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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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Installing Amp and Subs in G37

In a bit i am doing a Installing for a G37, i plan on taking alot of pics for everyone to see every step. So i got a pretty clear idea of what to do i am posting this to make sure i got this right. If all comes out right and correct i will post a detailed guide for all noobs to want to know how to do the install.


System:
  • JL Audio A1400
  • JL Audio 12W3v3-4
  • JL Audio RBC-1
Items:
  • 4 gauge Power Wire
  • Remote Wire
  • RCA Wire(Red and White phono)
  • Some Hook up wire
First i will Run the power wire from front to back of course. Now onto the tricky part. My understanding is that the Bose system does not do any of the sound processing from the HeadUnit insisted it sends a flat single and the OEM Amps do all that junk. So in that case all i have to do is splice into the correct wires so!

My plan is to splice into the B43 Woofer Amp Connector which is in the trunk area.
SO!
  • Remote Wire -----> Terminal #3 on B43
In regards to the RCA what i am planning on doing is buy some Radioshack RCA and cutting off one side of the connectors so i get the bare wire. There are two Wires in each Phono Connector
  • RCA White Negative ---> Terminal #9 on B43
  • RCA Red Negative ---> Terminal #9 on B43
  • RCA White Positive ---> Terminal #8 on B43
  • RCA Red Positive ---> Terminal #8 on B43
This will give the desired result of boom in the trunk

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Correction:

Remote Wire = Terminal #3 on B43.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 12:52 PM
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I think this amp has a High/Low pass built in, if not will have to guy buy one
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Yeah it should have it built-in. Everything looks right to me. what kind of box are you using?

goodluck
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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sounds good..please do a write-up..i'm waiting for my wireing kit then i'll be hooking up a sub as well
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Cool...waiting for the instructions...take a lot of pics. i like seeing pictures...
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 04:14 AM
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yeah please post a DIY, as soon as my subs come in imma get to splicing and stuff.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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[/url] (Linked)[/IMG]check this out .. i just finish my sub and amp installation next week ... here is my baby JL audio 13 TW5 with 1000/1v2... i think some one will love this also.... sound so amazing...still waiting for my bat/cap,,,,coming after this holiday....
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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whoa cool sub box, did you make that one?
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 7makara
i just finish my sub and amp installation next week ... .
How can you just finish something next week!?!?!
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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sorry for my mistake,,,, i want to say that it finish since last week..
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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well i pay the local installer in my town make a custom box for that two thin sub... it look not bad rigth ? he is the best installion guy that list in the top 100 installer in USA..if u want to see all the shape i can post more
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by fireshroom
In a bit i am doing a Installing for a G37, i plan on taking alot of pics for everyone to see every step. So i got a pretty clear idea of what to do i am posting this to make sure i got this right. If all comes out right and correct i will post a detailed guide for all noobs to want to know how to do the install.


System:
  • JL Audio A1400
  • JL Audio 12W3v3-4
  • JL Audio RBC-1
Items:
  • 4 gauge Power Wire
  • Remote Wire
  • RCA Wire(Red and White phono)
  • Some Hook up wire
First i will Run the power wire from front to back of course. Now onto the tricky part. My understanding is that the Bose system does not do any of the sound processing from the HeadUnit insisted it sends a flat single and the OEM Amps do all that junk. So in that case all i have to do is splice into the correct wires so!

My plan is to splice into the B43 Woofer Amp Connector which is in the trunk area.
SO!
  • Remote Wire -----> Terminal #3 on B43
In regards to the RCA what i am planning on doing is buy some Radioshack RCA and cutting off one side of the connectors so i get the bare wire. There are two Wires in each Phono Connector
  • RCA White Negative ---> Terminal #9 on B43
  • RCA Red Negative ---> Terminal #9 on B43
  • RCA White Positive ---> Terminal #8 on B43
  • RCA Red Positive ---> Terminal #8 on B43
This will give the desired result of boom in the trunk


The signal from the HU is a blanaced signal. You will need to either have amps that take in a balanced signal or you will need a balanced to unbalanced converter, not a Hi-Lo converter. If you just try to tap into the + and - signals with RCA's you will get bad noise.
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by dillyyo
The signal from the HU is a blanaced signal. You will need to either have amps that take in a balanced signal or you will need a balanced to unbalanced converter, not a Hi-Lo converter. If you just try to tap into the + and - signals with RCA's you will get bad noise.
+1 yw dilyo hehehe jk
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Old Sep 2, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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i appreciate this thread listing. Im anxious to see the outcome and any potential difficulties you may encounter along the way...

Im about to start an install myself in about 2 weeks.
Currently in the process of accumulating my components
which are:

JL 500/1 for 4080 custom box with Polk SR 104 sub (per Ainslie recommendation)

JL 300/4 for Infinity Kappa 3 ways in rear deck(positional tweets/mids)
and
Infinity 4" coax 2 way(positional) for rear seat side walls

JL 300/2 for JL ZR series 6 1/2" components for front door

hope this is a decent arrangement...any advice or suggestions is appreciated..
ryan
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