Sub into standard HU

[jakey18-1994]

I am looking to buy a sub with a built in amp, and fit it into the standard HU, whats the best way of doing this? Heard few ways such as, take power from rear speakers or need a high to low converter, any help would be much appreciated, thanks

 

[bionic]

you will need a high/low converter you can get them on ebay for 5-10 pound

i found a website that shows what to do since ive never had to wire one into my car since ive always gone for after market headunits

http://carwirefire.com/hi_low_level_line_converter.html

 

[jakey18-1994]

you will need a high/low converter you can get them on ebay for 5-10 pound

i found a website that shows what to do since ive never had to wire one into my car since ive always gone for after market headunits

http://carwirefire.com/hi_low_level_line_converter.html

Does it matter which converter you use or is there a certain one which is better?

 

[Elliot182]

Ive used a £10 before and my experience was that it was s**t sound quality when turning it up but then a friends wasnt so bad, but around 6 months ago i had a subwoofer put back into my car - using a http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAXXSONICS-...863&pid=100011&prg=1005&rk=1&sd=350291824628&

Fantastic item, i did have mine fitted by a proffesional though as way to many wires for me haha

 

[jakey18-1994]

Cheers mate, lots of wires

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_186391_langId_-1_categoryId_265889#tab1

Is that one any good? do you know anyone that has used one?

 

[Chip-mk1]

Cheers mate, lots of wires

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_186391_langId_-1_categoryId_265889#tab1

Is that one any good? do you know anyone that has used one?

For just a sub its ok as you are going to trim out all the frequencies over a couple of hundred anyway on the crossover on the amp, and the noise that they introduce tends to be higher frequency.

 

[jakey18-1994]

i'm not the best with electrics with my car, more of a engine man

i am looking to get this sub... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_723259_langId_-1_categoryId_265872

is that adapter going to be ok with this sub? will it work well?

 

[Chip-mk1]

It will work with that sub yes, reasonable way to get your car to go "boom-boom-boom" and rattle its trim annoyingly for not a lot of money.

 

[jakey18-1994]

It will work with that sub yes, reasonable way to get your car to go "boom-boom-boom" and rattle its trim annoyingly for not a lot of money.

how do i get around the "rattle its trim annoyingly"? haha

and do i just wire it into the back speakers?

 

[Chip-mk1]

how do i get around the "rattle its trim annoyingly"? haha

Strip pretty much half the car apart, and sound deaden everything as you put it back together.

and do i just wire it into the back speakers?

Yes, and a power supply etc of course.

 

[jakey18-1994]

my local halfrauds doesn't seem to keep it in stock, so i will get one off ebay, could someone recommend me one, for about a £10

 

[Chip-mk1]

your local halfords should be able to get one in quicker than you'll get one off ebay anyway?

 

[jakey18-1994]

well i will have a pop in a bit later and keep you posted,

Cheers mate

 

[bionic]

how do i get around the "rattle its trim annoyingly"? haha

to be honest i dont think the rattle will be too bad as it depends on what system you put in and how much cone area and motor force the subs have

to get the majority of rattles out you will need to deaden the metal panels with this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silent-Co...0?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item2c64ff9dfe

and then the next stage will be this

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silent-Co...2?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item27c8b647c8

i personally wouldnt recommend going down this route as its really expensive and it seems you dont want to go for a loud install or a high sound quality install

 

[James28]

Cheers mate, lots of wires

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...uctId_186391_langId_-1_categoryId_265889#tab1

Is that one any good? do you know anyone that has used one?

Had one of these when I wired up amped component speakers in my old Clio. Worked perfectly.
Its easy to wire, basically replaces +/- of left and right speaker channels, plus an earth.

I got a female to male ISO extension as well, so I didn't have to cut into the actual car loom itself.

 

[jakey18-1994]

typical! Halfords don't have any in stock and they can't order them in because head office don't have any in either. Amazon sell the same part and for 3 pound less, so cant complain. has anyone used the 12"edge sub before, is it any good, my mate has the 10" in a polo and it sounds good!

I got a female to male ISO extension as well, so I didn't have to cut into the actual car loom itself.

what does this help, surely once you have the adapter for red and black wires and connect the earth and to the battery, that's it? :s
what is it needed for?

 

[bionic]

edge subs are good for people who are starting with audio same with mutant/vibe/fusion

when you do install it please leave the bass boost alone keep it on 0 also the gain is NOT a volume knob lol

 

[jakey18-1994]

thanks mate, will keep that in mind haha