[Lamrith]

I read on a computer magazine where software was the solution and I tried it and I'm happier now that I can equalize the sound to my liking. The writer was right. Here is what I did: 1. Bought this AA adapter: Amazon.com 2. Installed on my android smartphone Poweramp Equalizer from the Play Store 3. Paid for the Premium version (like $5). 4. Sound now is waaay better than before. Now I can hear a decent bass and solution can buy me some time to ponder about the hardware solution like everyone here has done or is thinking of doing here.

That works for those using phone media/Spotify, etc. But would not help those using, fm, SiriusXM, etc..

I have been happy with mine so far. More punch would be nice, but mine is far from lacking bass as some are. It is notably better than my MY22 GTLine was.

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[Masterjee]

I decided to get the Vibe as I've had Vibe products before. I'm waiting delivery, I'll try to install on the weekend of I can find time.
VIBE Optisound 8" Underseat active bass enclosure, Black, OPTISOUNDAUTO8A-V2 https://amzn.eu/d/cq51uSa

 

[avh]

Almost a year later and Rockville is still working fine, pretty impressive at such a low price point. The case is made of solid metal. Happy customer here.

 

[Ross]

I removed my stock sub last night, in anticipation of installing the new one. I can confirm that it contributes nothing!

 

[Ross]

I’ve now installed my new active subwoofer. Any advice on tuning the settings?

 

[Ross]

I’ve set sound to ‘authentic’ and equaliser settings to 0. All the sub settings are in the middle. It sounds so much better!! Plenty of bass but balanced.

 

[Lamrith]

I’ve set sound to ‘authentic’ and equaliser settings to 0. All the sub settings are in the middle. It sounds so much better!! Plenty of bass but balanced.

What do you mean by sub settings, the ones on the sub itself? So even the 8" helps?

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[Ross]

What do you mean by sub settings, the ones on the sub itself? So even the 8" helps?

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Yes, the ones on the sub. The 8” powered sub makes a big difference. The original passive 5” did nothing.

 

[tonester]

Dumb question--when wiring the subwoofer amp, are you folks running the amp ground/negative wire to a bare metal spot or are you splicing it into the negative/ground wire of the rear cig lighter adapter (which is where no doubt just about everybody is running the sub amp power wire to)?

 

[DePhinistr8]

Dumb question--when wiring the subwoofer amp, are you folks running the amp ground/negative wire to a bare metal spot or are you splicing it into the negative/ground wire of the rear cig lighter adapter (which is where no doubt just about everybody is running the sub amp power wire to)?

If you're referring to the kicker amp wiring, I spliced that power adapter for the rear cig lighter and connected it to the black/negative wire on the kicker harness.

 

[avh]

I did the same just used the cigarette connector red and black wires.

 

[npgeorgeuw]

Wanted something a little higher quality. 10 inch Cerwin Vega with custom pvc plate. Had to take the strut tower bar out first. No way that was sliding in. First world GT problems. I do use the original panel and have the OEM rubber mat. Sounds awesome and installed the remote knob on the fuse panel by my steering wheel.

 

[avh]

I ended up gluing the subwoofer to the wood board with silicone to remove vibrations. I also placed some felt buttons between the car brackets and the wood board. The sound is great inside the car. Outside, especially in the back I can hear some car parts vibrating, around and under the bumper, but inside the sound is great.

 

[tonester]

If you're referring to the kicker amp wiring, I spliced that power adapter for the rear cig lighter and connected it to the black/negative wire on the kicker harness.

Yes, and thanks for the info; just wondering whether one or the other is the more-appropriate method.

 

[Keiran]

Are you running dedicated power from the 12v battery or splicing into the 12v socket? I wonder if the wiring is up to the job for a subwoofer.

 

[vin]

Where you guys are installed remote controller e.g. in Rockville SS8P case?

 

[avh]

Mine sits on the wood board next to the subwoofer. After I set the bass volume I hardly ever touch it. But if I want to, I just need to pop the cover under the trunk.

 

[ClemTiger0408]

Wiring harness arrived from Korea today. I went ahead and installed the Rockville 8" and as many of you have commented, it makes a HUGE difference. Such a great upgrade for less than $200 total!

 

[Miki]

Did anyone measure the volume of the trunk in the bottom where the sub is placed?
I've ordered EV6 without meridian and am thinking of using this part of the trunk for the custom made box that fits inside.

Does anyone have pictures how the original amp is wired? I'm most interested where does it take power from? Is there a direct power lead from positive 12V car battery to the amp or is there any other spot with 12V+?

 

[Teanau]

The standard meridian just has 4 high level lines to run it's 2 coils. This insert is derived pretty accurately from the cavity at the plane of the stock mounting tabs: Kia EV6 subwoofer mounting bracket.

For modest power custom amps, people are just taking power from the 15amp cigarette lighter output in the trunk.