Phil S's 2008 Honda Accord EXL
Items installed:
- Old School Kicker Comp 12" Sub in Sealed MDF Box
- Kicker Comp XS-50 AMP
- 1.5 Farad Capacitor
Installation Description
Disconnected the Factory Sub and connected a high level converter to the factory sub output and connected the low level output to the Kicker AMP. By doing this I can still adjust the Sub bass via the factory stereo Sub EQ. Ran 6AWG power cable and AMP remote wire from engine compartment to trunk down/under the drivers side sill plates. Mounted AMP and Cap. to Sub Box.
Q&A Section
Why did you decide to upgrade your A/V system?
More Bass
What's the first thing you show people about your installation?
The box location
Why did you choose these products?
Had them on hand from past vehicles.
What was the most difficult part of the installation?
Running the cable.
What plans, if any, do you have for future upgrades?
Adding a MTX re-Q Signal Processor
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