Infinity basslink installed - mini review
09-15-2012, 05:16 PM
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Infinity basslink installed - mini review
I was skeptical about the Infinity basslink.
Mostly good reviews online but the few bad ones made me a little iffy.
In my G35 I had a Tc sounds LMS-R in a 2 cube ported box, powered by a nine.1 Roughly 1400rms. It was great but the box took up a lot of room and I didnt want that in this car.
I was looking into an enclosure that would fit in the G37 sedan either in a corner or blend in with the interior some how. The few I found online were around $300 and most shops around me quoted $500+. I needed to maximize space for a stroller, diaper bag, etc. Not that I always have the baby, but when I had the G35 there was no room for a stroller or anything besides a few small grocery bags.
The Infinity brand has always made decent stuff with good prices so I made an order with crutchfield.
Currently Crutchfield offers the bass link with a wiring kit for $200 shipped.
A great deal!! The service at crutchfield is beyond anything you will find with most retailers.
I found a wiring diagram in one of the stickys that had the owners manuals and maintenance guides. It was a GREAT help. I used positaps behind the radio so that I wouldn't cut into any factory wiring. The bass link provides the cables so that you can tap into your factory wiring. The only thing you need to buy are the positaps or something similar.( I will upload the diagram I used later).
I ran the speaker wires and the power wire down the passenger side. No noise issues (that is a myth about the noise when running power and your source signal). Grounded in the trunk and I was ready to go.
Initial impressions
This little package is impressive for what it is. It is rated at 200rms but they really make use of the passive radiator. No distortion or any unwanted frequencies. I did have a problem with the ground. I was rushing and basically half assed tightening the ground. After I got that fixed, no issues.
I think most of the bad reviews are from people who either don't know how to install audio properly or just throw it in hoping for block rocking bass. This is not for that. The basslink does its job very well and impressed me. The best part is I keep my trunk space and gain the bass that the factory system is missing.
Here are a few pics. I need to clean up the wiring.
Mostly good reviews online but the few bad ones made me a little iffy.
In my G35 I had a Tc sounds LMS-R in a 2 cube ported box, powered by a nine.1 Roughly 1400rms. It was great but the box took up a lot of room and I didnt want that in this car.
I was looking into an enclosure that would fit in the G37 sedan either in a corner or blend in with the interior some how. The few I found online were around $300 and most shops around me quoted $500+. I needed to maximize space for a stroller, diaper bag, etc. Not that I always have the baby, but when I had the G35 there was no room for a stroller or anything besides a few small grocery bags.
The Infinity brand has always made decent stuff with good prices so I made an order with crutchfield.
Currently Crutchfield offers the bass link with a wiring kit for $200 shipped.
A great deal!! The service at crutchfield is beyond anything you will find with most retailers.
I found a wiring diagram in one of the stickys that had the owners manuals and maintenance guides. It was a GREAT help. I used positaps behind the radio so that I wouldn't cut into any factory wiring. The bass link provides the cables so that you can tap into your factory wiring. The only thing you need to buy are the positaps or something similar.( I will upload the diagram I used later).
I ran the speaker wires and the power wire down the passenger side. No noise issues (that is a myth about the noise when running power and your source signal). Grounded in the trunk and I was ready to go.
Initial impressions
This little package is impressive for what it is. It is rated at 200rms but they really make use of the passive radiator. No distortion or any unwanted frequencies. I did have a problem with the ground. I was rushing and basically half assed tightening the ground. After I got that fixed, no issues.I think most of the bad reviews are from people who either don't know how to install audio properly or just throw it in hoping for block rocking bass. This is not for that. The basslink does its job very well and impressed me. The best part is I keep my trunk space and gain the bass that the factory system is missing.
Here are a few pics. I need to clean up the wiring.
09-15-2012, 07:46 PM
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Looking forward to the diagram and how you used the positaps.
Also, would the basslink have fitted in the sides of the trunk instead where a boxology or 408 box would have gone?? It would be nice if it was flush to the side and completely out of the way.
Also, would the basslink have fitted in the sides of the trunk instead where a boxology or 408 box would have gone?? It would be nice if it was flush to the side and completely out of the way.
09-15-2012, 07:56 PM
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For NON bose audio with rear view camera..page 154.
Connector M201 shows you which wires to tap into.
I didnt take pictures but the connector is easy to identify.
See the index for other packages
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76054624/AV.pdf
Connector M201 shows you which wires to tap into.
I didnt take pictures but the connector is easy to identify.
See the index for other packages
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76054624/AV.pdf
09-15-2012, 08:27 PM
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For NON bose audio with rear view camera..page 154.
Connector M201 shows you which wires to tap into.
I didnt take pictures but the connector is easy to identify.
See the index for other packages
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76054624/AV.pdf
Connector M201 shows you which wires to tap into.
I didnt take pictures but the connector is easy to identify.
See the index for other packages
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76054624/AV.pdf
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It looks much better in the corner. I'm thinking about doing the same for my G37 coupe. I installed it a while back in my old G35, and you're right. For what it is, it does an amazing job. It's not a Pimp My Ride, neighborhood shaking, bone rattling system. It's designed to complement existing systems, filling in the low end for a richer sound, even at lower volumes.
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03-20-2014, 11:46 AM
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it actually stays in place without needing any hardware.
You can sercure it to the carpet with nuts and bolts if needed.
I dont have this set up anymore but it was a great set up for $200
If you search my user name you should be able to find a post where I uploaded all the diagrams for the bose and non bose audio options.
You can sercure it to the carpet with nuts and bolts if needed.
I dont have this set up anymore but it was a great set up for $200
If you search my user name you should be able to find a post where I uploaded all the diagrams for the bose and non bose audio options.
03-20-2014, 07:31 PM
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It looks much better in the corner. I'm thinking about doing the same for my G37 coupe. I installed it a while back in my old G35, and you're right. For what it is, it does an amazing job. It's not a Pimp My Ride, neighborhood shaking, bone rattling system. It's designed to complement existing systems, filling in the low end for a richer sound, even at lower volumes.
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