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product_id: 392896479
title: "KFC-XW800F - 8\" Subwoofer"
brand: "kenwood"
price: "A$518"
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reviews_count: 5
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# 600W peak power handling 8" shallow mount subwoofer Aluminum-cast basket durability KFC-XW800F - 8" Subwoofer

**Brand:** kenwood
**Price:** A$518
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Small size, massive bass — own the soundscape with Kenwood's KFC-XW800F!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KFC-XW800F - 8" Subwoofer by kenwood
- **How much does it cost?** A$518 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/392896479-kfc-xw800f-8-subwoofer)

## Best For

- kenwood enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kenwood brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last:** Durable aluminum-cast basket and butyl rubber surround deliver long-term reliability and premium sound.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Super slim 2-3/4" mounting depth fits tight spaces without sacrificing bass impact.
- • **Cool Under Pressure:** Innovative heat transfer system keeps your subwoofer running cool during intense sessions.
- • **Precision Engineering:** Carbon-glass fiber cone and super linear spider ensure crisp, distortion-free bass performance.
- • **Bass That Commands Attention:** Handles up to 600W peak power with 150W RMS for deep, punchy lows that elevate every track.

## Overview

The Kenwood KFC-XW800F is a high-performance 8-inch shallow mount subwoofer designed for tight spaces without compromising power. Featuring a carbon-glass fiber composite cone, 600W peak power handling, and an aluminum-cast basket, it delivers deep, precise bass with durability and cool operation. Ideal for car audio enthusiasts seeking premium sound quality in a compact form factor.

## Description

Super slim, super powerful, the KFC-XW800F is a 8-inch subwoofer that handles a 600 watts of power with only a 2-3/4 inch mounting depth. The KFC-XW800F also has a single voice coil at 4 Ohm, a cast aluminum basket, and a removable front trim ring. This sub (as well as the kfc-xw1000f/kfc-xw1200f) will fit nicely in a small sealed enclosure or small prefab enclosure. Rated input power: 150 W impedance 4 ohms

Review: This little 8" sub can hammer out the beats. Absolutely amazing unit for the size and price. It fit right into the oem location in my 2008 mdx and hammers the beats out for some great sound quality and bass drops. I've played an array of music and even video on it and it's never sounded scratchy or strained when performing. Only thing I would have like to see is an actual cross speaker cover for protection as I removed the grille so I could admire the carbon weave look. But thats more a me problem than the actual product.
Review: --2011 Ford Escape-- First off, my setup included: Kenwood Excelon 890HD Planet Audio AC1800.5 MOSFET Five-Channel Power Amplifier, Raptor (1 Farad) Capacitor This sub (To replace the OEM woofer) Front Speaker: Infinity Reference 6830cs (Component system - tweeters installed at top corners of door, closest to the front windshield) Rear Speakers: Infinity Reference 6832cf 4Guage Wiring kit (WIRING DIAGRAM: battery>fuse>CAP 12v> AMP 12v --Cap and Amp individually grounded) For those of you relenting because of only 3 reviews, BUY THIS WOOFER. I would normally never buy a shallow-mount 8, but my escape has the stock woofer and its pretty garbage (along with all the other speakers). I replaced the speakers with nice infinity's but the woofer had to go. The 200W OEM amp on the escape was garbage, so i had to replace. Glad i did. Woofer fit perfectly in the OEM housing. As per the sound, CRISP. This woofer can be deep and loud for your bass-y songs and super crisp at the same time. I was quite surprised. The woofer just sounds phenomenal. The long notes resonate beautifully and cut exactly when it's supposed to (no sloppy notes). I highly recommend

## Features

- 8" Single 4 ohm shallow mount subwoofer | power handling: peak: 600 watts | RMS: 150 watts | Recommended power range: 50 - 150 watts RMS
- Carbon-glass fiber composite Cone woofer | Butyl rubber surround
- Super linear spider for maximum control over the woofer's linear motion | dual Magnet drive
- Removable gasket | heat transfer system designed to provide ventilation to keep the woofer cool
- Aluminum-cast Basket for long-lasting reliability | frequency response: 40 - 500 Hz | Sensitivity: 78 dB

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001ULS3DY |
| Colour | Silver |
| Compatible devices | Car Audio System |
| Control method | Touch |
| Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Included components | KFC-XW800F |
| Is waterproof | False |
| Item model number | KFC-XW800F |
| Item weight | 2 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Kenwood |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Model name | KFC-XW800F |
| Mounting type | Flush Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power source | Battery Powered |
| Product dimensions | 45.7D x 20.3W x 35.6H centimeters |
| Recommended uses for product | For Home Audio Systems, For Surround Sound Systems, For Televisions |
| Speaker size | 8 Inches |
| Speaker type | Subwoofer |
| Special features | Dolby Enabled |
| Subwoofer diameter | 8 Inches |
| Surround sound channel configuration | 1.0 |
| Unit count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty type | Limited |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Stereo, Surround
- **Brand:** Kenwood
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth
- **Frequency response:** 500 Hz
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 300 Watts

## Images

![KFC-XW800F - 8" Subwoofer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61LmsBxGaGL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: whats the minimum encloser for this sub?**
A: Enclosure size effects how low a frequency the sub can produce, as does port size.  There are many free programs like box-port design II that once you enter the speaker perimeters will show a graph of the expected low frequency curve.  The important values are VAS=10.7L, Qes=1.015, Qts=.812, Fs=43Hz. 

The manufacture suggests a 1/2 cu ft sealed enclosure, and this yields an f3 about 50Hz with a 2db bump at 70Hz.  Due to the high Fs frequency of this driver, a larger box only improves sound a small amount.  Going smaller is a problem and will greatly hurt sound quality.

This sub is excellent for general rock music, but electronic high bass rap music may not give you a super low bass punch that more expensive subs will.  Also being only 8", there is just so much air that this piston can through.  Due to the low efficiency of most subs, the dedicated sub amp should be about 10x the power of the main speakers.

**Q: Can i replace my factory sub in a 2008 ford expedition el with this one?**
A: I wouldn't know if it fits you'll have to open the panel to see.  Also verify that the factory amp has the right power to drive this woofer; if thats what you plan on using for power.  My Dodge Nitro ended up being a dual voice coil so this woofer didn't work from me.  Went with pioneer and had to put an aftermarket amp in also.

**Q: Can this be used with stock amplifier? I think its only 40W for the amp.**
A: I do not think it would sound good with that amp.

**Q: Would this be better sealed or ported?**
A: Absolutely SEALED.  I originally engineered the enclosure with a port using a boxplot program for port size design.  I even tried different frequency tuning with port size.  You do get more extended bass from a ported enclosure, but the frequency curve is not as smooth.  Think single note subwoofer, not the best for music.  I ended up closing up the port and running an amp capable of providing adequate output.  Speaker sounds great now.  In short, NO PORT.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***N on 23 September 2021*

This little 8" sub can hammer out the beats. Absolutely amazing unit for the size and price. It fit right into the oem location in my 2008 mdx and hammers the beats out for some great sound quality and bass drops. I've played an array of music and even video on it and it's never sounded scratchy or strained when performing. Only thing I would have like to see is an actual cross speaker cover for protection as I removed the grille so I could admire the carbon weave look. But thats more a me problem than the actual product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***Y on 12 May 2013*

--2011 Ford Escape-- First off, my setup included: Kenwood Excelon 890HD Planet Audio AC1800.5 MOSFET Five-Channel Power Amplifier, Raptor (1 Farad) Capacitor This sub (To replace the OEM woofer) Front Speaker: Infinity Reference 6830cs (Component system - tweeters installed at top corners of door, closest to the front windshield) Rear Speakers: Infinity Reference 6832cf 4Guage Wiring kit (WIRING DIAGRAM: battery>fuse>CAP 12v> AMP 12v --Cap and Amp individually grounded) For those of you relenting because of only 3 reviews, BUY THIS WOOFER. I would normally never buy a shallow-mount 8, but my escape has the stock woofer and its pretty garbage (along with all the other speakers). I replaced the speakers with nice infinity's but the woofer had to go. The 200W OEM amp on the escape was garbage, so i had to replace. Glad i did. Woofer fit perfectly in the OEM housing. As per the sound, CRISP. This woofer can be deep and loud for your bass-y songs and super crisp at the same time. I was quite surprised. The woofer just sounds phenomenal. The long notes resonate beautifully and cut exactly when it's supposed to (no sloppy notes). I highly recommend

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by I***H on 12 August 2015*

Used this for a small footwell enclosure in my NSX. With 150wrms it plays nicely, gets lower than I'd expect, and can hang with some of the more bass heavy songs I listen to. For rock it's great; accurate and punchy. Slim profile is nice.. excursion is a little higher than the rubber ring around it, so be careful if you're making a grill, give it enough room to move. No complains with the Excelon slim, in 8", 10" or 12", all have performed wonderfully.

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