Freelander 1 Power source for 12v amplifier

PRO · Aug 25, 2020

Hello, going to install an amplifier for the subwoofer. What is the best recommended way to power it up?
The quick turn for me not being a car electrician or knowing much in that area is just the cigarette plug but I have already the dashcam and a dual usb there, not sure if I can put an amplifier as well.
I guess I can also piggy back some fuse but which one?
Thanks,
Paul

kevstar · Aug 25, 2020

PRO said:
Hello, going to install an amplifier for the subwoofer. What is the best recommended way to power it up?
The quick turn for me not being a car electrician or knowing much in that area is just the cigarette plug but I have already the dashcam and a dual usb there, not sure if I can put an amplifier as well.
I guess I can also piggy back some fuse but which one?
Thanks,
Paul

Live should be taken straight from the battery with an inline fuse.

Nodge68 · Aug 26, 2020

Ideally the amplifier should have it's main live connection to the battery + terminal, via a suitable fuse.

If the amplifier is of modest output, then you could connect it to the rear accessory socket feed, which is rated for 20 Amps. That's where I connected my sub amplifier, and it was fine.

Buel10 · Aug 26, 2020

Can I ask if this is an amp to the factory fitted sub?

Buel10 · Aug 26, 2020

Further to this, other than getting a new head unit, what else can you do to improve the sound? I have a FL2 TD4.

Nodge68 · Aug 26, 2020

Buel10 said:
Can I ask if this is an amp to the factory fitted sub?

Pro has a FL1, so won't be relevant for an FL2.

Buel10 said:
Further to this, other than getting a new head unit, what else can you do to improve the sound? I have a FL2 TD4.

It depends on your current vehicle specification.

My FL2 has the 9 speaker Alpine HU, so really doesn't need any improvement.

Buel10 · Aug 26, 2020

Nodge68 said:
Pro has a FL1, so won't be relevant for an FL2.

It depends on your current vehicle specification.

My FL2 has the 9 speaker Alpine HU, so really doesn't need any improvement.

Okay, I’ll start my own thread

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