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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Default Adding Subs to my '08 Tahoe

I know this is a corvette forum but I trust most on here far more than the other tahoe forums.

for an '08 Hybrid Tahoe.

I have 2x 8" Polk MM's and amp that I bought for my corvette that have been sitting in my basement for over a year now while I work on other stuff on the car. I don't see me installing the speakers for another year so I figured I could put them to use in an easily removable install into the tahoe?

It's been so long since I first researched audio stuff so I've forgotten most. Just curious if there's any tips, websites, or information that may you guys may know.
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This site has info on calculations and how to wire everything. Other than just cautioning you against screwing up the amp/sub/speaker ratings in a bad way, it would help if you had specific questions.
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does your tahoe have the premium sound system (bose) or not
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does your tahoe have the premium sound system (bose) or not
I think so.

I know it has the Bose speaker system and Nav/DVD. Just never seen anywhere in the car where it says "premium system".

I guess I could take the center console apart some and see if I can find the existing subwoofer built in there.
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if your car has the factory amp which im 99% sure yours does ,then you just have to tap the low level outputs from the radio and run those to your amp
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Originally Posted by pentavolvo
if your car has the factory amp which im 99% sure yours does ,then you just have to tap the low level outputs from the radio and run those to your amp
I found this website... seems to be what I'm looking for so I guess I just have to study up and see.

http://chevroletforum.com/forum/taho...ose-nav-21917/
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