Adding a subwoofer to factory radio sytem

Quepidd · Lexus Owner Joined: Apr 20, 2004 Posts: 2

I have a Lexus IS 300 2002
I have a subwoofer that I would like to add that to factory sytem. Can i bridge the wires and connect it that way(through the 6x9 woofer part)?

Any Sugestions?

Steve Lextasy · Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 9:09 am Post subject:

I'm doing my system this weekend, I'll let you know how to do it after i'm done.

isBMR300 · Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 10:32 am Post subject:

Steve Lextasy · Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 11:10 am Post subject:

2 JL audio 10w0's

Flatline IS · Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2004 3:45 am Post subject:

You can easily splice into the rear speakers and run a line out converter for an amplifier. That is probably the easiest way to get the amp wired up. If you have a newer amp with high level inputs, no need for a line out converter, and the sound quality will be a lot better. Then all you have to run is power, ground and a remote turn on.

You can probably run your woofer w/o an amp, but I don't think you'll get the kind of sound you are looking for. I did this with an 8 and it gave a little thump, but nothing close to what I wanted.

My suggestion: buy a cheap amp (one that'll meet the requirement of your woofer) and plug and play. You'll be a lot happier with the end result.

zshopa · Lexus Owner Joined: Dec 31, 2004 Posts: 5

where would you run the remote turn on wire on a factory deck?

Steve Lextasy · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 8:40 am Post subject:

I used the 15amp fuse in the passenger wheel well.

zshopa · Lexus Owner Joined: Dec 31, 2004 Posts: 5

so just splice into the wire behind the fuse?

Steve Lextasy · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 10:48 pm Post subject:

yes or if you want to be lazy......

Unplug the fuse and wrap your amp turn on wire around one leg of the fuse, then plug it back in....

But you didn't hear that from me!

zshopa · Lexus Owner Joined: Dec 31, 2004 Posts: 5

kool thanx a lot