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Amp install guide?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by thekenstar, Feb 1, 2016.

  1. thekenstar

    thekenstar Junior Member

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    I am going to be installing an amp to power an 8" subwoofer in my 2012 Plug-in Advanced. I can't seem to find a guide where it shows basic things like where the battery is located, a good place to tap into the speaker connections, and stuff like that. I am familiar with installing car audio systems but have never installed anything into a Prius. I would also like to know if anyone out there has a similar setup and how it has affected their electrical system. I am going to try to run it at 1-ohm but am not sure how the car and speaker will handle it, if it doesn't handle it well then ill end running it at 4-ohms. Im pretty excited about the stuff I'm installing, here is a list:

    - Sundown e-8 v.4 d2 -


    - Hifonics Brutus BRZ1200.1d -


    - AudioControl Epicenter -


    - AudioControl LC2i -


    - ASC Ported Enclosure -
     
  2. Sfcyclist

    Sfcyclist Senior Member

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    The 1ohm load depend on your amp not the car. The wattage is the load your car needs to handle.

    Battery is on right side in trunk.


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  3. thekenstar

    thekenstar Junior Member

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    Thanks for the reply. I installed it and that 8" woofer is a monster! Can you tell me where the factory JBL amp is located? I have a 2012 PIP Advance.

    Nevermind! I just read somewhere that its under the drivers seat! Thanks anyway.
     
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    As everyone has said, just search.


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