So, I had the LOC installed at a shop, but when I disconnect all the rcas, I hear sound from the sub? Not an expert but im sure I should only hear music when the rcas are connected as I have the 4 way and sub woofer aftermarket amps. Was trying to disconnect it if that was the case but what a process just to get back there

 

If I am following what you are saying, the shop probably tapped the signal and left the factory sub hooked up. It shouldn't hurt anything if you leave it hooked up. And yes, to get to the connector to disconnect it at the sub is a bit of a pain but not all that bad. I may be "going back in" on mine to fix a vibration. The setup I have has induced some vibration in the deck lid which I've narrowed down to the child seat anchor plastic covers. To fix it correctly, I will have to pull the deck lid and glue the covers from behind to keep them from moving. Now that is aggravating!

 

lol the pain and suffering that comes with car audio. Idk thinking of leaving it just how it is. the other issue I have now is the fader/balance is all messed up after the LOC install. Also, thanks for all the input/quick replies

 

Hello guys, it has been a while since I follow this.
Just wondering how has all turned out and how it is all sounds.
good bass, so, so, not good?
I haven't started mine yet do to been slammed at work.
Happy holidays!

 

Thanks so much for your input on this thread. I'm here now, just purchased a 2025 IS350 and about to take on the same project. I posted about this and @swaangin answered my thread with a link to this one. I have to ask since I didn't see a follow up, how did you like the sound of the free air/IB subwoofer? I'm sure it must have sounded better after some time of breaking in the speaker but after the break in, would you say it was worth it as far as sound quality? I'm not looking for road thundering bass, just deep bass for my tunes ( I listen to a lot of miami bass and oldschool 90s music).

 

So after all this time? How does it sound? Was it worth it? What would you do different?
Thanks so much for documenting this process. I'm about to get into this and want avoid pitfalls or learning the hard way and this really has helped. Curious to see your answers to the questions whenever you can.

Thanks again!