---
product_id: 15506516
title: "Alpine 8\" Amplified Subwoofer (PWE-S8) 120W Compact Powered 8\" Car Subwoofer for Under or Behind The Seat"
brand: "alpine"
price: "160945 som"
currency: KGS
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 7
category: "Alpine"
url: https://www.desertcart.kg/products/15506516-alpine-8-amplified-subwoofer-pwe-s8-120w-compact-powered-8
store_origin: KG
region: Kyrgyzstan
---

# Built-in Class D amplifier Compact 13.5" x 9" x 3" 240W peak power Alpine 8" Amplified Subwoofer (PWE-S8) 120W Compact Powered 8" Car Subwoofer for Under or Behind The Seat

**Brand:** alpine
**Price:** 160945 som
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Compact Powerhouse: Feel the bass, not the bulk!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Alpine 8" Amplified Subwoofer (PWE-S8) 120W Compact Powered 8" Car Subwoofer for Under or Behind The Seat by alpine
- **How much does it cost?** 160945 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/15506516-alpine-8-amplified-subwoofer-pwe-s8-120w-compact-powered-8)

## Best For

- alpine enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Durable Aluminum Build:** Cast aluminum enclosure ensures long-lasting performance and heat dissipation.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** RCA and auto-sensing speaker inputs make integration with any car audio system effortless.
- • **Precision Sound Control:** Onboard phase, gain, and crossover adjustments let you tailor bass to your exact taste.
- • **Seamless Under-Seat Fit:** Slim 3-inch profile designed to tuck discreetly under or behind seats for a clean install.
- • **Powerful Bass, Minimal Footprint:** 120W RMS delivers deep, punchy bass without sacrificing cabin space.

## Overview

The Alpine PWE-S8 is a compact, powered 8-inch subwoofer delivering 120W RMS and 240W peak power through a built-in Class D amplifier. Its slim, durable aluminum enclosure fits easily under or behind vehicle seats, providing rich bass from 32Hz to 150Hz without compromising space. With adjustable phase, gain, and crossover controls, it integrates seamlessly into any car audio setup for a professional-grade sound upgrade.

## Description

The Pwe-S8 Alpine Restyle Compact Powered 8-Inch Subwoofer Is An Easy Way To Add Powerful Bass To Your Vehicle’S Sound System. It Features A Powered 8-Inch Subwoofer Paired With A Built-In Amplifier, Housed Together In A Cast Aluminum Enclosure. The Pwe-S8 Measures Just 13.5” L X 9” W X 3” D (At The Tallest Point) So You Can Add Low, Punchy, Accurate Bass To Your Sound System Without Taking Up Much Space In Your Vehicle. The Compact Shallow Mount Design Gives You The Flexibility To Install The Pwe-S8 Under Or Behind The Seat Of A Truck, In The Trunk Of A Sedan, Or In The Hatch Of An Suv, Or Tucked In Any Other Compact Space. The Die Cast Aluminum Construction Provides Durability For Ongoing Performance. The Amplifier Produces 120W Continuous Power And The Quad-Coil Subwoofer Delivers 32Hz-150Hz Frequency Response. The Pwe-S8 Connects To Your Sound System Through The Rca Or Auto-Sensing Speaker Level Inputs Which Are Conveniently Located On The Side Panel. The Side Panel Also Gives You Access To Phase, Gain, Lp Crossover And Remote Sub Level Controls For Proper Sound Setup And Greater Flexibility During Installation. The Pwe-S8 Is Authorized To Be Sold And Shipped From desertcart. For Professional Installation, Visit The Store Locator On The Alpine Usa Website To Find An Authorized Alpine Retailer Near You.Max Power Output: 240 Watts

Review: Pricey, but superb sound and quality. - I have been a fan of Alpine car audio for a long time, and currently all the component speakers and my head unit came from Alpine. The Alpine 6x9's I have in the back do provide decent bass in their own right, but I was looking for something a little more well rounded. I listen to lots of hip-hop and EDM, so I was desperately needing an upgrade. I was considering doing a traditional amplifier and subwoofer box when I ran across this. I drive a Honda civic, so I was not in need of anything all that extreme to do the job. I am not in high school anymore, so waking the neighbors down the block was not a priority. I am useless when it comes to wiring, so I had my local Best Buy take care of the install. They had it done in about an hour. The great advantage of this device is its small and compact size, making it possible for you not to have to sacrifice cargo or people space to get rich sound. Even in my little Civic they were able to install the device under the seat, though the Best Buy guys informed me that they had to unscrew and raise the seat first to accomplish this. It's tucked neatly away and giving me maximum space and no wires sticking out anywhere. As to sound quality, unless you are a hardcore bass head I would suspect that you will be highly impressed with this little sub. It provides WAY more boom than I was anticipating given it's small size. Though also bear in mind that we are talking about a Civic here. If you rock a Suburban or some other Large SUV, this might not be enough for you. It comes with a separate gain adjustment knob that I had installed near the front center console for rapid adjustment. That said, if you have an Alpine radio that has built in subwoofer control in the audio settings, you can get much more precise control. I recommend setting the knob to about half way, and then adjusting on the radio itself if you have this setup. After you play around with it for awhile, you will get it exactly how you like it. A problem you will run into with this speaker is that turning the regular bass control down on the radio to give more power to the mids and highs of the component speakers, you will also effect the bass output from the sub slightly. To get around this, and to make sure you have balanced sound levels for lows, mids, and highs, I also had what Alpine calls a power pack installed: http://www.desertcart.com/Alpine-KTP-445U-4-channel-Power-Amplifier/dp/B003VVYL46 This can be installed directly on the back of your Alpine radio (or most factory radios I am told) and will juice up the the highs and mids from your component speakers without effecting the sub. This was a good investment also. My car audio system sounds flat out amazing now, and sometimes I just get the urge to take a drive so I can jam out. Everyone that rides with me as a passenger is similarly impressed by the range of sound my little Civic is kicking out. I spent well over a grand on everything when you add it all up (head unit, amp, speakers, this device, etc.) but if you are a music aficionado like I am, it's all very well worth it.
Review: Bang for your buck - As a 30 something with a car he'd like to keep for a long time, this was the missing piece to my sound system upgrade. I wanted something that I could live with on a daily basis. I wanted an increase in sound quality without blasting music down my block. I always wanted my system to fit in seamlessly with my stock interior. I also wanted something that was easy enough for me to install with no prior knowledge or experience installing car stereo equipment. If that sounds like you, then this is what you are looking for! I have a 2015 Jetta that had the very basic stereo set up with four speakers. I upgraded my head unit to a touch screen Android Auto unit an wanted to get more out of my music. I started by upgrading the door speakers. I have Alpine components in the front, with tweeters mounted in the upper door. The rears are Alpine coaxials. To power them, I had an Alpine powerpack installed that easily fit behind the head unit. Once I had that setup, I really liked the clear sound and mid-bass, but was missing the low end that the powerpack effectively filtered with a high pass filter in order to keep the sound quality clear on the door speakers. So I knew I needed some low end, but I did not want to install another amp and take up space in my trunk with a box. That's when I started looking for powered subwoofers that could fit under my driver's seat. This Alpine powered sub fit snugly but perfectly under my driver's. The install was also very straightforward. I did have to buy some more materials like an amp kit and some shrink wrap and t-taps to make the wire connections, along with an aux cable. After watching some install videos on youtube, I started my install. It took about half an hour, even with a bump in the install when I couldn't get the accessory power to work. I tapped into the 12v in the back and bam, the unit was powering on. I had to tune the low pass to match up with my system, and tune the gain to avoid overpowering the sound system and distortion. This powered sub will not shake your whole car, and if you've been reading up until now you'll be okay with that because it wasn't what you were looking for. If you are looking for that, you won't get very clear sound trying to get too much bump. If you tune it to complement your sound system, you get powerful, clear bass to fill in the -80 range of sound the door speakers won't play. I like having the remote level control to make minor adjustments based on the type of music playing. That allows this sub to work well with anything from punk to hip hop. Hell, it even sounds good with Mexican Banda music. I bought this through an Alpine approved vendor and paid under two hundred bucks. That made it a great value and, pun intended, bang for my buck.

## Features

- Peak: 240 watts
- RMS: 120 watts
- 8" Woofer High-Excursion cone
- Built-in Class D Amplifier
- Frequency Response: 32-150 Hz

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00OYGGMXK |
| Audio Driver Size | 8 Inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #26,783 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #51 in Car Component Subwoofers |
| Chassis Size | Sealed |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Devices | Car Audio System |
| Control Method | Push Button, Remote |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (738) |
| Date First Available | November 20, 2014 |
| Department | car subwoofer |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00793276210104, 04958043544950 |
| Included Components | PWE-S8 |
| Input Voltage | 30 Volts |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Weight | 11 pounds |
| Item model number | PWE-S8 |
| Manufacturer | Alpine |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Range | 30 Meters |
| Model Name | PWE-S8 |
| Mounting Type | Trunk Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Product Dimensions | 17"D x 13.38"W x 14.5"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Truck |
| Speaker Size | 8 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
| Special Feature | Amplifier |
| Special features | Amplifier |
| Style | Subwoofer |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 8 Inches |
| UPC | 793276210104 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Diameter | 20.32 Centimeters |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** Alpine
- **Connectivity Technology:** RCA
- **Frequency Response:** 152 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 240 Watts

## Images

![Alpine 8" Amplified Subwoofer (PWE-S8) 120W Compact Powered 8" Car Subwoofer for Under or Behind The Seat - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61aTPIjx8KL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it comfortable?**
A: About as comfortable as any rigid aluminum box

**Q: Can I get instructions in English**
A: Yes the instructions are in a few different languages. One of them being in English.

**Q: Does it come with a remote bass knob?**
A: Yes.  it's on a separate cable about 8 ft. long.  The subwoofer was under my seat and the knob was velcro-ed under the dash by the steering wheel.  I installed it in an RV.

**Q: Can this alpine pwe-s8 be installed in a home theater system to produce same punchy bass, if power supply is no problem?**
A: Probably possible.... power supply will be an issue 12v versus 120v and speaker ohms need to be compatible as well however 
Surely you can locate Bose home speakers to resolve punchy base issue
Good luck

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pricey, but superb sound and quality.
*by R***Y on May 23, 2016*

I have been a fan of Alpine car audio for a long time, and currently all the component speakers and my head unit came from Alpine. The Alpine 6x9's I have in the back do provide decent bass in their own right, but I was looking for something a little more well rounded. I listen to lots of hip-hop and EDM, so I was desperately needing an upgrade. I was considering doing a traditional amplifier and subwoofer box when I ran across this. I drive a Honda civic, so I was not in need of anything all that extreme to do the job. I am not in high school anymore, so waking the neighbors down the block was not a priority. I am useless when it comes to wiring, so I had my local Best Buy take care of the install. They had it done in about an hour. The great advantage of this device is its small and compact size, making it possible for you not to have to sacrifice cargo or people space to get rich sound. Even in my little Civic they were able to install the device under the seat, though the Best Buy guys informed me that they had to unscrew and raise the seat first to accomplish this. It's tucked neatly away and giving me maximum space and no wires sticking out anywhere. As to sound quality, unless you are a hardcore bass head I would suspect that you will be highly impressed with this little sub. It provides WAY more boom than I was anticipating given it's small size. Though also bear in mind that we are talking about a Civic here. If you rock a Suburban or some other Large SUV, this might not be enough for you. It comes with a separate gain adjustment knob that I had installed near the front center console for rapid adjustment. That said, if you have an Alpine radio that has built in subwoofer control in the audio settings, you can get much more precise control. I recommend setting the knob to about half way, and then adjusting on the radio itself if you have this setup. After you play around with it for awhile, you will get it exactly how you like it. A problem you will run into with this speaker is that turning the regular bass control down on the radio to give more power to the mids and highs of the component speakers, you will also effect the bass output from the sub slightly. To get around this, and to make sure you have balanced sound levels for lows, mids, and highs, I also had what Alpine calls a power pack installed: http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-KTP-445U-4-channel-Power-Amplifier/dp/B003VVYL46 This can be installed directly on the back of your Alpine radio (or most factory radios I am told) and will juice up the the highs and mids from your component speakers without effecting the sub. This was a good investment also. My car audio system sounds flat out amazing now, and sometimes I just get the urge to take a drive so I can jam out. Everyone that rides with me as a passenger is similarly impressed by the range of sound my little Civic is kicking out. I spent well over a grand on everything when you add it all up (head unit, amp, speakers, this device, etc.) but if you are a music aficionado like I am, it's all very well worth it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bang for your buck
*by C***S on October 2, 2018*

As a 30 something with a car he'd like to keep for a long time, this was the missing piece to my sound system upgrade. I wanted something that I could live with on a daily basis. I wanted an increase in sound quality without blasting music down my block. I always wanted my system to fit in seamlessly with my stock interior. I also wanted something that was easy enough for me to install with no prior knowledge or experience installing car stereo equipment. If that sounds like you, then this is what you are looking for! I have a 2015 Jetta that had the very basic stereo set up with four speakers. I upgraded my head unit to a touch screen Android Auto unit an wanted to get more out of my music. I started by upgrading the door speakers. I have Alpine components in the front, with tweeters mounted in the upper door. The rears are Alpine coaxials. To power them, I had an Alpine powerpack installed that easily fit behind the head unit. Once I had that setup, I really liked the clear sound and mid-bass, but was missing the low end that the powerpack effectively filtered with a high pass filter in order to keep the sound quality clear on the door speakers. So I knew I needed some low end, but I did not want to install another amp and take up space in my trunk with a box. That's when I started looking for powered subwoofers that could fit under my driver's seat. This Alpine powered sub fit snugly but perfectly under my driver's. The install was also very straightforward. I did have to buy some more materials like an amp kit and some shrink wrap and t-taps to make the wire connections, along with an aux cable. After watching some install videos on youtube, I started my install. It took about half an hour, even with a bump in the install when I couldn't get the accessory power to work. I tapped into the 12v in the back and bam, the unit was powering on. I had to tune the low pass to match up with my system, and tune the gain to avoid overpowering the sound system and distortion. This powered sub will not shake your whole car, and if you've been reading up until now you'll be okay with that because it wasn't what you were looking for. If you are looking for that, you won't get very clear sound trying to get too much bump. If you tune it to complement your sound system, you get powerful, clear bass to fill in the -80 range of sound the door speakers won't play. I like having the remote level control to make minor adjustments based on the type of music playing. That allows this sub to work well with anything from punk to hip hop. Hell, it even sounds good with Mexican Banda music. I bought this through an Alpine approved vendor and paid under two hundred bucks. That made it a great value and, pun intended, bang for my buck.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by Y***7 on December 25, 2025*

Graves profonds sans être trop présent

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