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Subs
Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 11:54 pm
by Manarius
I have a chance to get two 12" subs for $20 each (they're sony XS-L1237's)
Question, what would I have to do to wire these into my car?
(I'm a total noob to the whole speaker thing)
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 12:09 am
by magicmike
1. I wouldn't buy sony subs
2. I wouldn't buy sony subs
3. if thinking about buying sony subs refer to 1 and 2.
if you really want to however you need an amp. if you dont have one or ever plan on getting one dont bother.
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 1:53 am
by mattyg41383
I also agree with #1 and #2... But to answer the question. You'll need a subwoofer enclosure (box), an amplifier, and the necessary wiring (install kit).
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 2:35 am
by Binford
Sony subs suck. 'Nuff said.
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 7:35 pm
by AWD_addict
You'll also want a head unit that has outputs for subs. You could wire them into the stock head unit's speaker outputs, but that sounds crappy.
Course with those subs, it probably wouldn't matter.
Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:53 pm
by Bheinen74
i agree with everything said so far.
Sony subs are crap, and at 20.00 each, you should check out Ebay for about the same price you can get a lot better brand.
If you are going to be putting in subs, you need all the following:
1. A headunit with RCA outputs.
2. Subs, and a good box to mount them in (cardboard doesnt work)
3. An amp with a low pass crossover builtin
4. 20Ft or so of 8 guage wire to run from the battery to where you mount the amp.
5. Fuse for the AMPwire, omunt the fuse within 2 feet of the battery.
6. RCA wires to go from the head unit to the amp
7. a single wire for the AMP remote on, run from the headunit to the amp
8. a ground cable from the amp ground to the body.
9. and a good afternoon to tear into the dash, pull wires under the carpet to the trunk, etc.
good luck.