mikey33

Okay, well I decided I wanted some more bass from the stupid factory set-up and I got a few parts. Since I never can go cheapy I decided to get a good brand and go a little overkill especially when I do not have money to waste . Anyways, I bought a JL Audio 12w6v2 sub in a powerwedge, HD 750/1 amp, bass controller, line output converter, and wiring kit.

I am hooking it up tomorrow, but my question is, does anybody have a picture of the stock amplifier and is it located behind the carpet on the left side of the trunk by the SAM module? Lastly, the subwoofer that is in the top of the inside of the trunk taken out from inside the trunk or in the back seat of the car?

Thanks for all the help, should have this thing rocking tomorrow!

desired_speeds

what line output converter did you choose?

mikey33

LOL, just a simple one I bought from a car audio store for $40. The brand is PAC or Pacific Accessory Corporation, they told me it was good so I hope so.

mikey33

Found this thread that has given me most of the answers.

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...2005-w211.html

Roverron

Sub comes out the top deck from inside the car. I bought a high to low converter for a high voltage amp I think up to 25V or something like that. removing rear sub is a pain but it's well worth it if you like a little bass or want more bass.

mikey33

I am trying to get the subwoofer out from the inside of the car but am having troubles. Can anybody explain how to get the panel off behind the seats that is covering the sub? Thanks.

E55Dimon

Careful. My 12w6v2 lasted 3-4 weeks. Same power amp. Keep the base down on the amp..

abrim

Is that IB or enclosed??

Congrats chris! Glad you made a good choice! It's gonna sound great!!

E55Dimon

Not sure what you're asking abrim.

The sub did sound great though..just couldnt handle being pushed hard.
I'm back to my 2 12's infinity. Holding up well.

mikey33

Hey guys. I got everything taken out except for the rear seat headrests which I cannot figure out. Anybody know how to remove these? Thx.

abrim

Lol I'm asking if they are inside an enclosure, or hanging free air from a baffle.

Infinity are awesome, I didn't know they still made them!

E55Dimon

Lol, enclosed in a box like mikeys.
Infinity's I had since I was 16 (almost a decade ago) and they held up perfect. The sound isnt as great (still good) but they arent ripped like the pics above lol. Truly, truly disappointed with JL.
Plus, this car is so well insulated, it's hard to get true bass inside.
Your sound system is nasty.. this is child stuff compared to your setup

Roverron

head rest is a pain in the butt you really don't need to take them out to get the sub out though. there is a trick to it i have done it i will have to look for my notes. and yes i keep notes on everything i do to this car. LOL

mikey33

Thanks roverron! If you could get those to me I would highly appreciate it because I am outside slaving away right now.

AKnight55

JL is good stuff.. Used to have a 12w6v2 as well back in the day.. I would deff keep the gain on the amp down, to spare the sub

03'55AMG

If you do a etailed write up you Sir, Will be my hero! lol I hate the stock sub, no good above half volume then it clips

mikey33

^^^ I will if I can get the damn rear headrests removed!!!

03'55AMG

Sounds good!

abrim

Damn man! You blew them while in an enclosure? You must have really been pushing the crap out of them!! Yeah I've had a set of infinities forever and they have never failed me either! And I pushed the crap out of them!

Yeah the car is pretty well insulated from the factory! Thanks very much man! Appreciate it!

mikey33

From what I have read online the sub I bought has been pushed to 1000w without blowing, so I should be okay I think with the 750 amp right?

E55Dimon

I love my Infinitys. Had them forever and after sitting for many years they still perform like new. They look better in the car too.
I'm sure the JL sub I had is a better sounding sub though, but certainly less withstanding to hard bass. At least in my situation. I guess I did push it hard though.
Here's a pic of the JLW6 in the car:

And a pic of the Infinitys:



Mikey, I ran a 750.1 Rockford Fosgate amp with the JL sub with the gain turned about 3/4 of the way up and you saw what happened to the sub.

03'55AMG

why not point them at the backseat for optimal bass? does it help at all?

E55Dimon

I've tried it every way in my first Audi and it actually created the opposite effect, meaning the way they sit now they sound best.

Roverron

you want the sound wave to travel farther for deeper notes. hence pointing at the rear usually plays lower frequencies and louder, and gives you a 3db bump for corner loading the driver

tbal

That piece covering the stock subwoofer.. just pull it off, its held in with clips...

I taped into the subwoofer wires, than into a LOC, to the amp... have 2 12s (kicker komp vr's) bass turned up and it hits HARD... gotta find a new box though, rox box weighs almost 100lbs with the subs lmao