So how does it sound ? Is it worth it ?
Kicker Compact Sub
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Drifting
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Kicker Compact Sub
Today I installed a HS-10 Powered Sub, Mounted on Board under Rug behind passenger seat in my 2012 GS Vert.
The instructions say run Hot to Battery but getting there is tough for me so I Fuse Tapped to Reverse Lamp Fuse keeping the 10amp on bottom (rev Light) and 15amp top for Sub.
Think I'm good to go???
The instructions say run Hot to Battery but getting there is tough for me so I Fuse Tapped to Reverse Lamp Fuse keeping the 10amp on bottom (rev Light) and 15amp top for Sub.
Think I'm good to go???
Le Mans Master
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Today I installed a HS-10 Powered Sub, Mounted on Board under Rug behind passenger seat in my 2012 GS Vert.
The instructions say run Hot to Battery but getting there is tough for me so I Fuse Tapped to Reverse Lamp Fuse keeping the 10amp on bottom (rev Light) and 15amp top for Sub.
Think I'm good to go???
The instructions say run Hot to Battery but getting there is tough for me so I Fuse Tapped to Reverse Lamp Fuse keeping the 10amp on bottom (rev Light) and 15amp top for Sub.
Think I'm good to go???
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2022
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From: Central, Mass
So let me get this straight, the original circuit is 10 amp, and you tapped the fuse keeping the 10 amp and adding a 15 amp draw so you're potentially pulling 25 amps on a circuit made for 10 amps is that correct? If so I suggest you disconnect the sub and run it to the battery like the instructions say. On mine I ran the + wire by drilling a hole through an area behind the battery and feeding the wire in the fire wall and its came in above the passenger side under carpet fuse panel, then ran it under the carpet back to the amp. I thought I had a picture of where I drilled the hole, if I can find it I'll post it later
I ended up today, taking your advise, I drilled through Next to Wire Harness Grommet at the Firewall to run wire.
You know more than my about this audio stuff, but I'm learning from you guy's
Thanks Madsonp
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Glad it is working for you. I tried a Kenwood PSW7EQ and it just did not cut it for me.
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For my Corvette, I have the doors playing down to 40hz so there was no need for that Kenwood sub since it only plays down to 40hz.
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