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just got a 12" 700W, 350 rms sub in a sealed box.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...5_363_full.jpg
still have a the stock mp3 deck (by the way stock deck is 45Wx4), so the sub is powered by the wires from the rear right speaker. i know that thats crap, but i can't aford a new deck and an amp.
Question: my friend told me that i will kill the sub by running it like that, caz it doen't get enough power to move to cone to cool the voice coil. is that true?
you NEED an amp, it won't play 1/100000th the bass it would with an amp, its like having a 45 watt amp which is quite small, you shouldn't hurt anything but why have a sub if you dont have an amp ya know? go and find a cheap used amp and wiring kit and you'll be a lot better off, try 200-400 watts for good solid and not too obnoxious bass.
YES YOU can afford an amp, drop me a line and I will help you out.Quote:
Originally Posted by deniswhite1
sorry, can't spare any money for a sound systemQuote:
Originally Posted by aveosummit
another note for u when u do get an amp. if u plan on runnin off the stock cd player, make sure you get an amp that will accept high level in puts. also u can get an amp pretty cheap from wal mart as well. i dont know what aveosummit has to offer but def check him out too.
also i need some advice. i am currently runnin my remote for my amp off of a fuse in the fuse panel. is there a better place to run the remote wire from and if so is it difficult or easy? thanks!
from the center console, between the two seats...to the lighter type plug. Pretty easy from there.
I've heard a few times running not enough watts to subs is bad as well...
I picked up a "520watt max" amp for $75 shipped from some no name brand and the thing does amazing. It's running my front componets at 125watts rms for about a year now, and is stuffed under my seat with NO air to cool or breath and it has been going stronge since I got it. Also I live in AZ and usually dont us a/c.
how can it be bad to underpower subs? also how do u live in arizona and not use a/c? crazy.
FalseQuote:
Originally Posted by Kinkyllama
Only two things can kill a subwoofer clipping (feeding the subwoofer DC current) and over powering (pushing the subwoofer beyond its thermal/mechanical threshold).
Ahh guess it isn't!Quote:
Originally Posted by mikedudley17
Not always. One summer my a/c was broken all summer cuz I didn't have a day off work to drop off my car...since then it's been a breaze.
Thanks, thats good too know for my current project :twisted:Quote:
Originally Posted by aveosummit
another thought, i dont think u are puttin enuff power into it to really get the voice coil hot. hell id be suprised if it got luke warm.Quote:
Originally Posted by deniswhite1
You can also browse craigslist.com and look for amps. I go on there sometimes for the Toronto Area and find some really good deals.
Sorry for the hijack I am just curious,,
What are you considering putting in your aveo?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kinkyllama
You might as well just take the sub out then, its more like a weight for your car if you don't get an amp or headunit.Quote:
Originally Posted by deniswhite1
agree^
i know that it does not thump the car apart, but i gata say that there is alot of bass just from the 45W, so im gona run it like that, and maybe in the future go all the wayQuote:
Originally Posted by o4aveohb
seriously a trip to wal mart and 100$ can get u an ok amp and wireup kit. u need dont need an aftgermarketr headunit to run the amp and sub. i run my 2 10s off my stock player and it works just fine. save yor pennies for like a month or 2 and u will have it. it looks like a damn nice sub and its a shame its so underpowered.
how would i run an amp with out a aftermarket head unit?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikedudley17
u have to run the remote wire to a power source that turns on and off with your car. i chose a fuse in my fuse box, not sure which one right now but i can check if u need me too. but i have heard you can wire it to your cig. lighter outlet as well. and then run your power and ground wires as normal. u will also need an amp that accepts high level inputs. the high level input connector looks similar to something like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/Scosche-FD13B-Ford- ... dZViewItem
you take and hook up the 4 wires (2 to each speaker in the back) and then plug the connector to ur amp. thats how the sound transfers to ur amp. it sounds complicated to do but the whole process of installing the amp and subs took me only about an hour to do.
id be willin to bet that aveosummit may be able to give you more clear and detailed instructions and possible have sumtin good for u to buy as well??? but like i said a 100$ and a trip to walmart can get you waht u need to give your sub some juice.
some one help, i disconected the sub and took it out, caz was going on a trip and needed all the trunk space and then some. the thing is i don't remamber which wires off the sub box (black/red) go to which wires on the car's rear right speaker (while/blue) wires (crazy trip to blame). The funny thing is i tryed it both ways, and it seams to work the same, but im shure its better to have it connected positive to positive, and negative to negative. or it doesn't matter?