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What is the proper way to add a sub to my Shaker 500 (with aftermarket head unit)
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<blockquote data-quote="TheVikingRL" data-source="post: 15081848" data-attributes="member: 129239"><p>Are you still using the factory 500 sub/amp setup? Typically you want the door subs to act more as a mid-bass speaker then a true sub. Assuming the HU allows you to independently set the high-pass and low-pass crossover frequencies (it should), then use your sub out for the trunk sub. To do this properly you will need separate amp channels for the satellite speakers, door subs and trunk subs with a crossover built into the amps. But if you are keeping the stock Shaker 500 amp/speaker setup then connect the rear RCA's as mentioned and set the high-pass filter to 50hz to start. Set the front channel high pass filter to 250hz to start for your satellite speakers(front/rear). The stock Shaker amp has it's own filtering so there isn't much you can do but tweak around it. If your amp has a built-in crossover then you can lower the front hi-pass setting and use the amp crossover to set the front and rear high-pass separately if desired. Download a spectrum analyzer for your phone and look for any serious peaks or valleys using pink/white noise through the HU, particularly in the crossover areas. </p><p></p><p>if you ever decide to replace the factory 500 amp/sub setup then you have some other configuration options available. There is an awful lot that goes into the tuning and much of it is subjective. So take any advice with discretion<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheVikingRL, post: 15081848, member: 129239"] Are you still using the factory 500 sub/amp setup? Typically you want the door subs to act more as a mid-bass speaker then a true sub. Assuming the HU allows you to independently set the high-pass and low-pass crossover frequencies (it should), then use your sub out for the trunk sub. To do this properly you will need separate amp channels for the satellite speakers, door subs and trunk subs with a crossover built into the amps. But if you are keeping the stock Shaker 500 amp/speaker setup then connect the rear RCA's as mentioned and set the high-pass filter to 50hz to start. Set the front channel high pass filter to 250hz to start for your satellite speakers(front/rear). The stock Shaker amp has it's own filtering so there isn't much you can do but tweak around it. If your amp has a built-in crossover then you can lower the front hi-pass setting and use the amp crossover to set the front and rear high-pass separately if desired. Download a spectrum analyzer for your phone and look for any serious peaks or valleys using pink/white noise through the HU, particularly in the crossover areas. if you ever decide to replace the factory 500 amp/sub setup then you have some other configuration options available. There is an awful lot that goes into the tuning and much of it is subjective. So take any advice with discretion:) [/QUOTE]
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