How do you hook up a sub and amp in a car?

How to Connect A Car Subwoofer to An Amplifier

  1. Lay the Power Cables.
  2. Find a Good Metal Ground.
  3. Plug RCA Plugs Into Subwoofer Output On Receiver.
  4. Use Speaker Wires To Connect The Subwoofers To The Amplifier.
  5. Connect the Power Cable to Battery.

Can you hook up an amp and subs to a stock stereo?

So now you know – it’s definitely possible to install a subwoofer and amplifier to your factory system, and still have it sounding good. If you’d like to know more about how to get a killer system set-up in your car without swapping your stereo, give us a call at 510-527-9888.

Do you need an amp for a sub?

Do You Need An Amplifier for Your Subwoofer? In nearly all cases, the answer is yes. Unless you have a system in your car or boat that is already powering a subwoofer, you’ll need to find an amplifier that will power your sub.

What do I need to install a subwoofer?

If you’re installing a subwoofer that comes with a built-in amp, you won’t have to hook up speaker wires, but you will have to install a patch cord (or tap into your speaker leads for the input signal). You’ll need an amplifier wiring kit for power, ground and turn-on leads.

Where do you connect a subwoofer?

The preferred method of connecting a subwoofer is through the subwoofer output (labeled SUB OUT or SUBWOOFER) of a receiver using an LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) cable. Almost all home theater receivers and processors and some stereo receivers have this type of subwoofer output.

Can I just add a subwoofer to my car?

And it’s actually quite easy, thanks to simple subwoofer upgrades from the aftermarket that can be added to almost any existing car stereo system. Adding a subwoofer to your audio system generally means also having to purchase and install an amplifier to power it.

Can I hook up an amp to my factory stereo?

Usually, you’ll be installing a 4-channel amplifier with speaker-level inputs. The best way to connect it to a factory system is to tap into the stereo’s speaker outputs for the amp’s input signal. Then send the amp’s outputs back to the stereo’s harness, and on to the speakers through the factory wiring.

Can you run a sub without an amp?

In nearly all cases, the answer is yes. Unless you have a system in your car or boat that is already powering a subwoofer, you’ll need to find an amplifier that will power your sub. Your head unit will typically provide a low-power signal (RCA output) that can be used for an amplifier to power your subwoofer.