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adding a sub-
I'm thinking of putting in an amplified subwoofer, or an amp with a subwoofer.
What would be wrong with tapping in to the rear speaker wires in the trunk and using a converter to RCA right there (in the trunk). All the installers say they make that conversion behind the head unit - but why? Why use a 17' RCA cable when you could use 1' and have all the connections in the trunk? I'm sure i'm overlooking something - but i'd like to do this myself and keep it cheap.
on the same note - does anyone recommend the bazooka tubes?
thanks,
v
What would be wrong with tapping in to the rear speaker wires in the trunk and using a converter to RCA right there (in the trunk). All the installers say they make that conversion behind the head unit - but why? Why use a 17' RCA cable when you could use 1' and have all the connections in the trunk? I'm sure i'm overlooking something - but i'd like to do this myself and keep it cheap.
on the same note - does anyone recommend the bazooka tubes?
thanks,
v
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Because that signal is already amplified and too strong for line-level converters to process. I've tried it before and it didn't work ![wall](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/banghead.gif)
The output off behind the radio is usually only a few volts. Etc, etc, etc...
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The output off behind the radio is usually only a few volts. Etc, etc, etc...
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so on the back of the stock head unit (version with the tape player's door visible) there is an output plug for a sub? I haven't taken mine out. Does anyone have a picture or schematic of the backside of the head unit?
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Originally posted by galleryvw
so on the back of the stock head unit (version with the tape player's door visible) there is an output plug for a sub? I haven't taken mine out. Does anyone have a picture or schematic of the backside of the head unit?
so on the back of the stock head unit (version with the tape player's door visible) there is an output plug for a sub? I haven't taken mine out. Does anyone have a picture or schematic of the backside of the head unit?
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Originally posted by michakaveli
the stock unit has no such thing on the stock radio....
the stock unit has no such thing on the stock radio....
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Are there actual speaker wires coming out from behind the head unit or is it one cable or something that goes into the amp and then speaker wires come out of there? Thanks Mich...
Are there actual speaker wires coming out from behind the head unit or is it one cable or something that goes into the amp and then speaker wires come out of there? Thanks Mich...
The speakers leads go to the amp in the rear left corner of the car, behind the trunk lid spring....
If ya'll need any more details, no hesitation to ask.....
Do a search, I might have posted more details about the radio and installation a while back.....
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interesting.. so the amp is in the trunk, and I would intercept the speaker wires before the go into the amp for my speaker wire to RCA conversion? Or maybe the amp has an output for a sub. I didn't realize there was an additional amp beyond the head unit in the car. Guess i have a bit of learnin' to do about my car.
I guess the bottom line is, can you install an amp without popping the head unit. And, actually, could the stock amplifier drive an aftermarket sub added to the mix?
thanks for all the help - this is pretty new to me
v
I guess the bottom line is, can you install an amp without popping the head unit. And, actually, could the stock amplifier drive an aftermarket sub added to the mix?
thanks for all the help - this is pretty new to me
v
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i found this on a search for the amplifier, and any wiring diagrams. is this what the stock amp looks like?
http://store.yahoo.com/walters-store/merbenbosam1.html
the connection looks like i runs a computer or something!
http://store.yahoo.com/walters-store/merbenbosam1.html
the connection looks like i runs a computer or something!
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Originally posted by galleryvw
interesting.. so the amp is in the trunk, and I would intercept the speaker wires before the go into the amp for my speaker wire to RCA conversion? Or maybe the amp has an output for a sub. I didn't realize there was an additional amp beyond the head unit in the car. Guess i have a bit of learnin' to do about my car.
I guess the bottom line is, can you install an amp without popping the head unit. And, actually, could the stock amplifier drive an aftermarket sub added to the mix?
thanks for all the help - this is pretty new to me
v
interesting.. so the amp is in the trunk, and I would intercept the speaker wires before the go into the amp for my speaker wire to RCA conversion? Or maybe the amp has an output for a sub. I didn't realize there was an additional amp beyond the head unit in the car. Guess i have a bit of learnin' to do about my car.
I guess the bottom line is, can you install an amp without popping the head unit. And, actually, could the stock amplifier drive an aftermarket sub added to the mix?
thanks for all the help - this is pretty new to me
v
I found that by just replacing the head unit with a good quality one made the Bose system, truely sound like a Bose.....
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Re: adding a sub-
Originally posted by galleryvw
I'm thinking of putting in an amplified subwoofer, or an amp with a subwoofer.
What would be wrong with tapping in to the rear speaker wires in the trunk and using a converter to RCA right there (in the trunk). All the installers say they make that conversion behind the head unit - but why? Why use a 17' RCA cable when you could use 1' and have all the connections in the trunk? I'm sure i'm overlooking something - but i'd like to do this myself and keep it cheap.
on the same note - does anyone recommend the bazooka tubes?
thanks,
v
I'm thinking of putting in an amplified subwoofer, or an amp with a subwoofer.
What would be wrong with tapping in to the rear speaker wires in the trunk and using a converter to RCA right there (in the trunk). All the installers say they make that conversion behind the head unit - but why? Why use a 17' RCA cable when you could use 1' and have all the connections in the trunk? I'm sure i'm overlooking something - but i'd like to do this myself and keep it cheap.
on the same note - does anyone recommend the bazooka tubes?
thanks,
v
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Re: adding a sub-
Originally posted by galleryvw
I'm thinking of putting in an amplified subwoofer, or an amp with a subwoofer.
What would be wrong with tapping in to the rear speaker wires in the trunk and using a converter to RCA right there (in the trunk). All the installers say they make that conversion behind the head unit - but why? Why use a 17' RCA cable when you could use 1' and have all the connections in the trunk? I'm sure i'm overlooking something - but i'd like to do this myself and keep it cheap.
on the same note - does anyone recommend the bazooka tubes?
thanks,
v
I'm thinking of putting in an amplified subwoofer, or an amp with a subwoofer.
What would be wrong with tapping in to the rear speaker wires in the trunk and using a converter to RCA right there (in the trunk). All the installers say they make that conversion behind the head unit - but why? Why use a 17' RCA cable when you could use 1' and have all the connections in the trunk? I'm sure i'm overlooking something - but i'd like to do this myself and keep it cheap.
on the same note - does anyone recommend the bazooka tubes?
thanks,
v
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is this true?
Originally posted by Lightman
lol, even though the speakers are not in fact made by bose, mercedes just paid to license the name...
lol, even though the speakers are not in fact made by bose, mercedes just paid to license the name...
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i think my system sounds pretty good, but would be much better with an active tweeter at ear level. i can't beleive those grills by the side mirror and dash are conceiling nothing (until I put my ear up to them and heard nothing coming out.) i'd also like some deeper bass - thus the start of this post. sounds like bazooka tubes aren't getting rave reviews around here. I'd just like an inexpensive solution to adding bass - seeing how i've got an appointment on monday to replace the lower control arm bushings and the ball joints. and now i have a mysterious power steering leak to deal with.
this car is getting exbenzive
this car is getting exbenzive