Installing an AC powered sub in car

[fireundubh]

I bought this KLH 125w sub sometime ago for gaming, but I don't use speakers anymore.

I'd like to know how I can install this sub in my Saturn Ion. On the back, the sub has lo inputs and hi I/O. I'm not sure how I can connect those to whatever I need to connect them to in my car. I know that I need some sort of power converter since the sub uses AC. I also know that the Saturn Ion has a battery in the trunk, which the dealership sometime ago said makes wiring up a subwoofer easier.

Any help would be appreciated!

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[Max_Power 10+ year member]

you need a power inverter, but dont do it

 

[tapout 5,000+ posts]

The sub has 2 wires. Run one to the positive to the battery. Hook up the other to the negative. Run them in paraseries by running a jumper from the positive to negative battery terminals.

Instant BOOM.

 

[fireundubh]

you need a power inverter, but dont do it

Why not?

The sub has 2 wires. Run one to the positive to the battery. Hook up the other to the negative. Run them in paraseries by running a jumper from the positive to negative battery terminals.
Instant BOOM.

"Boom" as in explosion? Or "boom" as in explosion of sound?

What does "run them in paraseries" mean?

 

[Max_Power 10+ year member]

because, generally the result will be maybe a week or two of bass, then it'll get blown. not really worth the effort or money invested.

HT subs are tuned or should be tuned really low, and might not be as loud as you're expecting. you will then crank the gain trying to get more volume, and it will blow. also I dont know how you wold mount that safely, and if you show your friends they will laugh at you.

in my experience power inverters tend to be dirty, spikey power anyways.

tapout is making fun of you. Im trying to be helpful, please dont take my responce the wrong way.

he is telling you to hook up your sub to the battery resulting in the woofer's immeadiate destruction.

 

[connersdad19 10+ year member]

sorry but i loled.

 

[tapout 5,000+ posts]

tapout is making fun of you. Im trying to be helpful, please dont take my responce the wrong way.

he is telling you to hook up your sub to the battery resulting in the woofer's immeadiate destruction.

You are incorrect and should not put words in my mouth.

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

Not worth it.

Ever.

nG

 

[fireundubh]

Hrm, maybe I'll just replace the stock speakers first.

 

[Max_Power 10+ year member]

Hrm, maybe I'll just replace the stock speakers first.

a MUCH better idea. check the classifieds here for some good deals. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[twisztdauthorit 10+ year member]

x2 i tried it in my garage with just a long extension cord along time ago.. not even worth the 30 sec it took to hook it up....