Can I use a car sub as a home theater sub?

rana · 04-10-2006, 07:50 PM

Hi guys,

My secondary Home Theater sub blew out...its actually been a while...

I have a 12" Infinity car sub sitting around collecting dust...Im wondering, can I use that as my home theater sub?

The only thing is, the actual HT sub I had, had a lot of knobs and stuff at the back to control sound output....and I think it had a built in amp as well....

Hmm...will my reciever be able to power the Infinity sub on its own?

sycE46 · 04-11-2006, 01:27 AM

Most likely, no...

Most receivers can only drive 6-8 ohm speakers. Chances are... your infinity sub is either wired for 4 or 2 ohm.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rana

Hi guys,

My secondary Home Theater sub blew out...its actually been a while...

I have a 12" Infinity car sub sitting around collecting dust...Im wondering, can I use that as my home theater sub?

The only thing is, the actual HT sub I had, had a lot of knobs and stuff at the back to control sound output....and I think it had a built in amp as well....

Hmm...will my reciever be able to power the Infinity sub on its own?

Three30i · 04-11-2006, 01:41 AM

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...t=home+theater

This might help you

brew · 04-11-2006, 11:30 AM

Yes you can use a car sub. You'll need a separate amp. Here is a link to some good cheap plate amps for subs: http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage....up_ID=505&SO=2

Most of those should have no problem with a 4 ohm sub. If you have dual 2, 3 or 4 ohm voicecoils, make sure to wire them in series.

rana · 04-12-2006, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brew

Yes you can use a car sub. You'll need a separate amp. Here is a link to some good cheap plate amps for subs: http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage....up_ID=505&SO=2

Most of those should have no problem with a 4 ohm sub. If you have dual 2, 3 or 4 ohm voicecoils, make sure to wire them in series.

Exactly what I needed!

Thanks brew

rana · 04-12-2006, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Three30i

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...t=home+theater

This might help you

that was helpful. Thanks man

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04-11-2006, 11:30 AM	#4
brew Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 316 My Ride: Sequoia X5 MR2 G20 View My Garage	Yes you can use a car sub. You'll need a separate amp. Here is a link to some good cheap plate amps for subs: http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage....up_ID=505&SO=2 Most of those should have no problem with a 4 ohm sub. If you have dual 2, 3 or 4 ohm voicecoils, make sure to wire them in series.