My Car Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 hey audio section, ive got a Cerwin Vega 12 inch sub (pictured) and a 400 watt Dual amp. I have not got any of this set up in my car yet because ive been waiting to get some money to buy a new head unit because all i have is my stock stereo in my 94 legacy. BUT, ive been thinking about skipping the new stereo and just somehow hooking up my amp and sub. problem is the remote turn on wire. where can i wire it? can i even wire it to my stock head unit? is there a way to "hack" it so i can turn on the amp manually? im a pretty cheap guy. you should see the speakers i got wired up to replace the rear ones that disintegrated with age. pretty ghetto but im about function over form. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2882204/Pictures/MVC-089F.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenva Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 This device will save you time and headaches. It will give you RCAs for the amp and your remote turn on wire. You don't even need to pull the radio.[ame=http://www.amazon.com/PAC-SOEM-T-2-Channel-Line-Out-Converter/dp/B003550RLE]Amazon.com: PAC SOEM-T 2-Channel Premium Line-Out Converter with Remote Turn-On Trigger: Automotive[/ame] It senses the speaker level to provide the 12V. Very clever RIP 96 Legacy 2.2 4EAT lost reverse @ 374,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 You have two options if you don't want to spend any money. 1. if your headunit has a power antenna wire run your amp turn on wire there. 2. if you don't have the above you can just connect it to acc so it's on all the time when the car is running. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Car Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 that looks like an ingenious little devise but ive since figured it out and wired it to the radio fuse. here's a little video of me testing my sub if anyone is interested. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56poh8OJYAs]YouTube - Testing new sub[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 well... your rear view mirror rattles enough that it's not really usable and the music sounds like ass... but to each their own... Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Car Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 right I know. but i was doing a full capacity test. also the camera mic makes it sound like ass. i like having the bass low so i it blends better with the music but if im showing it off i like to blast it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Car Posted February 23, 2011 Author Share Posted February 23, 2011 also this was kind of interesting so i made a video of it. yes i know i need a capacitor. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JABjUHTef1s&feature=related]YouTube - Engine slows on hard bass hits[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soloz2 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 also this was kind of interesting so i made a video of it. yes i know i need a capacitor. YouTube - Engine slows on hard bass hits LOL I've got a 1 fared cap I'm not using right now $15 plus shipping and it's yours. Current: 16 Crosstrek Premium w/ Eyesight & 05 Outback XT 5MT Past Subies: 14 FXT Premium, 14 WRX hatch, 06 Legacy 2.5i SE 5MT, 98 Outback wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenva Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 You don't need a cap! That will not help. The problem is the alternator does not put out enough power. 85 amps is it's maximum output, around 35 at idle. Get one of these instead.http://www.maniacelectricmotors.com/hiou195ampsu.html (Or don't) By adding a cap you'll just be adding 1 more thing for the already taxed alternator to keep charged. People seem to think that a cap is a magical device that gives you free power~~well what do you think gives it it's power? RIP 96 Legacy 2.2 4EAT lost reverse @ 374,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Car Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 hmmm I get what you mean. my alternator was recently rebuilt if that counts for anything. if it wasnt it would probably be putting out less power, I'm guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 I have an old Panasonic head unit that i don't need that you can have for shipping costs If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Car Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 does it have aux in? slightly interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/sigh-finally-picked-single-din-unit-28262.html?t=28262&highlight=panasonic If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfxdave99 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 i have a half farad cap i'll throw in with it lol If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough. - Mario Andretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Car Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 so you're saying you'd give me that and a capacitor for just the shipping cost? lol thats awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Car Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 also here's something i posted on another forum but forgot to post it here too. messy setup http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad328/Meyer_photo/002-2.jpg clean setup http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad328/Meyer_photo/0302.jpg inline fuse holder: $1 case of 30 amp fuses: $3 http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad328/Meyer_photo/0142.jpg general wire setup. i have it bridged as you can see http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad328/Meyer_photo/024.jpg optimal setting http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad328/Meyer_photo/023-1.jpg I used wire from a spool of appliance wire my dad had. its like 8 gauge but still supplies enough power. I used the high level input because i dont have any RCA jacks on my old head unit but it still sounds amazing. ill get a video up soon. point and laugh if you must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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