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Underseat Sub Standard Stereo

Aaron Harris
Aaron Harris
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Hi all,

I have got a Ford Focus MK3.5 ST-1 and was thinking of adding a underseat sub to improve the bass as the standard speakers don’t have much depth to them. I don’t want something over powering. Can I add a sub to the standard stereo? And has anyone on here done it before?

 

thanks

Aaron

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    Hi all,
    I have got a Ford Focus MK3.5 ST-1 and was thinking of adding a underseat sub to improve the bass as the standard speakers don’t have much depth to them. I don’t want something over powering. Can I add a sub to the standard stereo? And has anyone on here done it before?
     
    thanks
    Aaron
    i added one to mk2.5 focus with the sony dab radio 6cd unit. by using a low level rca adapter.
    yunii

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    i added one to mk2.5 focus with the sony dab radio 6cd unit. by using a low level rca adapter.
    yunii

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    I will google the low level rca. I might just have to take the radio out and have a look on the rear to see if there’s any sockets and buy a sub and look at the wiring. Never done one before but I understand electrics etc just knowing what bits I need.


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    7 hours ago, Aaron Harris said:


    I will google the low level rca. I might just have to take the radio out and have a look on the rear to see if there’s any sockets and buy a sub and look at the wiring. Never done one before but I understand electrics etc just knowing what bits I need.


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    Best fitting a 4AWG wiring kit 

    If the underseat sub doesn't come with wiring; There's good "Vibe 4AWG" kits available from Halfords

    Also fit a trip switch style fuse in the correct amp to match the amplifier for example 400w amplifier gets a 40Amp fuse or circuit breaker fit either one of choice; no more than 12" from the battery positive, I've fitted mine on side of the battery box.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Audio-40a-Circuit-Breaker-Amp-Amplifier-Auto-Fuse-Blow-40-AMP-12v-48v/183455305056?epid=10024225929&hash=item2ab6c9cd60:g:aL0AAOSwdrhbq8UY

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    Does any one know how to remove the stereo I believe I have a SYNC-2 Stereo. 

    Thanks

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    i also upgraded the speakers in my mk2.5
    to fusion components with tweeters custom built in stock tweeter housing.
    yuniibb1e0c139f3be2859f26956c667ec303.jpg010e37183d563093f965606270ee11e0.jpg

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    i also upgraded the speakers in my mk2.5
    to fusion components with tweeters custom built in stock tweeter housing.
    yuniibb1e0c139f3be2859f26956c667ec303.jpg010e37183d563093f965606270ee11e0.jpg

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    10 hours ago, Aaron Harris said:

    Does any one know how to remove the stereo I believe I have a SYNC-2 Stereo. 

    Thanks

    This Guide may help: 

     

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    This Guide may help: 
     


    Thanks for the link


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