Why we Upgrade Parts: Installing a Sub Woofer | AnthonyJ350
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- Adding a sub really enriches your driving experience. If you don't have a sub woofer you're missing out on a lot of music. The sub woofer can produce sounds a normal speaker can't. We install an interesting setup in our 2005 Honda Civic that might be appealing to some people that want something that doesn't take up too much space.
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Another clean install. Depth of sound...add some soul. Great install and sound.
Thank you!
this is definitely what I've been looking for; for my Smart ForTwo
Let me know, I'll give you a deal on one.
Great vid, seems like a more space efficient alternative to those little self contained tube subs.
Ya they really are, and they sound surprisingly good for how small the package is.
i'm planning to have one for my pick up truck and i've been thinking about it for awhile and i'm glad to know that i can run my sub signal along with the power line.
so glad i found your video! thank you!
neat installation btw ;)
Glad you like the install! And thanks for watching!
Great video
Useful information
Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for making this helpful and informative video
Thank you for watching!
i have been looking at the jbl fuse myself which is passive and not active like this. I have 2 extra channels on an amplifier and it seems like a great way add some some more woofer freq. bass than subwoofer frequency type range.
Let us know how it goes after!
Yeahhhhh competition type bass...I thought I needed just a bit...yeah (All bought from Visions) I picked up that big A-Trend dual 12 inch ported box...stuffed it with dual Hertz 12 inch subs (4 ohm SVC) wired em parallel and powering them off a Kenwood X501-1 amp...turns out I like not just a bit of bass but a LOT! I think they can hear me coming if I crank it up...
Nice! Next step will be upgrading your grounds and adding sound deadening to your vehicle. Keep it up!
@@AnthonyJ350 ahhhh maybe next would be a four channel amp for the satellites lol Hertz Dieci 4x6s up front, Dieci 6x9s in the back still on deck power (I know I could go Energy but there's no 4x6 in that series and I'm not all that good with custom fitting speakers)but that's a Alpine CDE-HD149BT...fully crossed over AND level set oddly thanks Alpine! Yeah I can crank it up nice thanks to how efficient the speakers are, but you know... all want...more! And yes I have upgraded the ground already and you'd be right in guessing it's a GM car. I installed a dual terminal battery and added a top post ground cable that terminates directly to the body. Old trick I used way back in a very similar car.
Also come to think of it...other than the stupid interconnect from the deck to the amp at the moment, the whole system was purchased at Visions.
Thanks for the cool video. Ive bought a blaupunkt underseat active sub with the same cable harness as this alpine unit (power, ground, remote, speakers all in this harness). I am a noob at this. What would be the best way for me to connect the power wire from the battery to the subwoofer's harness? Do I need a power distribution block? Do I splice? I really want to do this the proper way. Any guidance would be welcome. How did you do it?
Does this video help you? czcams.com/video/JGAXMntEwnU/video.html
Great video, thanks. Also looking to purchase this.
Does this sub have a crossover built it to take the low frequencies away from the factory speakers? If so, are all the cables included and do your factory speakers plug into the sub somehow?
Yes, there's a built in crossover and I believe you can high level in. Please verify in the instructions.
Turn the zip ties so you don’t see the head and it looks neat, in an area you can’t see… definitely my type of installer!
Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the footage - appreciate .......
You're welcome, thanks for watching!
I have one of those Alpine units and initially a blue led light was on when it was switched on. Recently, this led light has stopped working although the sub itself is working. Reading the manual, apparently the led light should be on when it is working so not sure why mine isn't. Does yours have this led?
It does but you can't see it the way we installed it in this case.
Just wondering, if I install two in both front seats will that equal to a 10 or maybe a 12 inch sub ?
I don't think so, it does have it's limitations. A custom enclosure with a JL Audio TW10 would do the trick for you.
Do you just drill a screw in the floor? or do you but bolts on the other side and paint it or what, i was thinking of sticking some velcro to the sub and put that on the existing floor mat under the seat, is that reasonable?
We use ABS plastic substrates under the carpet and glues to avoid making holes. You can also grab 1/2 plywood, paint it and do the same thing.
Great video! Is there a reason you put another fuse on the line that connects to the battery? It already has a 15 amp fuse connected to it on the wiring harness, seems redundant. Just curious if I should bother with a second fuse myself. Thanks.
We put the fuse near the source incase some shorts out further up you don't have the wire light up and cause a fire.
@@AnthonyJ350 I see, thanks for the info 👍
@@NoVanity1 Thanks for watching!
I'm just wondering if you can use a subwoofer in the back and another on under you front driver seat I'm new to this
You could. Just need to make sure you have enough power and the appropriate gauge wiring.
If I were to fabricate a bracket, would there be any issues with mounting it to the underside of the seat instead of the floor under the seat?
You can do that. I would apply blue thread lock to the seat bolts when you reinstall them.
I like the fact these are hidden from view when I leave my car somewhere.
Yes most definitely! These are a great compromise for listening enjoyment and functionality.
What do you think about the blaupunkt GTHS80 8' 300W or Rockville SS8P 8" 400W?
I don't have any experience with those products so I can't say.
Would this type of sub woofer make sense in a bigger vehicle, such as in a van?
It'll totally work, just depends on how much bass you are looking for. Have you had a sound system before?
If using only one of these powered subs, do you put under passenger seat or under driver's seat? is it just personal preference?
Where ever there is room lol
both! Always extra bass 😁
Wondering if this will fit underneath a 16 honda accord
How would one connect two of these together? Have one under both front seats?
You could either split the RCAs using a y-splitter or use a DSP.
Should fasten my underseat woofers with screws or something? So that the air vibrates instead of the whole woofer?
Glue some sort of plastic/ composit material to the floor board and screw into that. Watch out for wiring and don't screw through the floor board.
What is meant by competition sound? Like obnoxious levels of noise? I think personally I would go as far as I could so long as the panels of the car aren’t vibrating.
"Competition sound" is an over used term because most people don't realize you're spending over $10,000 for that kind of system. But some people think a $2,500 basic system is Competition sound.
Most people just need a little bass like this setup or a 10" sub in a sealed box.
Thanks for the great video. I’m debating where do I put mine. Under the drivers seat, passenger or in my boot (trunk). Will I be annoyed that it’s just on the one side of the car if put it under 1 seat . In the boot (trunk) it’s at least in the middle of the car, but then at a cost of its further away so will it not be as good / fit fit purpose?
It's in a car, put it in the area where you get maximum functionality out of the car and longevity from the product. I like amps in the vehicle because the HVAC system helps remove moisture, losts of moisture in the trunk depending on your area's climate.
@@AnthonyJ350 the uk so can be very humid in the summer and moist cold in the winter. Don’t really see any effect in my boot from the weather so deciding if it should be under my driver seat or in the back of the car
@@AnthonyJ350 I think from your advice, under the driver seat may be the best choice
@@jamiejeffries5017 Let us know how it goes
Good video and information, did you use the fuse that came with the alpine wiring harness? I'm doing an install today on this unit and wanted to know what install procedure is.
Thanks, we used the provided fuse and also put another one near the power source if we have to do an extension.
@@AnthonyJ350 same. This thing pounds for being an 8 inch sub in a small enclosure.
@@BrandonContracting Ya they're great little subs, especially for the money.
Hi Suggest me 0 or 180 phase to be used in woofer back settings
Just play with the setting, which ever sounds better to you.
Mine is giving an awful rattle. Anyone know what might be going on inside? Thinking something melted or came lose since we're reaching internal car temps over 150-160 during the summer here.
The glue around the speaker surround might have come undone.
Nice video, what about fixing to the underside of the seat instead? With play in the cables it should work right?
You want the amp to move with the seat?
@@AnthonyJ350 yeah I don't wanna put holes in my carpet and don't want it to be seen 🤣
@@bmorris5863 Not sure if it's a good idea to have the wiring move so much. You can put the amp on the back seat unstead
Hi there, very well done! I have a question about the small controller knob, I have everything set up and wired well in my Jeep. However I can’t get the controller to work…When you stick the post into the jack, does it go all the way down where the black part is touching the face, and you see no silver from post? I don’t want to jam it and break it off in there. Seems like a silly problem but I’d really like to be able to use my controller.. thank you!
Did you inspect the hole? Maybe ask the retailer you purchased it from to take a look?
Hey man I’ve been looking at buying this for my single cab tundra. Is there any cons compared to the enclosed subs other than having less bass?
Not that I can think of. Less bass is really the only con.
Do you need a 2din head unit for an underseat subwoofer?
You can use this product with stock or aftermarket head units.
Tryen to figure if i should go with the kenwood 8..the mtx 8..or this??
I think the Alpine will have more bass output for you
@@AnthonyJ350 thanks!
I’m living in tx and u mentioned overheating. Do you think this would last there
If you have the AC on it will help regulate the interior for the unit.
I'm trying to put 1 of these in my 350z, but our seats are to low ): need to lift the seat somehow smh
Go behind the driver's seat where the factory sub goes. You'll have to remove the mount to get it in possibly.
i added this sub to my car, but it mostly outputs bass and barely any of the music - is that right?
Correct, it's only purpose is to put out low tones. You don't want full range signal coming out of it.
AnthonyJ350 ok that’s fine. i thought i’d wired it incorrectly
Get a Ground Zero gzrb16SPL if you seriously find space at a premium but, you want more output than an under-seat subwoofer. The output is very comparable to a single 300-watt 10-inch sub in a sealed box. But, I wouldn't mind the space that a Fi Neo 3.5 12 inch sub in a 1.4 gross cubic foot enclosure would take up though.
Might as well get a JL Audio CP108. But we're talking about the option of putting a sub under the seat.
How did you equalize it? I`m talking about for The gain and lp filter. thnks!
It has adjustments built in on the side.
@@AnthonyJ350 how did you set them?
@@fabriciomorosini2134 Set the LPF to 80HZ set the gain at 1/4 listen to it and turned it up till I hit distortion, then backed off.
@@AnthonyJ350 muchas gracias:) sorry for my english.
@@fabriciomorosini2134 Your welcome!
Anyone run 2 of these (one under each seat?) or is one the standard?
One is standard but you could do 2. Have to split the signal and try to match the gains as evenly as possible
They would be good for midbass, have 4 of them under the seats and like 2 12's in the back. You would definitely need better door speakers and a amp to push them but it should do well to pick up the midbass frequency void between the door speakers and subwoofers.
I would also recommend a bunch of sound deadening as well
Any experience with placing these in the trunk of a sedan?
They sound ok
So no separate amplifier is required? I know the subwoofer needs to get the signal from the head unit. Can I connect the signal from my door speakers instead, or it’s a specific cable that’s behind the head unit for subwoofer. I’m kind of a newbie so It’s a learning progress😂
That's correct. The amplifier is built into this unit. If you grab signal from a door speaker (you want to test the frequency for full range) you'll still need to hook up the left and right at the amplifier in order for it to see a "full signal". If you're using a factory sound system you'll want a good line output converter czcams.com/video/nWv92V2T518/video.html
@@AnthonyJ350 I was thinking of getting the Kicker KISLOC 2-Channel K-Series Speaker Cable to RCA Adapter with Line Out Converter and connect it to the left and right speakers on my doors, and then for my remote wire I was planing on connecting it to the cigarette auxiliary. Would that work, the whole point of doing the doors is so I won’t have to take out my head unit because it’s a pain in the ass for my car.
@@briantoolive That would work, I like Audio Control LC2i because it compensates for bass roll off which I'm not sure if the Kicker unit can do.
Would this still be able to install it in the trunk???
I've mounted them to the back of seats for trunk applications to save space.
I want to ask
Does it get hot when you in hot days and turn off to production mode ?
Or you play it maybe 2 hours in hot day
Please answer because i pay one 1 year ago (not alpine )and when summer comes i cant play it for 10 minuets because its so hot you can’t Touch it
The Alpine one plays fine for hours
@@AnthonyJ350 ok man i have (BOSS Audio KIT2 8 Gauge) will work fine with Alpine sub ?
@@xabo0d I would use Stinger 8 gauge if you can.
@@AnthonyJ350 you mean this one amzn.to/2UQWrBJ
, most car amps like the one inside this woofer are class d, digital amps and run cooler.
if your running a competition type set up you won't be installing your amps and woofers under a seat anyways.
Thanks for sharing!
i might have to do one of these in our van, that way the back is free for kids crap haha!
Ya they're a nice compromise. Still need to have music!
nicely done! btw we share the same ocd :)
Thank you!
I have had days where I accidentally leave the sunroof open or a window cracked and then it ends up raining g without notice while I’m asleep or somehow unawares … I get to my car and have to use my shop vac to get the puddles water out from the floor carpeting. I would worry that this would somehow get wet 🧐 I wonder if this could be placed behind the passenger seat under the rear window… there’s really plenty of space and I never put anything there
You're the only person I know of, where this is a "regular problem". Just make a habit to close everything when you park.
@@AnthonyJ350 lol. Not sure why you placed the words “regular problem” in quotations … unless you simply don’t understand how to use punctuation… which would not be surprising. I did not use those words, so putting it in quotes is disingenuous. It has happened and could in the future occur, was the implication. Your inference is reaching.
@@fixitall85 Should I have used asterisks instead? If you have an issue with a part of your vehicle regularly encountering moisture. I agree, don't knowingly put electronics there.
If you're wondering if this can go in the trunk, yes and it will perform well in there.
I don't like putting amps in the trunk if I can help it because condensation happens in there, and people toss their belongs which potentially can damage wiring.
@@fixitall85 If you accidently leave your sunroof open, aren't you concerned about the head unit and controls getting wet as well? They're basically in a direct path for rain. Just trying to be thorough.
How much rain are you getting with just cracking your window and getting "puddles of water" in one night?
Can I add one under each seat?
If you want you could. Just have to split the signal.
@@AnthonyJ350 Yeah, i'm considering this in my van. I have dual singles in the front, so thought one under each and split signal giving a more central sound. Heard this sub in a car and being nitpicky, thought it sounded ever so slightly lop sided.
I guess one does the job, you can turn up the gains screw or bass boost it if needed
Hi .is it really GD?
It's better than nothing, that's for sure
what was the name of that first song?
It's from EpidemicSound.com
Powerwalkin’ by Future Joust
This may work well under my seats of the 58 T-Bird. Prior owner put bare 6X9's.. Sounds horrible and tinny..
Ya speakers work best with an enclosure of some type or some sort of baffle. I would put some small speaker on a custom plate in the dash and run this sub under the seat. You'll get decent sound and no one will see it giving the interior that factory look.
How much is the woofer?
Around $250
Will it vibrate the seat?
Little bit ya. Sub installs no matter the placement you feel vibration.
@@AnthonyJ350 where is the best place u recommend to be placed in a 2019 Toyota Highlander?
My burmeister system cranks really no need for sub
What?! Have you ever heard a system with a small 10" sub? Do you have a sound bar at home?
Never heard any bass....? Great video
HAha, sorry. Pesky copyright laws and playing music that will get the job done.
@@AnthonyJ350 try NCS they're copyright free music .. anyone can play it on YT vids
@@njoy51 Thank you for the suggestion! We're trying to use more tracks from Epidemic Sound moving forward.
I have never experienced Bass🗿🗿🗿. LoL! thumbs up.
Thanks for the comment
can just use velcro to mount it to the floor
No thanks
😁 anyone else with OCD ?
Yes and I just farted so need to take another shower. YAY. Clean clean clean!
Hahaha, I can't help it!
Hi.. My name is Gabriel Ampofo from Ghana in Africa. I'm also in yout field of work. Here in Ghana, they call us car radio installer. I have always wish to learn more and work outside my country, precisely Canada. Me seeing your video right now, l would like to work for you. If you would give me the opportunity, then l would like for us to talk more
Sorry, unfortunately I'm out of the public sector now. Best of luck to you!
That music doesnt help much to listen subwoofer capacity
Neither does not hearing it in person.
Much needed car ha ha ha ha
Everyone needs bass
Do not buy these peices of garbedge. Got one it instantly broke and would just flick off, git it replaced and it stoped working after a couple months. Now I gotta try to diagnose the problem and fix it myself. Very disappointed on the Pyle underseat woffer with built in amp
Did you buy the brand Pyle or Alpine? Also how did you install it? How did you ground the unit?
Couldn't even hear the bass...
Cause you're still listening to your speakers on your end...
Do you have a subwoofer?
The song is so bad.
Thanks for the feedback!
Dude played the worst song possible to show the bass capabilities.
Thanks for the feedback. It's difficult to show how a speaker sounds, unless you're listening to it in person.