ls400guy

i was wondering if theres any really easy way to wire into the existing sub? I have 2 12" Diamond subs and just wondering if its possible.

Rey

You talking about running the 2 12s off the amp for the stock sub?

trukn1

You have 2 really nice subs and you want to use the stock amp to run them?? Stop playing man. Just bypass the factory amp with an aftermarket one. Trust me,, you will be MUCH happier.

pfantom68

It's not a case of being happier... it's a case of not gonna happen, if you're saying that you want to power aftermarket subs with a stock amp.

ls400guy

The problem is price. I have 0$ and the subs were free. So at this point im wondering if they will even work. They are currently hooked up to my surround sound in my room and they hit pretty hard. Just wondering if its even possible, if it is, Im going to disconnect the ten and hookup the two twelves. I heard a rumor that its possible to die trying to do this, thats my main concern. Is that true or am I safe?

Rey

Possible to die by doing that? Sounds like someone is messing with you.

phy

not if he finds a way to shock himself with a huge current. And no dont do it, wait till u can save up for an amp.

trukn1

To answer the question,,NO. You cannot run the aftermarkets with the stock amp. Too underpowered and just not gonna happen. Be patient, save a little, check some of the pawn shops(I have found some real good deals there) etc. Nothing wrong with bargain hunting when you are on a budget(as most of us are)

ls400guy

Ebay: Good or bad? Some of those 2000w subs are like 70$ on there, but whats the quality? I know a 2000w Sub at circuit city is like 300-400$ So whats the diff there? thanks

19psi

you can do it. you'll have to make sure to present a 4 ohm load to the amp though. i dont know which diamonds you have, but if they are dual voice coil, you will most likely be able to reconfigure them to show a 4 0hm load. the stock amp is probably 50w, i dont' know, but it will work fine. it won't be that loud, maybe a bit louder than stock as you have much more cone area, but it will work. just don't expect much.
ebay is great for audio equipment, you just have to know what to look for. stay away from circuit city for audio; there' smuch better stuff for less money available. your diamonds are fine. save up for a good amp.

pfantom68

Doesn't it damage subs if you underpower them?

PureDrifter

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yep.......subs can just as easily be damaged by being underpowered as they can by being overpowered.

19psi

actually that's an urban myth. i have several friends heavily into sound competiions who know as much about electronics and audio as we do about cars and engines. they told me the speaker will play all day long with a distorted 50w. i always thought that underpowering them would damage them too, but they proved me wrong one day.

even if distortion did kill subs, this guy will be fine as long as he plays within the limits of the amp...

LexLS

I think the stock sub amp is more like 30w.

Even though it's possible, I wouldn't bother hooking up those subs with the stock amp for the slight murmur of bass that will come through. Maybe you could sell one sub and buy a cheap amp with the proceeds. Otherwise save up for an amp.

dashan

Hi, Lexls,

I just replaced spark plug and wires in my 2 LS reading your writeup. thanks a lot.


QUOTE=LexLS;3151375]I think the stock sub amp is more like 30w.

Even though it's possible, I wouldn't bother hooking up those subs with the stock amp for the slight murmur of bass that will come through. Maybe you could sell one sub and buy a cheap amp with the proceeds. Otherwise save up for an amp.[/QUOTE]