can feel it. I listen to smooth jazz and I wanted a sub that wasn't boomy nor to be heard throughout my neighborhood. This sub picks up mid-bass around (120 hz) and will go down to the 25-35 hz range. So, if you need some bottom end to your music, I wouldn't hesitate to suggest the Bazooka RS-104.