Wiring a Sub
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Le Mans Master
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From: Little Elm TX
Wiring a Sub
My son has a spare sub I thought about trying to add to the Vette. I really hadn't considered it, but since it's just laying around I figure why not give it a shot? My question is, I have a U.S. Acoustics 4 channel amp. Would it be possible to wire the sub to the rear channel in with the 2 rear speakers keeping them on the separate channels but not the sub? Or will that mess everything up?
Basically if like this:
Channel 3 + has rr + and sub +
Channel 3 - has rr -
Channel 4 + has lr +
Channel 4 - has lr - and sub -
The amp does have pre-amp outs if I decide to go permanent but like I said, this would just be for now. (if possible)
Basically if like this:
Channel 3 + has rr + and sub +
Channel 3 - has rr -
Channel 4 + has lr +
Channel 4 - has lr - and sub -
The amp does have pre-amp outs if I decide to go permanent but like I said, this would just be for now. (if possible)
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From: San Pedro CA
I donno if you can run this amp in 5 channel mode. That's asking a lot from it.
I bet tho it would run in 3 channel mode... remove the rear speakers (you really don't need'm) and run the sub.
I bet tho it would run in 3 channel mode... remove the rear speakers (you really don't need'm) and run the sub.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Little Elm TX
Originally Posted by bogus
I donno if you can run this amp in 5 channel mode. That's asking a lot from it.
I bet tho it would run in 3 channel mode... remove the rear speakers (you really don't need'm) and run the sub.
I bet tho it would run in 3 channel mode... remove the rear speakers (you really don't need'm) and run the sub.
Team Owner
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ah, I see... ok...
you see, putting in a real sub, i.e. the sub you have adopted from your son, will blind any amount of highs coming from the rear.
the front stage would benefit from some 6.5" componants. They will bring the bass forward, too. Neat trick, really.
It requires a custom install, but it's worth it.
you see, putting in a real sub, i.e. the sub you have adopted from your son, will blind any amount of highs coming from the rear.
the front stage would benefit from some 6.5" componants. They will bring the bass forward, too. Neat trick, really.
It requires a custom install, but it's worth it.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Little Elm TX
Originally Posted by bogus
ah, I see... ok...
you see, putting in a real sub, i.e. the sub you have adopted from your son, will blind any amount of highs coming from the rear.
the front stage would benefit from some 6.5" componants. They will bring the bass forward, too. Neat trick, really.
It requires a custom install, but it's worth it.
you see, putting in a real sub, i.e. the sub you have adopted from your son, will blind any amount of highs coming from the rear.
the front stage would benefit from some 6.5" componants. They will bring the bass forward, too. Neat trick, really.
It requires a custom install, but it's worth it.
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You Can Also Put The 2 Rear Speakers On The Front 2 Channel The Amp Should Run 2 Ohm Stereo But You Will Loos The Fader Option And You Could Only Raise The Gain To The Level That The 5 1/4 Can Handle Then The 2 Rear Chanel Can Be Bridged For Twice The Power For The Sub