HuskerScooby Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Was interested in picking up an OE subwoofer as my standard model did not come with one. Is it worth it? How easy is it to install? Any info would be great. Best, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 I picked up my LGT a few weeks ago, and it has the OE subwoofer. I've read many threads with people saying the audio quality isn't the best. However, I think the system sounds great. Pretty clean sound (I'll probably update the in door speakers), and it's plenty loud for me, and the sub provides good bass for what I listen to, I'm not a rap guy so I don't need a constant thumping. As for an install, I can't help ya there. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Was interested in picking up an OE subwoofer as my standard model did not come with one. Is it worth it? How easy is it to install? Any info would be great. Best, Peter put one in my Forester 03 not hard just follow instructions. all plug-in, route supplied cable, install under seat. you do have to take radio out, no big deal trim pieces are easy just snap in/out. if you were thinking of the Jazzy I-Pod install then would be a perfect time to do it. you can find instructions for removal of trim/radio if you "search". sub sounds much better so good in fact that i'm going to install one in my LGT soon. has it's own cross-over which frees up the other speakers the Jazzy I-Pod works good also. rock on bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyd2005 Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 It's pretty easy. I installed one on '98 OB and '05 LGT. Plug and play. However, not being a perfectionist, you could see the wire if you looked for it. http://www.thel7.com/TSB/15-113-04.pdf http://www.thel7.com/Accessory%20Install%20Doc%27s/legacy_subwoofer.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted September 17, 2006 Share Posted September 17, 2006 its very easy. if you want to do a good job, you should remove the center console for routing the wire properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WmCraven Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I think that it was worth it but the OEM Panasonic is not a real strong sub being only 6" dia. I use it to fill in the low-mids where the stock door speakers are lacking. However, it does add some nice low end punch wuthout being overpowering. I may replace ther stock door speakers with Polk db650/db6500 sets and then reset the gain and cut on the sub. I put the OEM sub in my '06 OBW 2.5i M/T. The install was not hard once I figured out how to get to the harness plug on the back of the head unit and the included instructions are rather vague. The install required a major disassembly of the console to pull the head unit out far enough to even see the harness plug. Only other 'gotcha' is to pay attention to the screws around the head unit as they are of several types and the threads are not the same. It is is easy to use the wrong screw and strip the plastic out of the console threads. Very bad!!! :icon_mad: :icon_mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCBRED Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Can someone please post some pics of how the sub fits under the seat? I want to put my carputer under there, but I might get the sub too, and I don't know how much space it takes up. On a slightly unrelated note, I would like to know what is involved with taking out the front passenger seat. There are the 4 bolts that hold the seat frame to the floor, but how many connectors are there to remove (heated, power and airbag, I assume) can I lift the seat up a bit and tilt it back to get to the connectors to unplug them?? Thanks. sub doesn't go under seat...it goes under the rear deck behind the rear seat...look under the deck from the trunk area, you'll see the cutout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosco Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Not in the wagon... and every installation of the aftermarket OEM sub that I have heard about goes under the front passenger seat. Also, the install manual for it has it installed uner that seat. I just want to know how big it is and how much room I have left to work with... http://thel7.com/Accessory%20Install%20Doc%27s/legacy_subwoofer.pdf both of my installations where under the front seat. there is only room for the sub woofer nothing else including left rear passenger feet bosco Stay Stock Stay Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCBRED Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 hmm that's weird....so factory it gets installed in the rear deck but aftermarket it gets installed under the seat......wow that's odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Yours in the rear deck????? Both of mine have been under the drivers seat. There would be no way to connect under the rear deck with the suppied connectors. If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxwagon Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 oh sebberry btw, garage sale on at Docksteader first two weeks of may, 25% off accessories, 10% off labor/install. I asked about the subwoofer and they still have to order it in for the legacy, don't know about the outback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxwagon Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Don't quote me on this but I think you can pick it up or get it installed whenever as long as you order and pay for it before the end of the week. Just a good reason for another meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 The cutout in the rear deck is ONLY used if you get the McIntoch stereo system (ie - non-USDM). All the USDM cars get the little sub under the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 The cutout in the rear deck is ONLY used if you get the McIntoch stereo system (ie - non-USDM). All the USDM cars get the little sub under the seat. Really? I wonder how it sounds If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Probably pretty good. It is a "free air" design sub that Subaru uses.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 It must hook up off the rear speaker then. Might be worth researching If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccorry Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2111&highlight=macintosh http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1904&highlight=macintosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKEBRAVO Posted May 10, 2007 Share Posted May 10, 2007 Thank you. If you can afford College, you probably don't need to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Ed Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 where does the little black plug on the radio side of the harness go i installed everyhting on my sub but it didn't work. at first i thought maybe the harness for wrx was dif than that of a legacy, but from what i read they are the same. any ideas? I am currently lookingf ofr a way to ttest the sub to make sure it isn't just dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryany25 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I just pulled out all of the factory stereo equipment and replaced it. I'm about to put the rear deck sub on ebay if anyone is looking. Allready sold the radio and amplifier though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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