Hook up a 12 inch sub as is?

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Feb 2, 2010 | 10:46 PM

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Hook up a 12 inch sub as is?

Hey guys, so i recently bought my 98' es300 and the rear 8 inch sub was dead. Here's whats up, I've got two 12's and want to mount one in the trunk.. can i do this with the stereo as is without any damage? Or do i need a bigger amp than the stock one.

Also where is the stock amp located?

Feb 3, 2010 | 10:22 AM

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Check the OHMS on the 12" you have first

Feb 3, 2010 | 11:49 AM

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Nominal impedance 4 ohms

Feb 3, 2010 | 02:40 PM

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yeah 4 ohms you should be fine!

Feb 3, 2010 | 02:40 PM

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Of course its not gonna be at its full potential with a factory amp but it will somewhat do the job...always better go to with a separate amp to power the sub

Feb 3, 2010 | 05:06 PM

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Yeah, well i hooked up the 12'' to the stock sub wires and got no results... so is it possible my amp is blown? Also do you know where the amp is? or where i should look?