I may be the few people to have thought about it but my previous cars were easy to setup, I added a capacitor so I wouldnt drain the car battery. I am looking to put 1 or 2 15" JL/Fosgate subwoofer in a ported box in my Prius. But I was wondering if the wiring would be the same or would it screw up the hybrid system? There's the weight issue (50lbs at most). I think that's basically my plan, may upgrade the speakers with tweeters and circular speakers whatever fits the stock door speakers (havent checked the exact size yet) I am an audiophile. I need heavy chest pounding bass when I listen to music.
you're what?? I think I may go with 1 15 after a sound test if it sounds good or not. I know how to wire up an audio system I was just concerned if the prius is a different story. I usually hook it up directly to the car battery (as soon as the car turns on the alternator runs to recharge the battery, this is not the case with the prius, it runs in battery mode sometimes) i think i will hook up the box where it is easily removable should i need to put the rear seats down so that is not much of an issue btw theres a specific math formula to determine the best "sound", its not exact but 1 12" would be good in a SUV/wagon/hatchback/truck cab. cars with closed trunks like a sedan/coupe dont really that well. im not doing it to be annoying. i know 2 15s would be overkill and probably best for a big car like a Chevy Suburban
i think this might be unrelated lol. i'm well aware of the euro system of litre per 100km anyways weight and aerodynamics play a huge role in fuel economy. im looking to put rear wheel fender covers (Honda Insight) and put smooth hubcaps on the car and maybe lower it 1-2in, that should see an increase. to be even more OCD, maybe get rid of the rear seats if im only bringing myself along I'm waiting for the Prius C to come out i need 5 posts to post pics http: // carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/237/4784/25592391767_large.jpg
A true audiophile would never run 2 15s in a small car. You are more of a basshead as we call it in the car stereo industry. I am sort of one too. Y ou don't need a capacitor to avoid draining the battery. That's not what the are designed for anyway. All you need is appropriate sized wiring and bunch of sound deadening materials to reduce the rattles you are going to have. lol Do not play a high wattage system with the car off or you'll drain the tiny battery very quickly. Other than that you should be fine. I ran 1,900w RMS for years before downgrading to a single sub and only 900w. I never had a problem but I did end up installing an Optima yellow top battery after the oem unit degraded.
