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Wire tap for subs

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by tecmo04, Apr 8, 2014.

  1. tecmo04

    tecmo04 Junior Member

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    Why is it required to tap the left and right speaker for the sub output? Don't subs run off a mono signal? I currently tapped into the driver side wires behind the seatbelt and split them. Before I go through the Hassle of the other side I was just curious!

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    #1 tecmo04, Apr 8, 2014
  2. xliderider

    xliderider Senior Member

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    The bass isn't always evenly split between the L and R channels. Combining the two channels, even though the output is monaural is the solution.

    Remember also, that low frequencies are non directional, so it can be monaural. ;)

    SCH-I535
     
    #2 xliderider, Apr 8, 2014
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