Another simple subwoofer install with pics

[BassWinger]

Very nice. Does this bring down your range at all?

For sure. Played loud the system vibrates the mirrors now.

 

[Kaycee1980]

For sure. Played loud the system vibrates the mirrors now.

How much did it bring down your range?

 

[BassWinger]

I don’t think I understand the question. For what it’s worth I don’t have any acoustic testing gear.

 

[Kaycee1980]

I don’t think I understand the question. For what it’s worth I don’t have any acoustic testing gear.

Lolll ohhhh no. Im sorry I mean does the power being used for the subwoofer lower the cars driving range?

 

[borski]

Lolll ohhhh no. Im sorry I mean does the power being used for the subwoofer lower the cars driving range?

No way it would be that significant.

 

[BassWinger]

Lolll ohhhh no. Im sorry I mean does the power being used for the subwoofer lower the cars driving range?

Oh, I was thinking you were talking acoustically.
Not by any measurable means no way. Probably uses less than a seat massage session? Certainly isn’t the slightest concern for me.

 

[BassWinger]

Lolll ohhhh no. Im sorry I mean does the power being used for the subwoofer lower the cars driving range?

Here’s another perspective on that….
I’m not worried about the impact on the driving range from a subwoofer install on a car that motorizes its handles open, turns on the headlights, cranks on the HVAC, and turns on the radio every damn time I go into the garage, or walk by it in the driveway.
The cars natural behavior is already chewing away at some petty amount of range.

 

[Kaycee1980]

Thank you @McGriddle. Based on this post I bought the 10” version of the Kicker and installed it in kind this afternoon into my ‘25 Touring (with the base sound system.) What a dramatic improvement. I installed it deck level, just behind the folding seat, passenger side as it seemed like a better location than in the rear well. I’ve tuned it with about an hour of listening… may have to play with it more, but very pleased thus far. Many thanks for sharing the path.

This sounds good. Is 150w the max the 12v outlet will do?

 

[JGard18]

This sounds good. Is 150w the max the 12v outlet will do?

12v outlet on a 15 amp fuse. Theoretically 180W is the max.

 

[Kaycee1980]

12v outlet on a 15 amp fuse. Theoretically 180W is the max.

Gotcha. Is there any other way to tap into the 12v battery?

 

[BassWinger]

Gotcha. Is there any other way to tap into the 12v battery?

It's just a couple of nuts, although one is in a plastic harness... I decided I didn't want to break that LOL