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Old Oct 22, 2025 | 04:49 PM
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Hey guys, I installed a sub setup in my C7 following the guide from this forum. I’m using a Kicker LOC into an amp powering my sub. Everything’s wired right — power, ground, remote, and signal — but it just doesn’t hit very hard. It plays, but feels weak, more of a low rumble than punchy bass.

Gain’s around halfway, bass boost low, and the sub’s right behind the seat. Could this be a phase or LOC signal issue? Anyone else run into this with the Bose system?


  • Kicker KISLOC
  • Kicker 49L7TDF122 Down-Firing 12"
  • skar RP 1200d
Appreciate any input.





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Old Oct 22, 2025 | 08:29 PM
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Sounds like the levels on the LOC may need adjusting. Were the microphones disabled?

Post in the audio forum here. May get better responses.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lectronics-20/
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Did you ever figure this out?
Sounds out of phase.
Perhaps the + and - to the woofer inside the enclosure are reversed?
They can make wiring mistakes at the factory.

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Old Feb 3, 2026 | 09:32 PM
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What wires did you tap into for the loc?
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