startxref Reply, Did u ever find anything out mines doing the same. The idea is to use cards that increase our damage like Solphim, Mayhem Dominus and Mechanized Warfare to supercharge damage from pingers like Thermo-Alchemist and Kessig Flamebreather or spells like Play with . The Hideaway includes an adjustable low-pass crossover, a subsonic filter to improve efficiency, a phase switch, and a variable +6 dB bass boost adjustable with the included remote control bass knob. Wir freuen uns, Ihnen das brandneue Lego 41027 einfhren zu drfen! I wish I had different news for you there. 1-the amp goes up in smoke. I was a complete novice and you helped me figure out what would work best for me. Quote Reply. Check all connections, then connect the device to a good speaker see if it works. I'm pretty sure I'll be adding a KEY amp to my truck for Christmas this year. That or any sub will not add more lower frequencies from what a factory system sends to it. I just chose to mount it under my seat though. I have a 2009 Hummer H3T that has very little space like a keep under the back seat. Exact same install. You must log in or register to reply here. Some protect lights are green or blue instead of the usual red. Centered directly under the seat. House Grail is reader-supported. Every time I use Crutchfield I am happy. Low Pass Filter: 50Hz - 150Hz. The only hard thing to do was to thread the main power wire from the battery, through the firewall and on to the sub. Overload Protection Circuit. 0000002381 00000 n Kicker 46HS10 Hideaway Series 10" compact powered subwoofer with 180-watt amp In stock. I will look into this, but at first glance I'm not sure this would be an improvement, and may substract from the quality. 0000004851 00000 n Advertising - Note: I did not, could not, use any fixed mounts on the front of the sub as the front-left was suspended, and, the front-right (although touching the floor) did not have a flat area for the mount. I would run a remote turn on and flip that switch to 12v and see how that goes. Arrrgghhhh i NEEEEEDSSS MY BASS!! This is also a good time to make sure that the amp is not directly touching the metal of the car at any point. Deep Mode: 20Hz-200Hz; Freq resp; Check Price at Amazon. Unbolting your own seats voids warranty as well as can void some insurance policies. If you want to feel the bass but mainly for you then this sub is a good choice in my opinion. The measurements for this subwoofer are 9.834"W x 3.324"H x 14.5"D. If you intend to run RCA cable from the back the radio, to this unit, you will need RCA to speaker wire adapters (. :). hb```f``g`c`egd@ A; $ c4XFZ}ORFF82T*q@, uZiSrZl2 Kicker Technical Support - telephone (response is fast) 405) 624-8510. If I set the X over point on the HU and AMP the same arent I doubling the Dbls which isnt ideal? All the switches are up accept for the fader ( just using fronts for inputs) and the auto turn on. By submitting this review, you agree to our terms and review guidelines. Depending on when you purchased it, it may be covered under warranty. A good sign of this is if the voltage on every terminal in your battery is low. Take out the factory deck and splice them in. The articles & videos are also super-helpful! An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. Congress with a wiring pigtail to connect to wiring you already have for speakers and deck. The left +/- go with the gray/yellow and gray/purple wires while the right go with the green/yellow and green/purple wires. You can read about what an LOC is fir and what it does on Crutchfield website. What I did was, placed the front-right (when viewing the sub top down facing forward) to rest up against this raised part of the floor. point is 25 Hz. One thing I noticed underneath the driver's seat was a protective plate that is mounted to the seat frame which appears to protect the electrical connection and keep it elevated and in-place. I think this would work fine for your car, but your car also has more room for something bigger to produce more bass. If the resistance on your amp doesnt match the resistance on your speakers or head unit, its time to move your amp. Estimated wait for next available agent : Well email you a transcript of this conversation for your records. Check all the components of the speaker wires and ensure they are not snagged or frayed outside the vehicle. Kicker calls it "SORT" which stands for Short, Overvoltage, Reverse polarity, and Thermal. Many higher end head units can adjust output to various stereo parts to deal with this issue. Alpine ILXW650 head unit (with piggy back alpine amp) Kicker 6.5 x 4. They don't get that hot as long as nothing on top of it your fine. If using a speaker level input, just splice into the wire in the harness. We will be happy to help. The red LED is on, but there is no audio output. Not sure but probably not. 0000004015 00000 n Knowing which model headphones youre using lets us remove any sonic coloring from your experience. 0000030722 00000 n Great bang for the buck. I cut a hole in the insulation the exact size of the speaker and mounted the sub to the rear firewall. That fuse panel is only designed to handle a certain amount of power being drawn through it at any point. These days, my work is primarily focused on car subwoofers, car stereo installation gear, and pro audio products. 0000031853 00000 n They will be able to pull up your vehicle and give you the details on if this will fit and what you will need for an installation in your vehicle. I did have to purchase about 3 feet of 14 gage wire for the remote turn on line which I tied into the fuse box for a 12volt signal that tells the amplifier that the accessories are on I also purchased electrical tape and wire splicing connectors to tie in the speaker level input lines to the factory radioEverything else comes with the package again I am extremely pleased with the sound I'm getting out of this device I installed in a 2015 Ford Explorer under the driver seat, It comes with everything needed to install it to a factory audio system.Enter. Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by drym4rch0n, Jan 6, 2022. The speaker has a built in amp? Make sure none of the connections have rattled loose from driving on bumpy roads, and check that theyre all free of dust, debris, and oxidation. Okay, so you can splice into the existing power cables, but I would recommend that you run the other harness direct to the battery for power. Look for clean, secure connections at every port. The amp is included In the unit. The 12V trigger input is only required when using its preamp level input. Kicker amps go into protect mode way before damage occurs. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, youll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. It does fit under the seat of many vehicles. The customer support team is personal and phenomenal. All rights reserved. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer. I have it under my passenger seat and I ran the speaker wires directly up my center console trim into my dash in a 2017 VW Jetta. alex25ab - I know there are a few posts on this subject but I have not seen any on a powered subwoofer upgrade to the Fender audio system in the Pro4X. I have a 2020 TRD Sport 4D. We did not take measurements of the available space in this pickup for installing a subwoofer. I installed all new speakers in the truck and being they are not paper cones it dropped the bass sound quit a bit. Harness: The Quick-Connect harness has wires for power (17 Fast forward about a month later and now im installing a Kicker Hideaway. Probably 12 feet. It doesn't vibrate to the point of being uncomfortable as well. It easily fit. 0000002869 00000 n Or can the amps to the stock Entune 2 head handle it? $16.95. remote, Fuse: one 15-amp ATO fuse installed in the chassis. If you need more than 8 ft., I'd suggest getting the RCA leads. I checked and replaced my two fuses but still no bueno. This is clearly a good solution if you have a small space AN ELITE CAFEMEDIA LIFESTYLE PUBLISHER. I'm considering swapping it for this HS10, and if I did, I'd put it in the exact same spot. Love mine. Carpet gives the kicker some protection from kicks. You are using an out of date browser. Earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. X1!@KF Ran the power wire through the door channel up to the battery, spliced my left and right inputs into the speaker wires in the pillars and I grounded to a bolt I sanded down to bare metal under the rear seats. Jan 6, 2022 at 10:26 PM #1 #1. drym4rch0n [OP] Active Member. Plug-and-Play Bass. Power should be to 12+ only, REM should be connected to a12v switched power separately. All web chat conversations are recorded. If your amplier does not appear to be working, check the obvious things rst such as blown fuses, poor or incorrect wiring connections, incorrect setting of crossover switch and gain controls, etc. So my remote turn on lead has 12v coming from the amp which powers on anything it touches, even when the key is not in the ignition. Suggestions, Comments & Questions about the Forum, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 0000011318 00000 n Yes, it can run off stock stereo. If your headphones aren't listed, we recommend using our Listening Kit. In that case, youll need professional assistance. 22019 Hideaway Rev F.indd 7019 Hideaway Rev F.indd 7 112/28/2020 8:50:11 AM2/28/2020 8:50:11 AM 2-the amp melts through my dash. use the the amp that came with the sub for the sub only. 0000001196 00000 n Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by Exracer2, Mar 29, 2018. I'm always impressed with their professionalism and sincerity. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. You can't go wrong! I had two of them and in the HS8 and a 2016 TacomaEnter an answer to this question. Depending on the vehicle and where you are mounting the sub, you might need more wire. If you have this, bad spot. Also ensure that the gains settings are at an applicable level. also check that the earth connection on the amp hasn't rattled loose and stuff. Hope this helps. I've been pleased with mine. If not, the acoustic properties of your car will determine how good or bad it sounds because you will not be able to adjust the phase differential between the speakers. We want to warn you at the start; unless youre a trained electrician with access to a fully-stocked workshop, you wont be able to fix every power protect fault personally. 2015 Z71 2WD Crew Cab Long Bed Cyber Grey Metallic. 207 0 obj <>stream Some amps dont even have power lights, but this doesnt mean they dont have protect circuits. I've had many of their subwoofer amps wired at 1ohm when the manual says miniumim 2ohm. If so splicing the blue wire's would work. For my car I tapped into to the speaker line inputs for the factory subwoofer and powered it from my battery. it connects to head unit with audio plug ins if that is what you mean. Weve carefully chosen the components of this kit to ensure a crystal-clear listening experience. all the noise comes directly from the speaker, unlike some boxes that need cones for venting etc. What happened to the pictures? Once the sub was mounted, I followed instructions for wiring it up to the stock h/u, battery, ground, remote on, etc. Unfortunately we do not have measurements for the area under the seats in a 2020 Ford Explorer. Ive seen lots of amps (not just Kicker) create a ground loop when the auto turn on is used. Why did you splice the RCA cables and how did you do it? If you clean your deck regularly. I looked at their website and it seems they only sell a few packages now but it was a relatively painless install. The Kicker puts the Fosgate to shame. I was surprised that the bass does certainly come through well. Offers deep low bass for a compact enclosure. All rights reserved. For Tech Support, call Select your brand of headphones in the right-hand column. Greetings Keelan, and thank you for your question. I have mine under the passenger seat. We will be happy to help. Ensure that the connections are grounded and, if it still fails to light, refer to the light replacement guide. It's a hybrid so I can't remove it. Help me decide what to run. Honestly this sub is pretty good for whoever's seat it's under. You can see from my pictures where I placed mine. Built in Subsonic Filter @ 20Hz. try another set of rca's. Supporting Member. is needed (sold separately). Also I had to dremel off the last approx 3/4-inch of plastic heater duct under the seat to get the Kicker in as far forward as possible. endstream endobj 164 0 obj <> endobj 165 0 obj <> endobj 166 0 obj <> endobj 167 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>> endobj 168 0 obj [/DeviceN[/Cyan/Black]/DeviceCMYK 194 0 R] endobj 169 0 obj <> endobj 170 0 obj <> endobj 171 0 obj <>stream not exactly. Virtual audio technology allows you to compare sonic characteristics between speakers so you can make a more informed shopping decision. I'm no Jeep expert but if you have a fuse box under the dash somewhere (fairly easy to get to) you could try running the blue wire to one side of a fuse that is 'switched'. High- and low-level inputs give you plenty of options for hooking up your sub, and the HS10 can accept input signals from 0.25 to 40 volts so it works with almost any vehicle without adding a line output converter. Use the red probe on the multimeter to check the voltage on each of the amps ports. Decent sound. No. Remote Turn-On: Set the switch to +12V to use the remote turn-on lead from your source unit. Most of those audio outputs will be full range so be sure to use the low pass filter to make sure this sub only gets bass from the speaker. Unfortunately, we do not have measurements of the open space under the front seats of this vehicle. 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