a question about subs?

**geordiebmxer** · 04-12-2005, 06:43 PM

i know you think this is a stupid question but can u connect a 12inch sub without an amp? is it as easy as spliting the back speaker and wiring it up

**blackbravo** · 04-12-2005, 06:45 PM

not really, u can but u`ll get **** all

**Cris** · 04-12-2005, 06:48 PM

And how will you power it if not using an amp...? The subs need amps!

**scott_fx** · 04-12-2005, 06:52 PM

you can, but you wouldn't hear much and you could overload your h/u if your impedance is too low

**screwmesa** · 04-12-2005, 09:02 PM

technically: yes
good idea: no

**Cris** · 04-12-2005, 09:07 PM

I doubt you could hear anything...I must say I've never tried...

**screwmesa** · 04-12-2005, 09:08 PM

tried it once out of curiosity, get a little bit of sound...whisper quiet, but could feel the driver getting a tiny tiny bit of movement.

**koolaidkitten** · 04-13-2005, 05:08 AM

if you try running a subwoofer off a HeadUnit you will most likely get sound that equals to about the same output of a good pair of headphones

**kirbycope** · 04-13-2005, 05:09 AM

I've done it too, I didnt have back speakers at the time so i hooked up two 8" MTX truck wedges and they we okay at best, no boom boom. I tried my luck with 4 subs for the rear to channel and it overloaded the h/u. Get an amp for $100 bucks at your local market and 20$ install kit at Walmart.