Hey guys, after reading through pages of the "DIY: Sub & Amp Install" and "Stealth Box. Sub/Amp/Box install. DIY. *lots of pictures*" threads, I'm still a bit confused about setting this up (First car wiring job for me). I modified a wiring diagram I found on google, so I have the exact same amp/loc/head unit as shown in the pictures (EDIT: The PBR300x4 shown in the wiring diagram should really be PBR300x1). Sub is TSSW251, RMS: 200 watts, 4 ohms
I'm confused as to how to wire the amp/loc to the head unit. After reading through the DIY threads, I figured that the system should be wired as so:
Wiring Method #1
(EDIT: The PBR300x4 shown in the wiring diagram should really be PBR300x1)
However, after reading other forums/watching this video(https://youtu.be/wi3L0XhHJK8?t=259), I now believe that the system should be wired like this:
Wiring Method #2
(EDIT: The PBR300x4 shown in the wiring diagram should really be PBR300x1)
Wiring Method #2 seems to make more sense to me. Using this method, it looks as though the stock speakers and the sub are being amplified. Wiring method #1 looks as though only the sub is being amplified. Sorry if this assumption seems stupid, I'm really a novice when it comes to stereo systems.
Another question I have is after installing the system, how should I tweak the settings for the best sound (I listen to every genre, so looking for an all-in-one setting)? Do I just turn down the base on my RCD-310 headunit's equalizer? Set AccuBass/Main/Bass to middle on the Lc2i? Set Gain to middle on the Rockford amp?
Last question, I'm thinking about upgrading to one of those Eonon headunits in the far future. When I do, can I just leave my set up as is with the Lc2i, even though the Eonon headunit has RCA ports? FYI, the Eonon is plug and play.
Audiomaster veedoubleme, please help
I'm confused as to how to wire the amp/loc to the head unit. After reading through the DIY threads, I figured that the system should be wired as so:
Wiring Method #1
(EDIT: The PBR300x4 shown in the wiring diagram should really be PBR300x1)
However, after reading other forums/watching this video(https://youtu.be/wi3L0XhHJK8?t=259), I now believe that the system should be wired like this:
Wiring Method #2
(EDIT: The PBR300x4 shown in the wiring diagram should really be PBR300x1)
Wiring Method #2 seems to make more sense to me. Using this method, it looks as though the stock speakers and the sub are being amplified. Wiring method #1 looks as though only the sub is being amplified. Sorry if this assumption seems stupid, I'm really a novice when it comes to stereo systems.
Another question I have is after installing the system, how should I tweak the settings for the best sound (I listen to every genre, so looking for an all-in-one setting)? Do I just turn down the base on my RCD-310 headunit's equalizer? Set AccuBass/Main/Bass to middle on the Lc2i? Set Gain to middle on the Rockford amp?
Last question, I'm thinking about upgrading to one of those Eonon headunits in the far future. When I do, can I just leave my set up as is with the Lc2i, even though the Eonon headunit has RCA ports? FYI, the Eonon is plug and play.
Audiomaster veedoubleme, please help
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