Started my subwoofer install this weekend

[22CarbGrayElite]

Finally got started on the install today.  Going in is a Kicker 10” down firing sub box, an AudioControl Epic 500 amp and an AudioControl LC2i LOC.  This sub was going to used in my previous vehicle but that never came to fruition, so I am going to use it in the Edge.  So far, I have tapped the stock subwoofer wires for signal and ran them to the spare tire area.  I also ran the 4 gauge power wire from under the hood to the cabin.  My initial plan was to mount the amplifier and LOC under the cargo floor panel, but after receiving the goodies from Crutchfield and glancing under the front seat, I decided to mount the amp and LOC under the front seat.  They will get plenty of air flow and it will make tuning the stuff easier.  The seat will not interfere or come into contact with the components or wiring.

Edited Sunday at 11:09 PM by 22CarbGrayElite
Hit send too quickly

[22CarbGrayElite]

Today I mounted the amp and LOC under the seat.  I bought a piece of plexiglass from Lowe’s and cut it slightly larger than the amp.  I then put it under the carpet and screwed the amp down to it.  I screwed the LOC down to the plastic cover that covers the seat control module.  I fished the amp power wire under the carpet and it is ready to be cut and hooked up.  At this point, I am ready to ground the amp, hook the power wire, hook up the sub speaker wires and hook the signal and RCA cables up.  Since I am using two AudioControl components, they included a power wire harness with the amp along with an imbedded one amp fuse, to power the LOC, simplifying the install.  All I have to decide is whether to let the amp automatically sense the signal and turn on both components or run a remote turn on wire.  Pics in the next post showing progress and hopefully to help someone else planning to do an install.

[22CarbGrayElite]

Power wire run… Don’t know how some did this without removing the battery.  Took 10 minutes to remove the battery and it gives full access to the grommet, although the brake fluid distribution block does sit somewhat in front of it.  I poked a long screwdriver through the divot and then taped a 12 gauge wire to my 4 gauge wire and pulled in through from the engine side into the cabin.

 

 

[22CarbGrayElite]

The Kicker sub, 48CVTDF102, 10” CompVT sub rated at 350 watts RMS @ 2 Ohms.  This was originally bought to go in my Acadia as it fit perfectly between the second row captains chairs on the floor.  That install never happened and the sub sat brand new on the shelf, until now.

 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 12:21 AM by 22CarbGrayElite

[22CarbGrayElite]

The AudioControl Epic500 amp, which will feed the sub 350 watts RMS @ 2 Ohms, and the LC2i line out converter…

 

[22CarbGrayElite]

Amplifier installation wiring is a KnuKonceptz Kolossus 4 gauge OFC power and ground kit along with a set of short Klarity RCA cables, a mini ANL fuse holder and 12 gauge speaker cable.  They also include 20’ of remote wire.  KnuKonceptz has been at the amplifier and speaker wire game for a long time and has a stellar reputation for reliability.  Their amp wiring kits are significantly cheaper than Crutchfield’s offerings as well.  I also have the Metra ANC bypass cable as well.  I haven’t hooked that up yet as I want to see what the AudioControl LC2i can do with its Accubass settings.  
 

Hopefully I can finish this install next weekend and get it dialed in.  

[edjunior]

Nice man!