Help Installing A Subwoofer

[Taftik]

Hi!

So recently after I replaced my alloys i started to think about a subwoofer. I picked one out but i have a question. Is it possible to install a subwoofer with the original stereo, because i really like the look of the stereo and don't want to replace it. Also does the IS have a separate amplifier somewhere or is it connected to the radio?

Hope you can understand what i mean

thnx

[aaronabbott]

if you look under the audio visual section theres a thread in there about how to do it

which model of trim do you have

s,sport or se

[redz_UK]

if its an se or sport then it has a seperate amp in the passenger footwell..

you can wire a sub in, although very crudely, form the rear speaker wiring and an amp with a high level input or an OEM conversion module.

[aztecbandit1]

Got my amplified sub box wired up through the standard system and used an RCA Convertor using the rear speaker wiring for the signal seems to work ok :D

[Taftik]

To tell you the truth i haven't really a clue what kind of IS i've got. I think it's the S but i'm not that sure. Might be the SE though. If it's the S then i have to take the original stereo out? correct?

[jason_l]

To tell you the truth i haven't really a clue what kind of IS i've got. I think it's the S but i'm not that sure. Might be the SE though. If it's the S then i have to take the original stereo out? correct?

if you don't have a sun roof then you have an S

[LennyLexus]

To tell you the truth i haven't really a clue what kind of IS i've got. I think it's the S but i'm not that sure. Might be the SE though. If it's the S then i have to take the original stereo out? correct?

if you don't have a sun roof then you have an S

The trim levels differ by country.

[Taftik]

Ok so i've got the woofer sorted but i was wondering about how to get the best sound out of it. Is it a good idea (Possible?) to remove the ski latch and place the woofer there or should i just leave it be? Also if I remove the ski hatch, will road noise increase?

[sparkystav]

The ski hatch can easily be removed,

Either just unclip the flap or it you remove the back of the rear seats theres 8 screws (i think) that just undo and it removes.

I havent noticed an increase in road noise since removing it.

Stav