Anybody installed an aftermarket sub in the tailgate? I assume I will want to add an amp as well but looking at what migfht have been done already.

 

I’ve just bought a 2012 RRS HSE with a badged HK hifi to replace my BMW 4-series with a badged HK system, and I’m so gutted how bad the RRS system is compared - not just a bit worse, it’s awful!! So much so, I’m thinking about selling the RRS and keeping the BMW. I was hoping for a similar sound in a better environment… My son’s Corsa hifi sounds better.



Anyone got any suggestions…?

 

So for others that wan to do this I just installed a MB Quart NPW-254 10" sub with an Audio Control ACM 1.300 amp. This is guaranteed to fix your lack of low frequecy concerns. It fits right into the factory hole in the tailgate. This sub is designed for use in your ski boat so no box is needed. You will need to make a spacer of 1/2 inch MDF as the sub is deeper than the stock unit but will still fint nicely behind the tailgate panel. The box includes a template to make the spacer. The amp is very versitile and can be used by tapping into the line out speaker wires from the facory amp. This lets you use the sub controls on the headunit. Lots of room in the right rear behind the panel where the stock amp is located so a very easy install. You will want to get some sound deadning material and add it all over the tailgate. I set the gain no more than halfway and this thing hits very hard. More than enough grunt to work with the rest of the sys.

 

Thanks for sharing your solution. Searching Google brought me to this posting. If you're still watching this thread, hoping you can tell me what you did for running the amp power wire etc. Where you ran it, gauge, etc. Thanks!

 

I was lucky. There was existing power and ground wires from a prev install. I just used those. Since the amp is able to use line level inputs I just tapped into all the wiring I needed right at the factory amp in the right rear cargo are behind the panel. Even used the factor wires to the sub so didn't have to run antthing extra..

 

Thanks for the reply. I'm pretty much going to copy your game plan there, down to the same amp.