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Crutchfield Powered Sub Install

Discussion in 'Prius c Audio and Electronics' started by otbiker, Mar 7, 2014.

  1. otbiker

    otbiker New Member

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    I've had a couple of these lying around that I've used in cars with crappy sound systems. Unfortunately, the Prius C applies to this rule.

    I used a fused pigtail from the battery for main power. An "add a fuse" pigtail on the ACC fuse under the left hand dash for remote power, and right rear speaker lead for line level input. Note that there are two red & white pairs in the wiring loom at the passenger door. The speaker leads are the straight wires, not the twisted pair red & whites. I later discovered the twisted red & white was the smart key receiver for the hatch door. If you have a C1 or C2, you shouldn't encounter the second red & white pair.

    These powered subs do a great job of filling that low bass without blowing the stock door speakers.

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    #1 otbiker, Mar 7, 2014
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    #2 otbiker, Mar 7, 2014
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    nice and simple install.
     
    #3 kingnba6, Mar 7, 2014
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    Nice place for the sub. Is that the sound ordinance? Did you fasten the sub down in any way?
     
    #4 Jazzpiano, Mar 15, 2014
  5. otbiker

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    Yes, it is the SO. Not fastened down, just sitting on some rubber matting so it doesn't rattle. I cut the styrofoam about 1" larger, so it won't squeak, but won't move around. As a side note, you will need to stuff some foam rubber at the rear shock towers, as the plastic buzzed with the additional bass. Sounds great and can't be seen...
     
    #5 otbiker, Mar 15, 2014
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    What did you use to cut the styrofoam
     
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    Electric carving knife
     
    #7 otbiker, Mar 16, 2014
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    That's a pretty good location. I have the same looking one under the passenger seat. Fits just right. Real tight.
     
    #8 B2FiNiTY, Mar 18, 2014
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    How does it sound, under the seat?
     
    #9 Jazzpiano, Mar 18, 2014
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    Sounds good. Doesn't bother the passenger since it hardly vibrates much. It's a small sub/amp so it isn't going to rattle your windshield type of deal.
     
    #10 B2FiNiTY, Mar 19, 2014
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    The sound ordnance sub fits under the passenger seat?
     
    #11 Jazzpiano, Mar 19, 2014
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    Yeah, I have the B-8PTD,

    Might be up for sale soon too.
     
    #12 B2FiNiTY, Mar 19, 2014
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    Is the sub not adequate ?
     
    #13 Jazzpiano, Mar 19, 2014
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    It's perfect for my needs but I am selling my prius c along with all my other parts. *see signature* (shameless plug)
     
    #14 B2FiNiTY, Mar 19, 2014
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    How would you describe the sound? If a car already has upgraded speakers and amp, would this make a noticeable difference? Is the bass boomy? Basically is this designed to put punch into a factory system or does it have clean tight sound? Thanks for your input and help.
     
    #15 MikeInOrlando, Sep 11, 2014
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    The sound ordinance amp/sub I had definitely does not compare to a stand alone box with a 8/10/12 subwoofer. However, it does deliver a good enough punch that it is noticeable over the speakers.

    Basically it isn't going to rattle your rear view mirror but it will give you that extra umph if you want it.
     
    #16 B2FiNiTY, Sep 16, 2014
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    Nice, I just got a 2013 C4, but lacking low end pretty badly, was thinking a powered sub would be the way to go, something small, IF it can be hooked up without messing up what I perceive as "delicate" electronics that control the rest of the car.
     
    #17 Ronan, Nov 5, 2014
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    Looks like a great little boost to the bottom end! I like it!
     
    #18 SmoothRidr, Dec 29, 2014
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