Amps, Subs, and HU in a 2000 Convertible
Hi all,
My sub in my 2000 Solara Convertible sucks (sounds horrible!!! even at low volume).
I've found out that its an issue with these cars. My mom has a 2001 convertible Solara and replaced her HU and the sub issue was fixed! But I think they (the installation guys) must've just disconnected it cause I don't hear it anymore. Either way it sounds great (or good enough)!
I've been reading and reading and I'm about to tackle my pathetic flopping sub in my Solara.
After reading through here my question is this:
I just had a new HU (Sony GT820IP) installed in my car which works great with my iPod. The rest of my system/speakers are all JBL factory installed. Unlike my moms car it did NOT fix the blown out sounding sub.
So without spending anymore money I've decided to disconnect my sub by following the instuctions I've read on this site from others with similar issues. I just want my system to sound bearable-good at this point...
Questions:
1.) Why doesn't my new HU control the subwoofer as it does have sub control on its settings? Turning the subwoofer setting all the way down does nothing to my sub...is this even possible with this HU?
2.) If I disconnect the sub in the back to I need to replug any of those amp or speaker cables in anywhere else? And are there any other amps or speakers that I should worry about while doing this?
3.) Any other suggestions as I tear out my back seat for the first time ever? (again, I know a little more $ will do me wonders but I'd rather return the new HU then purchase an additional component at this point.)
Thank you all for your detailed responses. I'm not a car expert so please explain your thoughts as much as you can.
You guys are great!
My sub in my 2000 Solara Convertible sucks (sounds horrible!!! even at low volume).
I've found out that its an issue with these cars. My mom has a 2001 convertible Solara and replaced her HU and the sub issue was fixed! But I think they (the installation guys) must've just disconnected it cause I don't hear it anymore. Either way it sounds great (or good enough)!
I've been reading and reading and I'm about to tackle my pathetic flopping sub in my Solara.
After reading through here my question is this:
I just had a new HU (Sony GT820IP) installed in my car which works great with my iPod. The rest of my system/speakers are all JBL factory installed. Unlike my moms car it did NOT fix the blown out sounding sub.
So without spending anymore money I've decided to disconnect my sub by following the instuctions I've read on this site from others with similar issues. I just want my system to sound bearable-good at this point...
Questions:
1.) Why doesn't my new HU control the subwoofer as it does have sub control on its settings? Turning the subwoofer setting all the way down does nothing to my sub...is this even possible with this HU?
2.) If I disconnect the sub in the back to I need to replug any of those amp or speaker cables in anywhere else? And are there any other amps or speakers that I should worry about while doing this?
3.) Any other suggestions as I tear out my back seat for the first time ever? (again, I know a little more $ will do me wonders but I'd rather return the new HU then purchase an additional component at this point.)
Thank you all for your detailed responses. I'm not a car expert so please explain your thoughts as much as you can.
You guys are great!
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