How much does it cost to get subs installed?

How much does it cost to get subs installed?

Vendors charge around $100 to install a subwoofer, but the cost will run over $300 for complicated installation work. Better still is to purchase some or all of your components, including the subwoofer, from a dealer who will install it for you as part of the purchase price.

Are subs hard to install?

Installing a subwoofer in your car is often hard work depending on the vehicle and what you’ll need to go through for installing and hiding the wire. If you’re adding a subwoofer to a factory system you should definitely prepare for extra work.

Can I put a subwoofer in my car without an amp?

You can’t do it without amplifier. Subwoofers require high power for functioning. You can’t just plug them into your car stereo\player. For playing subwoofer you would require minimum a 2-channel amp.

Do amplifiers drain car battery?

So, can an amplifier drain your battery? The simple answer is yes, but a car battery can only be drained when it sends more power than receives back from an alternator. In this case, the amplifier will drain the car battery, even when the engine is turned off.

Can subs ruin your alternator?

Subs (being inductive) cause a lagging power factor causing the amp and battery to draw more power than is required. A cap is dangerous as it gets charged up but as I said a cap is not a replacement for a battery. it smothes out voltage spikes, making it easyer on your battery and alternator.

Can a dead battery kill an alternator?

A dead battery can short out an alternator. One of the ways a battery can fail is the debris that flakes off the cell plates, during normal use, builds up at the bottom and shorts two adjacent cells. Alternators don’t last long if that happens. Dead battery puts a heavy load on the alternator and can kill it.

How many days can a car sit before the battery dies?

“No more than five days, maybe nine if the battery is new,” he was told. A Toyota dealer said the Sequoia could go two weeks before the battery goes flat.

What happens if a car is not driven for a long time?

Most commonly, cars that aren’t driven very regularly will run out of battery. As you drive, your vehicle’s battery is able to recharge, which is often why a battery can run for years without depleting its energy. If a vehicle is parked for a long time, the battery isn’t able to recharge and will likely go flat.

Is it bad for a car to sit unused?

But when a car is left to sit, they can become warped, flat and deflated. Definitely check your tires’ air pressure before you resume driving. Bubbles may even appear in the tire and could cause a blowout while driving at high speeds.