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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769   
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You would need an amp to run the sub so running wires would still be needed. An active sub is the easiest and neatest way if you don't want massive bass
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24th Dec 2012 9:50am |
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| Lishlandy Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 941 
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I have had an active subwoofer in both defenders and they really are the best method of minimal intrusion regarding storage with maximum output. The issue with a passive subwoofer is that you have to have an Amp which you then have to store somewhere, also means another set of wires and more things that the dogs can chew or the kids can pull.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alpine-SWE-1000-Po...B001J2YYQY I know the Alpine is a firm favourite on the forum for active subwoofers, this is also what i have installed with the Focal speakers. I have the PC100's in the rear as opposed to the front. http://www.caraudio4less.co.uk/focal-bus25...-3057.html If you would like to stick with focal, then at double the cost is the above from Focal that I found when I was in the store buying other bits. Firm vote for active subwoofer from me. ===================================
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24th Dec 2012 10:08am |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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As recommended by Steve, I now have this one in both our cars - great natural sound for little unit:
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24th Dec 2012 11:11am |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044 
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anyone got the alpine SWE 1200? (Listed as a new model on their site)
I suspect Santa may be bringing one of those for me 
The amp appears to be separate so the speaker unit is a bit smaller, so hopefully will go under the rear seat - we'll see. Good Christmas everyone. Dj 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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24th Dec 2012 11:14am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20474 
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Kraut - Sorry for the later reply..
In both installations you will need to run signal cables (the RCA's with your aftermarket HU) and power cables I'm afraid. An active sub would be the easiest option but due to size will give a good output but not massive where as a passive sub and amp combo such as mine will but it's a lot of work to find space modify the cubby and the works. In fact I built my cubby box from scratch.. If you want to go the passive sub and amp route I can give you some recommendations (probably to get shot down in flames with  )
Or if you'd like to go the active sub route I would suggest one of two options below: Kenwood KSC-SW01: http://www.justkenwood.co.uk/car-audio.aspx/ksc-sw01-speaker (Good quality reasonable price and output) Kicker Hideaway http://www.kicker.com/Hideaway (A bit more expensive and again good quality but has a higher output to it infact a fair bit more) As I currently feel lately I'd be inclined to go for the Kicker. Lovely looking thing easy to set up good power output and just looks right. Both units above would suit fitting behind the cubby I would have thought or anywhere else for that matter. For your power cable routing you could do this:  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Neat, unobtrusive sealed and protected. Have a nice Christmas. No Guts, No Glory.
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24th Dec 2012 11:34am |
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| Kraut Member Since: 28 Dec 2011 Location: Westphalia Posts: 336 
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Thanks for your help, as suggested I'll buy an active sub to be placed behind the cubbybox or under the second row seats. Had hoped it was a short plug n play thing for over the xmas holidays but had to find out no near hifishop has any similar item in stock right now, so I'll have to buy one next week and get it wired by a specialist. And there is still the project of reinstalling the rearcam near the roofside to get a better view when reversing.
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24th Dec 2012 11:38am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20474
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Kraut - So you don't fancy tackling it and fitting it yourself then? t's not difficult just a little time consuming.
No Guts, No Glory.
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24th Dec 2012 11:40am |
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| Kraut Member Since: 28 Dec 2011 Location: Westphalia Posts: 336
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Just wondering if my habbits are big enough, was very impressed by myself when I installed the system, but in fact I am very very limited when it comes to electric wiring to the battery. Installing the sub itself and the cable to headunit shouldn't be a problem though, the defender really is a kind of Lego building set for ignoramus people like me, learning by doing with a lot of fun!
merry Xmas Kraut |
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24th Dec 2012 11:50am |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20474
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I must admit that I do have an arsenal of tools to hand but that wasn't the hardest bit for me or indeed making my set up. The biggest brain teaser at first was finding the space for everything to work correctly and safely and look neat as well. I have seen some very DIY looking jobs before not just on Defenders but all cars in general.
C'mon Chris tell everyone about that Fiat Panda with kitchen worktops in the back..  No Guts, No Glory.
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24th Dec 2012 11:59am |
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| Lishlandy Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 941
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Piccies pleasseee  ===================================
Steve 90 xs sw in Stonoway Grey - Sold 110 USW X-TECH |
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24th Dec 2012 12:14pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20474
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It isn't his just so you know.. Think he said he could get a picture one day. This would be the ideal place to post a "How not to do it"
Scariest part is that if it's like that it'll probably be shockingly wired. Death trap.  No Guts, No Glory.
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24th Dec 2012 12:20pm |
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| appaloosadude Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 630 
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That is a thing of great beauty. Sexy. |
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24th Dec 2012 1:49pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 20474
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Apaloosa - You know the best part is he could do one for you too.
 Any paint colour any flake colour. He can do it.
By he I mean Killer90 of CSK Land Rovers. No Guts, No Glory.
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24th Dec 2012 2:53pm |
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| appaloosadude Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: Buckinghamshire Posts: 630
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If I had a Puma....
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24th Dec 2012 4:55pm |
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