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Robodog_X920
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MAY 23, 03:35 PM
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Hello. I bought an amp and subwoofer on Monday, set up the wiring to splice off of my equalizer, just to realize it might not work with that setup. The EQ runs the front speakers through the radio. I think I might have to splice the Left and Right cables that go from the head unit to the EQs left and right. I also plan on installing headrest speakers and running those through the EQ. Now on to my question. Where should I put the EQs power, and ground? It needs to be on the battery, but being a mid-engine and the wiring not lining up as easily as a front engine car, it makes it more complicated. If you need it, I can send pictures of the mess I call wiring. It is full of splices and ends. What kind of fuse should be used for power, and is it OK to splice the audio Left and Right cables? Also if you have any tips on wiring speaker, amps, EQs, and subs, let me know. I am just starting to dive into the audio world.
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fierosound
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MAY 24, 10:55 AM
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Some reading for you.
http://www.bcae1.com/
https://www.the12volt.com/caraudio/caraudio.asp
Just a generic picture of adding a sub...
What head unit/equalizer/amplifier you have makes a difference on what you'll need to integrate.
You didn't give enough details of what you have... (pics, speakers, make/model of everything...)
Hopefully the sub doesn't need an enclosure the size of a bar fridge to work properly.
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3.4L Supercharged 87 GT and Super Duty 4 Indy #163[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 05-24-2019).]
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Robodog_X920
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MAY 24, 02:38 PM
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fierosound
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MAY 24, 03:44 PM
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You should have read up BEFORE you bought all your stuff.
Did you get the "Bigger is Better" sales pitch? 
How are you going to fit this stuff IN the car? Figure that out first.
I assume you're thinking of putting the 15" sub in the front tub area and port it into the car.
People have done that - it doesn't work so well. All the bass is "heard" outside the car.
RESIZE your pictures in the future 
Planet Audio AC15D - 15" subwoofer.
Works in 2 CuFt Sealed or 2.98 CuFt Ported enclosure
Planet Audio PL2500.1M Amplifier
Dimensions 15.88"L 7"W 2.39"H
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Mine: http://www.fierosound.com/stereo.html
I have 15+ trophies/awards in 2 years that I competed (1992/1993)
And I only had 50 watts RMS to each sub at the time!! No shortage of bass!!
Construction hasn’t changed, but made some equipment changes.
I have changed some speakers out in the front around.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...041015-1-042070.html
Rears are now Infinity Kappa 4x6 2-way plates
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...090907-2-088293.html
Amplifier is now a 6-channel Mcintosh.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...040223-1-025672.html
Head unit is now an Eclipse CD8454 built-in w/digital equalization.
(eliminated CD change and Audio Control Equalizer)
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...050818-2-060133.html[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 05-24-2019).]
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Robodog_X920
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MAY 24, 03:49 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by fierosound:
You should have read up BEFORE you bought all your stuff.
Did you get the "Bigger is Better" sales pitch?
How are you going to fit this stuff IN the car? Figure that out first.
I assume you're thinking of putting the 15" sub in the front tub area and port it into the car.
People have done that - it doesn't work so well. All the bass is "heard" outside the car.
RESIZE your pictures in the future
Planet Audio AC15D - 15" subwoofer.
Works in 2 CuFt Sealed or 2.98 CuFt Ported enclosure
Planet Audio PL2500.1M Amplifier
Dimensions 15.88"L 7"W 2.39"H
**************************
Mine: http://www.fierosound.com/stereo.html
I have 15+ trophies/awards in 2 years that I competed (1992/1993)
Construction hasn’t changed, but made some equipment changes.
I have changed some speakers out in the front around.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...041015-1-042070.html
Rears are now Infinity Kappa 4627.CPF 4x6 2-way plates
(Neodymium motor structure with integrated heatsink)
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...090907-2-088293.html
Amplifier is now a 6-channel Mcintosh.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...040223-1-025672.html
Head unit is now an Eclipse CD8454 built-in w/digital equalization.
(eliminated CD change and Audio Control Equalizer)
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...050818-2-060133.html
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The sub box design I am using said it can fit a 15". I am not going for bigger is better, more like what fits my budget with good sound. The site description confused me, so I couldn't tell if it would fit in the box or not, but it was also in my price range, so I bought it anyway. When I get the sub box materials I will mock it up then, but that's in a couple of paychecks.
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fierosound
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MAY 24, 03:51 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Robodog_X920:
When I get the sub box materials I will mock it up then, |
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 [This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 05-24-2019).]
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Robodog_X920
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MAY 24, 03:52 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by fierosound:
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If it doesn't fit, I will return the sub most likely.
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fierosound
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MAY 24, 03:54 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Robodog_X920:
If it doesn't fit, I will return the sub most likely. |
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For the time being, you can cut and tape a cardboard box together of the same size to see where you can put it.
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