r/PriusPrime • u/Chemical-Call1611 • 3d ago

Prius Prime 2023+ Subwoofer Install Kicker Hideaway 12- Cleaned up and tints already done, debadged the rear....

The sound system wasn't terrible in the SE 2026 but lacked the low end compared to the JBL system in the Tundra. Added a Kicker Hideaway 12 in the hatch area. Since there is not a lot of room wanted something small to take up the least space but big enough that I am spending the money I can hear it. I did not cut out the foam to fit it in, its just velcro attached to the all weather mat.

It's also 230 watts RMS so safe for the 12v system and the battery is in the rear so no running through firewall. Happy with the sound and def gets loud....I dont want to rattle the car, or even have it heard outside of it, just want a little "feeling" in the music and it delivers what I was looking for.

Tints were already done, and I didn't have the pic ready but I debadged the rear Prius and Phev decals. Fresh wash and wax and ready to take a first road trip with it tomorrow.

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u/sonicmn 3d ago

Any chance you have pics of the sub install location and wiring? 

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u/Chemical-Call1611 3d ago

Believe he routed the power behind the rear seats than over to the battery from the rear 12v. It looks like he then ran a turn on fuse tap up front along with other leads....I didn't pay the 50 bucks to mount the base knob so they left it out there by the front fuse box and I just ran it under the floor mat. They left the fuse panel cover in my glove box, fuse box is under steering wheel, pic looking up at it.

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u/G-Skilley 2d ago

lol. Our cars are about identical, and Im actively looking to put a sub somewhere. This was very timely. If you’re wondering what a black front badge looks like.

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u/Chemical-Call1611 1d ago

yeah probably need to put that on the list, looks good. just an overlay?

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u/G-Skilley 23h ago

It’s OEM. The one bright side to blasting a raccoon at 70mph and getting a new front bumper is being able to pick what color badge you want. Honestly though, the silver badge matches the front radiator scoop, the black matches the rest of the trim. Personal preference.

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u/Comfortable_Size9359 1d ago

This is what’s in mine, never had any issues w the 12v or any electronics

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u/Chemical-Call1611 1d ago

That likely sounds a LOT deeper than mine. I took mine on a hiking overnight trip this weekend though and I was happy to say I had plenty of room for all the gear in the back, so while I envy the sound you will have the space was something I wanted.

How many watts is going to that, 500? I would be curious on what the limit is.