Adding a single sub to a IS250, few questions
02-11-15, 10:12 AM
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Adding a single sub to a IS250, few questions
Got a single sub and amp coming in tomorrow.. been reading up, but have a few questions:
I read where it's possible to tap into the RCA input of the factory sub/amp..any truth to this?
Also.. since I am using the stock HU, what's the best way to flatten out the signal to the sub as much as possible? I plan to add a Clean Sweep eventually.
- I ordered a Line Out Converter.. will this be needed?
- If yes, which wires should I tab into on the back of the stock HU?
- If no, where do I hook up my RCAs to provide signal to the new amp
- The factory Sub and Amp.. where are they located?
- Should I power down the factory Sub and Amp?
I read where it's possible to tap into the RCA input of the factory sub/amp..any truth to this?
Also.. since I am using the stock HU, what's the best way to flatten out the signal to the sub as much as possible? I plan to add a Clean Sweep eventually.
02-11-15, 09:13 PM
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Thanks!
In terms of the factory Sub/Amp, for sound quality purposes, I do want to completely eliminate it from the sound field. Would the best way to do this simply be to disconnect a power wire or speaker wire?
In terms of the factory Sub/Amp, for sound quality purposes, I do want to completely eliminate it from the sound field. Would the best way to do this simply be to disconnect a power wire or speaker wire?
02-12-15, 07:24 AM
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I may be reading the chart wrong... but it shows "Audio Single Outputs to OEM Amplifier" as White/Black and Red/Green ...
and then "OEM Amplifier Outputs to OEM Speakers" Subwoofer as Brown/Light Green, Pink/Blue.
Which of these wire sets would be best to tap into? I'm guessing the wires before the amp, after the headunit.. Should I simply pick either White/Black or Red/Green and tap into them for the LOC?
I'm simply 100% new to LOCs. Always just had PreAmp outputs on aftermarket headunits.
and then "OEM Amplifier Outputs to OEM Speakers" Subwoofer as Brown/Light Green, Pink/Blue.
Which of these wire sets would be best to tap into? I'm guessing the wires before the amp, after the headunit.. Should I simply pick either White/Black or Red/Green and tap into them for the LOC?
I'm simply 100% new to LOCs. Always just had PreAmp outputs on aftermarket headunits.
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I ended up going with the Front Woofer wires after the amp. Red/White and Brown/Pink. Sub is working, but needs tuning and to be broken in. I still plan on getting the LC2i soon, as I imagine it will make the system sound much better than this passive crossover.
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