JBL Subwoofer Install

[Bumble_Bee]

Over the weekend I installed a sub and amp. I wanted to just 'fill in' the missing low tones of the stock system. Yes, going with a 12" sub is overkill, but the price was right...

I purchased a box kit which came with the enclosure, sub and 300 watt amplifier.

Following some instructions on the site there, I tapped into the low level rear wires with an rca cable for my pre-outs. Very, very easy.

I also wanted a sub that I could completely remove if needed quickly. This is why I didn't want to go with a ******** type enclosure as I sometimes may need my entire trunk space back. I simply used a couple hinges with wing nuts that I can undo, unhook the wires in the front (capping with some wire nuts) and pull the amp/sub out. I can accomplish this task in about 2 minutes.

Also, I installed the sub level control knob that came with the sub inside the center console (by the usb port). I forgot to take a picture of it however.

To adjust, I put the bass control knob all the way to minimum, then just brought it up until the lows that were missing filled in nicely (probably about 1/20th ‘open’). I will admit however, the other day I broke out an old EazyE cd and was shaking the neighbor’s windows! (high school days came out of me!). Being a 36 year old man I felt a little 'odd' installing a sub, but wow does the stock Boston stereo now sound amazing.

Here are a few pics:

Wing nuts to hold firmly in place:


box and sub:



From inside with the rear seat folded down:

[Indpowr]

BOOOOOOOOOM

[CAMARO_MOW]

NICE!!!

[AmericanV8]

Sweet! I agree the stock BA system sounds much better with some bass.

[SoTHavok]

how much did it cost you?

[Bumble_Bee]

Originally Posted by SoTHavok

how much did it cost you?

The sub/amp were on clearance for like $299 and then I had a few $ into wire/connectors/etc. So probably just under $400 for the entire thing, minus my time of course.

[2010 SSRS]

nice