Adding subwoofer to stock HU

starjammir · 08-11-2008, 01:37 PM

Hey guys,
I want to add a subwoofer I have to the stock HU on the cougar. How do I do this? I don't want to upgrade HU's due to having the 6 cd changer.
Thanks,
Bill

LostRacer · 08-11-2008, 01:40 PM

You'll need a LOC(Line Out Converter) and your normal amplifier wiring kit.

The LOC converts your stock speaker wires into low level inputs.(RCA)

BlInK311 · 08-11-2008, 01:44 PM

you need to get a line converter. it converts the speaker lines out to rca outputs. Connect the line converter to the rear channels on the stock headunit.

otherwise get an amp that has speaker level inputs and just tap off the rear speakers and connect right to the amp that way.

starjammir · 08-11-2008, 02:48 PM

How and where does the remote turn on wire connect?

LostRacer · 08-11-2008, 03:02 PM

Depends. You can have it switched. You can have it come on with the ignition.

PeteST · 08-15-2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starjammir

How and where does the remote turn on wire connect?

It`s fairly easy. You need to get 12 volts to the REMOTE connector on the amp, in order to switch it on. Where do you get those 12 volts from, it`s up to you. I`d reccomend splitting (using a Y piece) a 12 volt wire going into your radio, run it through an ON/OFF switch that you place within your reach, and then continue running it to the REMOTE connector of your amp. The amp will be on as long as you provide 12 volts to its remote connector, and will be off the second the power is interrupted.

tranceworld · 08-16-2008, 03:18 PM

Or just buy a mp3 capable hu. I Have discs with 6 whole cds on them.

Skywalker · 08-16-2008, 11:07 PM

I have a line converter if your interested I'll sell it for $18 shipped. Don't know how much it was, the exwife had it in the escape I got back when she blew the trans and stopped making payments.

EricF · 08-22-2008, 11:43 PM

Another option if you have not purchased your amp, is an amp
with line level inputs, with signal sensing. It senses the signal and turns on.

Run Power Line, splice from rear speakers, to the amp, then wire to your sub

Nice thing about tapping into the rear spearkers, you can use your "FADE" adjustment
to kinda adjust your sub output. Just incase you need to.

08-11-2008, 01:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
starjammir NECO Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lapeer, MI Posts: 203	Adding subwoofer to stock HU Hey guys, I want to add a subwoofer I have to the stock HU on the cougar. How do I do this? I don't want to upgrade HU's due to having the 6 cd changer. Thanks, Bill __________________ 1998.5 3L Hybrid SVT Contour w/ nitrous...etc 220 WHP without spray.

08-11-2008, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
LostRacer Merry Christmas! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Everywhere you want to be Posts: 19,755 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Adding subwoofer to stock HU You'll need a LOC(Line Out Converter) and your normal amplifier wiring kit. The LOC converts your stock speaker wires into low level inputs.(RCA) __________________ The One&Only! C.A.R.B # FU50

08-11-2008, 01:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
BlInK311 NECO Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rockaway, NJ Posts: 458	Re: Adding subwoofer to stock HU you need to get a line converter. it converts the speaker lines out to rca outputs. Connect the line converter to the rear channels on the stock headunit. otherwise get an amp that has speaker level inputs and just tap off the rear speakers and connect right to the amp that way. __________________ '99 mtx cougar, WR headers, borla dual exhaust, CAI, rear strut bar. Sound: Alpine 9856 HU, fronts- Infinity 5010cs, back - Infinity 6812cf, Rockford Fosgate P4004, Alpine M300, Alpine Type-S SWS-1242D. 2004 GSX-R600

08-11-2008, 02:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
starjammir NECO Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lapeer, MI Posts: 203	Re: Adding subwoofer to stock HU How and where does the remote turn on wire connect? __________________ 1998.5 3L Hybrid SVT Contour w/ nitrous...etc 220 WHP without spray.

08-11-2008, 03:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
LostRacer Merry Christmas! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Everywhere you want to be Posts: 19,755 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Adding subwoofer to stock HU Depends. You can have it switched. You can have it come on with the ignition. __________________ The One&Only! C.A.R.B # FU50

08-16-2008, 03:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
tranceworld NECO Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newaygo MI. Posts: 28 Images: 5	Re: Adding subwoofer to stock HU Or just buy a mp3 capable hu. I Have discs with 6 whole cds on them.

08-16-2008, 11:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Skywalker NECO Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: WI Posts: 1,455	Re: Adding subwoofer to stock HU I have a line converter if your interested I'll sell it for $18 shipped. Don't know how much it was, the exwife had it in the escape I got back when she blew the trans and stopped making payments. __________________ 2000 BLACK MTX ROUSH #2749 http://www.flickr.com/photos/30297113@N06/sets/

08-22-2008, 11:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
EricF NECO's Most traveled? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 5,174	Re: Adding subwoofer to stock HU Another option if you have not purchased your amp, is an amp with line level inputs, with signal sensing. It senses the signal and turns on. Run Power Line, splice from rear speakers, to the amp, then wire to your sub Nice thing about tapping into the rear spearkers, you can use your "FADE" adjustment to kinda adjust your sub output. Just incase you need to. __________________ - http://www.myspace.com/fordcougar

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