Info on subs

CruizinEB · 18-12-2005, 05:22 AM

Now i no jack about subs and amps and i want to know how to stick a Sub WITHOUT a amp in the boot, i would only be looking at a small one, how would i wire it up can i run the two wires from a rear speaker?? or do i need to run wires from the H/U ???

thanks in advanced

~Cruizin EB~

TuMor · 18-12-2005, 05:45 AM

Dont run a sub without an amp....it wont be any good at all. The deck would not be able to power it, eg say your deck has 4x50wrms, and your hooking up a 600w max rated sub...your not gona get any more sound than your 6x9's in the parcel shelf.
Have a look at strathfield, there is heaps of cheap amps to hook up. Its easy you run power cables, a preamp-out cable from the deck, and a little cable to turn on the amp when the deck is on.
May i suggest the boss1000w amp, its about $180. You could use it to power the two 6x9's at more power than the deck could + you could hook up a subwoofer.

UTZZ UTZZ

XRated · 18-12-2005, 05:49 AM

oontz oontz oontz sub and no amp? Come on mate.

CruizinEB · 18-12-2005, 05:53 AM

well i dont have much $$$$ you know :(

TuMor · 18-12-2005, 05:57 AM

Your deck would have a max 200w of output...no matter how many speakers or subs are connected to it, its still only gonna be 200w's worth of sound.

CruizinEB · 18-12-2005, 06:00 AM

well i'm not after a Boom box like these jap cars, just to add a little BOOM

XRated · 18-12-2005, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by CRUIZIN EB

well i dont have much $$$$ you know :(

Sorry brother!!!!!!! Try something from supers h1 t ty auto.. Anything matched will give you the bass you desire. But if you wanna do it properly, save up that bit more............... ie. $500, good luck Cruizin'!

Edit: check the gaycar styff out: www.jaycar.com.au.

TuMor · 18-12-2005, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by XRated

Sorry brother!!!!!!! Try something from supers h1 t ty auto.. Anything matched will give you the bass you desire. But if you wanna do it properly, save up that bit more............... ie. $500, good luck Cruizin'!

im with Xrated, save the money

CruizinEB · 18-12-2005, 06:06 AM

its pretty hard when i only get $80/week :(

XRated · 18-12-2005, 06:09 AM

It'll be worth it

LUXO_8 · 18-12-2005, 11:15 AM

i got a clarion package from autobarn!, was ~$500 came with 2 x 10" subs, in a box, plus the amp.

i fitted it and wired it all up in under an hour. and it was WELL worth the money i tell you...

these guys are telling you to save your money for good reason, dont do it by halves, you'll only be disapointed with the sound.

INJECTED_250 · 18-12-2005, 11:17 AM

Mate, im running A Cheap little Sony bridged 2 channel amp to run my sub cost me 50 at a pawn shop. The wiring kits are cheap 2. Im with the other guys, Subs runnning of a head unit will sound shocking and will really dissapoint u.

Mickus · 18-12-2005, 10:15 PM

Yeah dont even consider it!! Maybe if you dont have much $$$ get a good set of 6 x 9s and then buy an amp later power them with it and then buy a sub?

LUXO_8 · 18-12-2005, 10:26 PM

i wouldnt get 6x9's either....waste of time...(and yes i have a pair)
just get some nice 6" splits for the front, some nice 6" 2ways for rear fill, and get nice sub / subs and you're gonna be sounding great....

snypereb · 18-12-2005, 11:27 PM

Cash converters have some good amps for cheap just make sure you get a brand one not "NO FRILLS"

BoZZa17 · 18-12-2005, 11:51 PM

200w to a sub from ya headunit! HAH hardly
its like 50w max by 4 channels
so even if you run it off one of the channels for starters thats only 50w MAX and then when you work out rms its like 22w RMS going to the sub

you wouldnt even notice it was connected.

as everyone else has said you NEED an amplifier to run a sub..

EDXR6T · 18-12-2005, 11:55 PM

buy my stock premium amp and my venome 8inch sub off me cruizen and that ill keep you happy dont expect to have meger DOOF DOOF but it gives you a clean sound and i nice kick of bass

snypereb · 19-12-2005, 12:03 AM

How much are you selling that stuff for mate?

EDXR6T · 19-12-2005, 12:29 AM

90 buks its ur's subs onlly a 2month old and havent used the radio in like a month coz she's in the shop

CruizinEB · 19-12-2005, 01:18 AM

are you in Vic?

ned · 19-12-2005, 04:24 AM

You're better off just buying an amp and amping your 6x9s if you want just a bit more DOOF ;)

CruizinEB · 19-12-2005, 05:17 AM

whats involved in fitting a amp??

cominthru · 19-12-2005, 01:54 PM

just running afew wires from the deck and positive from battery; your RCAs and remote wire and then your positive and negative from the amp. Then just use ya speaker wires to the subbie or 6x9s! easy as

cominthru · 19-12-2005, 01:58 PM

also wouldnt bother running sub off deck. not worth the effort even fitting one! straithfield always has a bargain, thats where i got my first system! $500 is pretty much the goin rate for basic setup from anywhere, and you'll get a reasonable amount of bass out of one aswell

: haha

TUFED6 · 19-12-2005, 03:34 PM

Get one of these- they fully hectic!

Thats the 12in model, but you could always get a few if one isn't enough!

snypereb · 19-12-2005, 07:12 PM

You can buy a wiring kit worth about 120 from jb or autobarn!

ned · 20-12-2005, 11:14 AM

$120?! You can get them for around $60!

20-12-2005, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TUFED6

Get one of these- they fully hectic!

Thats the 12in model, but you could always get a few if one isn't enough!

LOL!

A few tips for cheap installs, I remember reading but i don't remember where.

If you want some cheap power cables go to BOC gas or another welding place and ask for "welders flex cable". The other thinner guage cables (remote and speaker cables can be picked up cheap at jaycar) RCAs youll need to buy

Pick up a few old desks from the side of the road on council pick up night and use the MDF or particleboard to make some sub boxes.

Bunnings have car carpet for the box, 1200mm wide, at $16 a metre. No need to carpet the bottom of the box, spray it black and staple gun some velcro to attach the box to the boot carpet..

Then all you need is liquid nails for sealant and to attach carpet.

You could possibly have a custom made sub box and install for under $50 depending on how stingy you can be. Then all you need is an amp and speaker/sub

TheSneakiness · 20-12-2005, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CRUIZIN EB

its pretty hard when i only get $80/week :(

That telling you something Chief???

Dole money don't get you nowhere.

As for the topic, run an el cheapo amp with an el cheapo sub until you can afford to upgrade to something better.

Installing yourself, I wouldn't know. I couldn't trust myself to install because I'd either wreck something electrical, or I'd get electrocuted...

20-12-2005, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AUII_SE_Ute

That telling you something Chief???

Dole money don't get you nowhere.

As for the topic, run an el cheapo amp with an el cheapo sub until you can afford to upgrade to something better.

Installing yourself, I wouldn't know. I couldn't trust myself to install because I'd either wreck something electrical, or I'd get electrocuted...

I'm yet to see anyone get electrocuted from a car battery. Seen a few electric shocks (spark plug leads

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