2010 Prius with JBL - Powered Subwoofer Install (Pics and Instructions)

moner · 06-30-2009, 06:04 AM

The JBL system sounded good, but I still wanted more bass. Today I decided to install the Infinity Basslink 200W Powered 10" Subwoofer I had in my last car. I decided to copy the "mounting with velcro" idea I saw elsewhere on this forum while also securing it to a cargo hook. The amp is fairly big so I couldn't think of a particularly good place to put it where it wouldn't get in the way.
This was my first ever car audio installation and took about 3-4 hours. I am not an audiophile, but it sounds amazing to me and I now have that phat bass I was looking for!

Please look at the file names of the pictures as I added descriptions of what's going on. Let me know if you have any questions, or constructive criticism. Thanks also to KK6PD for his 2009 JBL Audio schematic that I used as a guide for this installation.

KK6PD · 06-30-2009, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moner

The JBL system sounded good, but I still wanted more bass. Thanks also to KK6PD for his 2009 JBL Audio schematic that I used as a guide for this installation.
YouTube - 2010 Prius with Subwoofer Installed

Looks good, nice job. Bet it sounds sweet!!! Glad I could help out!!!

F8L · 06-30-2009, 09:01 AM

Grats!

Shouldn't this be in the electronics section though?

HTMLSpinnr · 06-30-2009, 10:59 AM

I flagged it w/ the request. Great pics!

Where did you tap the remote line for the amp?

**Tideland Prius** · 06-30-2009, 12:38 PM

Nice!

moner · 06-30-2009, 01:04 PM

Thanks guys. It was a pretty easy install especially having the power connections all in the back. I didn't have to run a remote line for the sub as it senses voltage on the speaker wires to turn itself on, then turns off a minute or two after power goes away. It looks like there is a remote/accessory wire on the smaller white connector (labeled S 15 on my picture) of the JBL amp, but fortunately I didn't have to figure out which one to use. All I needed to do other than power was splice into the 8 wires for the front and rear speakers. The one last thing to figure out is a good spot to mount the remote bass adjust but I'm thinking I'll probably mount it in the console under the shifter.

**Danny** · 07-01-2009, 11:41 AM

Is that the Canadian OEM backup camera and screen I see in the rear view mirror?

mymimi · 07-01-2009, 12:23 PM

what model sub is that? where did you buy it?

moner · 07-01-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny

Is that the Canadian OEM backup camera and screen I see in the rear view mirror?

Yes it is, comes on the Premium Package up here. It's small but has a good clear picture and I'm finding it quite useful, especially now that the windows are tinted out.

moner · 07-01-2009, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mymimi

what model sub is that? where did you buy it?

It's an Infinity Basslink, I bought it at Future Shop a couple years ago. There are probably smaller powered subs that could be mounted better in the Prius but it's what I had around the house. Really it gives too much bass, gotta keep it turned down.

Future Shop: Car Electronics: Car Audio Subwoofers: Infinity Self-Amplified Subwoofer System (BASSLINK)

06-30-2009, 06:04 AM	#1
moner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 283 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium (Canada) Thanks: 32 Thanked 47 Times in 24 Posts Friends: 5	2010 Prius with JBL - Powered Subwoofer Install (Pics and Instructions) The JBL system sounded good, but I still wanted more bass. Today I decided to install the Infinity Basslink 200W Powered 10" Subwoofer I had in my last car. I decided to copy the "mounting with velcro" idea I saw elsewhere on this forum while also securing it to a cargo hook. The amp is fairly big so I couldn't think of a particularly good place to put it where it wouldn't get in the way. This was my first ever car audio installation and took about 3-4 hours. I am not an audiophile, but it sounds amazing to me and I now have that phat bass I was looking for! Please look at the file names of the pictures as I added descriptions of what's going on. Let me know if you have any questions, or constructive criticism. Thanks also to KK6PD for his 2009 JBL Audio schematic that I used as a guide for this installation. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by moner; 07-14-2009 at 04:44 AM.

06-30-2009, 09:01 AM	#3
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 5,518 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 22 Thanked 192 Times in 140 Posts Friends: 35	Re: 2010 Prius with JBL - Powered Subwoofer Install (Pics and Instructions) Grats! Shouldn't this be in the electronics section though?

06-30-2009, 10:59 AM	#4
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06-30-2009, 12:38 PM	#5
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06-30-2009, 01:04 PM	#6
moner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 283 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium (Canada) Thanks: 32 Thanked 47 Times in 24 Posts Friends: 5	Re: 2010 Prius with JBL - Powered Subwoofer Install (Pics and Instructions) Thanks guys. It was a pretty easy install especially having the power connections all in the back. I didn't have to run a remote line for the sub as it senses voltage on the speaker wires to turn itself on, then turns off a minute or two after power goes away. It looks like there is a remote/accessory wire on the smaller white connector (labeled S 15 on my picture) of the JBL amp, but fortunately I didn't have to figure out which one to use. All I needed to do other than power was splice into the 8 wires for the front and rear speakers. The one last thing to figure out is a good spot to mount the remote bass adjust but I'm thinking I'll probably mount it in the console under the shifter.

07-01-2009, 11:41 AM	#7
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