Suburban/Tahoe/Yukon OEM Kicker 200w Powered Subwoofer Kit

[paulb55]

welp, I guess I will have to wait till you get it to see if I should hop on....thanks for being the tester

 

[Phil25101]

I also have the Sub and completely agree with technyme. Perfect addition to my stereo. Fills in the lower end and bumps when the kids want this music called rap. Lol
I'm upgrading my door speakers tomorrow to the Kicker KSC models. Can't wait to see if their is a noticeable difference

 

[GusSanchez300]

Sounds like a great addition, if anyone in SFL has it, i would like to take a peek before pulling the trigger.

 

[Denali132]

So if I go to my dealer will they have the kicker subwoofer or will they have to order it? Thanks


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[Bo3131]

So if I go to my dealer will they have the kicker subwoofer or will they have to order it? Thanks


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I asked my local dealership and they said this is a specical order. I just ordered mine online and ended up getting it for $507

 

[Denali132]

I asked my local dealership and they said this is a specical order. I just ordered mine online and ended up getting it for $507

Thank you, did you have your dealer install it?

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[Textilet]

I paid $520-ish online and had the dealer install ($190). After listening a bit, I like it. But... It highlights some of the weirdness of the Bose system. Some things sound great, others just sound off.

**I am not an expert- but I love listening to music and here are my uneducated impressions after 24 hours**

*Edit* flipped back and forth between a CD and Bluetooth (Anthony Hamilton, Ain't No Body Worrying "preacher's daughter" in particular)- CDs play louder overall than Bluetooth, with more bass and more treble. Bluetooth mp3 sounds more compressed (as it should I suppose). After adjusting eq, CDs are preferable (as they should be).

Setting the Centerpoint setting to "driver" produces the cleanest bass for me, followed by "normal". "Centerpoint" sounds like the subs are phasing each other out a bit. "Driver" seems to really tax my front driver side door speaker though.


All of the sound quality seems to drop once you are moving and the noise cancelling becomes active. The louder the volume the sooner this matters. This was also the case before the sub install.

The Bose system sounds pretty ok at moderate volume, when parked. The further you get from those conditions, the more it strains. The sub helps that at the low end, and is a general improvement. It doesn't fix the rest of the system. In the end it makes me want more. I'm hoping Alpine or someone comes out with a vehicle specific solution to replace the Bose system entirely while keeping the stock head unit functionality.

 

[Bo3131]

Thank you, did you have your dealer install it?

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Still waiting for it to arrive but yeah I’m going to have the dealer do the install.

 

[cawllins]

The kicker 6x9 and 6.75 speakers are 4 ohm. The factory speakers (non Bose) in the front doors and dash are 4 ohm as well but in parallel giving the fronts a 2 ohm impedance. As per Kicker Tech.

44KSC69304. 6x9
44KSC6704. 6.75

The Kicker packages are:

PSUTAYU15. 200w sub only
PSUTA. Sub and 32 bit processor/ Amp

The tech advised the PSUTA is designed for the factory speakers but if they were to recommend upgraded speakers, they are the KSC models.

I may have missed it on someone's post but what is the main difference between PSUTAYU15 and PSUTA???

 

[Phil25101]

I may have missed it on someone's post but what is the main difference between PSUTAYU15 and PSUTA???

One is the amplified sub and the other is an additional amplifier and processor for the door speakers

 

[Off1c3r]

Just ordered this kit. Definitely looking forward to it. I have a 2016 Yukon Denali. Just to confirm (based off what I read):
1. Some users haven't had to turn off ANC on their Denali's?
2. This sub (whether programmed or not) does not disable the factory Bose sub? Both subs will operate?

Thanks!

 

[shewstring]

Off1c3r, I can answer your questions based on my personal experience with the sub.
1. My ANC was not turned off in the Denali. I had the dealer install mine. Certainly worth the assurance that I wouldn't be paying for any broken plastic parts.
2. It does not disable the BOSE. The sound is a noticeable improvement. This should be standard.

 

[Off1c3r]

Off1c3r, I can answer your questions based on my personal experience with the sub.
1. My ANC was not turned off in the Denali. I had the dealer install mine. Certainly worth the assurance that I wouldn't be paying for any broken plastic parts.
2. It does not disable the BOSE. The sound is a noticeable improvement. This should be standard.

Awesome, thank you! What's interesting is I thought ANC on all vehicles needed to be disabled. I was wondering why they didn't do it for your Denali and I figured you must be getting some kind of fluttering sound from the subwoofer. Obviously not as you've reported. I just got a hold of the instruction manual and it says only 2014+ Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500/2500/3500 with ANC - and then after, with the 6.2L engine. I'm assuming they mean all those mentioned vehicles that are equipped with the 6.2L engine and ANC. The Yukon isn't even listed which is great.

Can you tell if the ANC is being reproduced by just the Bose sub or both subs now?

 

[16blkltz]

At the following link, it says, "Does NOT work with IOB radios".

What does this mean?

https://www.shopchevyparts.com/elec...er-upgrade-200-watts/19355506-p-92294946.html

 

[Bo3131]

I also had mine installed by the Chevy dealership and they didn't have to disable the ANC. Would highly suggest just letting the dealership install.

 

[L's Truck]

You only have to disable the ANC if your vehicle has it. I believe it is only standard on the 6.2's. I had to disable mine on my 16' Yukon Denali when I installed my subwoofer and amp.

 

[TechSupport]

He’s my thoughts on the ANC. The factory “sub” in the center console is a different brand different size different frequency range than the kicker one. So when the bass hits its not the same throwing off the ANC.
I removed the Bose sub in my center console and replaced it with the JL audio stealth box in my Escalade. I didn’t disable ANC the sub hits hard not as hard as the 10w7 I had I’m last gen Escalade but it’s definitely a noticeable improvement.

 

[InDenali]

He’s my thoughts on the ANC. The factory “sub” in the center console is a different brand different size different frequency range than the kicker one. So when the bass hits its not the same throwing off the ANC.
I removed the Bose sub in my center console and replaced it with the JL audio stealth box in my Escalade. I didn’t disable ANC the sub hits hard not as hard as the 10w7 I had I’m last gen Escalade but it’s definitely a noticeable improvement.

Just bought a used '15 Yukon XL Denali and have have working on how terrible the stereo is. GM should be embarrassed in put that in a vehicle that cost that much. Also there is no excuse for how bad the cup holder situation is for a people hauler built in 2015.

Anyway, I've worked this backwards with having put Kicker KSCs speakers in already and now trying the address the sub. Has anyone just disconnected the Bose sub when putting in the Kicker one? Had I found this thread I probably would have opted for the JL that replaces the Bose. But then I didn't know there was an existing sub at all until this thread. Do I need need a software up date for the Kicker sub? Instructions on page 13 say to access the service programming system and reprogram the ECU to access the amplifier programming.

 

[tool2269]

Just got this installed at the dealer... They charged $150.

I wasn't aware that dealer websites show the install price. Luckily one someone pointed it out and I was able to check around for a lower install price.

Plus right now GM is taking 10% off accessories.

 

[dougs]

I just installed mine last week in my '18 Yukon XL.
It took several hours, but came out flawless. I bought it online from GM Parts House for about $550 after shipping, and installed it myself which saved about $350 from what the dealer wanted.
The sound quality is very much improved, and I would highly recommend!