Is there any reason that this wouldn't work?

Greetings all,

I was looking to add my old subwoofer and amplifier from my previous car (2013 Fiat Abarth) to my GTI and I have heard "mixed" things about whether or not it will work.

I have the following:

JL Audio W3V3 HO Box (single 10-inch subwoofer)
Alpine MVR-500 Monoblock Amp
Audio Control LC2i 2 channel line out converter

The goal was to add some depth to the factory setup. The mids and highs aren't terrible, but there is not a lot of bottom end. Planning on running this setup around 300 watts or so, just to add some range to the sound stage. I listen to a lot of rock, classical, and some EDM but don't need it to be overpowering.

Thanks in advance!

The lc2i is key. Yes it will work nicely. Take your signal off the amp under the front seat. I assume you have no sub in the spare (i.e. no Fender)?

Diggs24 said:

The lc2i is key. Yes it will work nicely. Take your signal off the amp under the front seat. I assume you have no sub in the spare (i.e. no Fender)?

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Perfect! Yes, no Fender system here. And since I live in the mountains, want to keep a spare tire

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It should work just fine, the key is tapping the correct wires for the low frequency signal.

I have the same sub that I am planning to install in my Sport, plus a DSP, amps, and new speakers (took it all out of my previous car).

c3156 said:

It should work just fine, the key is tapping the correct wires for the low frequency signal.

I have the same sub that I am planning to install in my Sport, plus a DSP, amps, and new speakers (took it all out of my previous car).

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That's great to hear! It's a shame this sub has such a large footprint, but it sounds the business

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No fender audio = no amp under the seat. You'll want to tap speaker wires behind the unit in the glovebox.

See here: http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2280

I have a box design in my sig, if you want to save the trunk space. Just need some MDF, a jigsaw, and an afternoon.