FYI, if your head unit doesn't have pre-amp RCA output, the TS-WX130DA can take the input from the speaker wires. I tapped the rear left and right door speaker wires, convert the speaker wire to RCA using a speaker-to-(male)RCA adapter, and finally, connect those RCA cables to the subwoofer.
@nhatqtran that's great to know, thanks for sharing. I'm just wondering does this then affect the rear speakers volume? Or do they still operate as per usual? Cheers!!!
@@harryhayes2048 I'm speculating that the tap doesn't affect the sound of the tapped speaker since the subwoofer is only using that tap as a sound signal, and not using it to power the subwoofer speaker. The amp in the subwoofer drives the subwoofer speaker based on that input sound signal.
You can splice the subwoofer into your speaker wires from your head unit. You don't have to use RCA outputs. From Crutchfield: . "If you're connecting to a factory radio (or a radio without RCA outputs), you can cut the RCA plugs off of the input harness and splice it to the speaker wires." I did the exact same thing with another active subwoofer box and it works fine.
Also, if you use speaker level input, you won't need to use a remote power wire. "Note: If you are using speaker-level inputs, the amplifier will automatically turn itself on when the head unit is turned on. When the head unit is turned off, the amplifier will turn itself off."
I just installed this sub, cut off the RCAs and wired the input cables to both rear speakers. The sub wouldn't power on though. Ran a remote wire to the accessory wire and it powers on but extremely low volume. Changed the input switch to RCA and all of a sudden it works perfectly sounds great. But my car has an auto door locking feature, and now when I start driving and the doors lock, the sub pops, the volume drops and the signal sounds messy. Any advice would be appreciated, I've tried everything i can think of!
@@VideoShowMeHowhanks for the reply. I've got the RCA cables connected fine. Ended up connecting the blue to ant amp (another forum said don't use that one though so I was hesitant) and ended up connecting the yellow to a 12v cigarette live. All working so thanks
Thanks man. Actually saved this. Going to buy and install this weekend if I can. Great video. I may do a video on 1998 Merc because the battery is in the bloody boot. In some ways it makes it easier though.
hey, just purchased this unit and i’m just wondering what cable you ran from the rca out of the head unit to the rca in on the sub is that a Y splitter cable?
Going to connect a MDB aw-10e compacted sub to my corolla soon. Will upload a video as well. This one helps me lot to clarify some issues with regard to my installation. Thank you
Great video! However" you should have mentioned this unit does "not" come with any RCA connectors! You'll need to purchase those along with a Y adaptor if your going with RCA and not spk method 😀
i just installed the latest model of this pioneer it still sounds great. But for some weird reason i wasn't able to power it on. i am using a android headunit and it gives me a two plugs one that is dedicated to the left and right audio and power and antenna. The other one is RCA harness that has the sub and aux and external mic attachment. I notice that the harness has a blue wire says amp con, assuming this is the wire to attach the blue and white from the pioneer harness. I had tried it and it does not seem to power on. Then i decided to power it through the accessory wire then it works. am i suppose to tap the accessory wire or not?
I had one of these installed under my seat. Wondering if it's normal to hear a buzzing sound when music is off?. Has a great sound for the size. I'm pleased.
Sounds like you might be getting interference from somewhere (non shielded RCA cables running too close to power cable). Perhaps take back the install shop? Best of luck!
Video Show Me How More than enough! I put sound deadener everywhere, but I have to figure out how to stop the springs underneath the backseat from vibrating!
Question: do you always have to use a Y splitter cable to connect the rca cables to the subwoofer cable on the back of the head unit? Or could you also connect it to the left and right rca?
Wherever you've got the space mate, I'd consider rattles though, if it's resting or up against something it could get a bit of rattle action going which takes about 3 mins flat before being annoying! 😁
Hey guys with the remote turn on wire, something is already connected to it. Can I just use a connector that allows for two connections from the remote turn on wire?
Thanks At least i learned how and where you connect that blue wire coming out from my aftermarket unit. I'm using with it a separate DSP but it looks it needs more settings adjustment. The bass is lower than i expected.
Hey yeah goes well. The Kenwood isn't bad either very similar. Have a bunch of videos on the channel on this as well, sound test for this week be up next week 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow Yeah seen that one. Which do you prefer? Few people have recommended the pioneer has slight edge, I'm just restricted for space so these are ideal
@@mikeymann6813 I would agree with her Pioneer having the edge. Very close however. There's a larger version of the pioneer as well if you want some extra boom. I'm getting together some kit to be able to do some better tests on volume etc. Will be uploading in the coming months :)
i dont have AMP CON wire in my head unit but i have the ACC wire (red wire) ,can i connect my amp to this wire to remote start it when i turn on the car ? does this ACC wire do the same job as AMP CON ?
Possibly. Get a test light, connect to it and turn your ignition to acc mode and confirm there's power. You could connect using the speaker connect as mentioned in a previous comment as you then don't need this wire.
Can I connect the yellow (+) straight to the head unit or will this blow the fuse? I have a hard time getting the cable from the cabin to the battery you see!
Thanks for the quick reply mate. 😉 I just right now tried connecting it straight to the cable for the radio and it actually seems to work! At least for now. Don't know if there will be a fuse popping one day, but then I will take it from there.
Hi, is it really necessary to get a 'Y' adapter in order to plug in left & right terminal on the sub? Can I just plug in either left/right? Will it work the same?
@@VideoShowMeHow nah the video mentions using the fuel box or connecting to the terminal but nothing on what to use. I noticed in other comments you mentioned not just wrapping the wire around a bolt for ground and would assume the same for the power just haven't had to do this solo before and have had help from an car audio mate in the past
I recently bought this sub and a compact pioneer amp I was wondering if I can connect both the power cables into one wire to run off the positive batery terminal? Will that be safe
@@VideoShowMeHow yeah the amp is to power some additional speakers that I've added I just noticed that the power wires are a pretty thin gauge so what I was going to do was just connected them togther before the fuse then run a single wire to the battery
Hi, i had an edge 750 watts active subwoofer but its been taking to much boot Space so i ordered the pionier, the question is can i use the same wiring i had for the edge?
Just ordered two of the 130EA based off of your videos. Thanks for the content! I'm hoping two of these should be more than enough for a single cab truck.
Hi - very interestting video - I’ve just purchased the pioneer subwoofer. On my head unit I have a single wire only which is labelled subwoofer line out, so was wondering how I can connect that to the 2 RCA connections supplied with the amplifier. Much appreciate it if you can help to provide some guidance, as at a loss how to do it.
@@VideoShowMeHow Thanks alot for the super quick response - much appreciated 👍 That clears the point in my mind now to be able get the install tackled - super video!!!!
Hey, it's a phase control. From the Goog: "Phase control adjusts how the speaker extends and contracts. Since subwoofer sound waves are very large, you can get overlaps in a room that cause nulls in the sound. Switching the phase can eliminate these nulls."
Car manufacturers should just have this preinstalled... Edit: obviously as an option. I know they got Bose and Infiniti speakers upgrades but subs are still always missing
Every car I have owned has had a sub. 03 Tiburon GT 8" rear sub, 08 G37s 2X 10" Bose door subs, 09 FJ cruiser 8" rear sub. None of these cars are that expensive, most higher trims of cars have an option for a subwoofer.
@@marksjdejong a legit aftermarket option though I'm sure the ones that come with cars are pretty shatty or it might just be a bigger speaker that they use as a subwoofer but it's not built to be a subwoofer like the aftermarket ones are
@@davidgomez5116 they definitely were all subwoofers, proper cross overs, dual coil low ohm rating and a separate amp for the subwoofer. Have you been in many cars with stock subs? That being said my FJ had a horrible stock subwoofer. I put an 8" slim pioneer sub that runs off the two stock 30 watt rms toyota amps (it has half the impedance as the stock sub so peak wattage is doubled and pounds, ill make a video on it)
I'd put a multi meter/test light on the connection end to sub just to make sure you're getting power from 12v+ (checked fuse ok?) and the signal wire. Then confirm your earth is good. If the sub powers up I'd then be looking at your signal input to make sure that is correct.
The TS-WX130DA has a 10Amp fuse. Instead of connecting the yellow wire (hot wire) to the battery, would it be simpler to connect it to an interior accessory fuse with a 10Amp or higher?
You could, just you're adding to that circuit that may for example already be using 5amps, sub full draw is 10amp so could be popping fuses. I just have always prefered to run subs direct :)
Hi, great video :), i installed a portable sub in my car, when the car is in accessory mode or in idle the sub sounds pretty good, but once i start driving the sub sounds really weak, any idea on what might be affecting it. Installed in a Toyota Camry
I would prob suggest the extra road noise etc makes it seem less loud. I guess these are never going to be the same as a bigger sub and amp... Maybe you just need a second one 😁
Hi =), i am french so its a little bit complicated for me to understand when it comes to the yellow cable. How can i plug it to my battery ? hope you can help me, thank you.
I did this the exact same way and upon first contact my battery appeared flat and the speaker plopped. After tightening the bolts on the battery a bit harder the battery was fine but the speaker is doing nothing. I've set the setting correct on the radio as well. Getting no power / signal light what so ever. Any idea what might have happened?
@@VideoShowMeHow no the sub does not show any sign of life. I took the sub out of the radio over rca and set the switch on the back of the sub to rca as well. Also tried connecting the blue cable to both blue cables out of my radio.
Hi... I’m such an amateur when it comes to things like this. I’m worried I’d break something. Okay so... I have a Sony radio and at the back it has left and right ports for an RCA cable. But, it also has a ‘sub rear audio out’ I’m slightly confused by it. Do I just use the left and right ones?
All good, it's all learning! The sub out will be for plugging directly to an amp. Good news is you've got options. I would just use the left and right RCA outputs, easiest :)
Can this kind of sub burn out an alternator or battery? I own a Grande punto which has a small altenator and i already have aftermarket speakers and stereo. I am afraid of the purchase since i dont want to see any dimming lights or headlights in the car
thank you for the video. but i can't connect rca cables to my head unit. so I would cut them and put a high speaker adapter in between. but is it enough to only connect the front left / right or do the rear ones also have to be added?
All you have to do is strip the audio jacks down to the two wires inside. They're just fancy connectors and any unwanted sound can be phased out with any decent amp
Hey mate. Got it all connected and when I turn the key on there is no light popping up on the remote and it’s not getting any power to the system, yellow wire is running straight to battery black is going to the seat for the ground and blue is going to the back of the head unit
Yeah could tap into a circuit that only has power when the car is on. I'd use a test light in your fuse box to find one then use an 'add a fuse' like I've used in the spotlight videos
Hi awsome video very clear instructions, however the sub out port from head unit you had a black cable that was not in your tray. Did you buy this as a extra?
Yeah I needed too as the head unit didn't have RCA outputs. An alternative is to use the speak wire (installed it this way in the kenwood one on the channel)
Hi. I've installed same underseat sub like yours hook up to my android player which have sub out at the back of the unit just like yours. Everything goes well and the sub turn on when I turn my engine on. But the sub didn't produce bass sound. Only normal sound. I've try to adjust the gain from the remote but seems like no effect at all. What have I done wrong?
MrStanzar you don’t have the crossover set properly. You need to filter the audio (low pass x-over) you’re currently running full range through your sub.
I did yes (head unit only had a single RCA out), this will dependant on your headunit. If no RCA you can always use the speak wire signal option, I cover this install method in the Kenwood sub install on the channel
Mine was working sweet for like a month but now there’s a rattle inside the cone I’m guessing, iv pulled it apart to pin point the rattle and it comes from inside the cone and the sub speaker thing if that makes sense (iv checked all screws and if cords are touching it but I have no idea)
Just depends on your head unit, for this headunit I needed an RCA splitter as it only had one output. You can use the other method to get your signal by using the actual speaker wire - I used this method in the Kenwood install, vid on the channel also
@@VideoShowMeHow yeah I have a Pioneer head unit so it’s easier to just get a RCA cable. The head unit came with the harness to plug into the back to connect the sun.
Hey VideoShowMeHow, just a little confused by someone else's comment below - running power from the battery and connecting the remote wire means it will not drain the battery when the car's off, right?
Kinda, you can power via the battery direct but recommend the remote wire is connected to a switch/circuit that is only powered up when you turn on the ignition. This then only powers up the sub when you have the car on and won't drain your battery. Your 12v socket is usually a got spot to piggy back off for this, just check with a test light.
Hey 👋 Unsure on the Mazda head unit but good thing is with these types of subs (is the same for the Kenwood install I did on the channel as well) is you can install via RCA or by using the existing speaker wire. So basically these will work with almost any head unit. Checkout the Kenwood install vid if you want to see it wired using the speak wires way 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow That would be something I’m not comfortable with just yet. My car has a 15A fuse for rear fogs and a 20A for deicer, neither of which my car has. Would either be safe to use?
Great video - thanks, one question with the RCA connection - did you have to purchase additional length of cable as the cable supplied is only 100mm long
Hey mate, cheers. No I didn't it ended up being more than enough for me with the sub under the drivers seat. If you were mounting it elsewhere aka the trunk/boot you'd need to get another longer one
Hi Did you purchased extra RCA cable to enable you complete your subwoofer installation? The rca cable supplied with my sub woofer is too short as well. Please let me know. Thanks.
Yeah the green one is just specific to that particular head unit. That's why I used the splitter cable. Your headunit may be slightly different however most will on have a single channel (mono) output
@@toculucian9340 If you're using the RCAs, need to make sure you use the sub out from your headunit, might be able to go into single channel on sub but would recommend using a split to go into both
@@Varus800 you would still need to send the wires to the same spots as the base loom, as in you will still need power, ground, remote etc. Can I ask why you don't want to use the stock wires that came with?
Hey there, does the back of the headunit have RCA outs? If it does the RCA splitters via eBay/Amazon or electronics stores. If no RCA output from the headunit use the second option by taping into the speaker left and right wires for the signal 👍
No probs! To get the signal for the sub you can use speaker wire instead. I talk about that method in the kenwood vid. It also shows you in the diagram on the pioneer one from memory. Let me find you a link
Video Show Me How hi I have a other question how did you ground the black cable did you just wrap the wire into a bolt? Cause the Black wire doesn’t have ring terminal
@@thenoob9739 hi, on the jeep I run a fuse block so I used that. Normally I would recommend using a ring terminal (can be bought from any auto shop) with an existing grounded bolt. Don't just wrap around a bolt, you don't want an earth coming loose. Hope that helps 😀
Basically sets your low pass filter cut off.. sets what freq for the sub to play. The lower the hertz means it will only play the deep sounds. Personal preference :)
What's the difference between the DA and the EA version of this sub? I just know that the EA one doesn't come with a remote but.. is there a different in sound quality or something?
No difference in sound quality. You get the exact same unit whether you buy the EA or DA. As you noted, you just don't get the remote if you buy the EA.
Hey mate, I'm planning to install this subwoofer in my car with the stock head unit and a line output converter. How should I adjust the gain on the line output converter or the best setting for this sub ? Like the gain, frequency, phase and bass mode on the remote as well. Thanks !
Thanks for a great video and ur thumbs up on the unit. I have 2 x 12's in my car but my daughter doesn't have the room. Hopefully she is happy with the level of Bass available. It sounded pretty good from UA-cam. I like ur EDM and Shuffle video soundtrack!!
@@VideoShowMeHow Love the Melbourne Shuffle vids and sounds. That was actually my catalyst for installation in the first place. Funnily enough, I am running 2 x Pioneer GM-D8604 600w amps, 1 for the Subs and 1 for the Mids/Tweets.
At the beginning when you object to the blue ‘amp connect’ wire. What is another option if your head unit doesn’t have any spare wires coming out the back like that 😅
Hey Harrison 👋 All good just use an ignition wire/hot wire. Use a test light to find a wire that only has power when you turn the ignition on and use that 👍
I'd recommend direct battery connection for the power cable as it's potentially drawing up to 10amps. Or if you wanted to be fancy could connect into a spare port in fuse box and fuse that way 👌
I have one of these but mu problem is since i fix my car removed the negative on the battery and put back on then i turn on the music its not working anymore. I dont know how to bring it back.
I've got my TS-WX130DA coming in tomorrow, but I'm just a bit apprehensive when it comes to the yellow wire. How did you fit that through your firewall? I would've thought you'd push the white connector through and then pull blue and black all the way back into the cabin alongside the connector. But in your case the blue was already wired, and there's no way to fit the fuse holder through one of those grommets - or does the fuse holder come off (that'd be a lifesaver for me as well)?
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I’m installing this sub tomorrow and going into it with no anxiety at all thanks to your videos. Thanks 👍🏻
FYI, if your head unit doesn't have pre-amp RCA output, the TS-WX130DA can take the input from the speaker wires. I tapped the rear left and right door speaker wires, convert the speaker wire to RCA using a speaker-to-(male)RCA adapter, and finally, connect those RCA cables to the subwoofer.
Any ideas on how to have two of these at the same time I’m really struggling
@James Evans that’s what I wanna know? Did it work for you? Left for 1 sub right for the second?
@nhatqtran that's great to know, thanks for sharing. I'm just wondering does this then affect the rear speakers volume? Or do they still operate as per usual? Cheers!!!
@@harryhayes2048 I'm speculating that the tap doesn't affect the sound of the tapped speaker since the subwoofer is only using that tap as a sound signal, and not using it to power the subwoofer speaker. The amp in the subwoofer drives the subwoofer speaker based on that input sound signal.
Thanks guys. Is this signal from the rear speakers enough to give it the low frequencies? I doubt my factory NP300 head unit will have RCA cables
Finally I got some useful video on youtube to install subwoofer
You can splice the subwoofer into your speaker wires from your head unit. You don't have to use RCA outputs.
From Crutchfield: . "If you're connecting to a factory radio (or a radio without RCA outputs), you can cut the RCA plugs off of the input harness and splice it to the speaker wires."
I did the exact same thing with another active subwoofer box and it works fine.
Also, if you use speaker level input, you won't need to use a remote power wire.
"Note: If you are using speaker-level inputs, the amplifier will automatically turn itself on when the head unit is turned on. When the head unit is turned off, the amplifier will turn itself off."
Top tip 👍
RCA are superior
Do i need Speaker to RCA converter for that option?
I just installed this sub, cut off the RCAs and wired the input cables to both rear speakers. The sub wouldn't power on though. Ran a remote wire to the accessory wire and it powers on but extremely low volume. Changed the input switch to RCA and all of a sudden it works perfectly sounds great. But my car has an auto door locking feature, and now when I start driving and the doors lock, the sub pops, the volume drops and the signal sounds messy. Any advice would be appreciated, I've tried everything i can think of!
I ordered this sub. Fantastic video. I don't have the blue lead behind to power the sub.. any suggestions?
You can connect via speaker signal method, I do an install this way for the Kenwood install on the channel (they're almost identical)
@@VideoShowMeHowhanks for the reply. I've got the RCA cables connected fine. Ended up connecting the blue to ant amp (another forum said don't use that one though so I was hesitant) and ended up connecting the yellow to a 12v cigarette live. All working so thanks
I admire how you tucked those wires.
Such a easy install you did there man!!
Thanks man. Actually saved this. Going to buy and install this weekend if I can. Great video. I may do a video on 1998 Merc because the battery is in the bloody boot. In some ways it makes it easier though.
Nice, cheers man 🤟
How did you run the power wire with the fuse through the firewall? Did you have to cut the wire and put it back together?
Yes from memory I had to
For dual sub, one on each seat , it’s possible to control both with the same remote at the same time?
yeah possibly, could use a 3.5 splitter, haven't tested but I think that could work
Excellent video, clear, easy to follow; just need to figure out the wire to positive terminal and good to go! 👍
Great job. Thorough explanation. Had to go through many videos before I found yours which is a complete explanation. Thank you.
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hey, just purchased this unit and i’m just wondering what cable you ran from the rca out of the head unit to the rca in on the sub is that a Y splitter cable?
Yep
Can't decide between the kenwood ksc-sw11 and this pioneer TS-WX130DA? What do you think I should go for ? Love your video by the way
I prefered the Pioneer
was the black cable splitter at 5:23 included with the sub?
Hey mate, no I needed to get this 2-1 cable because my head unit only had a single sub output RCA
@@VideoShowMeHow yeah its the same with my head unit. Cheers for the answer.
Going to connect a MDB aw-10e compacted sub to my corolla soon. Will upload a video as well. This one helps me lot to clarify some issues with regard to my installation. Thank you
does the subwoofer work without remote too or is it more then a controller and a part of electronic system?
Great video! However" you should have mentioned this unit does "not" come with any RCA connectors! You'll need to purchase those along with a Y adaptor if your going with RCA and not spk method 😀
i just installed the latest model of this pioneer it still sounds great. But for some weird reason i wasn't able to power it on. i am using a android headunit and it gives me a two plugs one that is dedicated to the left and right audio and power and antenna. The other one is RCA harness that has the sub and aux and external mic attachment. I notice that the harness has a blue wire says amp con, assuming this is the wire to attach the blue and white from the pioneer harness. I had tried it and it does not seem to power on. Then i decided to power it through the accessory wire then it works. am i suppose to tap the accessory wire or not?
Yeah it will need a signal to tell it the car is on so tap an accessory wire that's only live when the car is started
@@VideoShowMeHow great thanks for the help. Also regarding the mount of the sub i asumming the bolt just diggs strightbto the floor of the car?
Have a watch of the kicker video just uploaded last week, I show some options
Hi If I wanted to disregard the remote wire do I just join it with a live?
You got it. Would just need a 12v feed
I had one of these installed under my seat. Wondering if it's normal to hear a buzzing sound when music is off?. Has a great sound for the size. I'm pleased.
No buzzing from mine? I would check to make sure it is turning off when you turn your stereo off.
@@VideoShowMeHow the light goes off when I turn my car off and the buzzing also goes away . I had a shop install it for me 🤷♂️.
Sounds like you might be getting interference from somewhere (non shielded RCA cables running too close to power cable). Perhaps take back the install shop? Best of luck!
@@VideoShowMeHow thank you:-)
Wonder if you could hook up 2 of these up under front seats and reg sub box in trunk
Would the sub be fine if I just Velcro tape it under seat? I don't want any drilling done.
Yeah that'd prob do the job 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow Ok thanks. One more question. I notice you put it under driver seat. Is that the ideal place for it as opposed to the passenger seat?
@@lilmario0 much of a muchness really bud, up to you 👍
There should be a couple brackets in the kit too, so depending on the car sometimes there's some bolts under the seat you can easily bolt too
I just installed this in my 66 mustang. Incredible how it sounds now!! Needed to go in the trunk but I really feel it up front.
Nice! Would prob have a bit more boom in the trunk as well :)
Video Show Me How More than enough! I put sound deadener everywhere, but I have to figure out how to stop the springs underneath the backseat from vibrating!
Hi mate one question how how did you secure the sub under the seat or is it fine just to sit it there
Yep secured with the tabs that's come with the unit
Can I install this to my existing car amplifier ?
No need, had built in. You could link to the remote wire though saving t you digging for on ✌️
How did you mount the sub? Did you just sit it there or drill holes in the floor?
Used the brackets that came with the kit and used existing bolts under the seat 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow cheers! Thanks for that!
Question: do you always have to use a Y splitter cable to connect the rca cables to the subwoofer cable on the back of the head unit? Or could you also connect it to the left and right rca?
Is it best to install it under the car seat or underneath glove box?
Wherever you've got the space mate, I'd consider rattles though, if it's resting or up against something it could get a bit of rattle action going which takes about 3 mins flat before being annoying! 😁
Do you need to use the remote or can I leave it unplugged ? Just have no where to put it
Hey guys with the remote turn on wire, something is already connected to it. Can I just use a connector that allows for two connections from the remote turn on wire?
Yep will be fine. Draws bugger all power, just needs to see a little current to switch the amp on
Thanks
At least i learned how and where you connect that blue wire coming out from my aftermarket unit.
I'm using with it a separate DSP but it looks it needs more settings adjustment.
The bass is lower than i expected.
Do they come with everything that is needed to install?
Yep sure do. Depending on your head unit you may need an RCA splitter
Would you recommend it? Looking for one to install in cab of vivaro van??
Hey yeah goes well. The Kenwood isn't bad either very similar. Have a bunch of videos on the channel on this as well, sound test for this week be up next week 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow Yeah seen that one. Which do you prefer? Few people have recommended the pioneer has slight edge, I'm just restricted for space so these are ideal
@@mikeymann6813 I would agree with her Pioneer having the edge. Very close however. There's a larger version of the pioneer as well if you want some extra boom. I'm getting together some kit to be able to do some better tests on volume etc. Will be uploading in the coming months :)
Great vid, is there any way the power can be ran to the fuse box instead of going to the battery?
Thanks! Yeah you could, would just need to find an open spot that could handle 10 Amps
Awesome, thanks mate!
Where the blue remote wire was connected …. Please elaborate 🤝
To your sub out feed on your headunit
@@VideoShowMeHow Thanks…🤝
i dont have AMP CON wire in my head unit but i have the ACC wire (red wire) ,can i connect my amp to this wire to remote start it when i turn on the car ? does this ACC wire do the same job as AMP CON ?
Possibly. Get a test light, connect to it and turn your ignition to acc mode and confirm there's power. You could connect using the speaker connect as mentioned in a previous comment as you then don't need this wire.
Can I connect the yellow (+) straight to the head unit or will this blow the fuse? I have a hard time getting the cable from the cabin to the battery you see!
Recommended to get power from battery as up to 10amps
Thanks for the quick reply mate. 😉
I just right now tried connecting it straight to the cable for the radio and it actually seems to work! At least for now. Don't know if there will be a fuse popping one day, but then I will take it from there.
High quality how to! Thank you for your good work my friend 🤝
Cheers 👍
Hi, is it really necessary to get a 'Y' adapter in order to plug in left & right terminal on the sub? Can I just plug in either left/right? Will it work the same?
Just depends on your head unit. Give it a shot 👍
Did you try putting in 1 rca cable in left or right or Y cable? How did it work out?
Can you do a video for this on the 21 dmax
What sort of connection should I use to connect to the battery?
I run through this in the vid? At about 8:00 ring terminal, fused with 10 amp fuse
@@VideoShowMeHow nah the video mentions using the fuel box or connecting to the terminal but nothing on what to use. I noticed in other comments you mentioned not just wrapping the wire around a bolt for ground and would assume the same for the power just haven't had to do this solo before and have had help from an car audio mate in the past
Oh sorry; yep go a ring terminal mate, of you're using the wire that came with them cool you have the fuse otherwise add an inline fuse as well 👍
Thanks for the great instructions! As an aside, what sort of head unit is that?
eBay android special ;)
I was surprised to hear the Alan Walker track as your test track.
Nice!
Is it possible to match the clipping(thd) of the sub with my head unit as the gain is controlled via the remote?
Poss, depends on the head unit
How is the output of underseat subwoofer compare to bass tube
Unsure, haven't heard the basetube in action sorry
I recently bought this sub and a compact pioneer amp I was wondering if I can connect both the power cables into one wire to run off the positive batery terminal? Will that be safe
Hey Johnny mate so long as your power wire is large enough it will be fine. Make sure you run the appropriate fuse as well :) Enjoy!
Wait, you got this sub AND an amp? Assuming the amp is to run seperate speaker?
@@VideoShowMeHow yeah the amp is to power some additional speakers that I've added I just noticed that the power wires are a pretty thin gauge so what I was going to do was just connected them togther before the fuse then run a single wire to the battery
I got the pioneer gm-d1004 compact amp
Hi, i had an edge 750 watts active subwoofer but its been taking to much boot Space so i ordered the pionier, the question is can i use the same wiring i had for the edge?
Can't see why not, the pioneer is less power than what you had so that wiring should be fine 👍
Just ordered two of the 130EA based off of your videos.
Thanks for the content!
I'm hoping two of these should be more than enough for a single cab truck.
Enjoy!
How is it?
Hi - very interestting video - I’ve just purchased the pioneer subwoofer. On my head unit I have a single wire only which is labelled subwoofer line out, so was wondering how I can connect that to the 2 RCA connections supplied with the amplifier. Much appreciate it if you can help to provide some guidance, as at a loss how to do it.
You can connect via speaker wire, checkout the Kenwood install, shows this method 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow Thanks alot for the super quick response - much appreciated 👍 That clears the point in my mind now to be able get the install tackled - super video!!!!
hi whats that 2nd dial for below the bass level? thanks
Hey, it's a phase control. From the Goog: "Phase control adjusts how the speaker extends and contracts. Since subwoofer sound waves are very large, you can get overlaps in a room that cause nulls in the sound. Switching the phase can eliminate these nulls."
did u use a y connector to connect the sub RCA ? there are also left and right out for the RCA, do u just leave them out ?
Great video one question though i bought a car witch has the sound system wire it it for a monster but want to know if i can re use any of it
Thanks 👍 You might be able to use some of it, I'd recommend checking out what wires go where, might save you needing to route new ones
Car manufacturers should just have this preinstalled...
Edit: obviously as an option. I know they got Bose and Infiniti speakers upgrades but subs are still always missing
Completely agree!!
Every car I have owned has had a sub. 03 Tiburon GT 8" rear sub, 08 G37s 2X 10" Bose door subs, 09 FJ cruiser 8" rear sub. None of these cars are that expensive, most higher trims of cars have an option for a subwoofer.
@@marksjdejong a legit aftermarket option though I'm sure the ones that come with cars are pretty shatty or it might just be a bigger speaker that they use as a subwoofer but it's not built to be a subwoofer like the aftermarket ones are
@@davidgomez5116 they definitely were all subwoofers, proper cross overs, dual coil low ohm rating and a separate amp for the subwoofer. Have you been in many cars with stock subs? That being said my FJ had a horrible stock subwoofer. I put an 8" slim pioneer sub that runs off the two stock 30 watt rms toyota amps (it has half the impedance as the stock sub so peak wattage is doubled and pounds, ill make a video on it)
Easiest and most helpful video I’ve found online. Thanks mate 👍🏽👍🏽
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Do you also hook up your existing car speakers on this amp?
How long does it take it approximately? 3-4 hours?
Hey 👋 Yeah about that. Just depends how many beer breaks 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow and also on skills and tools.
Hey mate, literraly did everything u did in the vid, yet im still getying no power to the sub? Any advice
I'd put a multi meter/test light on the connection end to sub just to make sure you're getting power from 12v+ (checked fuse ok?) and the signal wire. Then confirm your earth is good. If the sub powers up I'd then be looking at your signal input to make sure that is correct.
Great video! Where did you get the splitter cable thats in between the radio subwoofer plug in and the red/white plugs?
Jaycar but can find online ebay/amazon :)
the yellow wire can be connected to the power wire from headunit? Is it enough power supply?
Hey mate, would depend on the head unit but I would doubt it would have enough
The TS-WX130DA has a 10Amp fuse. Instead of connecting the yellow wire (hot wire) to the battery, would it be simpler to connect it to an interior accessory fuse with a 10Amp or higher?
You could, just you're adding to that circuit that may for example already be using 5amps, sub full draw is 10amp so could be popping fuses. I just have always prefered to run subs direct :)
Can the yellow power wire be connected to the yellow or red wire that powers the head unit?
Yeah it could but your amp would always be on as that is a constant power feed
Hi, great video :), i installed a portable sub in my car, when the car is in accessory mode or in idle the sub sounds pretty good, but once i start driving the sub sounds really weak, any idea on what might be affecting it. Installed in a Toyota Camry
I would prob suggest the extra road noise etc makes it seem less loud. I guess these are never going to be the same as a bigger sub and amp... Maybe you just need a second one 😁
As I just mentioned Camry I saw this. Hm
Hi =), i am french so its a little bit complicated for me to understand when it comes to the yellow cable. How can i plug it to my battery ? hope you can help me, thank you.
i have a peugeot 107 by the way
I did this the exact same way and upon first contact my battery appeared flat and the speaker plopped. After tightening the bolts on the battery a bit harder the battery was fine but the speaker is doing nothing. I've set the setting correct on the radio as well. Getting no power / signal light what so ever. Any idea what might have happened?
Did you take the speaker wire as your signal method? Does the sub power up?
@@VideoShowMeHow no the sub does not show any sign of life. I took the sub out of the radio over rca and set the switch on the back of the sub to rca as well. Also tried connecting the blue cable to both blue cables out of my radio.
@@VideoShowMeHow Fixed it. It appears there was something wrong with the "-" connector. Thanks anyway :)
Ah great news 👏
Why is it recommended to tap straight into the battery and not a fuse tap?
You're drawing up to 10amps, prefer it's own connection/conductor
Hi... I’m such an amateur when it comes to things like this. I’m worried I’d break something. Okay so... I have a Sony radio and at the back it has left and right ports for an RCA cable. But, it also has a ‘sub rear audio out’ I’m slightly confused by it. Do I just use the left and right ones?
All good, it's all learning! The sub out will be for plugging directly to an amp. Good news is you've got options. I would just use the left and right RCA outputs, easiest :)
Video Show Me How Thank you. 😊
Can this kind of sub burn out an alternator or battery? I own a Grande punto which has a small altenator and i already have aftermarket speakers and stereo. I am afraid of the purchase since i dont want to see any dimming lights or headlights in the car
Nah will be fine
Hey man, just wondering how and where you ran the wires to tidy it all up??
Hey, mainly just run under carpet etc to keep all tidy 👍
thank you for the video. but i can't connect rca cables to my head unit. so I would cut them and put a high speaker adapter in between. but is it enough to only connect the front left / right or do the rear ones also have to be added?
All you have to do is strip the audio jacks down to the two wires inside. They're just fancy connectors and any unwanted sound can be phased out with any decent amp
Hey mate. Got it all connected and when I turn the key on there is no light popping up on the remote and it’s not getting any power to the system, yellow wire is running straight to battery black is going to the seat for the ground and blue is going to the back of the head unit
Fuse in? I'd grab a test light make sure there's power coming to the unit
@@VideoShowMeHow hey on the back of my head unit there isn’t a blue wire should I just tap into something else to get the unit to turn on
Yeah could tap into a circuit that only has power when the car is on. I'd use a test light in your fuse box to find one then use an 'add a fuse' like I've used in the spotlight videos
Hi awsome video very clear instructions, however the sub out port from head unit you had a black cable that was not in your tray. Did you buy this as a extra?
Yeah I needed too as the head unit didn't have RCA outputs. An alternative is to use the speak wire (installed it this way in the kenwood one on the channel)
Hi. I've installed same underseat sub like yours hook up to my android player which have sub out at the back of the unit just like yours. Everything goes well and the sub turn on when I turn my engine on. But the sub didn't produce bass sound. Only normal sound. I've try to adjust the gain from the remote but seems like no effect at all. What have I done wrong?
MrStanzar you don’t have the crossover set properly. You need to filter the audio (low pass x-over) you’re currently running full range through your sub.
I can’t find those black RCA cables anywhere...
Here you are: amzn.to/2OAbqhk
Nice video. Thanks.
One question though: did you require a 2:1 RCA lead?
Looks like you went from red/white to a single black connection?
Cheers
I did yes (head unit only had a single RCA out), this will dependant on your headunit. If no RCA you can always use the speak wire signal option, I cover this install method in the Kenwood sub install on the channel
Mine was working sweet for like a month but now there’s a rattle inside the cone I’m guessing, iv pulled it apart to pin point the rattle and it comes from inside the cone and the sub speaker thing if that makes sense (iv checked all screws and if cords are touching it but I have no idea)
Ah bummer! Warranty return?
But then again I don’t know much about speakers cause the quality is still sweet just has a little rattle, would be mad if I could fix it
It's not clipping is it? Does it rattle at medium volume?
Yeah, only when I start to turn the volume up
The cone might be damaged :(
Hang on, I’ve just realised there’s an RCA cable that goes from the head unit to the sub that’s not supplied with the sub? Is that correct?
Just depends on your head unit, for this headunit I needed an RCA splitter as it only had one output. You can use the other method to get your signal by using the actual speaker wire - I used this method in the Kenwood install, vid on the channel also
@@VideoShowMeHow yeah I have a Pioneer head unit so it’s easier to just get a RCA cable. The head unit came with the harness to plug into the back to connect the sun.
@@VideoShowMeHow all good, I’m out in the sticks so just have to order one into the closest Repco.
Hey VideoShowMeHow, just a little confused by someone else's comment below - running power from the battery and connecting the remote wire means it will not drain the battery when the car's off, right?
Kinda, you can power via the battery direct but recommend the remote wire is connected to a switch/circuit that is only powered up when you turn on the ignition. This then only powers up the sub when you have the car on and won't drain your battery. Your 12v socket is usually a got spot to piggy back off for this, just check with a test light.
@@VideoShowMeHow if I follow your instructions in the video (I've already watched it once haha) I should be good, yeah?
@@mattmcilwhan yep you're gold 🤘 If you're unsure turn the car off and see if the lights turn off on the sub. But you should be good
@@VideoShowMeHow absolute legend.
I am using RCA outs on back of head unit but I don't have a remote port, any ideas ?
Wanna get one for my Mazda CX-9, but want to keep the stock head look, does the stock one support this sub?
Hey 👋 Unsure on the Mazda head unit but good thing is with these types of subs (is the same for the Kenwood install I did on the channel as well) is you can install via RCA or by using the existing speaker wire. So basically these will work with almost any head unit. Checkout the Kenwood install vid if you want to see it wired using the speak wires way 👍
Why does power wire need to go directly to the battery but not say a wire tap to the fuse box inside the cabin?
Because the sub can draw up to 10 amps so you're best to give it is own feed as recommended by Pioneer 👍 Hope this helps 🙂
@@VideoShowMeHow That would be something I’m not comfortable with just yet. My car has a 15A fuse for rear fogs and a 20A for deicer, neither of which my car has. Would either be safe to use?
Great video - thanks, one question with the RCA connection - did you have to purchase additional length of cable as the cable supplied is only 100mm long
Hey mate, cheers. No I didn't it ended up being more than enough for me with the sub under the drivers seat. If you were mounting it elsewhere aka the trunk/boot you'd need to get another longer one
@ekim andersom assuming he meant 100cm :)
@@VideoShowMeHow No the cable supplied with my unit (just purchased) only had a 10cm (100mm) RCA cable so we needed to purchase a longer RCA cable.
Hi
Did you purchased extra RCA cable to enable you complete your subwoofer installation? The rca cable supplied with my sub woofer is too short as well. Please let me know. Thanks.
Dan Dan yes it cost me about $11 for 5 mtr cable and it did the job
hi, this is my question...u have the green one for SUB OUT , but in your amplifier goes 2 channels in (left and right)... ? is a special cable ? or?
Yeah the green one is just specific to that particular head unit. That's why I used the splitter cable. Your headunit may be slightly different however most will on have a single channel (mono) output
@@VideoShowMeHow thank you verry much, i have a green one, this mean i need a splitter cable, or i connect to Signal out (left and right)
@@toculucian9340 If you're using the RCAs, need to make sure you use the sub out from your headunit, might be able to go into single channel on sub but would recommend using a split to go into both
Thank u verry much, u help me a lot, wish u all the best!!
Hey can I use a amp wiring kit for this subwoofer or do I have to use the kit included
Hey, you could, but you will need to use the connectors for the sub/amp. You could splice in other wire for sure. Would you want to though?
Video Show Me How Ye I’m gonna do do it but which wire so splice
Video Show Me How do I splice*
@@Varus800 you would still need to send the wires to the same spots as the base loom, as in you will still need power, ground, remote etc. Can I ask why you don't want to use the stock wires that came with?
Video Show Me How oh I wanted to do it because I bought the subwoofer 2nd hand and it didn’t come with that wiring kit
Very clear how to. Did you secure it under the seat or it it left loose?
cheers mate. yep used two of the brackets that came with and used existing bolt under the seat to secure :)
Where can u get those rca wiring harness's from? Im trying to install into my 79 series, i have an aftermarket stereo but don have rcas like you do
Hey there, does the back of the headunit have RCA outs? If it does the RCA splitters via eBay/Amazon or electronics stores. If no RCA output from the headunit use the second option by taping into the speaker left and right wires for the signal 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow im super new to this. My bad, but by taping into the left and right speakers, what do you mean?
No probs! To get the signal for the sub you can use speaker wire instead. I talk about that method in the kenwood vid. It also shows you in the diagram on the pioneer one from memory. Let me find you a link
@@VideoShowMeHow cheers thanks bro
Here you go, P2, speaker inline input method 👌 www.pioneer.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/TS-WX130DA-User-Manual.pdf
Can I wire the yellow wire into my fuse box if so which fuse do I tap it into
Hey, I'd recommend running seperate, otherwise you could be compromising another circuit. Does that make sense?
Video Show Me How hi I have a other question how did you ground the black cable did you just wrap the wire into a bolt? Cause the Black wire doesn’t have ring terminal
@@thenoob9739 hi, on the jeep I run a fuse block so I used that. Normally I would recommend using a ring terminal (can be bought from any auto shop) with an existing grounded bolt. Don't just wrap around a bolt, you don't want an earth coming loose. Hope that helps 😀
where did you get that extra RCA cable (the black with the three connector)
Just my local electronics store. Amazon/eBay would sort you out also 😁
Was is a 2 to 1 rca cable?
@@VideoShowMeHow Could you use another RCA stereo out directly? Is it better to use the green Sub woofer single RCA?
@@ravenscarracing9700 AmazonBasics, PBH-20213, RCA Audio Cable, 1 x RCA Male to 2 x RCA Male
@@ReneMedel yeah could do
What's the use of the frequency in remote and what frequency is recommended?
Basically sets your low pass filter cut off.. sets what freq for the sub to play. The lower the hertz means it will only play the deep sounds. Personal preference :)
I have a Jeep j10 that I'm trying to fix up and I think this might fit under the seats.
Nice!
Great Video mate. Does it make any difference using gold plated phono RCA? thanks
Nah
thanks
What's the difference between the DA and the EA version of this sub? I just know that the EA one doesn't come with a remote but.. is there a different in sound quality or something?
No difference in sound quality. You get the exact same unit whether you buy the EA or DA. As you noted, you just don't get the remote if you buy the EA.
@@dunebasher1971 Thanks.
Hey mate, I'm planning to install this subwoofer in my car with the stock head unit and a line output converter. How should I adjust the gain on the line output converter or the best setting for this sub ? Like the gain, frequency, phase and bass mode on the remote as well. Thanks !
Thanks for a great video and ur thumbs up on the unit. I have 2 x 12's in my car but my daughter doesn't have the room. Hopefully she is happy with the level of Bass available. It sounded pretty good from UA-cam. I like ur EDM and Shuffle video soundtrack!!
Ah 2x 12s would be tasty! Especially if pumping out some Melbourne shuffle mixes 😁
@@VideoShowMeHow Love the Melbourne Shuffle vids and sounds. That was actually my catalyst for installation in the first place.
Funnily enough, I am running 2 x Pioneer GM-D8604 600w amps, 1 for the Subs and 1 for the Mids/Tweets.
At the beginning when you object to the blue ‘amp connect’ wire. What is another option if your head unit doesn’t have any spare wires coming out the back like that 😅
Hey Harrison 👋 All good just use an ignition wire/hot wire. Use a test light to find a wire that only has power when you turn the ignition on and use that 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow thanks for the reply! Could I do that with the yellow power cable too? And connect in the fuse box with a piggy back connector ?
I'd recommend direct battery connection for the power cable as it's potentially drawing up to 10amps. Or if you wanted to be fancy could connect into a spare port in fuse box and fuse that way 👌
I have one of these but mu problem is since i fix my car removed the negative on the battery and put back on then i turn on the music its not working anymore. I dont know how to bring it back.
Great video man doing one tomorrow and you really made it simple 👍👍👍👍
I've got my TS-WX130DA coming in tomorrow, but I'm just a bit apprehensive when it comes to the yellow wire. How did you fit that through your firewall? I would've thought you'd push the white connector through and then pull blue and black all the way back into the cabin alongside the connector. But in your case the blue was already wired, and there's no way to fit the fuse holder through one of those grommets - or does the fuse holder come off (that'd be a lifesaver for me as well)?
Fuse holder should come off :)