sub and amp help

[thunder9]

did u install onto the holden iq system. ive installed subs and amp before but im abit scared of the iq system cause its not just a case of hooking up to the rcas like a normal headunit

 

[Nic92]

did u install onto the holden iq system. ive installed subs and amp before but im abit scared of the iq system cause its not just a case of hooking up to the rcas like a normal headunit

nah its a case of hooking up speaker wires into the RCA converter

 

[thunder9]

so i just hard wire a rca converter to the 2 spare wires and run it off that???

 

[Nic92]

so i just hard wire a rca converter to the 2 spare wires and run it off that???

the speaker wires on the back of the radio go into a LOC (Line Output Converter) and then plug in the RCA's into that

 

[thunder9]

sweet i might sus it out tomorrow. where would i pick a good converter from. wat kinda subs u running. im a bit confused on wat to go with now.

 

[vx_commodore]

Autobarn.
Local car audio store should stock them.
I think supercheap auto have a small selection.

Other than that, eBay have quiet a few, Just have to wait for it too arrive.

 

[Nic92]

sweet i might sus it out tomorrow. where would i pick a good converter from. wat kinda subs u running. im a bit confused on wat to go with now.

me? just one 18".. +1 to installing it yourself, you save alot of $$ and as long as you know how to wire it and what goes where in terms of wire/cable, you just post on here if you need any advice with anything and i'm sure you will get heaps.

as for what to go with, it depends on your budget and what you what you want to get out of it.

go to the shops and have a look at what they have, you would probably have to go with a slimline type sub depending on the amount of space there is in a VE Ute, i've never been in one so i wouldn't know. My personal reference: JL Audio 13.5" TW5 - a bit pricey but totally worth it. If i was going for something cheap but still sound good then i would go for a Kicker CVT 12" but i would buy all my gear on eBay because its so much easier for me and the prices just don't compare to what they have here locally.

i've used a cheap 5 dollar LOC from eBay, didn't really have problems with it, I would just go for a decent priced one either from eBay or local store like vx_commodore mentioned.

just my 2cents worth, i hope it helped

 

[DJ_Cosmic_Fire]

so i just hard wire a rca converter to the 2 spare wires and run it off that???

OP - with your install maybe just take a step back & think about it for a bit, don't worry about what other people are running. Get a pad & write down what you want to achieve from your set up then sketch out some rough ideas of the end result in your mind's eye - don't rush into it. Then research your gear because if you're willing to fork out 700 for this install then DIY will allow you to purchase some good quality components. As for a LOC/LLC it converts high level (high power) speaker signals back down to low level (RCA) so try this link mate Speaker (High Level) to Line Level Converter - Jaycar Electronics & for a top quality, high powered mono block with no frills, this is good :- Response Precision 1000WRMS Linkable Class D Subwoofer Amplifier - Jaycar Electronics will allow you to run just about any sub configuration you want.

 

[thunder9]

hi all i just went a bought a 12'' pioneer slim sub. i havnt bought a amp yet im trying to find one that has a remote bass control to sit up on my dash so i can turn up or down depending on songs and if i just want a break from it lol. i got the sub for 249 at my local autobarn. i have ordered a custom box from bayside auto styling in melbourne to suit my ve. i would like to keep a pioneer amp but they only have the bass remote on the 1200w version which will be useless for the sub. i know every one thunks fusion suck but wat are the opionions on there mono amps. i want something that looks good so i can mount it up inbetween my seats on the back wall as a kinda feature.

 

[sweefu]

What's your budget for the amplifier?