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Old 12-03-2009, 01:48 PM
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Default Can i use a computer subwoofer in my car lol?

Ok i have a subwoofer for my computer so i was wondering if it could be made to work with my car aftermarket radio
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Old 12-03-2009, 01:52 PM
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Is the sub powered?
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Old 12-03-2009, 09:31 PM
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Ok i have a subwoofer for my computer so i was wondering if it could be made to work with my car aftermarket radio
no!!! and WHY?
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Old 12-03-2009, 10:04 PM
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no!!! and WHY?
Are you sure it couldn't? Get an adapter to plug in the sub to the cig lighter, and then get a 3.5 to RCA adapter and plug it in. Simple as that right?
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Old 12-03-2009, 10:06 PM
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Are you sure it couldn't? Get an adapter to plug in the sub to the cig lighter, and then get a 3.5 to RCA adapter and plug it in. Simple as that right?
Yup. Well you would need an inverter to power the ac sub with the truck's dc power.

My Klipsch 6.5" sub would probably pound about the same if not harder than the 12" I have there right now. Also it would take up less room since the amp is in the box.
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Old 12-04-2009, 11:46 AM
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no!!! and WHY?
id take drews word, hes been install systems for years. and i agree with him, why would you want to put a computer sub in your truck?
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Old 12-04-2009, 12:16 PM
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Probably because he has it...I wouldn't do it, just because of the mess of wiring that would be going around with the inverter.
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Old 12-04-2009, 01:17 PM
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id take drews word, hes been install systems for years. and i agree with him, why would you want to put a computer sub in your truck?
yeah i dont want to mess with that inverter wiring. i never though about that. but are computer subwoofers any different that subwoofers?? can i just take the sub speaker out of the plastic tower and then its essentially a car sub?
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Old 12-04-2009, 09:27 PM
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And what size is this computer sub?
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Old 12-04-2009, 10:37 PM
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Computer subs are powered by the USB, right? So its 5.0 VDC.
Sounds like a mess to me. Just man up and buy the rear thing. No need to half ass things in this world....
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Old 12-04-2009, 11:23 PM
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Computer subs are powered by the USB, right? So its 5.0 VDC.
Sounds like a mess to me. Just man up and buy the rear thing. No need to half ass things in this world....
oh i am definitely getting a real sub. prob kickers. but i wanted to know if its possible to use that until i get them. but im gonna just give up. not worth the hassle
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Old 12-05-2009, 12:55 AM
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Computer subs are powered by the USB, right? So its 5.0 VDC.
I've never heard of a USB powered subwoofer, I know mine is powered by a regular outlet plug...

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oh i am definitely getting a real sub. prob kickers. but i wanted to know if its possible to use that until i get them. but im gonna just give up. not worth the hassle
Good choice and I liked your original question, good to see unique ideas coming across.
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Old 12-10-2009, 04:33 PM
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No,subs are not powered by 5 volts off the usb plug. Unless it's one of those toy speaker systems you set on top of the desk and that wouldn't be a true sub.
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Old 12-10-2009, 05:49 PM
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No,subs are not powered by 5 volts off the usb plug. Unless it's one of those toy speaker systems you set on top of the desk and that wouldn't be a true sub.
no its powered from the wall. its a big box kinda tall and a hole in the front
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Old 12-10-2009, 05:57 PM
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I don't see why not. I borrowed a friends power invertor and hooked up the sub from my logitech z2300 and put it in my truck. That thing hits hard for what it is. I love it.
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