Cerwin Vega spare tire subwoofer

Ricky_t98 · 07-04-2019, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I installed a 12" powered Cerwin Vega subwoofer to replace the crappy stock Bose sub. It's only a little taller than the stock sub. I had an 8" powered sub behind the drivers seat but this thing blows it out of the water.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6fxsvg...=1aibifx6f7fzc

Would you mind posting a detailed write up on how you installed the sub and wired it? I'm trying to upgrade my sound system and have been looking for a nice sub enclosure that wouldn't take up too much space so this would be perfect, but i have no clue how i would wire it up since i have a pioneer AVIC-5000NEX HU.

redondoaveb · 07-04-2019, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricky_t98

Would you mind posting a detailed write up on how you installed the sub and wired it? I'm trying to upgrade my sound system and have been looking for a nice sub enclosure that wouldn't take up too much space so this would be perfect, but i have no clue how i would wire it up since i have a pioneer AVIC-5000NEX HU.

Simple with an aftermarket hu.
1) #8 red wire to battery for main power (fuse protected)
2) #8 ground wire attached to chassis.
3) RCA cable from sub output on hu to either one of the two rca plugs on sub
4) Blue wire to remote turn on wire on head unit.
5)Done

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NVSTR · 10-02-2019, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Simple with an aftermarket hu.
1) #8 red wire to battery for main power (fuse protected)
2) #8 ground wire attached to chassis.
3) RCA cable from sub output on hu to either one of the two rca plugs on sub
4) Blue wire to remote turn on wire on head unit.
5)Done

Thinking about picking up this subwoofer. Do you have any pics installed? The instagram link doesnt work. Also, where did you attach the ground?

Thanks,
Justin

redondoaveb · 10-02-2019, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NVSTR

Thinking about picking up this subwoofer. Do you have any pics installed? The instagram link doesnt work. Also, where did you attach the ground?

Thanks,
Justin

Here's a picture. I used a #8 for the ground and grounded it to the chassis in the trunk area.

NVSTR · 10-05-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Here's a picture. I used a #8 for the ground and grounded it to the chassis in the trunk area.

I ended up buying one btw! You seemed to have the answer I was looking for. I am a COMPLETE nOOb when it comes to car audio, so I am excited to see how this goes. Been scoping lots of best practices for cable management, and how to wire up. Will see how it goes

NVSTR · 10-05-2019, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Here's a picture. I used a #8 for the ground and grounded it to the chassis in the trunk area.

I bought an amp wiring kit. Anything else you suggest?

redondoaveb · 10-05-2019, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NVSTR

I bought an amp wiring kit. Anything else you suggest?

Are you hooking it up to an aftermarket hu?

NVSTR · 10-05-2019, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Are you hooking it up to an aftermarket hu?

I am guessing its considered aftermarket. Its a Pioneer 4100NEX. It came with my car (I bought my Z used).

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