Originally posted by Doug Debski:
I like the idea of these too, but does it require all the same sophisticated wiring as a regular amp (power, ground, turnon, etc)? I was wondering if there was any way to tap and go off the HU wiring? I know, I'm naive.
That's alright. You've come to the right place.
No matter if you buy a 12" woofer or a Basslink kit, you still need to run wires. The only thing you are saving are the box construction and possibly the amp choice and amp to driver wiring. There are some nice kits out now to help with installations.
For example one includes: (Copy and paste from product info)
Complete kit includes all the hardware and wire needed to install a high powered amplifier system in the trunk or back compartment of your car small SUV or jeep. Includes 16 ft. high quality low signal loss shielded RCA stereo patch cable, 20 ft. of red 8 ga. high current power cable, 4 ft. of black 8 ga. ground cable, 16 ft. of 18 ga. remote turn-on wire, 3 ft. of 1/4" split loom tubing to hide your wires, Water resistant in-line AGU fuseholder w/60 amp fuse, gold ring terminals for 8 ga. wire, red and black spade terminals, butt splices, six 4" cable ties, and detailed instructions. Perfect for amplifiers up to 400 watts.
All for only $18.