sikwan
06 Tin Can
I wanted to add some bass to my stereo system, but I didn't want it to take up any space (like there's any lack of it) or build from scratch an amplified big box or tube for the Sprinter. I also wanted it hidden and away from any foot traffic.
I decided to mount it underneath the driver's seat. Mounting it underneath the passenger seat would block access to the auxiliary battery. To clear any movement of the seat, the subwoofer had to be smaller than 16"L x 9.5"W x 4"H.
There were many amplified subwoofers, but only one had the best reviews, the highest wattage, and the correct dimensions. That was the Kenwood KSC-SW1 Powered Enclosed Subwoofer. Dimensions are 15-3/4"L x 9-1/16"D x 3-11/16"H. I got it brand new off Ebay for $139.95 total.
Before I got it, I was wondering where I was going to mount the remote control.
The amp barely fits with 1/8" clearance above the seat base and about 1/4" clearance below the crossbars when the seat is lowered.
Topview from the driver's door opening. Woofers face down because access to the cables from the top was easier.
Closer view at the backside of the Kenwood remote control mounted to the plastic side piece.
The biggest complaint was the length of the remote control cable. The subwoofer cannot be used without the remote control so most users roll up the cable and set it against the subwoofer.
I didn't have much room to spare and I didn't want a 20ft cable stored underneath the seat. The cable uses a 6pin telephone jack to connect to the subwoofer. Luckily, it was a matter of cutting the cable short and crimping a new 6pin jack. The cable clears the movement of the seat and it's not 20ft.
Closeup of the remote control on the center aisle side of the driver's seat.
I separated the remote control halves, discarded the silver cover, and used the seat side plastic trim piece as the new cover. I had to trim off some of the ribbing that's found behind the plastic.
I still have the power, ground, power remote on, and RCA's cables to install.
To be continued...
I decided to mount it underneath the driver's seat. Mounting it underneath the passenger seat would block access to the auxiliary battery. To clear any movement of the seat, the subwoofer had to be smaller than 16"L x 9.5"W x 4"H.
There were many amplified subwoofers, but only one had the best reviews, the highest wattage, and the correct dimensions. That was the Kenwood KSC-SW1 Powered Enclosed Subwoofer. Dimensions are 15-3/4"L x 9-1/16"D x 3-11/16"H. I got it brand new off Ebay for $139.95 total.
Before I got it, I was wondering where I was going to mount the remote control.
The amp barely fits with 1/8" clearance above the seat base and about 1/4" clearance below the crossbars when the seat is lowered.
Topview from the driver's door opening. Woofers face down because access to the cables from the top was easier.
Closer view at the backside of the Kenwood remote control mounted to the plastic side piece.
The biggest complaint was the length of the remote control cable. The subwoofer cannot be used without the remote control so most users roll up the cable and set it against the subwoofer.
I didn't have much room to spare and I didn't want a 20ft cable stored underneath the seat. The cable uses a 6pin telephone jack to connect to the subwoofer. Luckily, it was a matter of cutting the cable short and crimping a new 6pin jack. The cable clears the movement of the seat and it's not 20ft.
Closeup of the remote control on the center aisle side of the driver's seat.
I separated the remote control halves, discarded the silver cover, and used the seat side plastic trim piece as the new cover. I had to trim off some of the ribbing that's found behind the plastic.
I still have the power, ground, power remote on, and RCA's cables to install.
To be continued...