Powered Subwoofer Install In Dodge Challenger | CHEAP!!! | Tapping In To Rear Speakers - NO LOC

[@th1rt3en84]

This video is a blessing I bought this sub for my challenger and just got it today... searched up how to install it and I see this video recommended so now I know it fits in my car without a doubt 😂😂

[@Gonin60]

Totally! Let me know how it goes.

[@col98]

Holy shit finally someone actually showing tapping into the rear speakers! I’m on the same boat I’m used to running rem wire and rcas and haven’t done this before. Thanks for the informative video!

[@Gonin60]

Glad it could help!

[@TitusTyson-xv9jv]

Man I'm in highschool rn lol

[@stephencoffin4826]

Thank you for showing tapping into the speakers nobody else has shown that

[@Gonin60]

You bet!

[@jjcoola998]

Nobody was showing how to install this and they would just say it was easy. This was super helpful for novices like me

[@Gonin60]

Great to hear! I’m glad it could help!

[@jbfpv163]

Im my case, I never left "high school " I have always had subs in my car...lol bass head forever!

[@Gonin60]

I love it!

[@adidas1984x]

True story me too

[@Chillville_Escapes]

Great video but you didn't show how to run the speaker wires! If you had that it would be amazing.

[@Gonin60]

Sorry about that!

[@71donkrider]

Three years later Good video Man

[@Gonin60]

Thank you!!

[@AkbarAbroad]

Hey I see you have 4 total speaker wires running from the amp (grey), but you only use 2 to tap in. Did u leave the other two wires unused?

[@aakudev]

Other ones are ground, aint it?

[@DaneIbsen]

Dope bro needed this, I’m in UT too😤 subbed

[@Gonin60]

Right on!!

[@chorizojuice]

I dont have a dodge but this will help me with my next install. Probably gonna be a similar jbl to yours. Thanks for the vid

[@Gonin60]

You bet!

[@syxxpoppin8830]

Love the car 🚗 💨and intro skirtttttt💨

[@badboyxx99]

Very detail video on the installation. 👍🏽

[@Gonin60]

Thanks!

[@MrDavidhf79]

Thank you for telling us which wire is neg and which one is pos.... most videos don't and it's like the most important thing!

[@Gonin60]

You bet!

[@kelvinmelton7792]

I know I'm years behind from this video, but thus was the best one I've seen for an install on the video. Do you have any recommendations for 2 12's with the same install/function as the single sub? Great video

[@Gonin60]

Most of these types of units are just single subs

[@kelvinmelton7792]

Thanks

[@jeffreynye3019]

So? You can use a speaker wire for the remote trigger? I woulda thought it would hafta be 12vdc? Let me know, ok?

[@Gonin60]

Yes on the speaker wire

[@ryanfortin9166]

Legitimate question. Why would you tap off the speaker instead of the factory 8"sub?

[@Gonin60]

I don’t know the answer. You could do either I think.

[@DanielTorres-yz9mi]

when you tap in is is only to one speaker or tap in to both speakers?

[@Gonin60]

One

[@Alexscott100]

I have this particular GT-BassPro 12 in one of my cars and the other one has the updated version of the GT-BassPro 12. Got the first one installed in April and got the other one in stalled yesterday.

[@Gonin60]

I didn’t know their were different updates to this particular model. What are your thoughts? Do you like them?

[@Alexscott100]

@@Gonin60 I just uploaded a video showing both models. Older one (like yours) is in my white car and the new model is in my red car

[@Gonin60]

@@Alexscott100 I’ll go check it out!

[@skippykid002]

@@Alexscott100 any difference in performance? Looking to buy

[@Alexscott100]

@@skippykid002 not really that I can tell just depends on what the installer set the amp to.

[@mederkiller5834]

Hey, I might be super late but I don't understand one thing about the high input. Did you use the cables from JBL? Because mine are about 0,4/0,5 ft and I literally can't go to the car's speaker with it And nice video you made me buy this thing👍

[@Gonin60]

@@mederkiller5834 I bought a wiring kit

[@ab-tm4lx]

OMG OMG OMG! I DID IT I just finish installing this thing same steps you did two cables to the side i only needed 2 and got the T taps at Autozone Brother thank you so much i feel like an expert now!! THANK YOU

[@Gonin60]

So glad to hear! T taps saved my life when I did this.

[@ab-tm4lx]

@@Gonin60 my brother this thing SLAPSS I has so much base sound super good

[@Gonin60]

It’s great for the price!

[@ayeperrars]

You’re making me confident in attempting this myself 💪🏽😇, just gotta make sure I have the proper tools for my battery nut, so I can turn the battery off while installing and to be able to add the negative and positive. How’s the sub doing after 2 years? 😊

[@TheRoAdDoGG79]

Did you run a remote wire from the fuse box to turn on when the car is powered on? Just for the same set up and trying to figure that part out before install. Great video btw, appreciate it!

[@Gonin60]

@@TheRoAdDoGG79 no remote wire needed. I tapped into the rear speakers.

[@TheRoAdDoGG79]

@@Gonin60 So by using the built in line out converter there is no need for a remote wire?

[@NoxDeadly]

Crossed the ground wire with another wire and my car almost caught on fire, damn near had a heart attack as ripped the lc2i out, wired was fried and melted into the battery, whole ordeal lasted maybe ten seconds, now I’m here tryna see how to do shit the right way lol, dont cut corners fellas, I’m glad it happened while I was back there n not while I was driving

[@BobbyEdits]

Do you think having 2 box speakers running at once would be a good idea? Jbl one and a Dual one?

[@Gonin60]

Why not just run 2 subs that handle more power with a bigger amp? These powered subwoofers are for convenience.

[@coopaloop013]

I laughed out loud at the "insert joke" portion...you're a Hollywood producer

[@Gonin60]

Haha I don’t know about that. It’s been fun to add little comedy clips in.

[@michaelmorey7544]

Can I still do the same install u did if my car does not have a factory sub? My car doesn't have a factory sub. Can I just split into my rear 6x9's wires?

[@Gonin60]

Yeah you don’t need a factory sub to make this work

[@grayblackwood6741]

i think my amp crapped out finally,what type of amp should i get to replace this one?is it class d?

[@Gonin60]

Hey! I’m not sure. I haven’t had to replace one.

[@grayblackwood6741]

@@Gonin60 thanks for responding,i called jbl and they dont know either,i might just wing it,thanks again

[@vincentstrauss3509]

I have that sub, but have no clue what I should but the settings too

[@Gonin60]

Depends on music and your preferences. Try some different settings out.

[@ropace37]

Not sure about that high side hookup. Allows too much vocal/mid thru the sub for my taste. Always used the low side to keep the lows from being distorted and vocals where they belong. Idk, maybe I’m missing something. Good job on the walk thru though. 👍

[@terricandelaria3766]

Not sure if he did this, but there is a single 8" sub in the back deck to tap into. It's only receiving bass signal.

[@thatprodbrad]

So I don’t have the same sub and amp you have. How do I connect my sub to the rear speaker, then to the amp?

[@Gonin60]

My method only works for powered subwoofers with built in amps

[@thatprodbrad]

@@Gonin60 ohh okay, any suggestions on what I should do for my situation?

[@Gonin60]

@@thatprodbrad you need to run rcas to the back of the deck. However it’s hard for me to say because I don’t know your set up

[@thatprodbrad]

@@Gonin60 okay man, thanks for the help!

[@BobbyEdits]

When you t tap do you have to take off the door panel to access the speaker?

[@Gonin60]

Mine was in my trunk. I assume yes.

[@Snowak1313]

Quick question! Buddy and I are about to use this process on the same vehicle to hook up a good kicker sub and kicker amp.... does hooking the sub up through the rear speaker effect the output power/sound/clarity or anything at all? Just want to make sure it can handle the power just like if we were to tap in behind stereo.

[@Gonin60]

Hey Stephen! I don’t know for sure man. I don’t want to steer you wrong. My hunch or guess would be no. They don’t require RCAs. Plugging into the rear speakers is merely to power the sub on. If you run it to the deck it’s for a remote turn on from the head unit.

[@chipsfree]

Idk if you still see these.. but you did 1 splice for both speakers?

[@Gonin60]

Yes correct

[@MrKocop]

You got the red and ground wire on, but what’s the middle suppose to be? When I connect the black and red to test it it don’t turn on

[@Gonin60]

The subwoofer needs to get power from a remote wire into the head unit or tapping in to one of the rear speakers.

[@JSwag69]

@@Gonin60 so, if I use high level Input and tap it into my speaker I don’t need to use remote turn on?

[@jasonrick5]

Great video! I'm looking to do this same install on my car. Luckily I was gifted this same subwoofer for my birthday. The link you have for the boss wiring kit has a lot of reviews of wires melting and other problems. Have you experienced any problems with the wires?

[@Gonin60]

No I had that on two cars and never had any issues

[@bradsbioactivebuilds]

When you are looking at the backnof the sub in your video, why is there electrical tape on the 2 grey wires? It looks like the high-level in outlet wire.

[@hobocop2585]

I've watched every video for the GT basspro12 and this one is on point for the way my brain processes information (like an idiot). Also, was that Gerry Allanguilan?

[@BigMatt4427]

What's the best gain settings for the best bass sound?

[@Gonin60]

Hard to say just depends on your other audio in the car and what sound profile you prefer

[@BigMatt4427]

@@Gonin60 Everything else in my car is stock. It’s a 2015 Chrysler 200. I just don’t know what to set it to for the best bass sounds

[@LAOSFRESH]

Hi, what is wrapped in the electrical tape in the back of the sub? I’ve never done a T Tap before and it looks way easier then running RCAs

[@McStudXD]

When you tapped in the rear speakers, did you tap in to both the left and the right one? Or just from one speaker?

[@Gonin60]

Just one. I did it on the drivers side rear.

[@D3lmer_ChUD]

@@Gonin60 was there another set of speaker inputs to do other side? Or could you connect the positive to both L and R rear speaker?

[@Gonin60]

@@D3lmer_ChUD hey there. Not sure I follow your question. I only hooked up to one of the speakers to power the sub. Both speakers isn’t required.

[@D3lmer_ChUD]

@@Gonin60 thanks prolly will do the same. Wasn’t sure if sound quality would be better if tapped into both rear speakers

[@Gonin60]

@@D3lmer_ChUD the only reason to tap into the rear speakers is for powering the amp on

[@bigdbassn4489]

Great video thanks a lot for posting. I'm going to be doing this in my 21 Scat Pack. I have the basic Alpine system, not the upgraded one as you do. Do you know the differences in the 2 systems? I'm assuming all of my speakers are the same as the upgraded Alpine system except that I do not have a sub woofer and an amp. I see on your high level in on the back of the box you have a left and a right. That would lead me to believe that you need to tap into both the left and right speakers. You only tapped into one correct? Why did you choose to do it that way? Does it make any difference if you only tap into one speaker? Also how did you determine which speaker wires in the car were positive and which was negative? Thanks again!

[@Sushii258]

bit late but the positive and negative are the only difference that is why he tapped into only 1 side of speaker, and each vehicle will have it different but the positive vs negative should have different colored stripes.

[@chefgromano5025]

Will this work if I have speaker wire from my left front speaker not being used just put that in high out put?

[@Gonin60]

Is the left front speaker getting power to it?

[@chefgromano5025]

@@Gonin60 it’s not being used and yes it’s hooked up to head unit

[@JSwag69]

I’m so confused on installing this subwoofer…. So you don’t need remote turn on if you are using high level input?

[@Gonin60]

No on your question. Remote turn on and off turns the sub on or off automatically. You have two ways to power the sub: 1. You tap into the rear speakers like I did. 2. You run a remote wire from the back of the deck to the sub. High level input only impacts your sound quality.

[@JSwag69]

@@Gonin60 on your video you don’t have remote turn on but you have high level input connected to the rear speaker. So ultimately whenever the car turns on and the rear speaker gets power it also turns on the amp&sub

[@JSwag69]

@@Gonin60 I was just messing with my subwoofer and it worked for a little bit and then went in protected and turned off. That was the first time it worked.

[@Gonin60]

Are you using a line out converter? I was and it messed it up and did that.

[@JSwag69]

@@Gonin60 I ended up using a multimeter to check the voltage and the voltage of the red cable is less than 2 volts but should be 12v so I got to check if the fuse has blown.

[@816Souljah]

What's the song playing in the car at the beginning of the video?

[@Gonin60]

Forever - Jonezen

[@alexpuente6581]

Do you tap only to one speaker or both ?

[@Gonin60]

Just one

[@siren481]

Does stock deck have e a sub woofer out? Sorry, am I missing something? Please help.

[@Gonin60]

I’m not sure I know what you’re referencing. I didn’t run anything to the deck of my car. I just tapped into the rear speakers

[@siren481]

@@Gonin60 Thank you so much. That Answered my question. I need to 100.00 interface. God bless and than you sir for getting back. Good man.

[@Gonin60]

@@siren481 you bet! Good luck!

[@siren481]

PAC APSUB-CH41 AmpPRO SUB Wiring Interface Item # 541APSCH41 Crutchfield has this part/harness that plugs into the deck and you don't have to tap off a speaker.. Super cool too. Just for reference. Thanks for all brother and have a good day.

[@Gonin60]

@@siren481 good to know. Thank you!

[@Just_Donte]

Could you have tapped into the factory sub and not the speakers???

[@Gonin60]

Yes

[@flytaaijag6109]

Hey man does the high level end need to be connected to the rear speakers which is the low side only. Or can it be connected to a highs also. Like the door speakers.

[@Gonin60]

Any speaker. It just has to be one speaker to power it on.

[@flytaaijag6109]

@@Gonin60 kool. So do you think the Sub will sound distorted or sloppy connected to a high level speaker

[@Gonin60]

@@flytaaijag6109 I honestly don’t know man. I haven’t had issues with it. I only tapped into the speakers to power on the sub.

[@flytaaijag6109]

@@Gonin60 Thx I'm going to try it out. I see its on sale on Amazon

[@OutdoorOutlawsNC]

Where does it go from where you tapped the speaker?

[@Gonin60]

It runs down to the amp into the high level input.

[@909scat]

Did you install this same set up in the mustang as well? Camero?

[@Gonin60]

Only in my challenger but doing this in my Camaro. The Bose rocks in the camaro but I want to do a video on it

[@Gonin60]

I would get the Fosgate over JBL. I filmed a vid comparing the two

[@909scat]

I watched the comparison video..just not sure if I want to do a custom box in the back or something like the rockford fosgate box

[@Gonin60]

@@909scat got it. These are both powered subs so the amp is built in which makes it nice and easy. There are much louder systems for sure out there. The beautify of the Camaro and the scat is the battery is the trunk. Makes install so much cleaner and easy.

[@909scat]

You do have the experience and I appreciate your feedback

[@ab-tm4lx]

hello i just purchase the new version the JBL BASS PRO 12 which it’s pretty much the same and i was wondering if i can do exactly what you did but one of my friends says i need a channel stereo line output converter??? he was going to help me install it via zoom but now he got me confuse i believe you say this unit comes with it ?? help please thank you

[@Gonin60]

If it is a powered sub you don’t need a line out converter. I bought one and I couldn’t get the system to work.

[@ab-tm4lx]

powered polypropylene subwoofer with built-in amplifier that matches the woofer performance at 150W RMS or 450W Peak. 12" (305mm) woofer 35 - 120Hz frequency response Slipstream port eliminates port noise and provides distortion-free bass at high output levels Polypropylene Woofer Cone Included components: One SUBBP12AM powered Subwoofer/enclosure, owner's manual and remote control so i’m good to follow your steps

[@ab-tm4lx]

btw what does it mean if it’s a powered sub and why does it not need it? thanks for your answers your video made me run to the store 2 miles away from me and i went and got it

[@Gonin60]

A powered sub means it has an amplifier built into the sub box. The sub has everything you need built into it. Your main question will be is how do you get power to the sub. Not talking about your ground or battery wire. You can tap into the rear speakers or run a remote wire to the head unit. It needs a signal to turn it on. I would try and do some research on all of it before jumping in. If this is your first time it can be a little challenging. Headed to bed now but happy to chat more tomorrow.

[@robfoster9791]

Was looking at this same setup. My ? Is was you able to turn the lows down on the stock speakers and use just the sub for the lows and not have it affect the lows on the sub

[@Gonin60]

Turning down the controls on the head unit will affect all speakers. You can however adjust the subwoofer bass remotely with the bass control knob.

[@ripster9713]

My car has 4inch speakers and two 8 inch subs, does it matter which ones I tap into? or will it sound the same either way?

[@Gonin60]

I’m not sure it matters. If I did one it would be the 4 inch speakers.

[@Gonin60]

The only reason you are tapping in is to get power

[@narliza-ro6qq]

Hi is this single magnet or double ?

[@fastlife5674]

Don't worry I'm not gunna twist it pull out game strong

[@kamren2582]

So how did you connect it to the ignition? I’m assuming with the way you connected this, the amp is pulling constant power from the battery.

[@seansean8008]

Using the line-level input you do not need the remote cable to power it on- just running the cable to the battery and ground is needed.

[@anthonypellot2422]

With no remote wire what turns the amp off?

[@Gonin60]

It has an auto turn on and off feature. It gets a signal from the speaker I tapped into

[@kevinjones8056]

I used the high level connection and tapped into rear speakers. However, it doesn't turn off when I turn off my car.

[@Gonin60]

Hmm. Is the switch for auto turn on and off enabled? Sometimes it takes a little bit to shut off

[@kevinjones8056]

@@Gonin60 Yes, it's on. I stayed in the car and waited to see if it turned off and it did after a few minutes.

[@angelodate7189]

Do u need to install the remote control cable?

[@Gonin60]

For the bass knob there is a plug. If you are talking remote wire to the head unit then no.

[@angelodate7189]

How did u connect the high level input cable? U just t tap in one side of the rear speaker?thanks

[@josephkoporc4343]

@@angelodate7189 I was wondering the same thing. @Gonin60, did you splice the wires on the right and left speakers or just one side?

[@larryderossett592]

You didn't use your bass knob control ?

[@Gonin60]

I did but I didn’t bring it up to the front

[@billyreel1]

I did not notice an ignition wire does it not need it ?

[@Gonin60]

By ignition you mean remote then no. It has an auto turn on feature and I wired these to one of my rear speakers and that’s how they come on.

[@east8beats462]

What about sound quality ?

[@Gonin60]

Hard to describe. Added a lot more bass

[@sandeeps5928]

It's mono Class D amplifier???

[@Gonin60]

I wish I knew. JBL doesn’t list it anywhere what type it is. It puts out 150 watts rms. If they didn’t list it then my guess would be that’s it’s not a class d.

[@87swoo44]

the best way to do your connection would be to use a key and take the pin out of the clip its in, and solder the wires together and repin the clip.

[@Gonin60]

For sure. Not everyone has access or comfort ability in solder

[@omarelsoukkary7359]

Just do a military splice and solder. No reason to depin connectors. Just time consuming and risks unnecessary damage to a clients or your vehicle

[@riym07]

Got 3 jl 12w0 subs and holy shit they run 15 hz but they won't last long

[@Fredrichardssss]

can i put two ground wires in same spot? active subwoofer and aftermarket audio system amplifier?

[@Gonin60]

To be safe I would find different locations for each.

[@Fredrichardssss]

@@Gonin60 That's almost out of topic but i got my subwoofer connected now thanks to you, also i'm having 2 invidual speakers static sound, frot left tweeter and rear right speaker, even when radio is off, all other speakers are fine, grounding problem? (my car was fitted with aftermarket sound system and no sub)

[@Gonin60]

@@Fredrichardssss I’m glad I helped you out some. I’m not a pro at this but learning like you are. We’re the speakers doing that before you installed the subwoofer? Did you tap into your rear speakers?

[@Fredrichardssss]

@@Gonin60 yes they were doing that all the time, very annoying, also when i disconnect front speaker rcas they stop

[@ryanfortin9166]

Its fine to add all grounds together. Most your car wiring is grounded together ​@@Gonin60

[@jonathansheats7186]

how do u connect the ground and power wire into the speaker/into the battery and onto the ground wire?

[@Gonin60]

There is a slot on the amp to plug those in. Power will go to the positive terminal on the battery. Ground will be grounded to the car.

[@jonathansheats7186]

@@Gonin60 installing this weekend, can’t wait thanks!

[@Gonin60]

@@jonathansheats7186 awesome! Message me on instagram if you get stuck. I’m not always on but I’ll do my best to respond.

[@christianaraujo7844]

I want to learn how to install my subs for my challenger so bad

[@Gonin60]

You can do it!

[@austinturner2740]

where can i find an HLI converter like that? all i see online is the rca adapters 😭

[@Gonin60]

I’m not sure I understand your question.

[@caliberkinkade916]

Do you have a fuse that is connected to your power wire??

[@Gonin60]

Yeah that kit I highlighted came with one and it’s on there

[@caliberkinkade916]

@@Gonin60 ok just wondering because you didn’t show one on ur vid👍🏼

[@Gonin60]

@@caliberkinkade916 yeah it’s there but I didn’t do a good job of catching it in the footage.

[@drewill367]

You're a life saver 🙏 thank u

[@Gonin60]

Glad it could help!

[@gursidaksingh7196]

Can you guide or make a video on the installation of 8 inch trunk subwoofer in the challenger that you have installed?

[@Gonin60]

Hey there! Mine is stock and came that way.

[@vanshchouhan8948]

Price

[@Gonin60]

There is a link in the description where you can check them out.

[@risbabyy]

I hooked the same one up but i’m getting no excursion from the subwoofers at all. The green light is on, everything is wired correctly but there’s nothing coming from the subwoofer itself. Please help

[@Gonin60]

Did you tap into the rear speakers?

[@risbabyy]

@@Gonin60 yeah, i don’t have the ones built into the back back that go up towards the back window though, they’re wall speakers

[@risbabyy]

not wall, door**

[@Gonin60]

So you have it connected to door speakers then or are you running a remote wire and RCAs?

[@risbabyy]

@@Gonin60 remote & RCA’s, Line output converter

[@Close2Him15]

What is the opening song?

[@Gonin60]

Forever by Jonezen

[@Close2Him15]

Thanks!

[@jmichaels4228]

Why didn't you just run the negativce straight to the battery since its that close to it insteand of landing it on that painted bolt?

[@Gonin60]

The ground wire and power wire shouldn’t both run to the battery. I brushed the bolts paint off

[@spoolin2bars]

Made a mistake. Rockford p300-12 is better.

[@Gonin60]

Yeah it probably is. Do you have it in your car?

[@jadenring2954]

What about the remote wire to automatically turn it on/off?

[@Gonin60]

Don’t need a remote wire. Has auto on and off built in

[@jadenring2954]

@@Gonin60 i got a similar jbl sub and mine doesn’t do that

[@Gonin60]

@@jadenring2954 yeah IDK I have had two versions of this sub and both have auto turn on and off. You tap into a speaker and it signals power on and off

[@jadenring2954]

@@Gonin60 i got speaker wires tapped to the adapter for the high and have a remote then just to be safe 😂

[@jadenring2954]

@@Gonin60 my sub is the JBL SUBBP12AM

[@NewsWithYou]

Hey is there anyway you could help me...I have the exact same sub and need help

[@Gonin60]

I’ll do my best. You can message me here or dm on Instagram

[@Gonin60]

LINK TO WIRING KIT: amzn.to/3mFK7hR LINK TO SUBWOOFER: amzn.to/33joXh8

[@CandyceHolvie]

First comment 🥳

[@Gonin60]

Thanks for tuning in!