Plug and Play amp upgrade to basic system

[calisro]

Everything really sounds great. Its not going to win audio competitions. but its really clear and loud. I added the PWE-S8 8-Inch Alpine which works ok. Its enough to do what I wanted. Definitely not a booming sub but rounds things out and fits under the seat good enough. The kicker sub or the 10" JBL might have been a better choice but frankly with the Alpine wiring harnesses, it was a literal plug-in so it was a tradeoff. Wouldn't have been difficult to cut the alpine harness and rewire a few wires but I am happy.

I definitely needed the blockers though. I tested without and with (did the right side first) and it helped a LOT. I ended up going with 100UF (~400hz) blockers. I also am going to put a little polyfil in just to stop some of the reverb from the dash speakers especially.

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[calisro]

I just made a little discovery that everyone who is running the Alpine T/Main harness with the subout connectors should know (probably any harness really). Normally the sub uses the wire inputs in the hardness to connect to the PWE-S8 sub. Well, I just tried to use that same harness plug and use the connectors that convert it to a RCA input instead and plugged those into the PWE-S8 sub and HOLY COW what a difference. I do not understand why Alpine doesn't have this in its documentation. I'm baffled really. Its night and day. I am now completely happy with the PWE-S8. It made a 1000% difference. Its finally working the way it should. I now have a passenger seat massage chair .

Do NOT use the wire inputs that are part of the harness. Use the RCA. Thank me later.

 

[jgdiablo]

I just made a little discovery that everyone who is running the Alpine T/Main harness with the subout connectors should know (probably any harness really). Normally the sub uses the wire inputs in the hardness to connect to the PWE-S8 sub. Well, I just tried to use that same harness plug and use the connectors that convert it to a RCA input instead and plugged those into the PWE-S8 sub and HOLY COW what a difference. I do not understand why Alpine doesn't have this in its documentation. I'm baffled really. Its night and day. I am now completely happy with the PWE-S8. It made a 1000% difference. Its finally working the way it should. I now have a passenger seat massage chair .

Do NOT use the wire inputs that are part of the harness. Use the RCA. Thank me later.

This is very interesting! I'm not following. This is all done at the harness behind the stereo? Please elaborate some more.

 

[calisro]

This is very interesting! I'm not following. This is all done at the harness behind the stereo? Please elaborate some more.

Its actually done at the end of the harnesses that attach to the amp/sub. Not the T harness (which is behind the stereo)

So I used the Alpine T/Main harness to connect the stock radio, the PWE-S8, and the KTP-445U AMP.

That T/Main Harness has a subout that connects directly into the PWE SUB IN connector which connects to the PWE wire harness directly. Seems straightforward and even label'ed/colored that way so that is what I initially used to connect the PWE sub. That was a mistake. At least for my sub.

I noticed that this wire below *also* came with the kits

I unplugged the red connector that went from harness to the sub directly and instead used this connector to convert to RCA. After making that connection, the sub now sounded like a sub.

 

[jgdiablo]

According to the installation instructions for the OEM head unit, using the RCA connectors to the SUB are required. I need to go check if that's how I have it wired and see if my spare parts include this wire or not...

 

[ByronJayJee]

I'm so happy I found this thread! I'll be ordering the amp and harness soon

 

[WillysJLU2021]

Been looking to upgrade my system with the PSS-23WRA and then stumbled upon this deal. For $330 it includes the sub and amp. I’ll need a different wiring harness but I thought this was a great deal worth sharing.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500PSU3CRA/Alpine-PSU-300CRA.html

 

[tylerbaker88]

Been looking to upgrade my system with the PSS-23WRA and then stumbled upon this deal. For $330 it includes the sub and amp. I’ll need a different wiring harness but I thought this was a great deal worth sharing.

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500PSU3CRA/Alpine-PSU-300CRA.html

this fits in a JK or JL?

 

[WillysJLU2021]

this fits in a JK or JL?

doesn’t fit either. Just a way to get the sub and amp for cheaper than buying separate. It’s the same sub/amp from the PSS-23WRA for the JL.

just need to figure out the wiring and hopefully it will save me a couple $$$

 

[tylerbaker88]

doesn’t fit either. Just a way to get the sub and amp for cheaper than buying separate. It’s the same sub/amp from the PSS-23WRA for the JL.

just need to figure out the wiring and hopefully it will save me a couple $$$

ah way to out think the man

 

[catabler]

Has anyone ordered from this company yet??

I believe you can still buy the PSS23WRA harnesses:

https://encompass.com/item/12692859/Alpine/PSS23WRA-THRNS/

https://encompass.com/item/12692856/Alpine/PSS23WRA-MNHRNS/

 

[redelses]

Did you go forward with this, and did it work (and how is it working out?)?

Thanks!

Hello Guys.

I recently purchased a JLU Altitude with the 7'' screen and non-upgraded audio.

I want to improve my overall audio quality and volume and get a richer sound without voiding the warranty (Bought the additional 75k miles warranty).

Do you have any ideas?

Not sure if it will work but I was thinking about using these parts:

- PAC AmpPRO AP4-CH41 Aftermarket Amplifier Interface
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_541AP...-Aftermarket-Amplifier-Interface.html?tp=6348

- Alpine - 10-Inch Loaded Subwoofer Enclosure, Mono Amplifier & Amp Kit Package with In-Store Amplifier Installation
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/alpine...ion/9999300000000494.p?skuId=9999300000000494

- And give a try to these Infinity REF-3032CFX

Let me know what you think.
Thanks

 

[TJJL19]

Last year I went to a iPhone 13, after nothing but Android phones, I found out that the Bluetooth on my Samsung note max, isn't as good, as the iPhone's, working on my 7 inch screen.
The Bluetooth sounds and works, I have no volume drop off, when using the iPhone.

 

[jollycj]

Has anyone ordered from this company yet??

i placed an order a couple weeks ago , they cancelled two days ago. Message I received below

PSS23WRA-THRNS
PSS-23WRA T-HARNESS NLA From Manufacturer - item is cancelled

PSS23WRA-MNHRNS
PSS-23WRA MAIN HARNESS NLA From Manufacturer - item is cancelled

 

[catabler]

same for me!

i placed an order a couple weeks ago , they cancelled two days ago. Message I received below

PSS23WRA-THRNS
PSS-23WRA T-HARNESS NLA From Manufacturer - item is cancelled

PSS23WRA-MNHRNS
PSS-23WRA MAIN HARNESS NLA From Manufacturer - item is cancelled

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