Marine Audio Journal

OceanRock Audio - 06 August - 2026

The Subwoofer Enclosure That Skips the Cutout Entirely

A passive radiator tube design means the Kicker TB8 and TB10 surface-mount instead of dropping into a hole. No cutting, no enclosure building, just a spot to set it down.

OceanRock Audio - 05 August - 2026

Bass for Boats With Nowhere to Put a Subwoofer

A mounting depth under three inches sounds like a compromise until you realize it's the only subwoofer in this catalog that actually fits under a boat seat. The CompRT trades nothing on power to get there.

OceanRock Audio - 05 August - 2026

10 Inches or 12: Kicker's KM Subwoofers, Compared Honestly

The KM10 and KM12 share identical power ratings, identical construction, and nearly identical prices. The size you pick should come down to your cutout, not an assumption about output.

OceanRock Audio - 05 August - 2026

The Only Kicker Subwoofer That Tells You What Box to Build

Most subwoofer listings leave enclosure sizing to guesswork. The Kicker 51MWE122 publishes exact sealed and vented volume ranges, the kind of detail that actually determines how the bass sounds.

OceanRock Audio - 04 August - 2026

Kicker's Two Mono Amps That Don't Mind Getting Wet

The PXA300.1 and PXA600.1 are the same 1-ohm-stable, dual-rated mono sub amp at two power tiers. The choice between them comes down to one number: how much power your subwoofer actually needs.

OceanRock Audio - 04 August - 2026

The Amp Built for Vehicles With Nowhere to Hide It

A hot rod, a UTV, or anything else with zero spare mounting space still needs an amp somewhere. Kicker's PXA400.4 is sized and rated specifically for that problem.