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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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I have a Z51 2008 coupe with NAV and the Bose system. Can anyone tell me how I would wire a JL Audio 10W1V2 sub woofer into the audio system? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I have a Z51 2008 coupe with NAV and the Bose system. Can anyone tell me how I would wire a JL Audio 10W1V2 sub woofer into the audio system? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Assuming you're installing an amp to feed the sub, here is a how-to I wrote for the *BEST* way to get line-level from the head unit:

http://www.lazyassgeek.com/c6-stereo...-unit-harness/

It does involve opening the console and removing the radio from the dash to get at the harness in back.
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Assuming you're installing an amp to feed the sub, here is a how-to I wrote for the *BEST* way to get line-level from the head unit:

http://www.lazyassgeek.com/c6-stereo...-unit-harness/

It does involve opening the console and removing the radio from the dash to get at the harness in back.
Okay I guess I am showing my ignorance. So I nned an amp, I just can't hook up a subwoofer tdierctly to then system?
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Okay I guess I am showing my ignorance. So I nned an amp, I just can't hook up a subwoofer tdierctly to then system?
Nope... even if the W1 might fit in the door the Bose subs are self-amplified so there's no simple swap. Plus doors make lousy subwoofer enclosures.
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correct you need an amp
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