Home audio sub in an e30?

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  • SDesign
    Noobie
    • May 2012
    • 3

    #1

    Home audio sub in an e30?

    My grandfather gave me a paradigm 8 subwoofer. I was wondering if anyone had placed a home audio sub in their car. Is it possible? http://www.paradigm.com/products/arc...paradigm/pdr-8
  • German Audio Specialties
    Grease Monkey
    • Feb 2012
    • 374

    #2
    You sure can, all you need is a 120 volt power inverter, or bypass its amp and use a car audio amp

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    • SDesign
      Noobie
      • May 2012
      • 3

      #3
      Yeah i was thinking something like that would work. The sub supposedly has an amp inside. Whats the best way to wire or connect it?

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      • SDesign
        Noobie
        • May 2012
        • 3

        #4
        nvm i think i have it figured out

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        • kickinindian
          R3VLimited
          • Jan 2012
          • 2327

          #5
          iv done it but the sub will only run at Half power because i think House speakers Run at 8ohms and cars are 4 or less Ohms at least thats what i have been told by a couple people

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          • reelizmpro
            R3V OG
            • Dec 2003
            • 9450

            #6
            Besides the impedance issue, I don't think home audio equipment is designed to work in a car environment filled with heat cycles and vibrations. Why not just get the right gear?
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