Sub Install?

by **jrob8604** » Mon May 10, 2004 2:08 am

Can u install Sub and Amp into the solara with out getting a new head unit and using the stock one on the SLE with no nav?

I like the audio pretty much on the jbl solara but it needs some big Bass

by **cptnkoolaid** » Mon May 10, 2004 1:23 pm

Ya, just hook the amp to the battery and don't hook the sub wired to the back of the headunit, just hook them up to the rear speaker, thats what I did and it works great.

by **jrob8604** » Mon May 10, 2004 1:53 pm

Back speakers wtf?

Im pretty sure u have to go in that back of the head unit, im wondering if they have RCA outputs.

by **ZXLNT** » Mon May 10, 2004 9:14 pm

Use a line level converter to give signal to the subwoofer amp. Tap off the rear speaker wires for that..

by **houstonsolara04** » Mon May 10, 2004 9:15 pm

well i took it to a place to get it installed and they didnt hook it up to da back speakers/// they connected i thnk to the headunit some way...... actually ima go ask them how they hooked it up.. but one things for sure its not hooked up to the back speakers... i will post tomorow on how they did it...

by **robdaemon** » Thu May 13, 2004 10:52 pm

jrob8604 wrote:Can u install Sub and Amp into the solara with out getting a new head unit and using the stock one on the SLE with no nav?

I have a 2004 SE Sport 4 cyl without the JBL system. I'm getting my subs, amps, iPod dock and Sirius tuner installed tomorrow. When it's done, I'll post some pictures. I'm leaving the factory headunit - I think it would look awful if I replaced it, plus I'm hooked on the steering wheel controls.

I saw another guy on here with the same Sirius setup (can't remember his name, but thanks for the great idea!!)

The iPod dock looks to be really sweet. You can control the iPod from your steering wheel controls! It replaces the external changer though, so that may not work for everyone.

http://www.densionusa.com - they're the makers of the dock I bought.

by **MikeATL** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 5:04 pm

This is an old thread, but:

I got an 05 SLE with JBL no NAVI and i wanna put 2 10"s in the trunk. Anyone got this setup? Were you able to keep the JBL head unit and amp? Did you install it or did you get it done by the "pros"?

by **gogeta** » Sun Dec 26, 2004 9:36 am

u can keep the head unit but y would u want 2....it's factory.....even the upgrade jbl sounds nowhere near as good as a basic aftermarket unit....

by **MikeATL** » Sun Dec 26, 2004 4:28 pm

Well, if i DID want to keep the head unit, how would i go about adding subs? Do i need one of those line level adapters or what?

by **Aotoyota** » Sun Dec 26, 2004 10:07 pm

yes. line level adapters. check out soundgate or PAC for more info. they are universal, just need to find the speaker outs. I am waiting to put in my 2 tens, didnt use the adapter but decided to rip out the entire system and start from scratch.

by **MikeATL** » Mon Dec 27, 2004 9:32 am

So if i went to a best buy or hifi buys and got them to install it, is that what they would use?

by **hyuuga_Solara** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 10:29 am

can anyone tell me how to pull out the stock head unit? i had my system installed at a shop but the idiot screwed up my wiring, he connected it 2 some accesory wire, so when i turn off the car tha subs make a loud ass humming noise and it wont stop till after a few secs. does any1 know y this is? thxs in advance

by **focus** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 2:30 pm

hyuuga_Solara wrote:can anyone tell me how to pull out the stock head unit? i had my system installed at a shop but the idiot screwed up my wiring, he connected it 2 some accesory wire, so when i turn off the car tha subs make a loud butt humming noise and it wont stop till after a few secs. does any1 know y this is? thxs in advance

thats what happens when you keep the factory head unit, it doesnt have an automatic turn off like a bazooka tube would

by **MikeATL** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 9:20 pm

can anyone tell me how to pull out the stock head unit? i had my system installed at a shop but the idiot screwed up my wiring, he connected it 2 some accesory wire, so when i turn off the car tha subs make a loud butt humming noise and it wont stop till after a few secs. does any1 know y this is? thxs in advance

Its cuz it not grounded properly.

by **juice0127** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 11:04 am

I have a 12in infinity in my car and i dont have the jbl system and i still use the factory headunit. Its easy to install. All you have to do is run the cable from the battery to your amp. Buy extra wire so that you can tap into your rear speakers and run those to your amp. And you have to get an Adjustable Output Adapter for that to work. The system doesnt buzz or anything when the car is shut of. Its just like the factory put the system in.

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