View Full Version : can i hook a subwoofer to my stock head unit.


smokn67camaro
05-31-2006, 12:12 AM
i was wanting to put a subwoofer in my car and i was wondering if the stock head unit is capable of having an aftermarket subwoofer. i just wanted to know for sure before i tore apart the dash to get it. thanks

ADRdesignCo
05-31-2006, 12:41 AM
Yes you can; all you need is a line level converter and wire it into the harness or get the scion toyota aftermarket subthingy which is generally easier and is claimed to have be the best way to add a sub, but i use the line level converter and it sounds great. you can get the toyota sub-out on ebay for about 60 and the line level should usually run average of 20. hope this helps good luck.

speddlysmitt
05-31-2006, 09:11 PM
I did it and it sounds good, just make sure you have some way of turning the voltage down on the signal. Most converters have these.

SCI_TC_GUY
06-01-2006, 11:22 AM
yeah, what they said... line output converter... can get them many places... make sure levels are correctly set

kochain
06-05-2006, 08:34 PM
WERE DO YOU GET THAT LINE LEVEL THINGY AT WOULD I NEED PICTURES TO INSTALL?. I MEAN IS IT HARD OR ANTHING?

Storm13
06-05-2006, 08:43 PM
You can get the LOC's just about anywhere really. I picked up a Scoshe brand at Wal-Mart for like $20.

kochain
06-05-2006, 08:47 PM
is there one like specificly for scions? is it hard to hook up?

SCI_TC_GUY
06-05-2006, 09:09 PM
easy to hook up... just tap into your speaker wires at the back of the HU and plug in RCA's....

Harmonic_tC
06-05-2006, 11:08 PM
i was wanting to put a subwoofer in my car and i was wondering if the stock head unit is capable of having an aftermarket subwoofer. i just wanted to know for sure before i tore apart the dash to get it. thanks

sorry if this is dumb input but you do know that youll need an aftermarket amp as well right?

from your post its not clear that you knew this so im sorry if your on the same page.

-Keith-
06-06-2006, 01:33 AM
People please searh this has been gone over million + times now.

H8me
06-06-2006, 04:00 AM
DIRECTWIRE™ WIRING INFORMATION - SCION / TC / 2006 / Audio


[PRINT THIS PAGE]


Radio 12v blue + radio harness
Radio Ground brown - radio harness
Radio Ignition gray + radio harness
Radio Illumination green + radio harness
Factory Amp Turn-on N/A
Power Antenna orange + radio harness
LF Speaker +/- pink - purple +,- radio harness
RF Speaker +/- lt. green - blue +,- radio harness
LR Speaker +/- brown - yellow +,- radio harness
RR Speaker +/- red - white +,- radio harness
Interface Module: Category:
Immobilizer Bypass Required:
Yes Type:
Transponder
Part #: 556UW
Alternate Part1 #: DesignTech 20402
Alternate Part2 #: DesignTech 29402
Notes:
Smart Starter Kill Relays: Not Available




This wiring information is being provided free of charge on an "as is" basis, without any representation or warranty. It is your responsibility to verify any circuit before interfacing with it using a digital multimeter.
Directed electronics, Inc. assumes no responsibility with regards to the accuracy or currency of this information. Proper installation in every case is and remains the responsibility of the installer. DEI assumes no liability or responsibility resulting from improper installation, even in reliance upon this information.

smokn67camaro
06-07-2006, 03:37 AM
thanks for everyone else for helping me out. you guys have saved me a lot of time. thanks