Subwoofer connection to standard stereo

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Topic: Subwoofer connection to standard stereo

Posted By: al_nunn
Subject: Subwoofer connection to standard stereo
Date Posted: September 24, 2002 at 7:05 AM

Is it possible to connect a vibe active subwoofer to a cars standard headunit? The car is a Toyota Corolla 2002. The headunit is a "unique fit" so i would like to know if it is possible to connect up an active subwoofer to it?

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Posted By: TheRapture
Date Posted: September 24, 2002 at 10:21 AM

only if the sub is VERY VERY low power... like 50 watts rms... and thats highly doubtful

what is the wattage of the sub?

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: September 24, 2002 at 9:11 PM

If you want a 50 watt RMS subwoofer here is one for you:

Boston Acoustics Subwoofer 50 watts RMS
https://www.bostonacoustics.com/ProductSpecs.asp?Productid=93

To add, you can not use your HU power to power this because it's only a full range power ( no crossover ) so you will be feeding the power at full range instead of low pass.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: TheRapture
Date Posted: September 25, 2002 at 2:46 PM

in all the years i've been installing stereo systems... i swear to god i've never seen a 50Watt sub!!!!!!

and it's a 12"!!!!!! haaaaahahahaa

Posted By: ih8u37
Date Posted: September 25, 2002 at 3:15 PM

Go to K-Mart. I'm sure Jenson or Rampage make a 50 watt (max) sub...j/k

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