[avh]

Usually the active subwoofer comes with the other side of the cable, you will need to splice them together. It came with my Rockwell.

 

[sickdog]

Usually the active subwoofer comes with the other side of the cable, you will need to splice them together. It came with my Rockwell.

But I thought the whole point of buying the part from Korea is to make this extremely simple with no wire cutting etc.

 

[avh]

But I thought the whole point of buying the part from Korea is to make this extremely simple with no wire cutting etc.

No car wire cutting but you still need to connect the end of the harness that has no connector.

 

[myosin]

Do I also have to buy the wire that I see in the first picture?

Yes, I'll try to remember to link to it when I get home from jiu jitsu.

 

[myosin]

this

You splice your amp wires to the wires from the Korean part after you plug into the stock wires.

 

[myosin]

Do I also have to buy the wire that I see in the first picture?

I bought this floor mat to put under the kicker.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CYDRFWQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

this is the 12 v power supply.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HGO2OIS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[KiaevCan]

I would take any audio update you can get. My experience with my 23 GT is a much improved sound system versus my 22 GTLine, talking nice pumping base. I pushed my system up to 50 lastnight for a shot bit and actually had to turn it back down to 40-42, 50 was just too loud and it was pumping bass very nicely.

Hopefully someone can do more research and find the mating connector in the future.

Thinking outside of the box (or within the structure of the box), could the extra bracing on the GT account for the more solid bass as a side effect?

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

Thinking outside of the box (or within the structure of the box), could the extra bracing on the GT account for the more solid bass as a side effect?

I do not think there is extra bracing around the subwoofer location?

Any extra bracing around the frame would have little difference, you could try fitting mating to stop rattles and also help but if the subwoofer is not putting out much volume then there is little you can do apart from fitting a powered sub.

Since I fitted mine I have never looked back and now the sound is how it should have been out of the factory.

 

[sickdog]

I do not think there is extra bracing around the subwoofer location?

Any extra bracing around the frame would have little difference, you could try fitting mating to stop rattles and also help but if the subwoofer is not putting out much volume then there is little you can do apart from fitting a powered sub.

Since I fitted mine I have never looked back and now the sound is how it should have been out of the factory.

What do you recommend for the sound dampening?

 

[Lamrith]

I do not think there is extra bracing around the subwoofer location?

Any extra bracing around the frame would have little difference, you could try fitting mating to stop rattles and also help but if the subwoofer is not putting out much volume then there is little you can do apart from fitting a powered sub.

Since I fitted mine I have never looked back and now the sound is how it should have been out of the factory.

There is a "strut bar" above the sub in the GT.

That said, no it would not improve the sound.

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[tonester]

The United States hasn’t received this update yet, our latest audio Software is CV_E.USA.S5W_M.V009.001.221115
That said, the three saved settings are still around, just well hidden.
The CUSTOM Setting is now under SOUND/Sound Settings/Tone
The MERIDIAN Setting is now under SOUND/Sound Settings/Premium Sound/Meridian Horizon Custom
The AUTHENTIC Setting removes the tone controls and runs everything “flat”

I'm confused--are you saying that when in CUSTOM mode the audio is affected by the Tone settings? I ask because when I go into Sound/Sound Settings/Tone I don't see a "CUSTOM" setting anywhere in the Tone control display--just the three sliders for Treble/Midrange/Bass; given that, I'm not quite understanding why CUSTOM and Tone would be tied/linked together--example, I select Radio for my audio source, select SURROUND (I don't see MERIDIAN as a selectable sound option BTW--only AUTHENTIC, SURROUND, CUSTOM), then fiddle with the Tone settings, then when I go back to the Radio screen it still shows SURROUND as the selected sound type.

After fiddling around with the various Sound-related settings in my vehicle I see that the Sound/Sound Settings/Premium Sound/Meridian Horizon Custom adjustment sliders are effective only when the CUSTOM sound mode is selected; the MHC adjustment sliders have no effect if AUTHENTIC or SURROUND mode is selected; the Tone adjustment sliders do work in all three modes--hence my confusion about you saying that the CUSTOM setting can be found in the Tone setting screen.

 

[sickdog]

I'm thinking about getting a JL Audio cp108lg instead of the Kicker HS10.

JL Audio MicroSub W3v3 Enclosed Car Subwoofer | Garmin

MicroSub™ W3v3 is an enclosed car subwoofer with a slot-port design, thin wall construction, a 2-year warranty, and is available in 6- and 8- inches.

www.jlaudio.com

How much more difficult will this install be vs the HS10? I'm having a shop do it either way but wonder about labor.

Thanks

 

[JK-KIAEV6]

There is a "strut bar" above the sub in the GT.

That said, no it would not improve the sound. View attachment 11767

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Thank you for sharing, was not aware, agree would make no difference.

 

[myosin]

I'm thinking about getting a JL Audio cp108lg instead of the Kicker HS10.

JL Audio MicroSub W3v3 Enclosed Car Subwoofer | Garmin

MicroSub™ W3v3 is an enclosed car subwoofer with a slot-port design, thin wall construction, a 2-year warranty, and is available in 6- and 8- inches.

www.jlaudio.com

How much more difficult will this install be vs the HS10? I'm having a shop do it either way but wonder about labor.

Thanks

If you get the part for Korea, then you just have to tell your shop this:

Brown Left+
White. Left -
Pink. Right+
Red. Right -

I looked at the sub you listed, I don't see any controls on the outside. On the kicker you can adjust several settings. The sub you listed looks like it only has one positive and negative (the big red and black connectors)

 

[avh]

You will need an active subwoofer with two amplified inputs. I used Rockville SS8P and it fits perfectly in the original location. You will need a board to support it, I used poplar hardwood from Home Depot. I recommend placing some foam in between the board and subwoofer.

https://www.amazon.com/Rockville-SS8P-Under-Seat-Powered-Subwoofer/dp/B079PRCP9W/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=rockwell+ss8p&qid=1675604883&sr=8-2&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc

 

[Hawk]

You will need an active subwoofer with two amplified inputs. I used Rockville SS8P and it fits perfectly in the original location. You will need a board to support it, I used poplar hardwood from Home Depot. I recommend placing some foam in between the board and subwoofer.

I went the proven @avh route with the Rockville SS8P. Heat is NOT an issue. Cost is affordable, the install is clean and the resulting sound is wonderful!

 

[DJ1959]

I installed the Rockwell subwoofer
Was playing around with Active Sound Design settings - I usually have it on Stylish

When I change it to Dynamic or Cyber, it seems like the subwoofer has added bass and extra volume (More so in Cyber)

Anyone else experience this or am I crazy ?

 

[sickdog]

I installed the Rockwell subwoofer
Was playing around with Active Sound Design settings - I usually have it on Stylish

When I change it to Dynamic or Cyber, it seems like the subwoofer has added bass and extra volume (More so in Cyber)

Anyone else experience this or am I crazy ?

The sound is definitely enhanced with an upgraded sub. Now I'm curious what it'd sound like with 2 15's haha.

 

[tonester]

I installed the Rockwell subwoofer
Was playing around with Active Sound Design settings - I usually have it on Stylish

When I change it to Dynamic or Cyber, it seems like the subwoofer has added bass and extra volume (More so in Cyber)

Anyone else experience this or am I crazy ?

TBH I've not bothered playing around with the Active Sound Design settings since my understanding is that its function is for generating "fake" car noises, rather than as some sort of audio supplemental aid for other audio sources (e.g., CarPlay, Radio, XM, etc.)--in fact, I have ASD turned off completely.

 

[BlueWire777]

People, this may be a better thread to ask,
I replaced the sub with a ts-wx130da and have problems dialling it in, it's basically super powerful and the bass is too much, especially with electronic music, hip-hop etc. I'm running it at quarter volume and quarter LPF (about 62Hz?) on both dials and I can't find a setting that really works.

It's in the place of the old sub and I put that plastic cover above it, but the floor is on top (there's a gap where I store a power cable) and that triangle at the end is removed so there's air moving. Basically I think this bin the sub is in is acting like a huge box. I know most people complain about the lack of bass, but this is too much. I tried playing with phase (it's even deeper/louder) and various settings.

I put the EQ at -3 bass but it's hurting the mid-bass in the front. Any tips or ideas are welcome - thank you.