standard head unit

[blackmagicibiza]

hey everyone. i was just wondering if the standard mk5 head unit will be able to have a sub and amp (other half keeps saying it isnt bassy enough) plugged into it.

thanks

 

[DEAN0]

hey everyone. i was just wondering if the standard mk5 head unit will be able to have a sub and amp (other half keeps saying it isnt bassy enough) plugged into it.

thanks

Unless you use a high level adaptor (converts speaker output to pre-amp signal ) - I dont think you can.

From the pictures i have seen of the connector block - there are no pre-out terminals to drive an amp.

 

[blackmagicibiza]

whould i just be able to wire a sub in then without the amp? im rubbish with things like this.

thanks

 

[DEAN0]

whould i just be able to wire a sub in then without the amp? im rubbish with things like this.

thanks

Not really - the main thing that makes a sub go low and loud is power.

Std head unit does not have enough power for a sub.

You could dynamat the interior of the car to increase the bass levels.

This is an active sub that takes a feed from the speaker wires - http://www.ktduk.com/product/blaupunkt_thb_200a_active_sub/


You could put one under each seat !!!!

 

[blackmagicibiza]

im not quiet sure what that thing is. sorry will have to explain in simple terms lol

 

[DEAN0]

im not quiet sure what that thing is. sorry will have to explain in simple terms lol

Its a box with an 8" sub in it and a built in amplifier.

You just need to put power to it and an input signal.

It takes a feed from your speaker wires for the amp input.

 

[blackmagicibiza]

i searched google for active subs and i found this.

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...tml?_$ja=tsid:11518|cat:17847512|prd:17847512

is that the same kinda thing?

thanks

 

[DEAN0]

i searched google for active subs and i found this.

http://www.play.com/Electronics/Ele...tml?_$ja=tsid:11518|cat:17847512|prd:17847512

is that the same kinda thing?

thanks

That is the same system - but with dimensions of 514 x 514 x 438 - you have lost virtually all of the boot space to carry it.

 

[blackmagicibiza]

so all i need to look for is a 'active sub'?

 

[DEAN0]

so all i need to look for is a 'active sub'?

YES - but make sure it has "High Level" or "speaker" input or you wont be able to get a signal in to it.

 

[blackmagicibiza]

ok thanks, i found a smaller one that i like the look of. thnaks for the help

 

[alex13p]

I'd take it to a specialist and get it fitted properly - it sounds as if you don't really know what your doing and will bodge it up....just saying...