[JK-KIAEV6]

I gotta keep my original oem subwoofer for if I trade in for a gt if we ever find out more info on it

Your not going to blow up anything, your just going to see if the factory sub needs better amplification then its currently getting from the cars stock amp.

Turn the volume down on the head unit and then see how it goes, do not put the volume on max incase your dislodge the voice coil or magnet with over powering the speaker, it will not catch fire.

 

[alexw]

Not sure how outputting a speaker output into a speaker input will mean a fire but all ears on how this happens.

If you overdrive a speaker, you will burn it out. It certainly shouldn’t catch fire, that was mostly a joke about how I’d love to watch the stock sub burn.

 

[Semeoneor]

Swapped box wit slightly smaller box until I can find someone to custom make a box for the space

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

If you overdrive a speaker, you will burn it out. It certainly shouldn’t catch fire, that was mostly a joke about how I’d love to watch the stock sub burn.

OK thank you for explaining, a short test should not harm the subwoofer if as I recommended the volume was kept down.

Would be good to know as it would save people having to have an enclosure built if we can add an amplifier, should not be required I know but it maybe an easy work around for some.

 

[avh]

I just ordered a Rockville SS8P 400w 8" Slim Under-Seat Active Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer Sub. I'm planning on swapping the original speaker and it should fit in the same location. I will be using the trunk cigarette port which provides 15 Amps to power the active speaker. The port should be off when the car is off and prevent battery drain.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079PRCP9W/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It should arrive in a week, I will keep you posted.

I'm hoping not to cut any wires in case I want to put the original speaker back. Does anyone know the connector type for the original Meridian trunk speaker? It has 4 pins.

 

[alexw]

I just ordered a Rockville SS8P 400w 8" Slim Under-Seat Active Powered Car/Truck Subwoofer Sub. I'm planning on swapping the original speaker and it should fit in the same location. I will be using the trunk cigarette port which provides 15 Amps to power the active speaker. The port should be off when the car is off and prevent battery drain.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B079PRCP9W/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It should arrive in a week, I will keep you posted.

I'm hoping not to cut any wires in case I want to put the original speaker back. Does anyone know the connector type for the original Meridian trunk speaker? It has 4 pins.

Please do report back! If that makes a noticeable improvement, it’s a great value.

No idea on the connector type, sorry

 

[avh]

I did turn the music on and tested with and without the trunk speaker. As others have said there was not noticeable difference. You can barely hear some bass if you put your ear on the Meridian plastic box. IMHO is just a driver wrapped in a plastic enclosure that is not receiving enough power. They tried getting more out of it by bringing some of the driver back side air around the right side of the plastic where there is an opening. I left the driver out of the car, not worth installing it back until the new one arrives. You will need 10 mm socket driver with an extension to remove the screws. I will post some pictures in a bit.

 

[tab4198]

I'm hoping not to cut any wires in case I want to put the original speaker back. Does anyone know the connector type for the original Meridian trunk speaker? It has 4 pins.

I was hoping to do the same thing but so far no luck. In the service manual the only connector information I could find was part number 18790-03722AS. I ordered one just to see, but is is the male connector side, not the female connector side on the sub I was hoping. I don't like cutting factory wires, but I'll probably just chop the connector off of the sub and use it instead of tapping into the harness on the male/vehicle side.

 

[alexw]

Hmm. Looks like KUM_060_04F is the actual part number, but their website is from like 2001 and I can't find anything approximating that PN at LCSC (though they have other KUM connectors) KUM CO., LTD.

None of these look right to me, but I don't have the connector in front of me. Looks like you'd need to match up the housing, then also get the right shell and pin crimps: Rectangular Connectors Housings | Connectors |LCSC.com - LCSC.COM

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

Cut off the plug leaving enough cable on both ends to re-soldier back if required at a later date.

 

[avh]

On the car side (female) it shows KUM 18. I might just disconnect the wire from the speaker driver if I don't find anything.

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

The female is easy to find and is an official spare part from Kia, I assume as the socket is on Meridian equipment this is not a spare part from Kia and as easy to find.

 

[blit]

HA! Reading all of this reminds me of my "youth days" when I literally bought new cars based upon the quality and tech level of sound systems onboard...........now, at age 76, I seldom listen to anything while driving ( other than the vehicle itself) and focus on the craziness of high speed highway travel. Enjoy your EV 6!

 

[avh]

Apparently the subwoofer will be delivered Sunday by FedEx. I will try stuffing the cables careful inside the female connector for now for testing. I was not expecting that finding a matching connector would be such a hassle in this day and age.

 

[avh]

I will be testing a Rockville SS8P active subwoofer in a few days, the progress is being discussed on this thread.

EV6 speaker upgrade recommendations

Hi all - I just got my EV6 GT line in Snow White Pearl last week and it is AWESOME !!! Love it in almost every way and have had no software issues so far. However the sound system really is a disappointment. I came from a BMW 3 series with upgraded B&O speakers that were great. I've read the...

www.kiaevforums.com

I'm only trying to improve the bass a little bit by retrofitting it on the same location, I'm planning on using the cigarette stile socket in the trunk to power it.

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

I will be testing a Rockville SS8P active subwoofer in a few days, the progress is being discussed on this thread.

EV6 speaker upgrade recommendations

Hi all - I just got my EV6 GT line in Snow White Pearl last week and it is AWESOME !!! Love it in almost every way and have had no software issues so far. However the sound system really is a disappointment. I came from a BMW 3 series with upgraded B&O speakers that were great. I've read the...

www.kiaevforums.com

I'm only trying to improve the bass a little bit by retrofitting it on the same location, I'm planning on using the cigarette stile socket in the trunk to power it.

Merged threads to keep all information in one place and make it easier to find.

Interested to read peoples upgrades a feel the system is not worth the Meridian name,

 

[avh]

If anyone is curious, this is what's inside the Meridian subwoofer box. The driver appears to have 2 coils and is passive.

 

[camo]

If anyone is curious, this is what's inside the Meridian subwoofer box. The driver appears to have 2 coils and is passive. View attachment 5853
View attachment 5854

Wow, that is interesting. So, have you figured out how you are going to attach and drive the active subwoofer?

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

If anyone is curious, this is what's inside the Meridian subwoofer box. The driver appears to have 2 coils and is passive. View attachment 5853
View attachment 5854

Wonder if you wired the speaker from one output in parallel how that would sound, it would half the ohm load and may increase the power of the speaker if the amplifier can handle the output.

If its not too much trouble do you fancy trying to see if that improves anything?

 

[avh]

I received the Rockville SS8P active subwoofer today, and I did a dry test. It fits perfectly in the original subwoofer location with spare room around it. I'm planning on installing a wood board to support it.
I removed the old subwoofer driver and cut the wires close to the speaker. I soldered them to the wires that come with the subwoofer and used heat shrink insulation. I don't think I will be installing the old one back but if I need to I can solder the harness back to the driver. I needed the extra wire to reach the car connector. I will share pictures when I'm done in a few days.
As far as power goes, I'm using the utility cigarette stile socket on the driver side of the trunk that can provide up to 180w. If I ever need to use it, I can just unplug the subwoofer.
The good part is that the Rockville active subwoofer delivers, is not going to rock your neighbors house, but is on par with my factory Bose subwoofer I had on my Mazda 6 Grand Touring. I could see the rearview mirror vibrate a little bit at high volume. So far the only issue seem to be the cigarette plug that came with the 10 Amp fuse. I manage to blew it when I turned the Bass gain more than 50% lucky I have a spare fuse. 50% is enough for me. So far I'm happy with my $99 subwoofer.