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Adding a powered sub to the base Stereo system?

ColoradoCub

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Has anyone done this in a new Ram? I have done it in several vehicles in the past just to add some nice clean bass to the system not anything massive. In the past I have tapped into a rear speaker for speaker level input. If anyone who has done this can tip me on where you tapped in I’d sure appreciate it.
 

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check this thread out

 

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I read that that thread but it’s way over complicated from what I want to do. No amp, no messing with the ANC(don’t even know what that is) , I just need a tip on where I can tap into a speaker for speaker level input, and a remote turn on wire or is that not possible?
 

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sorry not sure, was hoping you would find what you needed in there
 

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Adding a sub is almost certainly going to cause anc issues. You will probably have to disconnect the anc mics or purchase a bypass harness from lljcustoms.

That said you can tap speaker wires either at the anc harness (under driver's seat) or at the a pillars (driver or passenger)
 

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You can try adding the sub and you might not have to disconnect the anc, but you might. Depending on how powerful it is, where it's located, luck? @lrobbi installed a self powered cerwin vega under the passenger seat and he did not disconnect the anc I believe. Not sure if he eventually had issues. You can try sending him a pm.

I had problems with my anc as soon as I changed my door speakers so I just disconnected the anc right away.
 

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Has anyone done this in a new Ram? I have done it in several vehicles in the past just to add some nice clean bass to the system not anything massive. In the past I have tapped into a rear speaker for speaker level input. If anyone who has done this can tip me on where you tapped in I’d sure appreciate it.
Look up @Irobbi. I followed his detailed instructions and added the same Cerwin Vega sub and it was extremely easy and sounds great. Fills in the factory system beautifully. I also added some kicker dash speakers. I’m into the whole setup $210 and it sounds great in my opinion.
 

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I can’t believe that no one has just added a powered sub to their base 6 spkr system?
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No problems to this day with the Powered Cerwin Vega Sub and Amplifier.... You should be able to do this with ease and not have any problems. You can go with a seperate Amplifier and Custom box or go with the "all inclusive" built in Sub and Amp.
 

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Look up @Irobbi. I followed his detailed instructions and added the same Cerwin Vega sub and it was extremely easy and sounds great. Fills in the factory system beautifully. I also added some kicker dash speakers. I’m into the whole setup $210 and it sounds great in my opinion.
So did you need a LOC or no?
 

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I got the ANC issue when I replaced my dash speakers. Just had to reverse the polarity on one of the speakers and issue was gone without disconnecting ANC.

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I got a TRX nothing more to say LOL I want to add my subs to get some more base, Ive see folk just tap into the speakers but where are you pulling power from? concerned about ANC. i shtere a harness I can purchase?
 

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