Desperately need wiring help!

[3geeSlagle]

Got a 200w bass tube sub recently and I am completely retarded when it comes to sound system wiring.

It's got two wires coming out of the bottom.

A Black and Red wire..
-assuming red = power source?
-and black = ground?

And a Green and Gray/White wire

My question being.. Where, exactly, does the Red hook into? Black can be bolted down to anywhere on the chassis, correct? And also, where do the Green and Gray wires hook into? My head unit has a "coax plug-in" and 6 "RCA jacks" (red and white) on the back.. I can post pictures tomorrow, if needed, but if you know without looking, where exactly to hook these wires into.. PLEASE HELP ME OUT. haha thanks!

[maka_RTH]

Red hooks up to 12v positive, aka the battery. It should be fused as well (I don't know if it came w/ an inline fuse, but it'd be a good idea to get one if it didn't come with one). As for the green and gray/white wires, I'm not sure if those are a speaker level input, or if one of them is your remote. What model sub and stuff is it? Maybe google has some answers for those wires.

[A18A]

i am also retarded when it comes to car audio, so my help probably wont be the best lol and i also have no idea what that bass tube sub is.. but could it be that the red is to be a switched 12v, and the green & grey/white wires are left and right that connect to the speaker wires? only saying that cause there's no mention of RCA jacks coming out of the bass tube thing

[3geeSlagle]

K.. Red to the battery.. But I'm still wondering about the green/gray.. I can put RCA's on the ends and hook it in the head unit. Will that work?

Oh and it's a 200W "Realistic" bass tube.. I think from RadioShack. I'll get pics.. Sec.

[lostforawhile]

here,but i think you are missing some parts

Subwoofer (120-1726) Installation Faxback Doc. # 7260

Mounting the Subwoofer

Follow these steps to mount the subwoofer in your vehicle.

1. Select a flat surface in the vehicle.

If you mount the subwoofer in a hatchback, pickup truck, van, or
similar vehicle, position the subwoofer so its grille points into a
back corner of the mounting area at least 4 inches from the sides of
the vehicle.

Note: You can also place the subwoofer on your vehicle's floorboard.

2. Check the underside of the selected mounting surface for objects such
as fuel lines or electrical connections.

If there are obstructions under the mounting surface, either move them
or choose another mounting location.

3. Use the two supplied brackets as templates to drill mounting holes.
Make sure the mounting surface is relatively flat.

4. Space the brackets approximately 14 7/8 inches apart. Mark off the
four holes used to secure the bracket. Drill the four holes using a
1/8-inch drill bit.

5. Use the four supplied sheet metal screws to hold the brackets in place
with the bracket tongs facing forward. Do not over tighten the screws
as the brackets may bend out of shape.

6. Separate the hook and loop fastener strip into two halves. Peel off
the protective paper. Firmly press one half of the hook and loop
fastener strip onto the bracket used to secure the speaker's back
panel.

7. Press the matching half of the hook and loop fastener onto the flat
section of the back panel.

8. To mount the subwoofer, place it over the brackets at a slight angle.
Place the back edge of the grille over the bracket tongs. Push in the
grille to engage it into the raised tongs. Then press the back panel
over the bracket with the hook and loop fastener. The subwoofer
should now be firmly secured to the brackets. The subwoofer can be
removed as needed by pushing up on the hook and loop fastener side and
pushing forward to disengage it from the bracket tongs.

Note: If you mount the subwoofer in an airtight trunk, you might
limit the subwoofer';s performance by preventing the
subwoofer's sound from reaching the inside of the vehicle.

Connecting the Power Source

Car audio sources, such as radio/cassette players, are either low-power
(about 5 watts per channel) or high-power (about 20 watts per channel).
You can use your subwoofer with either type to audio source.

Please note the power/audio leads are connected to the subwoofer with
separable connecting plugs. After you make all connections, make sure the
plugs are firmly pushed together. The plugs only go together in one way.

1. Find the wire that connects the audio source's right channel to the
right speaker's positive (+) terminal. Then carefully cut away about
1/2 inch of the insulation (without cutting any wires) at any point on
the wire.

2. Connect the subwoofer's gray wire to the exposed wire. Then wrap
electrical tape around the connection to secure any loose wires.

3. Find the wire that connects the audio source's left channel to the
left speaker's positive (+) terminal. Then cut away about 1/2 inch of
the wire's insulation.

4. Connect the subwoofer's green wire to the exposed wire. Then wrap
electrical tape around the connection to secure any loose wires.

5. Push together the modular plugs to connect the subwoofer.

Notes: Be sure you do not connect the subwoofer to a negative (-)
speaker terminal. Doing so prevents any sound from coming
from the subwoofer.

If you have a soldering iron, you can also connect the
subwoofer's wires directly to the speaker's positive
terminals. This ensures a secure connection.

Connecting the Subwoofer to the Subwoofer Switch

The supplied subwoofer switch lets you turn the subwoofer on or off. If
you want to connect the subwoofer without the switch, proceed to
"Connecting the Subwoofer Without the Switch."

Follow these steps to connect the subwoofer switch:

1. Connect the subwoofer's black ground wire (with the female terminal
connector) to Post 1 on the switch.

2. Connect the switch's ground wire extension (attached to the main
ground wire) to the battery's negative terminal or to a metal bolt
attached to the vehicle's chassis.
3. Connect the subwoofer's red wire to Post 2 on the switch.

4. Connect the female terminal end of the supplied separate red wire to
Post 3 on the switch.

5. Connect the other end of a separate red wire to an accessory terminal
in the fusebox or directly to the battery's positive (+) terminal.

Notes: If you connect the separate red wire to the vehicle's
accessory terminal, the subwoofer turns on with the ignition
if you set the switch to ON.

If you connect the separate red wire to the vehicle's
accessory terminal, be sure the terminal can provide at least
5 amps.

Mounting the Subwoofer Switch

We suggest you mount the subwoofer switch at a locations that lets you
easily reach the switch without interfering with your driving (under the
dash, for example).

1. Select a mounting location where there are no obstruction (such as
electrical wiring) on the other side of the mounting surface.

2. Use the switch as a template to mark two mounting holes on the
mounting location.

3. Use a 7/64-inch drill bit to drill a starter hole on each mark.

4. Attach the switch to the mounting location using the supplied screws.

Connecting the Subwoofer Without the Switch

1. Connect the subwoofer's red wire to the accessory terminal in your
vehicle's fuse box.

Note: If the wire's female terminal connector does not fit the
terminal, cut off the connector. Then attach the wire as
needed.

2. Cut off the ground wire extension or secure it to the main ground wire
with electrical tape. Then connect the main ground wire (with the
female terminal connector) to the vehicle battery's negative (-)
terminal or a metal bolt attached to the vehicle's chassis

Note: If necessary, cut off the female terminal connector. Then
connect the ground wire as needed.

Adding Another Subwoofer

You can add another subwoofer to your audio system for even more bass.

Notes: You an add up to four subwoofer's to your audio system.

For the best sound, set both subwoofer's BASS LEVEL controls to
about the same level. This helps ensure more balanced sound
output and prevents any particular subwoofer from being
overloaded.

Using the Subwoofer

To blend the subwoofer's sound with that of your existing speakers, turn
up the volume of the music source slightly above normal listening level.
Then adjust the BASS LEVEL control on the subwoofer as desired.

Notes: If the audio source has a bass control, keep it in the center
(flat) position for the best overall sound. A bass setting above
the center position might distort the subwoofer's sound.

If a short circuit occurs, the subwoofer's in-line fuse might
blow. If this happens, replace the fuse with an identical 5-amp,
250-volt, standard-blow fuse.

Using the Crossover Switch

The subwoofer has a two-position switch that lets you select from two
crossover frequencies - 1220 HS and 250 HS. Select the crossover
frequency that blends in best with the existing speakers in the system.

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[3geeSlagle]

HAHAHA! I got her hooked up finally. It was a bad fuse in the line

But it sounds like shit.. I think it's a sub made for AM radio lol.. The voices are great but it's poop overall. All that work for nothing. Oh well..

[russiankid]

When I first read the title I thought you said that you need help with a wing.