Installation tips and recommendations?

[ledvedder 10+ year member]

Hi everyone! I'm looking for some installation/hookup tips from the more experienced people here. I have a Kicker Key 200.4 4 channel amp and a Sound Ordnance B-8PTD powered sub that I'm installing into my 2020 Hyundai Elantra. I've replaced the factory speakers with JBL's. I've also purchased a harness for the factory radio, https://www.ebay.com/itm/1344525408...d=link&campid=5335951755&toolid=20001&mkevt=1.

I've read some things about using an AudioControl LC6i to connect everyone. But I'm wondering if there are other options for installation. Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

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[spokey9]

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item-190407-NVX-XLOC66X.html?from=22-3

 

[ledvedder 10+ year member]

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item-190407-NVX-XLOC66X.html?from=22-3

So I'd run the 4 factory speaker wires into this? Then run RCA out of this to the 4 door speakers and the sub?

 

[spokey9]

So I'd run the 4 factory speaker wires into this? Then run RCA out of this to the 4 door speakers and the sub?

Yep that's it

 

[ledvedder 10+ year member]

Yep that's it

Would it interfere with the DSP that's part of the Kicker Key amp?

 

[spokey9]

Would it interfere with the DSP that's part of the Kicker Key amp?

Nope...the only real crossover function is a lpf on the sub out channel...the dsp in key only works for speakers connected to the key itself

 

[ledvedder 10+ year member]

Is there a user manual available for it? I can't find one.

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Both of them have line level inputs, so you actually do not need a LOC. plus the both have auto turn on using speaker sensing. I would just run speaker wire from the back of the head unit to the amps. Using front and rear for 200.4. Then Y off the rears for the underseat sub. Then run speaker wire from the 200.4 back up behind the head unit to factory wiring going to the speakers. Run 4 gauge OFC to a distribution block and 10 or 8 gauge both amps.

 

[ledvedder 10+ year member]

Both of them have line level inputs, so you actually do not need a LOC. plus the both have auto turn on using speaker sensing. I would just run speaker wire from the back of the head unit to the amps. Using front and rear for 200.4. Then Y off the rears for the underseat sub. Then run speaker wire from the 200.4 back up behind the head unit to factory wiring going to the speakers. Run 4 gauge OFC to a distribution block and 10 or 8 gauge both amps.

So I wouldn't even need to use that harness that I got from Ebay?

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

So I wouldn't even need to use that harness that I got from Ebay?

You don't have to, I didn't see that you bought that. I would use that harness and splice the speaker wires so that you are not cutting the factory wires.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Generally you can still use the High Level inputs on most any amplifier to get it installed off the HU speaker wiring. Its a bit old school way of doing things,as RCAs are so much easier, but it can be done with a little time and patience.Most amplifiers on the market have that option.