oem subwoofer

[phiggystardust]

hi guys
i have got hold of a genuine sub but my car only has the basic mid buisness head unit at the mo, but hoping to fit an after market replacement.
my question is will it be plug and play straight away or does it only work with the dsp unit?, noticed there is a connector where it goes.or has anyone opened one up is there a built in amp inside ? or is it as easy as just wire up to speaker wires inside?also is there a special cover with grill for these or do they sit behind the blank original????
p.s would have loved one of x555's enclosures with a focal sub as these speakers are awesome. but this was cheap so will give it a go with any help offered
thanks guys

[Turks]

The OEM Subs come usually with the DSP Upgrade or the Individual Upgrade. I'm not sure where they are amplified from but I imagine that there isn't an amplifier inside the unit. You should be able to get the matching connector and wire it in yourself to keep it neat or you can just open it up and wire it up to your new amp. Both subs just fit behind the blank cover - grilles can be cut into this and may help the sound of the subs.

Out of interest, what did you pay for them? I may have a set thats all once I get my enclosure from x555...


Turks.

[x555]

AFAIK Piggy the oem sub needs the dsp amp as there are three conections on the dsp one as opposed to two on a non dsp amp.
I think it would plug in as there is a loose plug on the loom near the cubby hole but not sure if it would work
The dsp and non dsp amps are usually located in the left cubby hole (opposite the right custom sub enclosure hole )below the sat nav/cd player etc and behind the black metal piece where the BT module is.Others are sometimes under the spare wheel in with the tv module etc.
looky here...


Here's a pic of a dsp amp with the three conectors...


and here


and here is a standard non dsp amp....


HTH mate

[phiggystardust]

cheers guys
think ill just plug it in and try and if not just open up and wire in .and to my next question where would be the best place to get power for the amp ?? take it the battery would be as is in the boot anyway, its just trying to keep all tidy inc location for amp
thanks again chaps

[x555]

All depends on what amp you go for mate but i managed to get one that just about fitted in with the sat nav etc with a little moding to the bracket



As for the power ...yes take it from the battery and you will also need an ignition positive which i got from the rcm module ....purple and white wire iirc

[phiggystardust]

hi mitch
that is very tidy i have got an alpine v12 amp which is around that size. so tidy thats where it will go self tappers insulation tape here we go
p.s what the heck is a rcm module

look out here go the mods reverse camera next get ready for more questions

[x555]

[quote=""phiggystardust""]hi mitch
that is very tidy i have got an alpine v12 amp which is around that size. so tidy thats where it will go self tappers insulation tape here we go
p.s what the heck is a rcm module

look out here go the mods reverse camera next get ready for more questions [/quote]

Radio control module it's the silver box under the spare wheel front left of the square hole nearest the bumper in the bsw link he calls it the tuner

[Sanj]

[quote=""phiggystardust""]look out here go the mods reverse camera next get ready for more questions [/quote]

All yours again x555!

[x555]

[quote=""Sanj""][quote=""phiggystardust""]look out here go the mods reverse camera next get ready for more questions [/quote]

All yours again x555![/quote]

You'll have to ask Sanj on the reverse camera mod mate as i haven't done it.............unlike Sanj i don't need a camera to park my car as i can see over the window height to judge the distance.

[Sanj]

More like your fingers are too fat you can't do the wiring!

[Rusty]

Now now ladies, we're all friends here aren't we??????

[Sanj]

He's my bestest buddy and he knows that - just jesting, hope all on here realise we know each other quite well.

Besides I need him in the new year for me filters - ooeerr!!!

[ITBarbie]

It's ok Sanj we know the deal. Keep your friends close and you're enemies closer


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[Rusty]

[quote=""Sanj""]He's my bestest buddy and he knows that - just jesting, hope all on here realise we know each other quite well.

Besides I need him in the new year for me filters - ooeerr!!![/quote]

Me thinks he doth protesteth too much

We'll believe you

[x555]

Ha ha just catching up after a heavy weekend and spotted this ..............the truth is i can't stand him really but don't tell him that