HydroWave KVD H2 Bass Sound System – Kevin VanDam Signature Edition | HW-PKG-H2KVD

HydroWave KVD H2 Bass Sound System – Kevin VanDam Signature Edition

Part Number: HW-PKG-H2KVD (distributor SKU: 532-HWPKGH2KVD)
Brand: HydroWave
UPC: 853333004005
Type: Complete electronic fishing sound system — Kevin VanDam Signature Edition
Weight: 1,134 g (complete kit)

Product Overview

The HydroWave KVD H2 is the Kevin VanDam Signature Edition of the full-size HydroWave H2 electronic fishing sound system. It reproduces underwater baitfish and feeding activity through an omnidirectional underwater speaker to trigger the feeding instinct of bass and other predatory game fish. The KVD H2 includes the 16 standard H2 Bass sound patterns plus 9 additional patterns personally designed by professional bass angler Kevin VanDam for specific bass-fishing scenarios — 25 total sound patterns. The system supports compatible HydroWave expansion modules for additional species and fishing environments.

• 25 total sound patterns: 16 standard H2 Bass + 9 KVD-exclusive patterns
• Kevin VanDam Signature Edition
• Full-size HydroWave H2 platform with expansion port for additional modules
• Omnidirectional underwater speaker with 14 ft cable
• 6 ft power cable
• Underwater Tactile Sound Transmission (TST) technology
• Made in the USA
• Weight: 1,134 g (complete kit)

KVD Signature Sound Patterns

In addition to the 16 standard H2 Bass patterns, the KVD H2 adds 9 Kevin VanDam-designed patterns tuned for specific bass-fishing situations:

• Shallow Power
• Shallow Finesse
• Vegetation
• Top Water Schooling
• Offshore Structure
• Offshore Schooling
• Offshore Finesse
• Marinas / Docks
• Crawfish

Package Contents

• 1 × HydroWave KVD H2 control unit
• 1 × 6 ft power cable
• 1 × Omnidirectional underwater speaker with 14 ft cable
• 1 × Control-unit mounting bracket
• 2 × Mounting Velcro strips
• 2 × 18-inch tie wraps
• 6 × 8-inch tie wraps
• User guide with warranty information

Compatible Applications

• Shallow-water power bass fishing
• Shallow-water finesse bass fishing
• Vegetation and grass-edge fishing
• Topwater schooling situations
• Offshore structure fishing
• Offshore schooling fish
• Offshore finesse presentations
• Dock and marina fishing
• Crawfish-oriented fishing situations
• Any bow-mount trolling motor setup where the speaker can be mounted near or below the waterline

Part Number Reference

• HydroWave: HW-PKG-H2KVD
• Distributor SKU: 532-HWPKGH2KVD
• UPC: 853333004005
• Related model: HydroWave H2 Bass – HW-100038-11P (16 standard patterns, no KVD patterns)

When to Replace

• Control unit display or buttons stop functioning or become unreliable
• Underwater speaker or 14 ft cable is physically damaged or produces no output
• Unit no longer produces sound patterns after standard troubleshooting
• Electrical fault prevents reliable operation

Installation Notes

• Mount the control unit in an accessible, well-ventilated location at the bow where it can be operated while fishing
• Route the speaker cable away from propellers, sharp edges, hinges, and moving hardware — secure with the supplied tie wraps at regular intervals
• Position the omnidirectional speaker below the waterline, typically near the trolling motor at the bow
• Connect the power cable to a 12V DC source — the trolling motor battery is the most common connection point
• Test all 25 sound patterns and confirm underwater speaker output before fishing

Technical FAQ

What is the difference between the KVD H2 and the standard H2 Bass? The KVD H2 includes all 16 standard H2 Bass sound patterns plus 9 additional patterns specifically designed by Kevin VanDam for targeted bass-fishing situations — 25 total vs. 16 in the standard H2 Bass. The hardware platform is the same.

Is this the complete system or just an expansion module? This is the complete KVD H2 system — control unit, speaker, cables, and mounting hardware are all included. It is not simply an expansion module for an existing H2 unit.

Can I add more sound patterns beyond the 25 included? Yes — the KVD H2 supports compatible HydroWave expansion modules that add patterns for additional species or fishing environments.

Where should the speaker be mounted? The omnidirectional speaker should be mounted below the waterline. Most anglers position it near the trolling motor at the bow for best sound distribution in the water around the boat.

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Parts Desk Insights

The most important distinction with HW-PKG-H2KVD is that it is the complete KVD H2 system, not an expansion module — customers sometimes ask for the “KVD patterns” thinking they can add them to an existing H2 Bass unit separately. The KVD H2 ships as a full system. The key selling point over the standard H2 Bass is the 9 additional KVD-designed patterns that cover specific bass-fishing scenarios by name, which appeals to customers who fish those techniques and want a purpose-built sound match for each. If a customer already owns the H2 Bass and just wants the KVD patterns, direct them to the appropriate HydroWave expansion module if available.