May 2, 2008 - 3:43 PM
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I'm in the process of taking my small, alpine power amp and sub box
and wiring it up to my Celica. My stock amp is already bypassed and the car is pushing the six speakers from the head unit. I'll be using the RCA outs of my head unit for the inputs on the amp. My question is - Are there any wires down there that are already "hot n ready" for the amp? Or will I need to run new wiring? I need power and a ground. I don't want to cut into my head unit. Want the amp and woofer to be independent. Thanks guys. By the way, I already have the console tore apart. I'm just lookin' for a possible tip. Haven't played with it since I installed the head unit in 2003. -------------------- My new, blue spark plug wires gave my Celica, roughly, 250 more horsepower..
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May 2, 2008 - 3:57 PM
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Make sure to use good wire made for an amplifier - cheaping out will effect sound quality/level. Also the only good ground I've found [and I've tried many spots back there] is the hatch/trunk release bracket right in the center of the back wall. Everything else back there seems to be a weak ground source or if too near the lights will give you feedback of a sort in the form of a whining noise [called alt whine usually].
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Lexicon_Devil Wiring Up a Power Amp and Sub Woofer May 2, 2008 - 3:43 PM
D-Man Um, from what i understand your looking to power t... May 2, 2008 - 3:53 PM
Lexicon_Devil Correct. Just power the amp.
Totally helpful... May 2, 2008 - 3:59 PM
D-Man DEATH covered a few items i also didn't mentio... May 2, 2008 - 4:09 PM
njccmd2002 its best to run the amp straight from the battery.... May 2, 2008 - 4:51 PM
Lexicon_Devil Thanks for the all the info.
I'm going to spen... May 2, 2008 - 6:30 PM
Lexicon_Devil Finished it. Sounds great.
I ran straight from t... May 3, 2008 - 2:24 PM
addictions QUOTE(Lexicon_Devil @ May 3, 2008 - 2... May 4, 2008 - 2:00 PM
Galcobar I'm guessing he means in the wiring cavity at ... May 6, 2008 - 3:24 AM
Lexicon_Devil Yes the wiring cavity for all the power stuff (mir... May 6, 2008 - 10:10 PM
addictions QUOTE(Lexicon_Devil @ May 6, 2008 - 10... May 7, 2008 - 9:17 AM
D-Man lol, good job looking out for him addictions! ... May 7, 2008 - 9:30 AM![]() ![]() |
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