SVXdc Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 [quote name='mele63']My recollection is that others have had to modify the harness to make this work. The "headunits'" for the 05's are a completely new and unique animal. I know it's a 14 pin connector going into the stock headunit. ...[/QUOTE]The harnesses for the Subuaru under-seat subwoofers are all essentially the same (if not identical). All Subaru radios since 1993 have been using this same 14-pin speaker/power connector, with the exact same pin-out. If there is any difference in subwoofer harnesses, it will only be slight variations in the length of the long leg that goes under the seat to the sub amp. Up in post #55 above, Patagonian GT said he transplanted a subwoofer from a WRX. Some Subaru radios in the last year or so have started including a separate jack with a subwoofer speaker output. The amp is built into the head unit. Some Foresters have had this for a couple of years. On the latest Legacies, that same jack has a pin for the A/C control. See this thread for more info: [url="http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=749402"][u][i]Stock Head Unit information - pinouts, aux. inputs & more[/i][/u][/url] If you can find the other end of the subwoofer wires (under the rear deck?) then all that may be needed is a speaker. I'm not sure that every radio that has this new jack actually has the sub amplifier, but I think it's likely. Is somebody out there willing to test it? [QUOTE]... I intalled a satellite radio at the same time and was able to hack up the sub's wiring harness to splice in the sat. radio. ...[/QUOTE]How did that work (since the stock radio doesn't have any audio inputs)? Was that just an easy way tap power and ground wires to send to the satellite radio? How did you get the sat radio's audio output into the stock radio -- via the antenna wire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mele63 Posted July 1, 2005 Share Posted July 1, 2005 Quote: ... I intalled a satellite radio at the same time and was able to hack up the sub's wiring harness to splice in the sat. radio. ... [i]Was that just an easy way tap power and ground wires to send to the satellite radio? [/i] Yes. I did it on the workbench and taped everything up real nice. Then all I had to do inside the car was plug the connectors together. From that point, I had two "tails", to run under the console. The sub wires on the dirver's side and the satellite wires on the passenger side. The satellite tuner is under the passenger seat. [i]How did you get the sat radio's audio output into the stock radio -- via the antenna wire?[/i] Yes, using the Metra connectors ("hardwired FM modulator") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 [quote name='Leonardo']Yeah, seat needs to come out.![/QUOTE] In fact, I just finished intalling mine without taking the seat out. It's not a big deal so pass the wiring between the seat/rail and center tunnel. -Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foobark Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I know this is an old thread, but this is a better place to post the answer then a new question. Can anyone tell me how high this subwoofer is? And why the hell can't the dimensions of this thing be found anywhere on the net? I must be using the wrong search tokens because some place out there must have it. [ oem subwoofer height dimensions ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlabs Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Should this be moved to walkthroughs? Took me awhile to find ;) -=- Livin life at 140 BPM -=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 how much is it again? the sub?, too lazy to look it up... and do you get two subs under the driver and passenger seats? or just 1 â—‹ â—‹ â—‹ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: â—‹ â—‹ â—‹Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlabs Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 [quote name='Hanger']how much is it again? the sub?, too lazy to look it up... and do you get two subs under the driver and passenger seats? or just 1[/quote] Installs only under the driver seat. Current cost under $200... [URL="https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/product_info.php?cPath=31_43&products_id=580"]Subarugenuineparts.com[/URL] = $178 [URL="http://www.subaruparts.com/catalog/?section=534"]Subaruparts.com[/URL] = $189 -=- Livin life at 140 BPM -=- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 thx, seen the description on subaru bourchure, it's funny "sound you can hear and actually feel" â—‹ â—‹ â—‹ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: â—‹ â—‹ â—‹Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forestir Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Yeah, you can feel it a bit, buzzin' your butt. It sounds a bit artificially boosted and not that deep into the lower freq's, but it's not objectionable and does fill out the music a bit. If you're really picky about music, you probably won't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avishar Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 Anyone know what the point of that ground wire is that comes on the harness? (the one on the side that hooks up to the deck) I couldnt figure out what screw the loop would go into so I just electric taped it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nawojalso Posted February 12, 2006 Share Posted February 12, 2006 so what is the thickness of this unit? im tempted to make my own with a better driver and amplifier... but would need full dimensions to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVXdc Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 [quote name='Avishar']Anyone know what the point of that ground wire is that comes on the harness? (the one on the side that hooks up to the deck)...[/quote]You're supposed to attach it to one of the mounting bracket screws, on the side of the radio. Here's a link to [URL="http://www.subaruparts.com/guides/44S_Subwoofer_IxI.pdf"][U]Subaru's Subwoofer installation instructions[/U][/URL] (a PDF file). The instructions vary a little for different models/years, but the general idea is the same. The ground wire is shown in step 18 on page 5. [quote name='nawojalso']so what is the thickness of this unit?[/quote]I don't have the height measurement, but estimate it's about 1-3/4". The 8-pin connector on the side (2nd picture in post #1) is about 5/8" high. I would think what you want to know is the available space under your seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybuckeye Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Did you use any brackets or install parts that didn't come w/ the sub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALPHA-GT Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 i've installed a few but don't care for them at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybuckeye Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 So is it safe just to set it on the floor under the passenger seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umcp Posted September 28, 2006 Share Posted September 28, 2006 [quote name='scottybuckeye']So is it safe just to set it on the floor under the passenger seat?[/quote] There is a bar under the passenger seat that sits very low. It my be tough to have it fit under there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscottw Posted September 29, 2006 Share Posted September 29, 2006 I had mine installed at the subaru dealership and they fit it fine under the passenger seat. You should be fine if you choose to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottybuckeye Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 How do you guys like the sub? On the forum, I've heard ppl loving it, saying it brings out the rest of the system. In person a guy told me he wasn't impressed much. I actually think our stock system is pretty decent. But in the future I might add a lil bass. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnvoyEd Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Anybody do the OEM sub install in an '06 LGT Limited automatic wagon? I got the rear armrest part of the consol out ok but can't figure out from the instructions how to remove the shifter knob (if necessary) and the shifter plate. The instruction sheet I received with the sub doesn't totally match up with my car. I don't think I have to remove the power cable for the heated seats either on my '06 LGT. Any input would be helpful. Ed in Philly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscottw Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 I love mine. I wasnt going for Hip/Hop style bass when i did the install. It adds just enough bass to where you can not only hear but feel it. I highly recommend it. The only thing is that to control the bass, you have to do it the same way as turning up the speaker bass, so you dont want to have it too loud otherwise you may get distortion in your speakers. I turned up the gain to almost full, and left the bass through the console at just 2 and it sounds great. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIZARD Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I installed my oem sub under the driver's seat per the instructions. Took about 1 hr. total from start to actually listening to it. I had a few "extra" wires and ss-braided hose running throught the console from the alky/h2o install but plenty of room anyway.:icon_bigg I like the sound now, fills it out as many have stated and I have the gain turned up quite a bit and the stock bass control set at 2 as well. Sounds just right to me, not "tinny" anymore. lizard. Stage2.5376, TDC ProTune,blah blah blahhhh and....Alky/H20 injection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahtanoj1 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 2007 Outback MT I am working on the sub install as we speak and even though I took out the six screws, after having removed the side "metal" trim piece as well as the shifter cover part, the radio is NOT sliding out - something is still holding onto it. Maybe I have to take all the trim off as suggested in the "no words" directions. Anyone with installation experience on a 2007 2.5i? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahtanoj1 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Quick update - figured out I had to take out a screw that was set much deeper than the others holding the deck in place. Took me 2 hours but the job is done. Seems like you do need to take off the side panel (passenger side) to get at the cabling to pull out and install the new cable because there is no where near enough slack to pull the deck out far enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator GT Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 [quote name='nahtanoj1']Quick update - figured out I had to take out a screw that was set much deeper than the others holding the deck in place. Took me 2 hours but the job is done. Seems like you do need to take off the side panel (passenger side) to get at the cabling to pull out and install the new cable because there is no where near enough slack to pull the deck out far enough.[/quote] <-- have 07 B, ordered subwfr and am going to install soon.... ...where is this super-deep screw that was hassling you? Also, when you say 'side panel' for the cables, what are you referring to? Thanks "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." - T. Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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