1LE Sub Install (for the 1LE subforum) - Page 2

formoutofchaos · 05-16-2017, 10:47 PM

Just had a whole system upgrade w audio frogg speakers and sub and jl amp and the end result was the system sounded louder but. Worse and they agreed so I hd them keep everything back to stock so I hope you get what you want mine didn't go well

CyberGuyPR · 05-17-2017, 07:10 AM

Did you ever post details of your full setup? In that other thread your shop sounded dubious and it was never clear how they tapped into the factory system.

formoutofchaos · 05-17-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberGuyPR

Did you ever post details of your full setup? In that other thread your shop sounded dubious and it was never clear how they tapped into the factory system.

Upon mixing it just sounded horrible apparently they do high end cars it just wasn't worth it I think a sub would be ok I went back to stock though

cheap · 05-18-2017, 11:50 AM

That's two reports I've heard now of folks replacing their stock speakers with poor results (the other was on the FB 1LE page). Must be a pretty underpowered stock system!

Tomahawg · 05-18-2017, 07:19 PM

Has anyone tried a really good set of speakers like the Focal ES165KX2's ?

Smashn808 · 05-19-2017, 03:32 PM

Has anyone successfully just added a sub while retaining the stock system? I just want to add a single 10" punch sub with a small amp for a bit of extra bass. Does the 1le have ANC? Or is ANC only on non-1le cars that have stock amps?

thescreensavers · 05-19-2017, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Smashn808

Has anyone successfully just added a sub while retaining the stock system? I just want to add a single 10" punch sub with a small amp for a bit of extra bass. Does the 1le have ANC? Or is ANC only on non-1le cars that have stock amps?

Yes, just get an amp that accepts high level input and signal sensing and tap into rear speaker. Works great.

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JL 12W3v3
JBL Gtx500
Groundshaker Ported Box

1LE doesn't have an amp, JBL amp accepts high level input as well as signal sensing, so I have it wired to the rear passenger speaker

Smashn808 · 05-19-2017, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by thescreensavers

Yes, just get an amp that accepts high level input and signal sensing and tap into rear speaker. Works great.

Thanks man. Nice setup.

cheap · 05-28-2017, 11:33 AM

My install is done and it sounds great!

It took a lot longer than expected due to some unanticipated complications. For one, my taps into wires in the fuse box weren't great and the connections were not solid until I redid those. Second, I realized the rear speakers don't play any bass notes and decided against tapping into them for my signal input, so I undid that and had to rewire up to the front passenger speaker wires after figuring out which wires they were (yellow and yellow/black for reference, bottom corner pins on the door harness connector). The factory system is WEIRD... neither wire to the factory speaker would ohm out to ground, and BOTH wires were showing ~6v when the system was on (at the connector, disconnected from the speaker). I tapped them anyways and it works though.

I could also never figure out how to remove the rear lower seat cushion and wasted a lot of time looking for a release lever under the front edge and I wired a remote sub control up into the center console, which added an afternoon or two to the project.

Luckily I got it all wrapped up before I pick up my son for the summer so I'll be able to put the car seat back in to a completed interior!

thescreensavers · 05-28-2017, 12:58 PM

^ speaker input is an AC voltage btw but glad you got it working.

What amp are you using? I'm a little surprised about what you said about the rear speakers as me and a few other people have tied to the rear speakers without any issues.

Yendor · 05-29-2017, 06:40 PM

How do you like the SSA ICON subs? I have a 12" DCON and that sucker hits.

cheap · 05-30-2017, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by thescreensavers

^ speaker input is an AC voltage btw but glad you got it working.

What amp are you using? I'm a little surprised about what you said about the rear speakers as me and a few other people have tied to the rear speakers without any issues.

Well that would explain the dual voltage readings I was picking up, thanks. I've got a Synergy Audio WFO 15.1D running at 1ohm. I swapped my speaker level inputs before actually trying the rears, but before the system was up and running I set the fade to full rear and wasn't hearing ANY bass notes so I proactively swapped them.

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Originally Posted by Yendor

How do you like the SSA ICON subs? I have a 12" DCON and that sucker hits.

So far so good! I think I've got just a little bit of tuning to do yet. These are the biggest subs I've ever owned @38lbs... each. #torn #powertoweightproblems

MrAl · 06-07-2017, 12:31 PM

I really need the space in my trunk on occasion , so how about installing two 6x9 "subwoofers" on the back shelf, and a small amp?

Worthwhile or a waste time and money ?

The Cobalt SS Turbo I have has a really nice Pioneer system with a powered sub and it sounds really nice for a factory setup. The Camaro really needs some bass.

Mr Al

MySS8U · 07-06-2017, 02:20 PM

Hi guys, I recently upgraded my Camaro 16 1SS to the 17 1SS 1LE. I had a sub and amp installed in my 1SS 16 while maintaining my stock system. After having it done I had a weird sound coming from the sub while driving my car and later found out the stock system uses the bass to make the exhaust sound louder. However the 1LE looks different so the cord I unpluged isn't there in the 1LE. I tried to explain what happen last time to the installer and he didn't believe me. Is there a diagram or some purple dinosaur barney style instructions to show them. Thanks for your help.

05-19-2017, 03:32 PM	#20
Smashn808 Drives: SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 120	Has anyone successfully just added a sub while retaining the stock system? I just want to add a single 10" punch sub with a small amp for a bit of extra bass. Does the 1le have ANC? Or is ANC only on non-1le cars that have stock amps? __________________ 2017 HBM 1SS 1LE w/PDR Past: 2009 Cadillac CTS-V, 6-speed manual 2008 Corvette Jet Steam Blue, manual 2005 Cadillac CTS-V, Stealth Gray 2003 Corvette Z06, Black

05-28-2017, 11:33 AM	#23
cheap Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: St Petersburg FL Posts: 47	My install is done and it sounds great! It took a lot longer than expected due to some unanticipated complications. For one, my taps into wires in the fuse box weren't great and the connections were not solid until I redid those. Second, I realized the rear speakers don't play any bass notes and decided against tapping into them for my signal input, so I undid that and had to rewire up to the front passenger speaker wires after figuring out which wires they were (yellow and yellow/black for reference, bottom corner pins on the door harness connector). The factory system is WEIRD... neither wire to the factory speaker would ohm out to ground, and BOTH wires were showing ~6v when the system was on (at the connector, disconnected from the speaker). I tapped them anyways and it works though. I could also never figure out how to remove the rear lower seat cushion and wasted a lot of time looking for a release lever under the front edge and I wired a remote sub control up into the center console, which added an afternoon or two to the project. Luckily I got it all wrapped up before I pick up my son for the summer so I'll be able to put the car seat back in to a completed interior! Attached Images

05-29-2017, 06:40 PM	#25
Yendor Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Minnesota Posts: 661	How do you like the SSA ICON subs? I have a 12" DCON and that sucker hits. __________________ 2017 Camaro 1SS 1LE Hyper Blue

05-16-2017, 10:47 PM	#15
formoutofchaos Drives: Camaro 2017 1LE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,154	Just had a whole system upgrade w audio frogg speakers and sub and jl amp and the end result was the system sounded louder but. Worse and they agreed so I hd them keep everything back to stock so I hope you get what you want mine didn't go well

05-17-2017, 07:10 AM	#16
CyberGuyPR Drives: '16 vert 2LT RS NPP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 344	Did you ever post details of your full setup? In that other thread your shop sounded dubious and it was never clear how they tapped into the factory system.

05-18-2017, 11:50 AM	#18
cheap Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: St Petersburg FL Posts: 47	That's two reports I've heard now of folks replacing their stock speakers with poor results (the other was on the FB 1LE page). Must be a pretty underpowered stock system!

05-18-2017, 07:19 PM	#19
Tomahawg Drives: 2017 White SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 6	Has anyone tried a really good set of speakers like the Focal ES165KX2's ?

05-28-2017, 12:58 PM	#24
thescreensavers Drives: SW 1SS 1LE / Jeep XJ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: WPB,FL Posts: 799	^ speaker input is an AC voltage btw but glad you got it working. What amp are you using? I'm a little surprised about what you said about the rear speakers as me and a few other people have tied to the rear speakers without any issues.

06-07-2017, 12:31 PM	#27
MrAl Drives: 2017 Camaro SS 1LE HBM Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 28	I really need the space in my trunk on occasion , so how about installing two 6x9 "subwoofers" on the back shelf, and a small amp? Worthwhile or a waste time and money ? The Cobalt SS Turbo I have has a really nice Pioneer system with a powered sub and it sounds really nice for a factory setup. The Camaro really needs some bass. Mr Al

07-06-2017, 02:20 PM	#28
MySS8U Drives: Black 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 130	Hi guys, I recently upgraded my Camaro 16 1SS to the 17 1SS 1LE. I had a sub and amp installed in my 1SS 16 while maintaining my stock system. After having it done I had a weird sound coming from the sub while driving my car and later found out the stock system uses the bass to make the exhaust sound louder. However the 1LE looks different so the cord I unpluged isn't there in the 1LE. I tried to explain what happen last time to the installer and he didn't believe me. Is there a diagram or some purple dinosaur barney style instructions to show them. Thanks for your help.

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