High level inputs from B&O subwoofer

[mmild01]

Hey everyone I’ve searched everywhere and can’t find the answer I’m looking for. I have a 2023 with the B&O system. I’m just wanting to keep the factory sub intact add an additional amp and sub. Can I steal the high level output from the B&O sub to run it to an additional amp? If so can you show me what wire I need to tap into? I’ll be using posi-taps. I included a pic of my Bronco for attention. Thank you

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[Brian_B]

I included a pic of my Bronco for attention.

Best bribe around these parts

 

[Brian_B]

If you pull the rear cargo panel off to look at it - the B&O amp is bolted right onto the subwoofer, and the 4 wires (dual voice coil speaker) going to the sub are the ones you’d tap into. Can’t really miss them.

Also - the obligatory “there are better ways to do this” recommendation too, but a lot depends on your budget.

 

[mmild01]

If you pull the rear cargo panel off to look at it - the B&O amp is bolted right onto the subwoofer, and the 4 wires (dual voice coil speaker) going to the sub are the ones you’d tap into. Can’t really miss them.

Also - the obligatory “there are better ways to do this” recommendation too, but a lot depends on your budget.

What would you recommend?

 

[Brian_B]

Fo

What would you recommend?

For anything dealing with the B&O system, the default first answer is usually go look at @mObridge.

You don't have to use that stuff, and what you are wanting to do will work, but I think it'll probably take more hardware than you have planned right now, and the B&O system has a lot of quirks with it that makes it just different enough from standard audio that there is usually a cleaner way to do whatever it is you would have done with a standard stereo install.

 

[mObridge]

Happy to answer any questions you might have! @mmild01

 

[Hemisfear]

MoBridge is AWESOME!

 

[iambigd]

MoBridge is AWESOME!

I wish I could say the same. I installed the MoBridge setup and have had nothing but issues with it. For the life of me I cannot get it tuned with my JL Audio C2's and Stealthbox. I have tried just about everything. It sounds great on one song, then the next song sounds like crap. I am sure that some people who are more of an audiophile than I am can get them dialed in, but for me, I am about to scrap it.

For the record, I'm not scraping it because it's not working. I'm scraping it because it's not really as plug-and-play as advertised.

 

[mObridge]

I wish I could say the same. I installed the MoBridge setup and have had nothing but issues with it. For the life of me I cannot get it tuned with my JL Audio C2's and Stealthbox. I have tried just about everything. It sounds great on one song, then the next song sounds like crap. I am sure that some people who are more of an audiophile than I am can get them dialed in, but for me, I am about to scrap it.

For the record, I'm not scraping it because it's not working. I'm scraping it because it's not really as plug-and-play as advertised.

Shoot me a message when you get a chance and we will have a call to get it dialed in. I'm confident after a phone call and a tuning session we will get it where it needs to be

 

[Hemisfear]

I wish I could say the same. I installed the MoBridge setup and have had nothing but issues with it. For the life of me I cannot get it tuned with my JL Audio C2's and Stealthbox. I have tried just about everything. It sounds great on one song, then the next song sounds like crap. I am sure that some people who are more of an audiophile than I am can get them dialed in, but for me, I am about to scrap it.

For the record, I'm not scraping it because it's not working. I'm scraping it because it's not really as plug-and-play as advertised.

Fraser will take care of you...I'm currently using his C2 tune with my Hertz Centro/JL Modded STOCK Sub Enclosure...it ROCKS! (I couldn't be happier)

 

[iambigd]

Thanks, I am in contact with him.

 

[Broncolux]

I have a 23 Bronco with the B&O system. What I did was to add an audio control LC7i, which will handle up to 400 watts going in and reduce to low frequency ( RCA ) outputs

 

[23OBX2.7]

I just added a Kenwood XR1001.1 previously used in my Mustang using B&O out put to sub as high level input. The amp auto sums the signal flattening it and eliminating bass roll off plus turns on automatically with the signal works like a dream on a loaded hertz enclosure I got a crazy deal on other wise I would have gotten an 8" designed for ported enclosure and rated for 1000W or a loaded enclosure 8-10" in the $500 range.

 

[Broncolux]

I just added a Kenwood XR1001.1 previously used in my Mustang using B&O out put to sub as high level input. The amp auto sums the signal flattening it and eliminating bass roll off plus turns on automatically with the signal works like a dream on a loaded hertz enclosure I got a crazy deal on other wise I would have gotten an 8" designed for ported enclosure and rated for 1000W or a loaded enclosure 8-10" in the $500 range.

I checked the price for the amp you are using, and it is 700 dollars.

 

[23OBX2.7]

You can find way better prices elsewhere as well as 1000W Mon amps that handle high level and sum the signal check used and ask over at diymobileaudio.....

I got mine loose open box for $250 or so at a big box couple years ago.

You can also get a simple loc that sums for $200 or so then plug in 1000W mono amp that can be had for as low as $150

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