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product_id: 78599881
title: "CERWIN-VEGA! Vega Series 12\" Spare Tire Powered Subwoofer VPAS12ST"
brand: "cerwin-vega!"
price: "$1130.65"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Built-in amplifier with cast aluminum heatsink 12-inch dynamic driver Plug-and-play wired connectivity CERWIN-VEGA! Vega Series 12" Spare Tire Powered Subwoofer VPAS12ST

**Brand:** cerwin-vega!
**Price:** $1130.65
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your ride’s bass game—feel the power, skip the bulk!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CERWIN-VEGA! Vega Series 12" Spare Tire Powered Subwoofer VPAS12ST by cerwin-vega!
- **How much does it cost?** $1130.65 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- cerwin-vega! enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted cerwin-vega! brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Key Features

- • **Effortless Setup:** True plug-and-play design means no complicated installs—just pure bass in minutes.
- • **Precision Control:** Includes wired bass knob for on-the-fly tuning to match your vibe and vehicle acoustics.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** 12-inch subwoofer delivers deep, room-shaking bass without sacrificing trunk space.
- • **Integrated Amplifier:** Built-in amp with cast aluminum heatsink ensures powerful, reliable performance and cool operation.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with cars, trucks, and all your favorite devices—smartphones, tablets, and more.

## Overview

The CERWIN-VEGA! Vega 12" Powered Spare Tire Subwoofer (VPAS12ST) is a compact, all-in-one bass solution featuring a 12-inch dynamic driver and a built-in amplifier housed in a durable cast aluminum enclosure. Designed for easy plug-and-play installation, it fits neatly in your spare tire space, delivering deep, high-quality bass without compromising trunk room. Compatible with a wide range of vehicles and devices, it includes a wired bass knob for precise sound control, making it the ultimate upgrade for audiophiles on the go.

## Description

CERWIN-VEGA MOBILE’S assortment of award-winning VEGA ACTIVE POWERED SUBWOOFERS provides the ultimate all-in-one Bass Solution Package without taking up any valuable trunk space. With a fully integrated amplifier encased in a cast aluminum heatsink in conjunction with the Subwoofer, a simple plug-and-play operation is achieved.

Review: Impressive sound in my Yaris - The technology on this thing is impressive. I’m still wondering how a subwoofer with a hole in the center can be so loud. It gives a nice bass accent and sometimes a big punch, especially in hip hop music. I use it in mid gain, almost zero boost and the whole car rattles. I installed the Cerwin Vega in the spare tire of a 2019 Toyota Yaris sedan. Installation was simple once I got the power and signal cables into the trunk. I had difficulties bringing the (recommended) gauge 8 oxygen-free copper (OCF) power cable because the only spot I found feasible to cross the firewall from the car battery was through the rubber grommet behind the battery and the ECU. I had to (suffering) poke a hole in the thick rubber being careful to avoid damage to the other massive amount of angel hair cables. It was a big pain… Getting the signal from the radio was the easiest part. I used the PAC AOEM-MAZ2 (https://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B001715RQS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) to avoid cutting cables. This thing is incredible, just plug and play. It provides decent low signal for the subwoofer’s internal amplifier. The Cerwin Vega also can be used with high signal from the car speakers, but I prefer the low signal. Also getting the low signal would be easier. Installation of the subwoofer took a bit more time than expected. The threaded rod that came with the subwoofer is very long. So, with the help of a Dremel I cut it to perfectly fit the Yaris. Nonetheless, once the speaker is in place, it remains an inch above the surrounding trunk floor (see picture). Then, if you care about the bump in the cover mat, you have to install sort of spacers below the mat. In regards the sound, I had a hard time trying to balance or equalize the bass. It has happened that, when I asked the subwoofer for power what I get was a trashy sound. Getting upset about that I noticed that the peculiar distorted sound was like metal-to-metal vibration. A few rags between the spare tire and the car’s metal and the spare tire and the subwoofer solved the problem. After that the bass was clearer and more sound, incredible by the way. Is this product similar or better than a traditional subwoofer mounted on a sealed, ported or bandpass enclosure with an external amplifier? I would say no, but it is not far of being. I found the enclosure-mounted subwoofer has a deeper and cleaner sound, and more punchy. However, this doesn’t mean the Cerwin Vega VPAS12ST is bad, on the contrary, this is the best product to satisfy performance and convenience at the same time. It is really outstanding. Would I recommend this product? The answer is definitely yes, if you are looking for an upgrade to your factory installed sound system, and also want the convenience of keeping the same cargo space. Hope this would be helpful mostly for Yaris owners. I'm not being compensated for this honest review.
Review: Cerwin Vega does not disappoint. Super stealth, amazing sound, customizable on the fly with remote. - Love this sub. I’ve had JL 12’s, 10’s, Bazooka subs, a cerwin vega 15”, and I think this might actually be my favorite so far. I can’t give enough points for the fact this is completely invisible. As an adult now with kids, my trunk room is invaluable. This is the best of both worlds... a powerful hard hitting 12” that takes up 0 room. Spare tire can be pulled with no issue whatsoever, by unplugging one harness. To be honest, you probably don’t even need to unplug to pull out the spare. Extra points for the remote, absolutely awesome. You can adjust the gain, boost and frequency crossover on the fly by song, along with the phase. That was the biggest downfall of my precious systems, the amp was calibrated one way, so although it sounded amazing playing hip hop or electronic, sounded less than stellar switching to other types of music. This puts it all in the palm of your hand. Install was much easier than traditional since didn’t have to really tune the amp which is self contained. All you need to do is run power, ground, remote wire and RCAs. Simple. I recommend to anyone wanting to round out their system with variable bass that can hit much harder than a stock sub, while completely maintaining their trunk space and not causing anyone to look inside and potentially break in based on the big box and amps sitting in the rear of your SUV. Only issue I had was that I had to do a very slight modification to the length of the post that anchors it down. Used a Dremel to cut off about 1/2” so it would not touch the rear trunk floor. Installed in a 2015 Mazda CX-5 with no other issues.

## Features

- All-in-one powered design eliminates the need for a separate amplifier
- Mounts inside the spare tire well, keeping your full trunk or cargo area usable
- High-efficiency amplifier housed in a cast aluminum heatsink manages heat on long drives
- Wired bass knob lets you fine-tune bass boost on the fly without extra tools
- Tight, responsive bass performs well across a wide range of music genres

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07FY9BPVR |
| Additional Features | Cast Aluminum Enclosure, RCA/Hi Level Inputs, Wired Bass Knob Included |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For Car Audio Systems |
| Audio Driver Size | 12 inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | #82,218 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #343 in Car Component Subwoofers |
| Brand | CERWIN-VEGA! |
| Built-In Media | Subwoofer |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Devices | Laptop, MP3 Player, Smartphone, Tablet |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Car, Truck |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wired |
| Connectivity Technology | Coaxial |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Controller Type | Remote Control |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 433 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Frequency Response | 150 hertz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00847169045417 |
| Impedance | 2 ohm |
| Input Voltage | 12 volts |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1"D x 1"W x 1"H |
| Item Type Name | Car Speakers and Subwoofers |
| Item Weight | 22.6 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Cerwin Vega, Inc |
| Maximum Range | 150 feet |
| Model Name | VPAS12ST |
| Model Number | VPAS12ST |
| Mounting Type | Speaker |
| Number Of Circuits | 1 |
| Number of Audio Channels | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | DC power supply |
| Series Number | 12 |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 90 db |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 1 watts |
| Speaker Size | 12 inches |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 12 inches |
| UPC | 847169045417 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 1 |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Woofer Diameter | 12 inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** CERWIN-VEGA!
- **Connectivity Technology:** Coaxial
- **Frequency Response:** 150 hertz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 1 watts

## Images

![CERWIN-VEGA! Vega Series 12" Spare Tire Powered Subwoofer VPAS12ST - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ne5i9xdkL.jpg)
![CERWIN-VEGA! Vega Series 12" Spare Tire Powered Subwoofer VPAS12ST - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BSBwt6ZaL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how much vertical space do i need for this in my spare tire area?**
A: The dimensions are L x W x H ( 14.1” x 13.7” x 5.7”)

**Q: What if it doesn’t fit?**
A: 2021 RAV4 Prime did not fit with the spare tire in. Going to order the slim version and hope that one works.

**Q: Will this fits the 2015 Nissan Rogue Sv  and  the spear wheel cover not sticking up**
A: Hi,
Yes this item will fit to your 2015 Nissan Rogue Sv.
Thank you for asking and hope this could help.

**Q: will this fit in a 06 mustang convertible**
A: I don't know about an 06. But if it has a spot for the spare. It will fit. I have it a 19 gt and I have to do a little rigging but it fit.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive sound in my Yaris
*by V***J on September 21, 2019*

The technology on this thing is impressive. I’m still wondering how a subwoofer with a hole in the center can be so loud. It gives a nice bass accent and sometimes a big punch, especially in hip hop music. I use it in mid gain, almost zero boost and the whole car rattles. I installed the Cerwin Vega in the spare tire of a 2019 Toyota Yaris sedan. Installation was simple once I got the power and signal cables into the trunk. I had difficulties bringing the (recommended) gauge 8 oxygen-free copper (OCF) power cable because the only spot I found feasible to cross the firewall from the car battery was through the rubber grommet behind the battery and the ECU. I had to (suffering) poke a hole in the thick rubber being careful to avoid damage to the other massive amount of angel hair cables. It was a big pain… Getting the signal from the radio was the easiest part. I used the PAC AOEM-MAZ2 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001715RQS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) to avoid cutting cables. This thing is incredible, just plug and play. It provides decent low signal for the subwoofer’s internal amplifier. The Cerwin Vega also can be used with high signal from the car speakers, but I prefer the low signal. Also getting the low signal would be easier. Installation of the subwoofer took a bit more time than expected. The threaded rod that came with the subwoofer is very long. So, with the help of a Dremel I cut it to perfectly fit the Yaris. Nonetheless, once the speaker is in place, it remains an inch above the surrounding trunk floor (see picture). Then, if you care about the bump in the cover mat, you have to install sort of spacers below the mat. In regards the sound, I had a hard time trying to balance or equalize the bass. It has happened that, when I asked the subwoofer for power what I get was a trashy sound. Getting upset about that I noticed that the peculiar distorted sound was like metal-to-metal vibration. A few rags between the spare tire and the car’s metal and the spare tire and the subwoofer solved the problem. After that the bass was clearer and more sound, incredible by the way. Is this product similar or better than a traditional subwoofer mounted on a sealed, ported or bandpass enclosure with an external amplifier? I would say no, but it is not far of being. I found the enclosure-mounted subwoofer has a deeper and cleaner sound, and more punchy. However, this doesn’t mean the Cerwin Vega VPAS12ST is bad, on the contrary, this is the best product to satisfy performance and convenience at the same time. It is really outstanding. Would I recommend this product? The answer is definitely yes, if you are looking for an upgrade to your factory installed sound system, and also want the convenience of keeping the same cargo space. Hope this would be helpful mostly for Yaris owners. I'm not being compensated for this honest review.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cerwin Vega does not disappoint. Super stealth, amazing sound, customizable on the fly with remote.
*by F***D on July 7, 2020*

Love this sub. I’ve had JL 12’s, 10’s, Bazooka subs, a cerwin vega 15”, and I think this might actually be my favorite so far. I can’t give enough points for the fact this is completely invisible. As an adult now with kids, my trunk room is invaluable. This is the best of both worlds... a powerful hard hitting 12” that takes up 0 room. Spare tire can be pulled with no issue whatsoever, by unplugging one harness. To be honest, you probably don’t even need to unplug to pull out the spare. Extra points for the remote, absolutely awesome. You can adjust the gain, boost and frequency crossover on the fly by song, along with the phase. That was the biggest downfall of my precious systems, the amp was calibrated one way, so although it sounded amazing playing hip hop or electronic, sounded less than stellar switching to other types of music. This puts it all in the palm of your hand. Install was much easier than traditional since didn’t have to really tune the amp which is self contained. All you need to do is run power, ground, remote wire and RCAs. Simple. I recommend to anyone wanting to round out their system with variable bass that can hit much harder than a stock sub, while completely maintaining their trunk space and not causing anyone to look inside and potentially break in based on the big box and amps sitting in the rear of your SUV. Only issue I had was that I had to do a very slight modification to the length of the post that anchors it down. Used a Dremel to cut off about 1/2” so it would not touch the rear trunk floor. Installed in a 2015 Mazda CX-5 with no other issues.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wish I heard of this thing earlier
*by D***D on April 9, 2022*

After a few months of bass from this unit, I am ready to give my honest review. I am older now, but still love my music with strong bass. However, I don't want my trunk filled with amps and a big ol' subwoofer box anymore, I prefer to have my trunk space. Co worker had this in his car. I sat inside and listened. Nice decent bass. Went to the trunk expecting to see a trunk full of equipment, I was really shocked to see a empty trunk minus a sweater and hat. He lifted up the mat and in the spare tire well sits this thing. Really impressed me with the bass output. Keep in mind, it gives you bass, but not like a full system bass output where people can hear you blocks away. So I went ahead and ordered one. Had this installed professionally, and boy does it make the listening experience that much better. I drive a 07 Yaris S sedan daily. It fits in the spare tire well perfectly. Subwoofer is connect to an after market Pioneer head unit and RockFord Fosgate speakers front and rear. Inside of the vehicle, with the volume up, bass is really good. Outside of the vehicle, no loud obnoxious bass can be heard outside. Really stealthy, folks that don't know wouldn't even know I have a 12" hidden in there. Tricked some friends and told them the 6X9's in the back are pumping that bass out and after inspecting the trunk, they believed me. But once I told them there is a 12" in the spare tire well, they were shocked just like I was when I first heard of this unit. Overall, I like it. It's perfect for the Yaris. This car is my commuter so I don't need a 5 thousand dollar system in this thing. Perfect for my listening needs, enough bass to get by, way better than stock. I love it, wish I knew of this product earlier, because factory stereo sound is garbage. Remember, this is not to impress folks with loud bass outside of the vehicle, in fact you won't feel or hear much of the bass outside, but gives "you" the listener enough bass inside the vehicle to enjoy your music with enhanced bass sound effect. Hope this helps with your decision.

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