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Customer Reviews

Kenwood Excelon KFC-XW1041

Kenwood Excelon KFC-XW1041 Excelon Series 10" 4-ohm component subwoofer

MFR # KFC-XW1041

4.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
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You get what you pay for

Nick from COLUMBUS, OH on 4/9/2025

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I bought these subs for my dual setup. For the price point they are a good buy and provide good bass in my sealed box. However, for this specific sub the quality isn't the best. The problem with this subwoofer in my case is that the adhesive that attaches the cone and the surround have failed TWICE. I have had to warranty the subs out twice in less than a year. I have the Kenwood Excelon XR601-1 amp so it is perfectly matched for the RMS, I had them wired in parallel to handle these 4-ohm subs. I haven't abused this subwoofer in terms of excessive gain, volume, or additional car EQ settings. Overall, this sub is good for the price but if you're looking for higher build quality and performance, its best to look elsewhere. Note: (I had my setup professionally installed and tuned by a reputable shop, this product was not purchased from Crutchfield)

Pros: Punchy High's Good Price Aesthetically Pleasing

Cons: Inferior Build Quality Relatively Weak Performance Disappointing Mid's and Low's

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Fletcher from Sparta, NC on 2/22/2025

1994 Jeep Wrangler

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Sounds great

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Shawn from Lewiston, ID on 6/12/2024

1981 Jeep CJ5

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Love it ordering it was easy

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Kevin from Bloomington, IN on 10/15/2023

2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Nice clean sound

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Rodney from Saint Johns, MI on 8/1/2023

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best bang for your buck they hit hard and sound good for the price

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Very Happy customer

Nicholas from Flushing, NY on 6/16/2023

2018 Dodge Grand Caravan

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I haven't broken them in yet. But they're thumpin right away. Deep bass. I installed 2 in a vented box. The whole block is turning their heads. Once again thank you Crutchfield!!!

Pros: Deep!!! Bass!!!

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Eric from Antioch, CA on 6/3/2023

2008 Toyota Corolla

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It broke with the slightest of push on the cone

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Crutchfield response on 6/6/2023
Eric contacted our Customer Support team and set up a return. Purchases from Crutchfield can be returned or exchanged within 60 days.

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Robert from Memphis, TN on 5/9/2023

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I am very much enjoying my subwoofer in my 2022 Ford F150

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Guest from Tuttle, OK on 12/26/2022

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Not impressed at all. Have the correct enclosure built to spec with a solid amp. Actually puts out 285 watts rms when tested. The sub has little actual bass and does not sound good.

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Crutchfield response on 12/28/2022
We're sorry you're having issues with your sub. If you purchased this sub from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. They can help you solve the problem or set up a return within 60 days of purchase. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

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Nathan from Cantonment, FL on 10/9/2022

2016 Ford F-150 XLT

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Excellent sound and quality. Fits my box nicely and works with air space.

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Crutchfield customer from Mount Ephraim, NJ on 11/9/2021

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Nice looking sub and sounds good for the price

Pros: Looks and sound

Cons: Feels a little cheap

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Simply The Best!

Crutchfield customer from Clearwater, FL on 8/31/2021

2005 Cadillac DeVille

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Quality subwoofer. Instructions, tools easy to follow and use. Noe my audio sounds the way it should. The fit in my '05 Caddy DeVille was perfect. I couldn't be happier. Crutchfield is simply the best on many levels.

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Crutchfield customer from Bakersfield, CA on 2/19/2021

2013 GMC Sierra

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Would have got the 2 ohm if i could buy them again.

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Crutchfield customer from Bryan, TX on 12/31/2020

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Always great service.

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Great bass at a great price point.

Dan from Missouri on 9/3/2020

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Good looking sub. Hits hard even though I'm currently under-driving it by about 100w. Fits well in the trunk of my eight six with a sound ordnance sealed box.

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