Powered Sub

[jR.]

Hello,
I want to keep my factory radio on the Mazda3, but I want to add some nice bass, nothing crazy, but something to bump. Can I get a powered sub and just connect it somehow to the facory headunit.

 

[TUNGSTENGREYWIDOW]

Try the new MTX link system. www.mtx.com

 

[jR.]

(bump)

 

[benzo]

I dont think I would go this route. I think you best bet would be a amp and sub setup with quick disconnects. Or if you are still stuck on the idea...how about this----->http://www.crutchfield.com/S-7Obzq1...W1&search=compact+car+audio+powered+subwoofer

 

[Kosh]

Hello,
I want to keep my factory radio on the Mazda3, but I want to add some nice bass, nothing crazy, but something to bump. Can I get a powered sub and just connect it somehow to the facory headunit.

Yes, you can connect an amp and sub to the factory H/U but you need a Line Out Converter.

 

[MM3Canuck]

I dont think I would go this route. I think you best bet would be a amp and sub setup with quick disconnects. Or if you are still stuck on the idea...how about this----->http://www.crutchfield.com/S-7Obzq1...W1&search=compact+car+audio+powered+subwoofer

Did you try this sub/amp combo?

What about a Bazooka?

 

[jR.]

Line out inverter, thanks.
I'll go to a shop soon and see how much this would cost me.
I like the factory radio, and I don't want to replace this time around.

 

[Kosh]

Line out inverter, thanks.
I'll go to a shop soon and see how much this would cost me.
I like the factory radio, and I don't want to replace this time around.

You should be able to get a LoC for around $20-$30.

 

[jR.]

What are some of the Flaws of a LOC?
And with a Powered sub, do I still need to buy a amp kit?

 

[benzo]

yes you will need a amp kit.

 

[jR.]

And it install just like if I had a aftermarket H/U?

 

[Kosh]

The LoC will change your speaker output wires to RCA Composite, that is what goes into the amp. You need an amp kit also which is all your wires for the connections. This includes main power supply lines from the battery to the amp, a line from the H/U to the amp that turns the amp on when the H/U is turned on, your RCA composite wires, '+' and '-' lines from the amp to your sub, and the amp grounding wires. Hope I didn't leave anything out.

I pretty much asked the same questions you are asking about 3 days earlier so check here http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123663618&page=2 for some fresh info.

 

[jR.]

Thanks!

 

[SharkDiver]

The LoC will change your speaker output wires to RCA Composite, that is what goes into the amp. You need an amp kit also which is all your wires for the connections. This includes main power supply lines from the battery to the amp, a line from the H/U to the amp that turns the amp on when the H/U is turned on, your RCA composite wires, '+' and '-' lines from the amp to your sub, and the amp grounding wires. Hope I didn't leave anything out.

I pretty much asked the same questions you are asking about 3 days earlier so check here http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123663618&page=2 for some fresh info.

Hey,
How did you run the a/c jacks to the hatch since we shouldnt run it with the power cable.

Shark