How slim does a sub need to be to fit behind the seat? I started to look around at some of the Lanzar and other models of all-in-one setups. Just not sure how deep it can be.
I plan on going with this setup. Couple questions. Does adjusting the bass level from the head unit work on the sub? Will it change the levels for the speakers and the sub simultaneously?
Where did you get those piggyback connectors for your rear speakers to run the high level inputs on your amplifier? My Alpine amplifier has high level inputs signal sensing also and I would like to do the same setup style as you did off the back speakers as a signal for the sub. 👍😎
This video is exactly what I was looking for. One thing I need to clear in this video is did you use Pyle plvhl70 or Pac Tr-4 or both devices? If you use only one, what would you recommend. Also it was a very good idea to put 4x6 Infinity speakers instead of 4 inch. I ordered exactly same speaker also. Please let me know as soon as possible so I can order one of those two little devices. Thank you for your good information
Hey, I hooked mine up but it never turns off. My truck will intermittently turn on the radio and speakers when teuck is off. Just on and off, no reason. This keeps the amp on....does yours do this?
Does adding the amp and sub drain a noticeable amount of energy from the battery? Wondering if it would reduce the distance of running in pure EV mode. Thanks
If you had your music up at a high volume I imagine it could have some impact but to me the impact has been minimal. The air conditioning is noticeable I can't tell with the stereo on or off a difference
hey bro you have a way to increase power in a hybrid system? You can't upgrade the alternator obviously because there isn't one. I've got a hybrid sound system and it won't live up to it's potential until i can figure out how to get more power.
What is your remote wire tied to? That needs to be tied to something that only turns on when car is on that way you don't drain your battery. The remote wire is the signal that tells your amp when to turn on.
No need to purchase, and run a second wire as well as fish it through everything. The chassis and battery negative are equal and directly connected. A positive wire to the amplifier bypasses any fused circuits, as well as ensures you are receiving clean power directly from the battery safely. In this car, the battery just happens to be in a very handy spot to install a subwoofer.
Is it easier (or preferable) to wire the powered sub into the front speakers or the rear speakers? My plan is to buy a Kicker Hideaway subwoofer and install it right away, but I'm just wondering as to which speaker set (front vs rear) is "better"? Thank you
Not sure that it really matters but rear is more typical as subs usually end up in rear. If you have component setup in front with tweeters that could mess things up too.
No it runs off the standard 12V battery and ran great for me. I know some people who leave their hybrids parked for a while amd some with poor connections were having issues (without after market sub setup). Hopefully Ford has resolved them
I'm desperate to identify the speaker wire colors for each side of the rear, you showed that you had your wires tapped into the speaker wires but didn't show them, do you remember what colors each side rear speaker wires were?
Pretty sure all powered subwoofers automatically turn on and off when tied into the high level inputs to just one rear speaker needed. Why all these other devices and remote wires needed?
Very informative! Thanks for doing this video.
How slim does a sub need to be to fit behind the seat? I started to look around at some of the Lanzar and other models of all-in-one setups. Just not sure how deep it can be.
My amp has a remote turn signal when you wire with the hi level inputs, I didn’t know that until I read the owner manual
I plan on going with this setup. Couple questions. Does adjusting the bass level from the head unit work on the sub? Will it change the levels for the speakers and the sub simultaneously?
Adjusting the amplitude will impact both yes. This is where sub amp tuning comes into play.
Where did you get those piggyback connectors for your rear speakers to run the high level inputs on your amplifier? My Alpine amplifier has high level inputs signal sensing also and I would like to do the same setup style as you did off the back speakers as a signal for the sub. 👍😎
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This video is exactly what I was looking for. One thing I need to clear in this video is did you use Pyle plvhl70 or Pac Tr-4 or both devices? If you use only one, what would you recommend.
Also it was a very good idea to put 4x6 Infinity speakers instead of 4 inch. I ordered exactly same speaker also.
Please let me know as soon as possible so I can order one of those two little devices.
Thank you for your good information
Go with the Pyle.
if I use Pyle, I do not need Pac-pr4?
Correct
So with the line output you have to tap into both the left and right rear speaker?
You don't have to but it is definitely best practice as opposed to just one
Hey, great video. Where did we get this low profile sub?
I don't think they sell the one that I used anymore but something like this would be similar. amzn.to/4cExNHi
Hey, I hooked mine up but it never turns off. My truck will intermittently turn on the radio and speakers when teuck is off. Just on and off, no reason. This keeps the amp on....does yours do this?
No.
Does adding the amp and sub drain a noticeable amount of energy from the battery? Wondering if it would reduce the distance of running in pure EV mode. Thanks
If you had your music up at a high volume I imagine it could have some impact but to me the impact has been minimal. The air conditioning is noticeable I can't tell with the stereo on or off a difference
Different batteries
Any reason that you know of for the sub not firing ? Both power lights come on the sub and the line out converter
Is your gain or high pass or low pass filter settings wrong?
I’m sorry could you explain further what that means?
Play with your amp settings
What is the color code for + & - on the rear speakers
You will have to search that for your specific year make and model.
So if you use the high level input then you don’t need the rca cables?
Yes
hey bro you have a way to increase power in a hybrid system? You can't upgrade the alternator obviously because there isn't one. I've got a hybrid sound system and it won't live up to it's potential until i can figure out how to get more power.
You could use a capacitor and outside of that go ahead and charge your 12v battery woth a charger once a week.
So my sub turns on with high lever inputs, but its not turning off as I expected, what are your thoughts on it killing the battery?
What is your remote wire tied to? That needs to be tied to something that only turns on when car is on that way you don't drain your battery. The remote wire is the signal that tells your amp when to turn on.
Is there a benefit to grounding to the chassis instead of the battery? Looks like an easy install!!
The battery is directly grounded to chassis, so it doesn't matter.
No need to purchase, and run a second wire as well as fish it through everything. The chassis and battery negative are equal and directly connected. A positive wire to the amplifier bypasses any fused circuits, as well as ensures you are receiving clean power directly from the battery safely. In this car, the battery just happens to be in a very handy spot to install a subwoofer.
Is it easier (or preferable) to wire the powered sub into the front speakers or the rear speakers? My plan is to buy a Kicker Hideaway subwoofer and install it right away, but I'm just wondering as to which speaker set (front vs rear) is "better"? Thank you
Not sure that it really matters but rear is more typical as subs usually end up in rear. If you have component setup in front with tweeters that could mess things up too.
Front. Some people have said the rears have an attenuated bass signal at higher volumes for the maverick.
2 years later any issues with this set up?
Running a different truck now but I have run this same setup in many vehicles flawlessly over the years.
@@JCTFIXIT no issues with battery errors from running it through the hybrid though??
No it runs off the standard 12V battery and ran great for me. I know some people who leave their hybrids parked for a while amd some with poor connections were having issues (without after market sub setup). Hopefully Ford has resolved them
how about if connected to a front and rear speaker.
Technically you only need 1 speaker, but it's nice to have L And R channels
I'm desperate to identify the speaker wire colors for each side of the rear, you showed that you had your wires tapped into the speaker wires but didn't show them, do you remember what colors each side rear speaker wires were?
No. Usually the soldered tabs are slightly different in size. That can help you atleast make sure you have the same from each speaker.
I dont have a battery in my seat . Going back to the dealer for service and hopefully they will install one.
This install was done on Maverick Hybrid.
Pretty sure all powered subwoofers automatically turn on and off when tied into the high level inputs to just one rear speaker needed. Why all these other devices and remote wires needed?
Some newer models do that. Many do not. Also you want both so that you get tunes from L & R channels