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Those with subs, did you disconnect OEM Sub?

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Old 12-15-16, 05:37 PM
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Default Those with subs, did you disconnect OEM Sub?

Just wondering whats your setup and did you notice a difference keeping it or disconnecting the OEM Sub? Pros Cons?
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I disconnected it. Didn't seem to be doing much more than being a piece of metal and a magnet. I put a pioneer sub where it used to be. That way it looks stock and I didn't lose truck space.
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Sorry noob here, where exactly is the sub located? It's an IS250 if that changes anything
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Originally Posted by manchild
I disconnected it. Didn't seem to be doing much more than being a piece of metal and a magnet. I put a pioneer sub where it used to be. That way it looks stock and I didn't lose truck space.
Manchild, did the Pioneer sub fit without any modifications? what model did you use? Thanks
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I let it run. It's a nice support to my active sub- especially on low volume.
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I left it in out of being lazy. Just hoping the pulses dont cancel eachother out... I have a feeling they might. But not really too concerned about it.
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Originally Posted by Daniel2311
Manchild, did the Pioneer sub fit without any modifications? what model did you use? Thanks
yes it fit in the hole. Mods... I just used some sheet metal screws to bolt it to the back deck. I figured I'm never taking it back out and you can't even tell I put it in there.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...nt/TS-SW2002D2
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I installed a 500W amp and 12" isobaric enclosure, all JL Audio. I used the amp's high-level inputs tapping right off the stock subwoofer's +/- terminals. Didn't even mess with the factory amp. Very easy install. I left the stock subwoofer connected because I thought it would still contribute higher-frequency bass, and I didn't want to cut those wires, there's not a lot of slack if you ever want to splice them back together.
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Originally Posted by Machine13
I installed a 500W amp and 12" isobaric enclosure, all JL Audio. I used the amp's high-level inputs tapping right off the stock subwoofer's +/- terminals. Didn't even mess with the factory amp. Very easy install. I left the stock subwoofer connected because I thought it would still contribute higher-frequency bass, and I didn't want to cut those wires, there's not a lot of slack if you ever want to splice them back together.
Which JL components did you use? also did you notice any Bass Roll off when at louder volumes?
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