XD700/5 Install Questions

[SHWA]

Thanks EDGE_ I hope to be able to try some of this on the weekend.

Originally Posted by Deke736

Just a question- why did you guys have to solder on male RCAs or have to use adapters? The amp and FARK both have female RCA plugs, so you can run a RCA cable between them. Were you just trying to avoid having to run the set of RCA cables?

RCA cables would take up space and there is very little available. Plus I really didnt see a need to use them since we can use the factory amp location. The factory wires already reach this locaiton so we dont need any extension just a way to connect them to the amp.

Hope this makes sense to you. Take care.

[Deke736]

Originally Posted by SHWA

Thanks EDGE_ I hope to be able to try some of this on the weekend.



RCA cables would take up space and there is very little available. Plus I really didnt see a need to use them since we can use the factory amp location. The factory wires already reach this locaiton so we dont need any extension just a way to connect them to the amp.

Hope this makes sense to you. Take care.

Thanks. I have already done this same mod with the same amp using the factory location and just used some short RCA cables, but it makes sense why you did it this way.

[Twilborne]

Quick question, do you have to bridge the chanels to get 4 ohms?

[rpeapen]

Originally Posted by EDGE_

In case you are interested, this is everything I used in my installation:

JL Audio XD700/5 Amplifier $383.95
JL Audio Amplifier Kit $60.95
FARK (********) $104.00
Amp mount bracket (********) $15.00
60A ANL Fuse $4.95
Fierce Audio Bass Blockers (not installed) $6.48
JL Audio 12" Subwoofer 12W3v3-2 $169.95
JL Audio Stealthbox $225.00
JL Audio Remote Level Control $29.00

Edge_, can you let me know where you bought everything from? I'm in Houston and haven't had luck finding the amp, sub or box for these prices. You have the same system I want to put into my car. I really appreciate your help!

[Camaroshark]

Originally Posted by On3-K

This was what I was looking for, thanks for the reply.

If you've ordered the FARK, you can also order an amp install kit from ******** or somewhere else online.

It will include pretty much everything you need to install an amp. Power and ground wires, RCA cables (you need two pairs), and terminal connectors. You do need at least two pairs of those RCA cables. Get shielded ones. If you're also running a subwoofer, you'll need some measure of speaker cable. The kit could come with it.

IF you're running a second amp to run the woofer, you'll need more stuff... just depends on what you're running and what the plans are.