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Old Dec 12, 2022 | 08:43 PM
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To my knowledge there isn't a good way to pull from the factory sub. Unless something has changed you still need the Zen A/B module.
Thanks for the input. I was hoping to not need to go that direction until I upgraded the other components in my system. I have a few more questions. Can I run a Zen and only use the outputs to run subs and let the factory system power everything else or is it all or nothing? Also, have you or anyone else tried the AXD-SPX-A2B2? Any differences in SQ and the quality of the products? Can the AXD-SPX-A2B2 be used as I mentioned for subs only and let the other signals pass through/ continue to send power from the factory amp? Basically, is it all or nothing? What are the differences and which is better?

I have 2 DD 2508f's with supercharging and a DD M2000 on order. I know I will need more power on the mids and highs sooner than later so I will need one of these solutions in the near future either way.
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Old Dec 12, 2022 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sammizer
Thanks for the input. I was hoping to not need to go that direction until I upgraded the other components in my system. I have a few more questions. Can I run a Zen and only use the outputs to run subs and let the factory system power everything else or is it all or nothing? Also, have you or anyone else tried the AXD-SPX-A2B2? Any differences in SQ and the quality of the products? Can the AXD-SPX-A2B2 be used as I mentioned for subs only and let the other signals pass through/ continue to send power from the factory amp? Basically, is it all or nothing? What are the differences and which is better?

I have 2 DD 2508f's with supercharging and a DD M2000 on order. I know I will need more power on the mids and highs sooner than later so I will need one of these solutions in the near future either way.
I don't know all those answers. I'm pretty damn sure it's all or nothing. The Zen is the best on the market to my knowledge and makes integration stupid simple.

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Old Dec 12, 2022 | 09:16 PM
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Am I missing something? I grabbed my signal from the connector going to the factory sub and routed it to my amp to power 2 subs. Worked like a charm. I don't have the Unleashed B&O just the regular B&O.
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Old Dec 12, 2022 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by diambo4life
Am I missing something? I grabbed my signal from the connector going to the factory sub and routed it to my amp to power 2 subs. Worked like a charm. I don't have the Unleashed B&O just the regular B&O.
Here's the add for the Zen, it might work but I'd assume the stock system is limiting you to some capacity.
https://soundsgoodstereo.com/product...evel-interface
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Old Dec 27, 2022 | 01:17 PM
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Does anyone know if the plugnplay.com wiring kit for the Kicker Key 200.4 has been corrected so that the rear signal is used for the rear speakers when in bi-amp mode? Also, has anyone experienced any problems not running a dedicated power and ground for this amp?
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Old Jan 7, 2023 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by hotrod_renegade
Thank you so much for posting this! I know it’s an old post but I needed this to wire in my kicker hideaway sub today and everything turned out great.
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Old Jan 7, 2023 | 08:02 PM
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I have a 2022 super crew 302a. How do I know if I have the 6 or 7 speaker? I do not have b&o. It doesn't look like there is a center speaker but maybe there is?
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Old Dec 4, 2023 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Brettlil17

I used this converter. It has a remote on power on it. It does make a simple clean install, but the remote on stayed on longer than I liked. I’m sure it wouldn’t cause a problem, but from all the battery draining threads going on with these trucks, I didn’t want to risk it so I just used the speaker lines and ran dedicated power lines instead of the ones it supplies, but it does work as intended. It just keeps power on the amp for a minute or maybe more after shutting off the truck tho.
Has anyone else used a similar converter? Which speaker did you tap into? What wires did you tap? Lastly did anyone use a fuse tap for the remote turn on?
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Old Dec 18, 2023 | 01:05 PM
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Anyone used a Bazooka sub in their truck? I heard it in someone's 2022 RCSB and it wasn't too shabby.
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Old Dec 20, 2023 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by djcwardog
... our RCSB (or RCLB) trucks...
Man, am I glad to see you!
? Is your truck 21^ or the earlier truck in sig?
So, I have RCSB XL base (101A) 4X4.
Did some planning/buying before truck arrived...
Will go with 6 1/2 in doors.
Planned on 3 1/2 mids in A pillar, but must have been looking at 2WD as I seem to remember OE 'tweeter' hole aimed at occupants. My truck came with pull handles (thank God!) and 'tweeters' aimed at dash/glass. My back up plan was in dash, aimed up like BO, as yours. (I like the dispersion of glass for mids/highs.)
So, any chance I have an advantage or space for mids in 4X4 A pillar?
Have you found the BO vent cover? Numbers? Like so many 3 1/2s, mine came with no grills, since it was my backup plan I assumed I would work around it later...now!
My truck seems to have only stereo out, split to doors (full range) and tweets (cap bypassed). I have not heard any 'active voice' ect. from any system in the truck, so I expect any bells or tones will be on the stereo line I interrupt to feed my amp. Anyone else?
(I intend to place an amp/dsp on the rear wall, for access to camper shell and axillary battery system.)
I had an opsodis system before, and do well for the few highs I can hear to be centered, probably under/through that mat if room there.
I highly recommend for any mid or lower bass speaker, door or such, to make foam rings to couple the speaker to the upholstery grill. (We have a foam merchant nearby, who gives away scraps from corners.) Keeps a lot of sound from sneaking around and cancelling out.
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