Alternate wiring for Kicker sub with Bose system. (DO THIS)

myrez · April 30

Thanks for the replies guys. I have the amp with no switches or aux jack. I just sourced a used set up. I'm going to test hooking up the current amp to the bass wires and see if I can make that work. If it is indeed too much bass then I'll revert back to "stock" and hook up the used amp. I'll run with that for a while and see how it sounds. I'll most likely keep the "adjustable" amp installed with it hooked up to the bass wires.

mtbadbob · May 2

Like we've said, you'll be able to reduce the bass output with the factory head unit EQ if it's too much.

myrez · May 3

On 5/1/2024 at 9:41 PM, mtbadbob said:

Like we've said, you'll be able to reduce the bass output with the factory head unit EQ if it's too much.

I get it, I do. I'm just stating this because Louie Foster mentioned it on page 7. What gauge T taps if you don't mind?

mtbadbob · May 5

On 5/3/2024 at 12:03 PM, myrez said:

I get it, I do. I'm just stating this because Louie Foster mentioned it on page 7. What gauge T taps if you don't mind?

They come with the sub, I believe they're 16-20. I've used both the red & blue taps. The blue isn't as obtrusive to the wires as the reds. The majority of opinions is that it'll be fine, but don't expect absolute perfection. I've owned upper end car audio for 40+ years, fwiw...

Edited May 5 by mtbadbob

Velocity12 · May 15

I know this is for the kicker sub but I did this same method for my install. Tapped into the Bose subwoofer speaker wires for my JL 12” Power Wedge. Just connected those wires straight to the high inputs on the amp. It sounded decent but I could tell the Bose amp was reducing the output and canceling certain bass notes. Had to add an Audiocontrol LC2i to restore the bass that wasn’t being sent to the subwoofer. It’s much better now. This might not be as noticeable on the kicker setup though. I had the kicker set up wired in a different (older) truck and I didn’t really notice it. The new trucks might be reducing sounds more.

ClaytonIV · November 10

Hi, if I want to have a stereo shop do the GM Kicker sub install you mentioned what do I tell them to do? Does this apply to a 2022 Sierra Denali 3500 with Bose?

Edited November 10 by ClaytonIV

mtbadbob · November 11

21 hours ago, ClaytonIV said:

Hi, if I want to have a stereo shop do the GM Kicker sub install you mentioned what do I tell them to do? Does this apply to a 2022 Sierra Denali 3500 with Bose?

Yes, it is for the Denali with Bose. Just tell the shop to tap into sub feed wires instead of the rt front channel speaker feeds as the instructions suggest.

J-Rock28 · 2024-11-26T21:32:48Z

I just ordered the Kicker Hideaway 10" powered sub for my 2024 AT4 with Bose. I know that I can remove the rear seatback and use the speaker wires from the Bose amp, but where are you guys sourcing power? Is everyone just running up the driver's side to the battery? Thanks!