Subwoofer Location?

smittylube · 02-19-2008, 11:40 AM

thanks

zenMachine · 02-19-2008, 01:27 PM

My sub is powered from the battery in the rear (the cable is actually connected to a splitter connected to the 12V battery that also delivers power to other amp equipment I have). The cable is then run through the opening on the left wall of the car below the seat (you have to remove the seat to see it) then run along the frame toward the B-pillar. It basically follows the same path as the orange High Voltage cable. From the B-pillar I ran it under the carpet toward the pre-cut hole in the carpet that's directly under the driver's seat. A perfectly placed opening for the wires to come out, as if Toyota had engineered it specifically for this purpose.

I also inserted round plastic feet to the bottom of the SW to raise it off the floor a little bit so that the floor vent can blow freely if needed.

The remote cable is then run along the driver's side and up the A-pillar. The remote controller is placed in the triangular window area, taped down with velcro. Very stealthy.

EJFB1029 · 02-19-2008, 01:49 PM

Ok, this calls for better pictures, more pictures and a write up.

Please

You knew that was coming.

Steamboatsig · 02-19-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EJFB1029

Ok, this calls for better pictures, more pictures and a write up.

Please

You knew that was coming.

I am glad you are joining the "more pictures" bandwagon. As intelligent as Prius owners are, they should be prepared to have pictures for every post. lol. Especially modification posts.

Doc Willie · 02-19-2008, 05:49 PM

I just visited my friendly local quality audio dealer, and he suggested a look at a new sub by JL audio.

It would fit in the cargo bay nicely, and maybe under the front seat if you didn't have the JBL amp there.

zenMachine · 02-19-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steamboatsig

I am glad you are joining the "more pictures" bandwagon. As intelligent as Prius owners are, they should be prepared to have pictures for every post. lol. Especially modification posts.

I don't have specific pictures of the wiring handy. Will have to dig through old photos to see what I can find. In the meantime, here are some pics to give you some idea of what I'm talking about.

Steamboatsig · 02-19-2008, 07:08 PM

That looks nice! I looked under my driver side seat and found something under there. What is this?

Presto · 02-19-2008, 09:29 PM

nav

NOPEC · 02-22-2008, 09:04 AM

I have black boxes under both front seats. Any idea what's under the passenger front? More Nav?

smittylube · 02-22-2008, 10:22 AM

I think that is the JBL amp

02-19-2008, 11:40 AM	#21
smittylube Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 51 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? thanks

02-19-2008, 01:27 PM	#22
zenMachine Just another Onionhead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,985 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 5 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? My sub is powered from the battery in the rear (the cable is actually connected to a splitter connected to the 12V battery that also delivers power to other amp equipment I have). The cable is then run through the opening on the left wall of the car below the seat (you have to remove the seat to see it) then run along the frame toward the B-pillar. It basically follows the same path as the orange High Voltage cable. From the B-pillar I ran it under the carpet toward the pre-cut hole in the carpet that's directly under the driver's seat. A perfectly placed opening for the wires to come out, as if Toyota had engineered it specifically for this purpose. I also inserted round plastic feet to the bottom of the SW to raise it off the floor a little bit so that the floor vent can blow freely if needed. The remote cable is then run along the driver's side and up the A-pillar. The remote controller is placed in the triangular window area, taped down with velcro. Very stealthy.

02-19-2008, 01:49 PM	#23
EJFB1029 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Republic of Texas Posts: 4,520 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 186 Thanked 167 Times in 119 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Subwoofer Location? Ok, this calls for better pictures, more pictures and a write up. Please You knew that was coming.

02-19-2008, 05:49 PM	#25
Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 1,473 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 11	Re: Subwoofer Location? I just visited my friendly local quality audio dealer, and he suggested a look at a new sub by JL audio. It would fit in the cargo bay nicely, and maybe under the front seat if you didn't have the JBL amp there.

02-19-2008, 07:08 PM	#27
Steamboatsig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Altadena Posts: 324 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? That looks nice! I looked under my driver side seat and found something under there. What is this?

02-19-2008, 09:29 PM	#28
Presto Has his homepage set to PC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,257 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Subwoofer Location? nav

02-22-2008, 09:04 AM	#29
NOPEC Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 14 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? I have black boxes under both front seats. Any idea what's under the passenger front? More Nav?

02-22-2008, 10:22 AM	#30
smittylube Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 51 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? I think that is the JBL amp