Installed to an aftermarket Sony head unit, plug and play with all cables included, 5 minute job. I have a single din unit in a double din space so there was enough room to put this behind the stereo on the bottom! Being small is a major advantage. The sound quality is noticeably better through my Pioneer 45w RMS 3 way speakers. I added a sub aswell but it has its own amp inbuilt. Major upgrade!
I know this was a couple years ago, but how did you connect your active sub to the radio? Did you have another output from your radio or did you go through the powerbox? If you went through the powerbox? Did you use the RCA that he shows on the other end of the unit? Thanks
@@h0lbs It comes with aux leads Red and White. The go straight into back of head unit on the ports marked for sub so ts part of the aftermarket Sony head unit. The sub is powered off the battery directly.
Did you need a vehicle specific harness I have a double din pioneer with its own harness I think they will all connect up back to the car system wires who knows will have to figure it out lol
Are you able to advise how I could install the Vibe Optisound Auto 8 active sub to my BMW F30 2014 using the high input connectors? I cant seem to find anything online. Installing into the factory stereo obviously. Thanks
You could use vibe rapid fit kit and modify the signal cables. Kit comes with high level input RCA cables with splicers on the other end to connect to the original speaker cables. You can cut rca plugs off and use wires to connect to the high level input on the optisound auto 8 (making sure you are connecting the polarities correctly). Powerbox 65.4 also has two male connectors on the harness that are notentioned in this video and in my understanding are high level outputs
If I buy a set of 2 way component speakers should I still use the crossover that is included with the speakers? Or will the powerbox do that job for me so I can just switch out the speakers themselves and not have to worry about wiring the crossovers?
Does this amp have soft power on/off. Will the speakers pop when turning on/off, and do I need to mount additional delay electronics to avoid this problem?
Right. So i tried this on 3 different radios. A jvc kdxbt and a ebay radio and a brand new pioneer svc 559 euro radio. It worked with none of them in a lexus is200. The pioneer actually kicked up a fault saying amp error. I then returned amp for another same thing. Obviously there is no reason as to how you coukd possibly wire it wrong its all plugs. What i did however notice is when connecting the rca cables the rear speaker on bootlid did work (barely) but no door speakers. When disconnecting the rca cables i had 0 sound off anything. Just wondering would you know why? I have received a refund for it but am still baffled as to why it wont work. Is it cause the car dosent have a factory amp? Is it because the stock speakers couldnt take the amp?
Hey, can anyone advise? Suppose I want to install both the VIBE Powerbox 65.4 AND an Android Auto MMI box. What should be the order? Which one if first coming from the head unit?
Any gurus reading through could answer a question for me , Im planning to upgrade underseat woofers in my bmw f10 to harmann kardon , im thinking would this little amp be powerful enough to drive them ?
I have bought this vibe amplifier but also the Vibe Rapid Fit Kit, which enables me to connect my active sub to the 12v Fuse and get the signal via crimps that connect directly to the left and right speakers wires coming direct from the factory harness. My question is rather than crimp them to the factory speaker harness can they be connected to the wires that are connected direct to the Vibe amp? And if so which are the wires for left and right? Thanks
Search ebay for t harness iso cable for your car and buy a basic vibe 65.4 amplifier (without car specific harness). Vibe are selling their amplifiers as they are and just adding Connects2 (brand) car specific t harness
Yes, according to what I've learned about this amp, when high-level input is used (i.e. in-built car stereo via ISO connector), RCA become low-level outputs.
@@alexander2576 cheers. I have set it up and found that, while the rca output of the powerbox will power the sub, it gives terrible sound quality and is unbearable to listen to. I ended up using high level inputs for the sub too. I was very unimpressed with the amp.
@@funkypotamus thank you for sharing your experience! Do you like the sound quality overall (besides subwoofer)? I'm expecting my Powerbox very soon, I hope it won't noticeably distort the sound from Kia head unit.
@@alexander2576 Yes I like it. I put it in a 2015 berlingo and combined with new alpine door speakers they made a big improvement. The sub also adds great depth to the sound. And it wasn't a very expensive setup all in. I was pissed off that the rca 'out' from the vibe powerbox was so poor.
I’ve just bought one of these units and the amp doesn’t switch on, there is 12v at the 12v input, I have also tried with and without 12v on the blue REM input, still nothing, the only time it powers up is if I put 12v on the orange REM OUT,
What is the RMS per channel? It's not 65W as the 20A fuse wouldn't take that. 65W x 4 = 260w / 14v = 18a x 1.2(give 80% efficiency) is 22A. It will pop the fuse.
You use but 14 but calculate with 12v from battery and not 14 from altenator. Is an class D so efficiency is more like 70% so the 20amp fuse should be sufficient
Hiya, I have a Mégane 14 plate, I have fitted the micro amplifier with the correct T Harness but bizarrely the amp has no sound when started with the ignition yet the amp power light is on. If I switch on the stereo before starting the car it works like a dream, the sound improvement is stunning... Any ideas??? I'd really appreciate some help here, the amp is an amazing device but this little quirk is annoying the life out of me. 😉
Sounds to me like the switched live and permanent live are incorrect. Run a multimeter on the yellow and red cable coming from the iso block and take a reading whilst the ignition is off and then again with the ignition on. Hope this helps.
For which car? I’ve installed this in my bmw f20 LCI, and the amp isn’t getting any power. But besides the remote lead. There’s no way to connect any power to the amp.
Wish he’d stop saying “Very easy” and “Simply”. I’m sat with the amp and harnesses in front of me, and it literally took me a dozen times of watching it to copy what he did. Still not sure it’s right. 😂
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Cheers mate instructions were terrible you helped me a lot 👍🏻
Brilliant video ✅ I am looking forward to installing mine soon!
Best customer back up ever. So many question and they don't answer😂
Other major Brands should learn from Vibe!
Installed to an aftermarket Sony head unit, plug and play with all cables included, 5 minute job.
I have a single din unit in a double din space so there was enough room to put this behind the stereo on the bottom! Being small is a major advantage.
The sound quality is noticeably better through my Pioneer 45w RMS 3 way speakers. I added a sub aswell but it has its own amp inbuilt. Major upgrade!
I know this was a couple years ago, but how did you connect your active sub to the radio? Did you have another output from your radio or did you go through the powerbox? If you went through the powerbox? Did you use the RCA that he shows on the other end of the unit? Thanks
@@h0lbs It comes with aux leads Red and White. The go straight into back of head unit on the ports marked for sub so ts part of the aftermarket Sony head unit. The sub is powered off the battery directly.
Did you need a vehicle specific harness I have a double din pioneer with its own harness I think they will all connect up back to the car system wires who knows will have to figure it out lol
Do you have one to fit BMW base stereo audio, such as that on the newer X3 (G01)? A lot of manufacturers have a T loom for the RAM module.
Does this blank out the faulty factory amplifier that's installed in the boot of my bmw f07
Hi there, does anyone know which adapter I get for a 65 plate astra k, with the navi 900 system.
Can the powerbox be fitted with the optisound auto 8? If so do you use the RCA from the supplied loom or the RCA’s coming out the back of the unit?
What is the orange cable for?
Can this be fitted with a aftermarket radio
Where do I get the t harness for a Kia Rio from?
Do you have a kit for a transit custom 72 reg with the same oem iso plug and everything? If so can I have a link?
Thanks
Could this amp power 4 x 6.5 vibe slicks ?. Thanks.
hi is good for infinity Q30 2017 PLSS I NEED THE ANSWER
Hi if i want to add 2 of this amplifiers 1 for front and 1 for back,i. Mercedes GLE w166 willl this be posible
Where do i get T harness for fiat bravo?
Hi do I need a T harness for a Mk7 VW golf?
I have a Peugeot partner with a clarion stereo and one of iso plugs won't go in the clarion
does this work for a 2020 Jetta?
Are you able to advise how I could install the Vibe Optisound Auto 8 active sub to my BMW F30 2014 using the high input connectors? I cant seem to find anything online. Installing into the factory stereo obviously. Thanks
You could use vibe rapid fit kit and modify the signal cables. Kit comes with high level input RCA cables with splicers on the other end to connect to the original speaker cables. You can cut rca plugs off and use wires to connect to the high level input on the optisound auto 8 (making sure you are connecting the polarities correctly). Powerbox 65.4 also has two male connectors on the harness that are notentioned in this video and in my understanding are high level outputs
Green power light is not on? Whats the solution
Do anyone know it will fit Mondeo mk5 head unit??
How do you connect it to the 400.1 for signal? As there's two channels out on the 65.4 and one channel in on the 400.1
Two male RCA conectors on the wiring loom as per manual
If I buy a set of 2 way component speakers should I still use the crossover that is included with the speakers? Or will the powerbox do that job for me so I can just switch out the speakers themselves and not have to worry about wiring the crossovers?
Did you do this? I have the powerbox and want to do the same
Does this amp have soft power on/off. Will the speakers pop when turning on/off, and do I need to mount additional delay electronics to avoid this problem?
I am using mine for a good month now, no pop at any volume
One of the connectors won't go in the factory clarion stereo
Right. So i tried this on 3 different radios. A jvc kdxbt and a ebay radio and a brand new pioneer svc 559 euro radio. It worked with none of them in a lexus is200.
The pioneer actually kicked up a fault saying amp error. I then returned amp for another same thing.
Obviously there is no reason as to how you coukd possibly wire it wrong its all plugs.
What i did however notice is when connecting the rca cables the rear speaker on bootlid did work (barely) but no door speakers. When disconnecting the rca cables i had 0 sound off anything.
Just wondering would you know why?
I have received a refund for it but am still baffled as to why it wont work.
Is it cause the car dosent have a factory amp?
Is it because the stock speakers couldnt take the amp?
I would assume faulty unit.
Hey, can anyone advise? Suppose I want to install both the VIBE Powerbox 65.4 AND an Android Auto MMI box. What should be the order? Which one if first coming from the head unit?
Hey, were you able to figure out whether or not this is possible?
I didnt install the powerbox after all, just upgraded the speakers and sounds much better
Maybe u know if I need code rns510 for this amplifier?
Any gurus reading through could answer a question for me ,
Im planning to upgrade underseat woofers in my bmw f10 to harmann kardon , im thinking would this little amp be powerful enough to drive them ?
no it's not 65W per channel
I have bought this vibe amplifier but also the Vibe Rapid Fit Kit, which enables me to connect my active sub to the 12v Fuse and get the signal via crimps that connect directly to the left and right speakers wires coming direct from the factory harness.
My question is rather than crimp them to the factory speaker harness can they be connected to the wires that are connected direct to the Vibe amp? And if so which are the wires for left and right? Thanks
That's exactly my question
can i run a vibe sub from this or would i need to also add the powerbox 400.1 ?
You can run active sub with biult in amp. Pasive sub would need an additional amp
Hello i need a T-harness for a peugeot 308(2017) for stock radio. Do you sell those ? End where i can find them. Thank you !!
Search ebay for t harness iso cable for your car and buy a basic vibe 65.4 amplifier (without car specific harness). Vibe are selling their amplifiers as they are and just adding Connects2 (brand) car specific t harness
In the configuration shown here can I also use the RCA output of the powerbox to connect straight to a kenwood active Underseat 150w subwoofer?
Yes, according to what I've learned about this amp, when high-level input is used (i.e. in-built car stereo via ISO connector), RCA become low-level outputs.
@@alexander2576 cheers. I have set it up and found that, while the rca output of the powerbox will power the sub, it gives terrible sound quality and is unbearable to listen to. I ended up using high level inputs for the sub too. I was very unimpressed with the amp.
@@funkypotamus thank you for sharing your experience! Do you like the sound quality overall (besides subwoofer)? I'm expecting my Powerbox very soon, I hope it won't noticeably distort the sound from Kia head unit.
@@alexander2576 Yes I like it. I put it in a 2015 berlingo and combined with new alpine door speakers they made a big improvement. The sub also adds great depth to the sound. And it wasn't a very expensive setup all in. I was pissed off that the rca 'out' from the vibe powerbox was so poor.
So do you think is better to use high level output for subwoofer then rca on this amp? Will try both and see myself but good to know
Well doesn't explain how to fit to an aftermarket radio so no vehicle specific T harness?
Not required on aftermarket use supplied cable
Is this suitable for android tv
I’ve just bought one of these units and the amp doesn’t switch on, there is 12v at the 12v input, I have also tried with and without 12v on the blue REM input, still nothing, the only time it powers up is if I put 12v on the orange REM OUT,
@wandandgo5913 did you figure this out? Having the same problem
@@adamvass4924 no I tried contacting vibe direct but heard nothing. Supposed to be a uk company but no customer service
so this is 260 watt RMS and powering it from the radio circuit ? that cant be a good idea or would it work that well
Works great in a Mini
Hi
65 watt continuous power output ? Or peak power ?
Will this fit a Pioneer head unit?
This fits any headunit with ISO connector
If you have a Cooper S or JCW, fit this little thing first. Sounds way better, and then fit the speakers
What is the RMS per channel? It's not 65W as the 20A fuse wouldn't take that. 65W x 4 = 260w / 14v = 18a x 1.2(give 80% efficiency) is 22A. It will pop the fuse.
You use but 14 but calculate with 12v from battery and not 14 from altenator.
Is an class D so efficiency is more like 70% so the 20amp fuse should be sufficient
Hi
I have sony xav ax 55x4 rms
You are saying almost same continuous power output
No need to use this amplifier
Am I right?
Hi
I have sony xav ax 55x4 rms
You are saying almost same continuous power output
No need to use this amplifier
Am I right?
@@oceansea3328 it's not continuous power, the fuse won't handle it
@@jamesmason8099
So my sony continues power 20 or 22 watt
No need to use this amplifier ?
It won't contribute much🤔
Hiya, I have a Mégane 14 plate, I have fitted the micro amplifier with the correct T Harness but bizarrely the amp has no sound when started with the ignition yet the amp power light is on.
If I switch on the stereo before starting the car it works like a dream, the sound improvement is stunning... Any ideas??? I'd really appreciate some help here, the amp is an amazing device but this little quirk is annoying the life out of me. 😉
Sounds to me like the switched live and permanent live are incorrect. Run a multimeter on the yellow and red cable coming from the iso block and take a reading whilst the ignition is off and then again with the ignition on. Hope this helps.
Sir... Please make video on after market head unit installation... Such as pioneer sony alpine...
Do you know how to wire this amp to an after market headunit
@@dexteryearwood9468 No...
@@rohanmudhale just to let u know I just tried it and it works with my alpine headunit
@@dexteryearwood9468 Great👍
can this amp bridged ?
hi . did u found out ? i would look to power front speakers and a small sub with it .
What this video don't tell you is that the power lead and few others are not actually connected and you need to run to battery yourself
For which car? I’ve installed this in my bmw f20 LCI, and the amp isn’t getting any power. But besides the remote lead. There’s no way to connect any power to the amp.
All good until you're running an aftermarket headunit
Wish he’d stop saying “Very easy” and “Simply”. I’m sat with the amp and harnesses in front of me, and it literally took me a dozen times of watching it to copy what he did. Still not sure it’s right. 😂
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IT'S NOT ! PLUG & PLAY FOR ANY CAR !!!!!!! SHIT !!!!!!
Hi,could someone advice me where can I buy t-harness to my Toyota Avensis 2014sat nav?