Quickywd01

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Hello, I have a '99 max with the bose system. I have an alpine mrp-m1000 amplifier which will be powering an alpine type-r 12" 1242D subwoofer. I also have a headunit and speakers but I will not be putting them in till the spring because of time. I just want to install the sub/amp right now. Will this amp need a converter?

nismos14

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no amp will need a converter with bose. Splice rca's into the rca outputs from the bose hu.

Quickywd01

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Can you provide a few good links about this? I've read some unclear info so that's why I started this thread. I read that the signal would be amplified and that I would need a converter but I guess that refers to taping into the signal after the speakers. From your post I understand that I will need to remove my bose radio, wire in the rca wires from my sub amp and all should be good. Which wires do I wire them into?

nismos14

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Which is why I said to do it from the HU not at the speaker.

Quickywd01

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Thanks. I'll go search for a DIY or wiring diagram.

Quickywd01

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I don't want to ruin my rca cables by cutting the ends off so what should I do to splice into the rca outputs on the HU?

Edit: I'm going to cut some insulation off and solder a wire on.

pootsie

Are you running the alpine amp at 4Ω or 2Ω? What amp will you use on your highs?

Quickywd01

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If I use the amp at 4 I'd have to use the sub at 4 and that would defeat the purpose of the DVC. What made you think I was adding a amp for the interior speakers? For tapping into the wires behind the bose deck I am using two rca female jacks that I scavenged off a old synthesizer. I just want to make sure I got the polarity on the jacks correct; inside hole is positive and outside is negative?

pootsie

That's awful lot of power going to the sub while the interior speakers are going to be running off the h/u. It seems to be something of an atypical setup, but it's doable.

Quickywd01

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I'll be installing my headunit and interior speakers, which can use their own amp, later on perhaps this summer. This is why I made this: I have the gain at about 75% and I have been playing the sub for about 4 hours now. My lights dim badly. Should I get a cap?

pootsie

Some say get a cap, Some say get a 2nd battery, Some say get the big-3 upgrade, and still others say stop the silliness and get a more powerful Alt. Try investigating all options and then do what best fits your situation.

Quickywd01

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I was thinking a cap would be a good idea but then i thought what if I could do something else. I saw a pic on here of a small battery like a motorcylce battery that someone had wired up to their system so that just got me thinking. Since I have to "search" before anything gets done it will be a little while. I'm interested in everything except replacing the alt as of now.

Quickywd01

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My cars lights are dimming and flashing. I have one 12" type-r sub and one alpine m1000 amp. What should I do?

Quickywd01

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Can someone point me in the right direction on what I should be looking at.

djfrestyl

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Start with making sure your power/ground wires are large enough for the wattage you are pushing. Then do the big 3.

Quickywd01

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I read up a little and will try the big 3 upgrade.

at24

no it can be used with the OEM type

djfrestyl

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OEM type what?

Quickywd01

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Should I leave the existing wires when doing the "big 3"?