Subs, wiring, cd player, and mainly can I install a "kill switch" for my subs?

[ajthevapor99]

Hello,

I am new to car sound systems. I've only owned one car before and it only had a tape deck so in my new vehicle I would like to install a cd player, subs, all new door speakers, tweeters, and a kill switch to shut off my subs when I'm in certain towns where their are "sound laws".

I know what subs I want Rockford Fosgate P1S815's I've already got the box for them, but I need to know what amp I need and how to wire them into a cd player. Is there any specific cd player I should get? I'd like to keep my whole sound system Rockford Fosgate if possible. I also desire to install a "kill switch" of sorts, is this possible and is there anywhere I can get a wiring diagram for doing so?

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[Chrispy 10+ year member]

Some Head Units have a subwoofer on/off setting, but you can put a switch inline with the remote wire going to the amp.

 

[skmfkr 5,000+ posts]

i just use the attenuation button on my remote and it cuts the volume in half. or press the mute button i dont see any reason to cut your amps off

 

[DammitJames 10+ year member]

Hello,I am new to car sound systems. I've only owned one car before and it only had a tape deck so in my new vehicle I would like to install a cd player, subs, all new door speakers, tweeters, and a kill switch to shut off my subs when I'm in certain towns where their are "sound laws".

I know what subs I want Rockford Fosgate P1S815's I've already got the box for them, but I need to know what amp I need and how to wire them into a cd player. Is there any specific cd player I should get? I'd like to keep my whole sound system Rockford Fosgate if possible. I also desire to install a "kill switch" of sorts, is this possible and is there anywhere I can get a wiring diagram for doing so?

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toggle switch on the subs amp remote wire. but why all RF?

 

[ahole-ic]

RF no longer makes source units and when they did, people often complained of it lacking in the highs department no matter what settings were applied. I don't know if that was actually the case because I did not use one myself, but our local shop here often complained of that. I sort of doubt it, but be forewarned.

 

[ajthevapor99]

I currently have in my posession a source unit from RF that my friend Victor sold me, I've heard it and it sounds fine to my ears so it's what I plan on installing to begin with. If I do have any problems I swap it out at a later date but, currently being that I'm working on a tight budget I just need to know if I can do what I want to do. I.e. installing a kill switch with the subs I plan on installing and what size (Ohm and what not) amp or amps I will need to run them properly? Thanks for the warning though, I'll be sure to let you know how it sounds once I get it setup and see if I can hear any problems.

 

[ajthevapor99]

Because some of the towns around where I live have very strict rules applying to car audio and while muting is a viable option I don't know about you but I hate driving without any music going so if I mute my system completely all I'll hear is the sound of a holed exhaust system and a timing belt...So no. But, thanks anyways

 

[cebbeler7 10+ year member]

I don't know if anyone already said this, cause I didn't really read anything but just install a switch for the remote wire somewhere you can access it.