damedash

if you have an aftermarket amp/sub, aftermarket speakers. i was curious how you guys ran your wires throughout the car. any input is appreciated, thanks

nismo502

I tap all the signals from the OEM amplifier at the back.
Alternatively, the are aftermarket adapters made by schosche.

M-bENZ

have you search ? There are alot of threads about this topic have been discussed before.

Andy

kmancoupe230

i rewired the entire car with monster 12 gauge wire and i put in focal components in the front and focal coaxils in the back with a jl w6 in the trunk and AVIC Z110 BT in the front

bdgdl08

I have the stock Audio 20 HU without a separate amp stock. We pulled the HU and wired sound from the rear speaker wires coming directly out of the HU. I believe (for me) that the wires are pink and white for both the back speakers, but I can't remember which is which. The black wire coming out of the HU we used for switched power (even though I've been told that there is no switched power coming from the HU, but it has and is still working). Ran all the wiring through the door sills on the right side of the car. This is just for subs.

damedash

any pictures?

bdgdl08

Of the subs yes, of the install no. Out of curiosity, what year is your car? You might want to update that in your information... it makes it easier to help you out.

If you look at the DIY sticky at the top of the forum, you can find the center console removal instructions, and then if you look at the DIY for the Aux input, you can see how to remove the door sills. We also had to remove the plastic cover from the underside of the glove box. Just 2 torx 20 screws.

danev6972

Take it to a audio shop...No stress & aggravation.

maverik259

lol no help!

LILBENZ230

You put subs in your car? Punk. That's extra weight the car doesn't need.

Maybe I'm getting old but the Audio 20 in my C230 seems more than adequate in all areas, even bass. It's on par with the 10-speaker unit in the 135i, easily.

Neither come close to the Bose Studio-on-Wheels system that was in the G37 coupe.

krisv420

Run the power cable on the driver side... have it come out through the front sam theres a opening to run the cable through the firewall there.. i removed my bose subwoofer from the rear deck i never took any pictures because i was to busy working..

But ive been thinking about adding it back in my MPG suck i think its the 100 pound woofer in my trunk =/

91RS

Black wire huh? Is there only one black wire to choose from? I can't find the schematics I had before of the audio system to see what that wire is supposed to do.

maverik259

ya thats the only real plus to the g37 is the bose stereo! oh and the squealing tires i pull in 1 and 2 gears! but ya I added subs...I didn't buy a 4cylinder for power I mean its not a WRX here...but Ya i'd love to get rid of the box and see if I can incorporate the 2 subs to the rear deck where 2 openings for speakers are...just haven't had time to get in there and measure the openings and ensure the the openng is deep enough for my 2 JL's

bdgdl08

I don't really mind the weight. The box is pretty heavy, but you really don't feel it too much. I just needed the base. My CLK (bose) was just great, and I miss it too much. I also had it wired so that the box is removable, so if I want it out for a bit, it just comes out... and it was free.

I believe it was a black wire. We figured out the wiring by testing each wire with a meter. Took a while, but it was better than pulling the radio and cutting the power.