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Old 03-12-2014, 12:17 PM
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When you say "the wires in your truck", do you mean the wires that are running to the stock amp in the trunk that came with the car right?

Also, is it possible to just run subs directly to current amp? That way I could avoid the whole aftermarket amp and line out connector, or do I need to run an aftermarket amp?
 

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l0l I remember when i had to tell you this info david..ahh you growin up so quick !!! ._____.;;;lol
 
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No you have to run them to an aftermarket amp. Not the Monte Carlo amp. It would be the wires that run to your rear speaker. The positive and negative side.
 
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Overall, how long should it take to install? Is it a very hard job?
 
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Overall, how long should it take to install? Is it a very hard job?
If you are unfamiliar with wiring and have to Google everything. Should take about an hour or two. I did mine in 15 mins, but electronics are my job.
 
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If you are unfamiliar with wiring and have to Google everything. Should take about an hour or two. I did mine in 15 mins, but electronics are my job.
What size sub do you have? I have the option of buying one or two 12 inch ones. Is one enough bass?
 
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Originally Posted by TMoney

What size sub do you have? I have the option of buying one or two 12 inch ones. Is one enough bass?
It depends on what you mean by "enough" and what the RMS ration of the subs is. Also what the RMS of the amp is. I have two 12" 4ohm subs rated at 1500watts RMS, being pushed by a dual channel amp rattled at 2000w RMS @ 2 ohms. Im getting more than enough sound to shake to block if need be so it all just depends on what you want.
 
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i think my friend said his setup with 2 12's was rougly 1200watts
 
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i think my friend said his setup with 2 12's was rougly 1200watts
Rms or max? What brand and what is he asking for them?
 
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Is the 1200 watts max or rms?
 


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