** 2X 12" Subs w/ Bose HU! Pics / Semi-Write up **
05-12-2004, 03:30 PM
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** 2X 12" Subs w/ Bose HU! PICTURES / Semi-Write up **
OK orgy members! 
I've got my some pics (despite poor quality) cuz everyone said they wanted some.
As well to answer some questions that people were asking.
Plus a mini-write up of what I did.
Q/A:
1) Reason I chose to hook-up Amps/Subs to the stock HU is because my love affair with my Maxima is ending soon, gonna trade her in in August, so I don't wanna spend money on a HU (yet, till I get my next car) or bother taking the dash apart.
2) EVERYTHING in my car right now is 'experimental', a learning process for me, the subs are temporary, going to be selling BOTH of them, the Amp (crappy) I'm using right now isn't mine. I have a "Rockford Fosgate Punch P6001" coming the end of this week.
3) This is my first attempt at car audio so I wanted to try / learn different things.
4) Sound quality is acceptable, I get 200% more bass than the stock setup, but the rear deck / truck vibrates like a ****.
5) Overall setup took about 2 hours in TOTAL!
6) L.O.C. Cost $15, Stinger 8 Gage Wiring Kit Cost $40 (Best Buy employee price), Stinger Power Cable Splitter ($6 BB employee price)
Now for Pics:
MTX Thunder 9000 Series 12" (Discontinued), Pioneer TS-W305C 12", Jensen 500Watt 2/1 Channel AMP, Alpine V12 Series 300Watt 2/1 AMP (Discontinued)
Half My Trunk is Used up!
InstallEdge (Rockford) Adjustable LOC (Line Output Converter)
Wiring Writeup is Next
I've got my some pics (despite poor quality) cuz everyone said they wanted some.
As well to answer some questions that people were asking.
Plus a mini-write up of what I did.
Q/A:
1) Reason I chose to hook-up Amps/Subs to the stock HU is because my love affair with my Maxima is ending soon, gonna trade her in in August, so I don't wanna spend money on a HU (yet, till I get my next car) or bother taking the dash apart.
2) EVERYTHING in my car right now is 'experimental', a learning process for me, the subs are temporary, going to be selling BOTH of them, the Amp (crappy) I'm using right now isn't mine. I have a "Rockford Fosgate Punch P6001" coming the end of this week.
3) This is my first attempt at car audio so I wanted to try / learn different things.
4) Sound quality is acceptable, I get 200% more bass than the stock setup, but the rear deck / truck vibrates like a ****.
5) Overall setup took about 2 hours in TOTAL!
6) L.O.C. Cost $15, Stinger 8 Gage Wiring Kit Cost $40 (Best Buy employee price), Stinger Power Cable Splitter ($6 BB employee price)
Now for Pics:
MTX Thunder 9000 Series 12" (Discontinued), Pioneer TS-W305C 12", Jensen 500Watt 2/1 Channel AMP, Alpine V12 Series 300Watt 2/1 AMP (Discontinued)
Half My Trunk is Used up!
InstallEdge (Rockford) Adjustable LOC (Line Output Converter)
Wiring Writeup is Next
05-12-2004, 03:49 PM
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Write Up
I used:
Stinger 8 Gage Complete Wiring Kit (Pick your own weapon of choice)
Hardest part is running the power wire, after a few suggestions from various members, I decided to run the wire via the Trunk Release Wire grommet. Just follow the wire, you can't miss it.
Removing the Driver side fender liner will help 300%! Its held on by about 4 bolts / rivets.
Hiding the wire is pretty simple, just pull on the plastic pieces that connect the door / carpet (hard to explain but I'm sure you get the idea) they just snap off easily. Hide the wire in there.
Wiring LOC:
7X 18-22 Gage QuickTaps will make your life 100% easier.
I bought the LOC (Line Output Converter) *pic is above* at BestBuy for $15.
Remove harness /plug from Bose Amp located on the rear deck in your trunk (can't miss it, only one plug going into stock Bose Amp) remove a large amout of Electrical tape to access the wires.
Wires to Tap: (I tapped the Input wires to the Rear speakers)
Left Speaker Wires -
Left Positive (+) is BROWN / Left Negative (-) is BLACK & RED
Right Speaker Wires -
Right Positive (+) is LIME GREEN / Right Negative (-) is BLACK & WHITE
Tap those wires with your Quick Taps to the appropriate wires on your LOC.
AMP On/Off Signal (a terminal on your Amp):
I tapped the GREEN & WHITE wire on the Bose Harness / Plug.
Stinger 8 Gage Complete Wiring Kit (Pick your own weapon of choice)
Hardest part is running the power wire, after a few suggestions from various members, I decided to run the wire via the Trunk Release Wire grommet. Just follow the wire, you can't miss it.
Removing the Driver side fender liner will help 300%! Its held on by about 4 bolts / rivets.
Hiding the wire is pretty simple, just pull on the plastic pieces that connect the door / carpet (hard to explain but I'm sure you get the idea) they just snap off easily. Hide the wire in there.
Wiring LOC:
7X 18-22 Gage QuickTaps will make your life 100% easier.
I bought the LOC (Line Output Converter) *pic is above* at BestBuy for $15.
Remove harness /plug from Bose Amp located on the rear deck in your trunk (can't miss it, only one plug going into stock Bose Amp) remove a large amout of Electrical tape to access the wires.
Wires to Tap: (I tapped the Input wires to the Rear speakers)
Left Speaker Wires -
Left Positive (+) is BROWN / Left Negative (-) is BLACK & RED
Right Speaker Wires -
Right Positive (+) is LIME GREEN / Right Negative (-) is BLACK & WHITE
Tap those wires with your Quick Taps to the appropriate wires on your LOC.
AMP On/Off Signal (a terminal on your Amp):
I tapped the GREEN & WHITE wire on the Bose Harness / Plug.
05-12-2004, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by NuJerseyDrive
Looks cool Empz. Good to see another early 5th Gen member still around.
05-12-2004, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by NuJerseyDrive
For what?
I can't blame you though, there are a few rides out now that I wouldn't mind swapping my baby for
But in the end I think I may keep her till the very end...
I can't blame you though, there are a few rides out now that I wouldn't mind swapping my baby for
But in the end I think I may keep her till the very end...1) Infiniti G35x
2) Acura TL
3) Subaru Legacy GT (the 2005 model, Turbo, 250 HP/ 250 Torque)
4) 6th Gen Max
5) Altima SE-R
05-12-2004, 04:49 PM
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Nice list of cars there. For some reason I'm intrigued by the Legacy as well. I may wind up checking it out myself. Let us know what you decide on when the day comes.
Sorry for whoring out your thread =P
Sorry for whoring out your thread =P
05-12-2004, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NuJerseyDrive
Nice list of cars there. For some reason I'm intrigued by the Legacy as well. I may wind up checking it out myself. Let us know what you decide on when the day comes.
Sorry for whoring out your thread =P
Sorry for whoring out your thread =P
05-12-2004, 05:50 PM
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Nice write up; however, you have 2 different subs in 2 different boxes. That can't possibly sound good (speaking from knowledgable experiences). If you buy a dual enclosure sealed box and another 12" sub that matches one of the 2 subs that you have, you will have much better bass in your car. Just my $0.02
05-12-2004, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by LithiuMax
Nice write up; however, you have 2 different subs in 2 different boxes. That can't possibly sound good (speaking from knowledgable experiences). If you buy a dual enclosure sealed box and another 12" sub that matches one of the 2 subs that you have, you will have much better bass in your car. Just my $0.02
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