2010 Prius with JBL - Powered Subwoofer Install (Pics and Instructions)

The JBL system sounded good, but I still wanted more bass. Today I decided to install the Infinity Basslink 200W Powered 10" Subwoofer I had in my last car. I decided to copy the "mounting with velcro" idea I saw elsewhere on this forum while also securing it to a cargo hook. The amp is fairly big so I couldn't think of a particularly good place to put it where it wouldn't get in the way.
This was my first ever car audio installation and took about 3-4 hours. I am not an audiophile, but it sounds amazing to me and I now have that phat bass I was looking for! :rockon:
Please look at the file names of the pictures as I added descriptions of what's going on. Let me know if you have any questions, or constructive criticism. Thanks also to KK6PD for his 2009 JBL Audio schematic that I used as a guide for this installation.

 

Thanks guys. It was a pretty easy install especially having the power connections all in the back. I didn't have to run a remote line for the sub as it senses voltage on the speaker wires to turn itself on, then turns off a minute or two after power goes away. It looks like there is a remote/accessory wire on the smaller white connector (labeled S 15 on my picture) of the JBL amp, but fortunately I didn't have to figure out which one to use. All I needed to do other than power was splice into the 8 wires for the front and rear speakers. The one last thing to figure out is a good spot to mount the remote bass adjust but I'm thinking I'll probably mount it in the console under the shifter.

 

Yes it is, comes on the Premium Package up here. It's small but has a good clear picture and I'm finding it quite useful, especially now that the windows are tinted out.

 

It's an Infinity Basslink, I bought it at Future Shop a couple years ago. There are probably smaller powered subs that could be mounted better in the Prius but it's what I had around the house. Really it gives too much bass, gotta keep it turned down.
Future Shop: Car Electronics: Car Audio Subwoofers: Infinity Self-Amplified Subwoofer System (BASSLINK)

 

I don't know what to tell you about the Crutchfield pin outs, they may be wrong. On my car the pins and wire colours were exactly as shown on my drawings. You should go check on your car what wires are in which pin on each connector and see which schematic is right for you.

As for disconnecting the battery, I didn't. It's no fun working without live power, haha! I just made sure the JBL was powered off the whole time and worked very carefully when doing the battery connections.

Rrolff, in the third to last picture of my first post you can see all my powers connections. I attached the sub's power with a terminal lug to the small post with the nut on the side of the battery + and secured it in. If you lift up the red cover off the battery terminal you'll see where I mean. I cheated with the ground connection and just screwed into the cargo hook. I was going to find a better ground but it seems to have worked nicely since then so I haven't bothered.

 

Made a big, big difference. It's really too bass-y now and I generally keep it turned way down. I considered only hooking up the 2 front speaker wires but figured what the hell, hook 'em all up. I'm still trying to figure out what, if any, impact it has on MPG, as you can see my mileage numbers aren't so good. Could be alot of things though, snow tires, shortish commute, cold temps...

 

I didn't have to take the seat out, and the whole install only took an hour or two. What do you mean by amp cover? The whole Sub box is mounted on an aluminum plate that has industrial velcro on the bottom that clings well to the carpet as well as a large cable tie to the cargo hook.

 

Derrr, oh yeah, "amp" cover, graveyard shift is messing with my brain. From the back seat, you should see 2 circle shaped tabs on the top of the black cover (I think there are only 2 anyway, it was 6 months ago now.) You need to pry these circles up enough with a flat blade screwdriver to pop them up from the amp mounting and then the whole thing just pulls off, with a bit of force.