Poor man's sub solution

[Tom201326]

Hardware used:

- Boss 4 gauge amp kit (Ieaving that in place if I ever need to upgrade my sub )

- Sound Laboratory LoPro 8' Subwoofer

- 3M tape

- Zip ties

- Wire taps

- Micro 3 Add-a-fuse

This is how the sub is mounted for the moment. After testing it and make sure everything works, I'll make a permanent mount for it that doesn't take the scissor jack. (Spoiler: It works!)

This is where I tap the wire for the speaker level input, which is the radio harness behind the HVAC control panel. I could've tap into the rear speakers, but I'm afraid of audio interference.

For the remote turn on wire, I used fuse #1 under the passenger footwell, which only gets power if the key is set to the "On" position. Fuse #3 or #6 should work as well, except it's micro 2.

This is where I mount my sub control knob. I used 3M double sided tape so I could move it easily if I wanted to.

For under $200, it pretty much filled the bass that's lacking in the Maverick's audio system, and I'm very pleased with how it performs.

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[Slimshady]

it will sound way better if you mount it under your rear seat...in the storage compartment....just cut a piece of wood to mount it to and set it under there...or for just testing purposes set it under there loosely , put the seat down and have a listen..

 

[Tom201326]

it will sound way better if you mount it under your rear seat...in the storage compartment....just cut a piece of wood to mount it to and set it under there...or for just testing purposes set it under there loosely , put the seat down and have a listen..

Yeah, I initially planned that, but the sub is so wide it couldn't fit down there all the way. Plus, I've seen most users mount it behind the rear seat. Works pretty well for me

 

[thev8man]

Hardware used:

- Boss 4 gauge amp kit (Ieaving that in place if I ever need to upgrade my sub )

- Sound Laboratory LoPro 8' Subwoofer

- 3M tape

- Zip ties

- Wire taps

- Micro 3 Add-a-fuse

This is how the sub is mounted for the moment. After testing it and make sure everything works, I'll make a permanent mount for it that doesn't take the scissor jack. (Spoiler: It works!)

This is where I tap the wire for the speaker level input, which is the radio harness behind the HVAC control panel. I could've tap into the rear speakers, but I'm afraid of audio interference.

For the remote turn on wire, I used fuse #1 under the passenger footwell, which only gets power if the key is set to the "On" position. Fuse #3 or #6 should work as well, except it's micro 2.

This is where I mount my sub control knob. I used 3M double sided tape so I could move it easily if I wanted to.

For under $200, it pretty much filled the bass that's lacking in the Maverick's audio system, and I'm very pleased with how it performs.

Booyah

I m in,

Hardware used:

- Boss 4 gauge amp kit (Ieaving that in place if I ever need to upgrade my sub )

- Sound Laboratory LoPro 8' Subwoofer

- 3M tape

- Zip ties

- Wire taps

- Micro 3 Add-a-fuse

This is how the sub is mounted for the moment. After testing it and make sure everything works, I'll make a permanent mount for it that doesn't take the scissor jack. (Spoiler: It works!)

This is where I tap the wire for the speaker level input, which is the radio harness behind the HVAC control panel. I could've tap into the rear speakers, but I'm afraid of audio interference.

For the remote turn on wire, I used fuse #1 under the passenger footwell, which only gets power if the key is set to the "On" position. Fuse #3 or #6 should work as well, except it's micro 2.

This is where I mount my sub control knob. I used 3M double sided tape so I could move it easily if I wanted to.

For under $200, it pretty much filled the bass that's lacking in the Maverick's audio system, and I'm very pleased with how it performs.

Booyah

I'm in, was your truck an XL XLT or Lariat?

Did you change you actual speakers.

And where did you get the sub?

 

[Gullzway]

My Kicker Hideaway 8 sounds great under the back seat. Doesn't fit perfectly, sits at a bit of an angle. I mounted the Bass control under the console USB port area where you can't see it.

Got it Open Box at BestBuy for $165. Available for $210 now Open box Excellent.

 

[Tom201326]

Booyah

I m in,

Booyah

I'm in, was your truck an XL XLT or Lariat?

Did you change you actual speakers.

And where did you get the sub?

Mine is the XL, and I did replaced the front speaker, but it doesn't add enough bass for me.

 

[Tom201326]

My Kicker Hideaway 8 sounds great under the back seat. Doesn't fit perfectly, sits at a bit of an angle. I mounted the Bass control under the console USB port area where you can't see it.

Got it Open Box at BestBuy for $165. Available for $210 now Open box Excellent.

Looks good, mine just barely fits in there lol.

 

[The Cyber Orange Guy.]

My Kicker Hideaway 8 sounds great under the back seat. Doesn't fit perfectly, sits at a bit of an angle. I mounted the Bass control under the console USB port area where you can't see it.

Got it Open Box at BestBuy for $165. Available for $210 now Open box Excellent.

Looks good, extra points for the 165$ deal. Enjoy.

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