I was under the impression that it would be a simple plug-and-play implementation. I couldn’t be any further wrong.
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Installed Active Subwoofer in my Jimny
I previously installed the Pioneer Hi-Res Audio Packagewhich includes tweeters and Components for the front and coaxial speakers at the back.
The sound quality for highs and mids (vocals and instruments) has become truly enjoyable. However, in tracks where the lows are prominent, the absence of a subwoofer was noticeable.
That said, I’m not a fan of typical subwoofer amplification, which often overwhelms the mids and highs. So, I wanted to find a subwoofer that would allow me to control the frequency, phase, and, of course, the bass.
Given the compact size of the Jimny, every inch of space is precious, so placing a subwoofer in the boot wasn’t an option. After some google search, I found that an active under-seat subwoofer could be a viable solution. Since I’ve had good experiences with Pioneer, I checked out their available options.
Their most enticing model was the Pioneer TS-WX400DA.
One key advantage of this model is its down-firing speaker, which minimizes vibrations for the occupants. The speaker is oriented downwards with all the electronics above it. My wife did not find any unusual vibration from it.
Installation placement:
Under the front passenger seat.
Decision making
Although there weren’t many reviews available, I trusted the Japanese brand and my prior experiences, so I went ahead and chose the TS-WX400DA for installation.
Technical specs
– Active subwoofer with 250-watt output, Class-D amplifier
– Size: 300mm x 200mm x 100mm (h)
– Two selectable equalizer curves (Deep/Dynamic) – I mostly use Dynamic
– Phase control: learning to use it.
– Frequency and gain control via knobs
Installation experience
I was under the impression that it would be a simple plug-and-play implementation. I couldn’t be any further wrong.
It required,
– taking off the Passenger seat,
– Taking off the Infotainment system
– Taking off transmission tunnel cover,
– Taking off the carpet for all wiring on the front passenger side.
– Multiple routing of new wires and connector cables.
– There were way too many wires to power this subwoofer for my liking.
– The Subwoofer was stuck to the carpet with Velcro, which seems sturdy enough. The next off-road drive shall clarify this.
– Post-installation except for the Fuse Cover everything was put back to its original shape and size.
– The controller was also attached to the carpet at the transmission tunnel, with velcro.
– This was done at Edge Accessories in HSR Layout, Bengaluru.
Additional Components required [to be purchased separately]
– Wiring harness for power source
– Audio connectors to connect to the Main unit.
Aural Experience
It has been only a couple of days, and I’m still learning how to modulate as per the music genre. So these are mere observations for now
– Slightly too powerful for Jimny’s size.
– The overall Rock, hip-hop, and Punjabi experience has improved.
– Remaining will only be known post-burn-in period.
The rest of the photos I have taken during the installation.
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