Kenwood sub question?

[oj70chevy]

A friend of mine bought a Kenwood KSC-WA62RC all in one under the seat sub unit a few years ago. Well he never installed in because he sold his jeep and just gave it to me still new in the box (man I love those deals). I plan on installing it in the 02 Silverado but need your help. The instructions say to connect to the front speakers because I still have the factory head unit. My questions are, does it really matter if I connect to the front or rear speakers? Also what would be the best location for this unit? Perhaps under the passengers seat or under the rear seat? Also what would be the best way to run the wires? Here is some information on the unit.

Max output = 50w/2ohm + 50w/2ohm (dual voice-coil drive
Frequency response = 35 - 160 Hz
S/N ratio = 85 dB
Low pass filter frequency = 60Hz,80Hz,120Hz,160Hz (4 step)
Phase = 0, 180
Max current consumption = 12A
Fuse capacity = 15A
Enclosure = passive radiator type
Active woofer = 130mm (gold-coted concaved cone)
Passive woofer = 165mm (gold-coated cone)
Size = width 210mm x height 118mm x depth 383mm (15-3/16" x 4-5/8" x 8-1/4")

Thanks
Ralph

[tommyd241]

I would use a LOC (Line Out Controller) to convert the rear speaker level outputs into some RCA line outputs.

It should be fine under either the passenger seat or the rear seat if you have a crew cab.

[72 cheyenne pdx]

Since you are using an all in one system, I do not think a LOC is needed. Matter of fact I am unsure if these came with RCA inputs. I have used high level inputs using the rear speakers of head units in the past with a Bazooka system and never ran into any issues. As to location, that is totally up to you. Just make sure that you have enough room for cooling and the speaker to move freely. It may sound better if it is under the rear seat.


Good luck and let us know what you think of the end result.

SEA