Kicker Hideaway Sub

lennybg · November 1, 2023

Has anyone used the Kicker Hideaway powered sub? Im talking about the 8" power sub that will fit behind the seat(crewcab) NOT the GM/Kicker sub that mounts under the seat....

I am not looking for anything that is going to shake the windows anymore, i just want something that will make the stock radio(non bose) sound better.

diyer2 · November 2, 2023

I don't have any experience with either subs you mention. I do have a lot of experience with audio in general. Adding any sub will improve sound because it fills in the lower frequencies that are missing.

I would also upgrade the stock speakers.

typhoon186 · November 3, 2023

I will be installing the Kicker 46HS10 powered subwoofer in my 23 Denali in a few days.

Anyone know the easiest way and location to connect the speaker level wires? I heard I need to connect to front speaker wires and not the rear. I plan to locate the sub under the rear seat. also what and where is the easiest way/location to connect the auto power on? Should I pull the rear seat and make connections to the factory amp outputs there?

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20646HS10/Kicker-46HS10.html?tp=114

Edited November 6, 2023 by typhoon186

Mille170 · November 8, 2023

I had the Kicker hideaway in my 2016 truck, its a nice unit that provides enough low end to the stock system. I don't know how it will sound with the newer generation stock stereos but it was a nice addition to the previous generation.

typhoon186 · November 10, 2023

I got my Kicker hideaway 46SH10 installed. Turned out nice. Found it to fit PERFECTLY within the storage area under the rear seat with just a little trimming of the storage area wall. It's exactly what I was looking for. Small size with decent sound and easy installation at a good price. It's not going to pound your chest when the base hits but it does a good job of filling in the low end on the new refreshed Bose system. I mounted the base boost control under the dash just in front of the driver's knee (just above the .45) both for easy access.

Bikerjon · November 11, 2023

Like the 45!

Mille170 · November 13, 2023

Looks good, I am thinking of going this route for the new truck so will definitely use these pics for reference in the future.

typhoon186 · November 23, 2023

Note-

be sure to connect the sub to the front door speaker wires. Not the rear.

acmech87 · April 5

On 11/22/2023 at 7:22 PM, typhoon186 said:

Note-

be sure to connect the sub to the front door speaker wires. Not the rear.

Can you tell me how you wired it all up? I have the same wiring questions as you.

typhoon186 · April 8

removed the rear upper seat to access the factory amplifier. Then just tap into the left front and right front speaker wires. Sorry I can't remember the colors.

Phil750 · April 12

I put a Kicker 46HS10 Hideaway under my rear seat and I love it. Really fills in the bass that was missing from the factory Bose system without rattling the windows....lol

Infantrymen1019 · August 7

Just purchased the hideaway. Can I tap into the rear speakers or does it need to be the front. Does anyone know the colors? I have a 21 RST non Bose.

2021DENALI1500 · August 8

On 11/10/2023 at 6:58 PM, typhoon186 said:

I got my Kicker hideaway 46SH10 installed. Turned out nice. Found it to fit PERFECTLY within the storage area under the rear seat with just a little trimming of the storage area wall. It's exactly what I was looking for. Small size with decent sound and easy installation at a good price. It's not going to pound your chest when the base hits but it does a good job of filling in the low end on the new refreshed Bose system. I mounted the base boost control under the dash just in front of the driver's knee (just above the .45) both for easy access.