JL sub and amp install questions

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aragon20
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Joined: Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:23 pm

Hi there. I have a 2010 Kizashi SLS with the RF sound system without navi. I have recently purchased a JL 12w6 Sub and a JL 500/1v2 amp. I have some questions relating to installing this package along side the current setup. Basically I was hoping to leave the RF system alone including the weak free air sub. I was hoping to run a new 4 gauge power wire from the battery to the JL amp. I guess my questions are: Does my factory receiver have pre amp outputs for the current RF amp? Does it have 2 sets? Do I splice into the remote wire ran to the RF amp to tie a remote wire into the new amp? what steps should I be taking? Am I making this harder on myself than I need to?

Eventually I plan to go with an aftermarket receiver with navi(suggestions?), and new component speakers. But my budget doesn't currently allow me to pull it all off in one step. Although if I am told my current receiver can't handle a set of rca's then I may wait until I can afford one to install the new sub, rather than getting a converter.

I have installed 4 systems over the years, I am in no way a pro (obviously). I have never tore into a car this new and nice, and I have some reservations. Obviously I could pull the receiver and see for myself, but if possible, I'd like some advice before I start messing with things. I don't want to do something that could potentially damage my new gear or the RF system for that matter.

I've seen a couple other posts somewhat relating to what I am doing, but for some reason it's not real clear to me how to proceed. Maybe I'm a little thick? haha...

Thank you for your time, any help is appreciated!!
Jerrod
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murcod
Posts: 2279
Joined: Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:03 pm
Location: Australia

Hi Jerrod, have a look at the post Minority put up a while back. From memory he converted his system to have RCA outputs at the headunit end. I think you can also buy "Y" splitter for RCA cables (ie. make one RCA into two for both subs) but IMHO you'd be better off just disconnecting the audio signal going to the RF sub and using that for your new amp. For the remote switching for the new amp, there's no reason I can think of why splicing into the RF amp control wire would cause any problems.

I was browsing double DIN headunits a day or two back and discovered you can now buy Android based units. That opens up all the applications on the Android phone market to be run on your headunit.
David
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