Alpine MRV-M500 for sub with Bose system

Silly Rabbit · 06-07-2014, 12:50 PM

Since this Alpine amp has high level inputs can I tap the blue and violet speaker wires that run to the bose sub amp straight into the speaker level inputs on the amp to add a sub to this system?

Is there any benefit to using a LC2i instead?

RonRizz · 06-07-2014, 02:08 PM

The Lc2 will give you the ability to adjust the input level, that's about all.

Silly Rabbit · 06-12-2014, 08:27 AM

Components arrived yesterday. I decided to go with a Pioneer TS-SWX2502 enclosure for an easy install. It fits nicely under the rear cargo cover. Plus, I want to be able to fit my golf clubs in the trunk with the sub. The down firing enclosure works well for this.
So, far I only got as far as running the power line and fuse holder. Not sure where I'm going to put the amp. Probably in the shelf area behind the driver's seat. Is there a good way to install it without drilling holes?

bkjunk · 06-12-2014, 08:55 AM

I used liquid nails to adhere a small square of 1/2 plywood behind the carpet on the passenger side. Then secured the amp to the plywood, through the carpet. This was a vertical mount, with the wiring on the bottom.

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Silly Rabbit · 06-12-2014, 06:51 PM

Finished the install. Put the amp behind the driver's seat and use automotive trim double sided tape to mount it. Cheesy, I know, but it works and it can be undone with damage.

I put $350 into the system with sub, amp and wire kit. Plenty of bottom end for me. Way more than the stock system. Tapping into the sub wires into the speaker level input on the amp worked perfectly.

Smashley · 08-12-2014, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit

Finished the install. Put the amp behind the driver's seat and use automotive trim double sided tape to mount it. Cheesy, I know, but it works and it can be undone with damage.

I put $350 into the system with sub, amp and wire kit. Plenty of bottom end for me. Way more than the stock system. Tapping into the sub wires into the speaker level input on the amp worked perfectly.

I just purchased that same box (10" sub) with my old mtx amp and a pair of Pioneer tweeters. I will install it later this week. You say the sound is pretty good? I can't wait to hear it

RonRizz · 08-12-2014, 05:41 AM

Sweet. And looks good in there as well.

06-07-2014, 12:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	Alpine MRV-M500 for sub with Bose system Since this Alpine amp has high level inputs can I tap the blue and violet speaker wires that run to the bose sub amp straight into the speaker level inputs on the amp to add a sub to this system? Is there any benefit to using a LC2i instead?

06-07-2014, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	The Lc2 will give you the ability to adjust the input level, that's about all. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

06-12-2014, 06:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 54 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	Finished the install. Put the amp behind the driver's seat and use automotive trim double sided tape to mount it. Cheesy, I know, but it works and it can be undone with damage. I put $350 into the system with sub, amp and wire kit. Plenty of bottom end for me. Way more than the stock system. Tapping into the sub wires into the speaker level input on the amp worked perfectly. Smashley and Smashley like this.

08-12-2014, 05:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,136 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6775	Sweet. And looks good in there as well. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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bkjunk Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio Posts: 72 Drives: 2013 Sport AT Rep Power: 14	I used liquid nails to adhere a small square of 1/2 plywood behind the carpet on the passenger side. Then secured the amp to the plywood, through the carpet. This was a vertical mount, with the wiring on the bottom. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk