Customer Reviews

Bazooka BTA8100 BT Series 8-Inch 100-Watt Amplified Tube Subwoofer

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i give this subwoofer 2 enthusiastic thumbs up! my last several cars have been equipped with outstanding sound systems and i got rather spoiled. when i purchased a new car last month, i found the sound to be shallow. being a "girl" i did not know what to purchase to make the sound richer and fuller. i asked around and a sound technician suggested this subwoofer. i did some more research and went ahead and ordered this bazooka. WOW!!! what a difference it made. it was installed by a professional in a couple of hours and i could hear the bass pumping as i walked back to the garage where it was being installed. i DID NOT want window rattling teenage bass, but a fuller richer more crisp sound. the bass from this bazooka enriched the sound, and even brought out the highs of the treble in the the sound system and improved the sound wonderfully overall. i promised myself that i would write a review so any other 30something or 40something female with the same dilema would be able to make a quick easy decision and be on her merry way without all the time i spent researching and holding my breath! ps: the bazooka subwoofer was installed in the trunk of my car which is a small 4 seater convertible with a small trunk. it does not inhibit the movement or storage of the top and i still have trunk space for shopping bags! enjoy....

I bought this unit because i wanted to just fill in some of the missing low end frequencies that were missing from my system without taking up the whole trunk in the process. I figured i could get this one and if i needed a second one then this one is already set up to accept a passive sub. At this time however i find myself not needing another sub, and for that matter i have had to turn down the bass out of this one with some of my music.

If you want a sub that is going to set off car alarms then this isnt for you, but if you want great sound with a tiny package without breaking the bank, this is definitely the one you want.

Incredible!! Bazooka has come up with a winning active (powered) or passive subwofer for us people who aren't into car audio competition or jiggling the license plate bolts out of the back of our cars. In other words, a sub for us "in betweens." I love the response from these and the fact that I can wedge them just about anywhere in my cars or trucks makes them especially appealing. I have bought three of them so far. One in the back of a pick up I own, the other in the back of a 2000 Camaro B4C and the other, the third in the back of my 1999 Toyota 4 Runner. This one is under the cargo cover, hidden from prying eyes.
These Bazooka subs are an awesome piece for the price. Truly a prize winning sub for us "other people."
Thanks for the deal Amazon!

This sub has far surpassed my expectations. I am a tech guru and have done many car installs of equipment. I also work on computers along guitar, amplifier and effects products so I would say I have much more knowledge than your average electronic person. The install would be cinch for anyone who has ever installed any amplifier system in a car and maybe even those that haven't ever installed. The FAST harness is quick and simple. You just look up your cars wiring and match up the labeled wires to the right color wires in your car. After that you can run the wire under your door sills and along the paneling back to the sub. It's one sealed group of wires and can provide a very clean look. By not having to drill through the firewall and just tapping the wires to the receiver, this is so amazing. I have a 2011 Eclipse and I bolted the Bazooka Tube in the trunk facing toward the rear wall. It looks very clean. I was very skeptical of the 50 watt version(almost made the jump to 100w) but I am pleasantly surprised. Keep in mind the Eclipse has an open hatchback so the sub doesn't need much to be loud and the car already had a decent set of speakers in it stock. It has plenty of bump for me now(I mainly listen to classic rock and modern rock). It can't handle deep bass(I think the cutoff is around 40hz) but it can definitely enhance your system. In my 2000 Accord, which was totaled recently, I had an 800w RMS Kenwood amp feeding a JL 10w7 and while its nothing compared to that, it holds its own very much for ease of installation, sound quality and most importantly price. At $125 and a mere 30 minutes to install this is well worth the $$$. Good job Bazooka, as this is my first Bazooka product, I am pleasantly blown away by this experience.

smooth base, hits very clean mid range, solid at low end. Versatile so you can add a passive sub to it for a little more kick if needed!

Bought a 2003 Corolla S to be my child's first car. Decided the stereo needs to replace right after drove back home. Budget and some level of quality were the goal. First, bought and installed a Dual XDMA-6415 (87 bucks including dash kit and harness here) bluetooth head unit. Stereo immediately turned clear and crisp especially front 6.5" factory component due to the Dual's CEA-2006 RMS 17Wx4 output. Found rear 6x9 has some room to improve. Bought and installed Orion CO690 (33 bucks at Frys). Test drive many times and confirmed no amp and no aftermarket front components are needed in near future since now the high, middle, and even mid-bass are ok.
Now turned to low end bass. We only listen to soft rock and classic music and wanted an easy and inexpensive setup. No strong window shaking bass is needed. Bought this Bazooka (99 bucks factory refurbished here) and installed it to trunk. Use front speakers' signal and head unit's power. The bass is loud and deep, cannot believe its amp is only 50W. Spent 219 bucks for the whole thing and now the car stereo from low to high is quite different from before. For the sound quality and cost I'm satisfied with this Bazooka BTA850FH.

I listen to contemporary christian rock music and classic rock such as Bon Jovi, Whitesnack, Def leppared and AC/DC. I was looking for something to fill in the low end of the sound sprectrum of my factory JBL sound system. This Bazooka tube fit perfectly. I now have a balanced sound system in my Toyota 4-runner. I have the Bazooka tube's gain set at a 1/3 of the way up and highs and mids going to the 6 factory speakers and I have to say it sounds awesome. Perfect. I have gotten compliments from everyone that has set in my SUV. They all have been very impressed with the output of this sub and the factory sound system. If you are looking for something to rattle windows this isn't for you. If you are wanting everyone at every stop light to hear you than this isn't for you but if you are looking for something to fill in those low notes that your coaxial speakers will not reproduce and give you a sound as if your sitting at a concert than you will probably not do better than this product. I will also say that you will not find a better place to buy this sub from than Amazon.com.

This is a great product for someone who is looking to add some pure and deep bass to their vehicle. It will not make the entire neighborhood thump but adds depth and enjoyment to my music while I am driving. Compact and easy to install - highly recommended!

Product arrived and after purchasing the FAST-BTAH and FAST-9999 cable to hook it up, it only worked for about 4 days and then simply stopped working with no power to the system. I requested for a replacement through the Amazon sight and they did an awesome job. They shipped the replacement and gave me 30 days to send the old item back. I didn't want to tear out the cabling and unscrew the straps that came with it so I waited for the replacement tube to arrive. Once the new tube arrived I took the associated items in the box and put it with the old box and shipped it back. The only problem is that I noticed the replacement tube had something lose inside of it. I installed it and strapped it down and noticed it worked fine. The only problem is that if a specific song played that had too much bass, the lose item inside made a rattling sound. Just as I had finally made the decision to take it out of the car and request a replacement again, it also died out. I'm currently going to request for another replacement or maybe just get my money back and go with the 6" tube instead.

When I was thinking of getting a bazooka I wondered how different the sound was between the 50 watt and the 100 watt self amped bazookas. I had read that the 6inch model was the most melodic and the 10 inch the boomiest and the 8 inch the so called best of both worlds. I knew 8 inch was what I wanted since I like a wide range of music. However I could only afford the 50 watt model and when I got it I loved it. I've had it for two years and have totally enjoyed it and so has my family and friends.

I've always wanted to know how the bta8100 sounded since I had already self installed the 50 watt model and only had to plug and secure it with the straps to find out. I have this in a 1999 Honda accord ex with a factory radio and IPod connection through the CD changer port. I also have Alpine 6 1/2 s-series front speakers and 6x9 alpine rear speakers along with the factory mounted tweeters.

I went back and forth allot trying to decide if I should upgrade to this sub since the other one still worked fine. The 50 watt model sounded good and was loud on hip hop and bass heavy r&b, reggae and rock. However on songs with acoustic bass lines I would either have to increase the volume or bass lever on my car.

Now I can hear the bass much louder and it is noticeably deeper and more defined in songs with intricate bass lines. As result I can leave my bass dial on zero and allowing my other speakers to play mids and highs, which they do great.I can feel bass hitting harder and tad bit more accurate. I am truly happy I upgraded. I hope this review helps those deciding between these models choose.

I must say I am no techy audio installer but I am so happy that I saved a ton following the instructions. If you need help Bazooka's customer service and tech support are excellent.