connecting a sub

i have a 1200w sony xplod subwoofer.i need to no how i connect this to my car hifi.i have a jvc head unit with a 10 disc changer in the boot.the sub that i jhave just has standard speaker connections on it.

what do i do?

It will sound best not connected.

In all seriousness, you need an amp for it. I'd sell the sub and get something better. But whether you stick with the Sony or do get something better, definitely AVOID AVOID AVOID Sony amps!

Honestly, you'd be best off returning it.

That sub can't take a lot of power, so you'll end up with a cheap amp anyway. Perhaps something like this: http:///.com/dll?ViewItem&category=18797&item=5738893726&rd=1   Lightning Audio is not great, but it is a RF brand and is not all that bad. It's great for the price.  Something a step up would be: http:///.com/dll?ViewItem&category=18797&item=5738139657&rd=1   (trust me, that sub is NOT going to take anywhere NEAR 1200W)

You'll also need a box and an amp install kit (8 gauge minimum for either of those amps, though I'd go for 4 gauge)

i installed the pentagon sony amp in my dads truck with 2 10 solobarics and it bangs. sounds great. not sure of the other sony amps but for the price and if u are on a budget i definatly reccommend the pentagon shaped ones.

i actually won a entire sony setup  in a spl comp ( highest spl of the day       )  that sony sponsored.

their pentagon shaped subs aren't bad either....i had won a pair of those too but i sold them not to long ago and put in the solobarics.

so basically if u are on a budget and do not have money to spend on expensive equipment.....the pentagon shaped sony equipment is right for u.

i installed the pentagon sony amp in my dads truck with 2 10 solobarics and it bangs. sounds great. not sure of the other sony amps but for the price and if u are on a budget i definatly reccommend the pentagon shaped ones.

i actually won a entire sony setup  in a spl comp ( highest spl of the day       )  that sony sponsored.

their pentagon shaped subs aren't bad either....i had won a pair of those too but i sold them not to long ago and put in the solobarics.

so basically if u are on a budget and do not have money to spend on expensive equipment.....the pentagon shaped sony equipment is right for u.

Go with Jeff's suggestion.  That sub isn't all bad.  I have the 10 inch XS-L1037 in a .71 cuft sealed box with a 300 watt amp bridged.  It hits pretty good.  The Sony subs I believe are small box subs.  It will do your bro until he decides he wants to upgrade.  You have to start somewhere.

Good luck.