Can you hook up a sub to a stock radio?
In techie terms: …it takes amplified speaker level signals and converts them into high quality preamp signals that can be fed into an amplifier. So now you know – it’s definitely possible to install a subwoofer and amplifier to your factory system, and still have it sounding good.
Can you connect 2 powered subwoofers together?
Easiest: Connect one receiver output to one subwoofer and the second one to the other subwoofer. Next easiest: Use an RCA Y-Adapter to send two parallel low-frequency audio signals to two separate subwoofers.
Can You Connect 2 ohms to a subwoofer?
Some amps have that feature built in, called speaker-level inputs, so there’d be no need for a separate little device. Looking to do 4 dvc 4 ohm subs wired to 2 ohms. Will bridging two 1 ohm mono amps to 2 ohms work. Anton, Two amplifiers should never get bridged together, unless they are identical and “strappable.”
How to install a subwoofer in a car?
You’ll see all the basics of amplifier installation, including: How we get the power wire through the vehicle’s firewall If you have any questions or need help selecting the amp and subwoofer that’s right for you, contact our advisors.
How do you convert a factory stereo to RCA?
In this particular car we have a factory stereo, so we’re going to need to convert the speaker wire coming out of the back of the factory stereo, which will plug in right here on our line output converter. This will change it over to our RCAs, which come out the other side.
How big of a wire do you need for a subwoofer?
All the wires depicted in the Subwoofer Wiring Diagrams are speaker wires. For wiring subwoofers, we recommend using wires of 12- to 16-gauge in size. Now that you’ve seen how to wire subwoofers and amplifiers together, you can knowledgeably shop Crutchfield’s extensive selection of subwoofers and amplifiers .
Can you add a subwoofer to a car radio?
You pick up an “all in one” powered bass enclosure, since most will have level speaker inputs. You pick out an enclosure (custom, vehicle specific or universal) that fits your vehicle, add the recommended subs and use an appropiately sized amp that has speaker level inputs. Hey, I have a 2003 chevy silverado with the bose radio.
In this particular car we have a factory stereo, so we’re going to need to convert the speaker wire coming out of the back of the factory stereo, which will plug in right here on our line output converter. This will change it over to our RCAs, which come out the other side.
How do you add an amplifier to a subwoofer?
Run your 12v batter wire from your battery to your amplifier. Connect your ground wire to a chassis ground in vehicle free of paint. The process of installing an amplifier for your subwoofer is almost identical to a 4 channel amplifier.
What kind of bypass cable do I need for car stereo?
Occasionally, we may not have a specific bypass harness available for a vehicle. But if you don’t mind splicing some wires, you can use a speaker-wire bundle, like the Crutchfield CSW9W-20 9-wire speaker cable, to reach the output section of your factory amp.