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      11-11-2018, 02:59 PM   #1
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Has anyone added a subwoofer or sound system?

Has anyone added a subwoofer or sound system?

looking to add a powered SUB, since the battery and fuses are all in the truck, it will be really easy to install,

however, not sure where i would get the sound signal from.., maybe i will tap onto the rear speakers..

let me know what and how you did it.
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just finished installing a rockford fosgate 10" .. it sounds awesome and super easy install.

picked up the sound signal from the rear speaker, power from the battery, remote from one of the switchable fuses.
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Did you use a customized enclosure for the m2? How did you do it?
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Nice!

Did you sell your old M2 with this upgraded sound system?
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Did you use a customized enclosure for the m2? How did you do it?
no,

rockford fosgate sells this 10" full enclosed and powered sub and it sounds amazing.

combined with HK sound system, now the whole sound sounds amazing.

all you have to do is plug in the sub

and in case i need to use the trunk space, i can easily unplug the sub and remove it.

wiring was super easy too.
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OP would you mind sharing the product number or link? Or pm me. Much appreciated.
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OP would you mind sharing the product number or link? Or pm me. Much appreciated.
https://www.amazon.com/Rockford-Fosg...e+10+subwoofer
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Hmmm... This sounds like a great idea! The only thing that really annoys me as far as sound goes, is the lack of hitting the really low beats. This should solve that very inexpensively!
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Hmmm... This sounds like a great idea! The only thing that really annoys me as far as sound goes, is the lack of hitting the really low beats. This should solve that very inexpensively!
yup,

$150 and some diy ... it was an easy install. i normally film these, but not sure why i did not on this one! ...
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yup,

$150 and some diy ... it was an easy install. i normally film these, but not sure why i did not on this one! ...
Ya darn! I may be able to find something on YouTube though.

Thanks!
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If you mount it in the trunk, wouldn't it sound muffled? Do you need to drive with one of the rear seats down to hear the full effect?
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Ya darn! I may be able to find something on YouTube though.

Thanks!
i decided to redo it and film it this time.... stay tuned or subscribe to my youtube,

search Ray Alam, you will find some M2 videos already
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If you mount it in the trunk, wouldn't it sound muffled? Do you need to drive with one of the rear seats down to hear the full effect?
no, a subwoofer natural place is usually the trunk because it's just vibrations that matters, not sound.

so it works well.

the only weakness in my setup is that my input is High from the speakers, so the bass is not crazy strong but its a lot better.

you can improve that by taping on the subs under the seat instead but then you will have to route some wiring from inside the car to the back.
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i decided to redo it and film it this time.... stay tuned or subscribe to my youtube,

search Ray Alam, you will find some M2 videos already
Oh sweet! I'll subscribe tonight. Thanks!
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i have yet to install mine cause car is garaged now but i ended up buying the technic pnp sub harness...makes it super easy and fool proof....however doing it from scratch like X7289155 did is pretty easy too!

https://technicpnp.com/product/hifi-...ub-harnessloc/
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Nah, I'm too old for a subwoofer
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