Roland KCW1 Powered Subwoofer (200 Watts)
For use with Roland's KC-Series amps. Footswitch jack.
Overall User Ratings (based on 36 ratings)
Submitted March 3, 2013 by Gene Davis in Phoenix, AZ
"KCW-1 subwoofer"
We use it as a stand alone sub to compliment our B-52 PA! The main B-52 sub is great,but it's too cumbersome to carry, and too loud for small gigs! This Roland sub works great for large or small gigs! We absolutely love it!!!
Musical Background:
I play 7 string Conklin basses and a Palatino electric upright in a jazz duo! 35 yrs expr.
Musical Style:
Groove jazz, smooth jazz and R&B!
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Submitted May 22, 2006 by a customer from msn.com
"Great bottom end for your keyboard or smaller PA"
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Sound
This is a PERFECT addition to a small fender PD 150 Passport system. Rounds out the low end with a nice thump.
Features
Don't need much, but has a loudness and phase switch. Crossover and volume along with a footswitch to turn on/off.
Ease of Use
Just go with your ears... simple. Use loudness button for lower volumes
Quality
Looks like it is built like a rock
Manufacturer Support
N/a not needed
The Wow Factor
This sub gets me all the babes...
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Original kids rock
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Submitted December 13, 2010 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Live Musician's opinion"
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Roland products have hooked me bad - if something better comes along I can be changed but the sound I am getting from my Roland products now is key to my success the rest is God given ability to play - I am the only drummer in may area - using an electronic drum kit and am makeing fans and turning heads every time we play- I love it-
Sound
The sound and the quality are great as you can expect from Roland the product did give me the low end punch I wanted. Am dance band drummer that uses Roland electronic drums with two KC550 amps it was the finishing touch. Am to do some recording in a few weeks have not used this setup for that before but look forward to it- after a lifetime of playing acoustic drums.
Features
What I like the most about this product is the settings or ajustability of what I can do to the sound when I play large buildings or small - high big stage or small and tight it's very important I CAN AJUST accordingly
Ease of Use
It is easy to get great sounds but it does require a learning curve to know what to do when ,the manual is good but has no practical application or suggestions of settings in live use - or recording that I saw -
Quality
The product is made great its a Roland as for road use my stuff has done well the only negative is Roland building a big heavy amp and putting one handle on top - ouch! They should keep Pro's in mind
Value
The product is worth the price the only reason I didn't purchase one sooner was I didn't know how well it would work
Manufacturer Support
Tech support is great - are always helpful - and have not needed service yet - with considerable mileage on it
The Wow Factor
Yes the thing is sexy and looks very professional that impresses people and then they hear what you sound like - thats what really matters
Musical Background:
Active Live Musician
Musical Style:
Country and Classic Rock
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Submitted August 19, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.com
Roland KCW-1 Subwoofer Customer Review
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Sound
Good bottom; best if used with KC series Rolands, it appears.
Features
Shape and low end volume controls.
Ease of Use
Pretty simple--it is a sub woofer.
Quality
Extremely durable for road use. Takes knocks well.
Value
Pretty high end price.
Manufacturer Support
Pretty simple to use--so no need for support.
The Wow Factor
Great sound (which is important as it is costly)
Musical Background:
Musician
Musical Style:
Rock, alternative
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Submitted December 29, 2010 by a customer from yahoo.com
"don't buy it It died after one year of use."
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Sound
Good thump for td 12 drums, but don't buy it. Used for a year and then it died.
Features
Plenty of hook ups
Quality
One year life span--and i babied it.
Value
TOO PRICEY
Manufacturer Support
support from roland will just send you to a pdf owner's manual that has nothing about troubleshooting
The Wow Factor
Well if you have a thing about cubes it might turn you on you weirdo.
Musical Background:
Active Musician over 30 years
Musical Style:
all
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Submitted January 19, 2007
"Like rattling aluminum cans!"
Sound
It sounds like absolute garbage
Features
It does have some decent features and a built in amp, so that's good
Ease of Use
it's a sub, not that complicated
Quality
terrible. absolutely terrible
Value
don't waste your time with this
The Wow Factor
get ANYTHING else
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