[thenewguy]

go to zone 8 posting, i just recently added a custom box to my cs and is really booming...

 

[mawald]

Thanks Suneed and Steve.
I did an installation of a Blaupunkt Thb 200 Subwoofer today (it fits under the passenger seat). But I connected to the rearn speaker cables where they come out of the ASK amplifier.
So far I have only connected to the rear left (brown/white-white cable) since I dont know which colour the rear right speaker cables has.



AS you can see I also connected the power to the Subwoofer to the power cable to the amplifier (with a separate fuse).

I went through the firewall from under the driver seat, hid the cables in the mid console and took them out under the carpet under the passenger seat, where there also is a bolt for ground that i used.

 

[mbo222]

Custom mod subwoofer to 2009 Cayman S

Hey guys. I am about to pull the trigger on a custom mod sub add on to a 2009 Cayman S with the "preferred" sound system. Anybody have any thoughts on this Quoted $1600 mod?

ARC KS 1000 W amp in the front trunk
2-10" custom boxed Memphis thin mount SC10 subs in the back trunk
Harness to factory PCM (I have the NAV)

My custom guy tells me its not overkill and it has a gain module mounted in the drivers area.

Also this is a leased car and this system just lifts out when needed.

I am thinking of calling him back and using only a single 12 inch shallow mount. Thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[netjack]

Suneet,

I'm trying to install my Kenwood KSC-SW1 subwoofer as you have but can't seem to find a way to remove the hood/hatch controls from the doorsill so that I can remove the carpet.

Any advise?
-Stevie

So which compact sub and which location would you recommend? The KSC-SW1 is discontinued. Where is the sub on the stock setup situated now?

 

[Stevie]

So which compact sub and which location would you recommend? The KSC-SW1 is discontinued. Where is the sub on the stock setup situated now?

Hey netjack,
I believe that it was replaced by the Kenwood KSC-SW10. I would not install it behind the seats as 4" is too much legroom to sacrafice in the Cayman. I'd go with somewhere iin the rear hatch compartment.
Good Luck,
-Stevie

 

[netjack]

Where are the subs installed in the stock setup?

 

[Stevie]

Where are the subs installed in the stock setup?

In non-Bose they are in the doors. In Bose they are in the left side of the passenger footwell.

 

[netjack]

Stevie,

Where is the amp located on an '09 cd30 setup? I've been searching and I keep getting mixed results.

thx

 

[Croc'ed]

Stevie:
Did you ever relocate the sub to the top of the engine cover? If so, would you update your article with some new pictures of the installation, and maybe comment on the quality of sound/audio settings?

Woa Suneet,

I've just followed your advise and discovered several issues:
1- The carpet didn't just "slide out". The interior drivers sill needs to be removed (see my article recently posted in electronics: Drivers Door Wire Harness - Articles.
2- You didn't mention the plastic harnes channel that was mounted to the inner door sill (where the carpet is mounted).
3- You can't used the line out from the radio to the ASK amp as it is line voltage and the Kenwood harness uses speaker level signial into the sub-woofer (I clipped on to the rear left and right speaker wires from the drivers & passengers wire harness).
4- While behind the seat didn't pose any leg room issues (I've not so tall) it did effect the quality of the bass sonic output (I'm planning on re-mounting to top of engine cover with).

Please be more accurate with your advise as it created more suprises than I'm used to.

Thanks,
-Stevie

 

[hack]

Where are the subs installed in the stock setup?

The door speakers are mid ranges in the base and Soundplus packages, they do not have the oopmh to put out any real bass. I spent $500 for a custom enclosure, sub, and grill.