24-03-2016, 07:52 PM
Just installed an under seat subwoofer in the Berlingo and here it is!
OK so there is a dip in the flooring which puts the sub out of sight but just goes to show the acres of space available under the front passenger seat. A Kenwood KSC-SW11, its an active subwoofer meaning the amplifier and subwoofer speaker is in one box and it comes with all the cables and remote control. The Berlingo has a big thick metal seat frame/bar that goes across the floor which protects the sub from any kicks or stops feet resting on it.
Pull the front seat completely forward and here is the subwoofer in place. In this picture the subwoofer is even lower as I removed the Berlingo hidden under seat false floor so the sub is slightly below the floor level. On the passenger side that compartment is for the wheel changing kit, but its an empty cubby hole on the driver side otherwise and I put it to good use here.
The sub is easy to install into the standard Berlingo car radio system partly because it can take the sound output from the left and right speakers cabling (the Citroen RD4 radios dont have the phono type connectors), and also because I didnt have to worry about drilling or fiddling through the firewall to the engine bay and directly connect to the car battery. Thats because there's a white 8 gauge spare power cable already plumed in the boot of the Berlingo - its activated by inserting maxi blade fuse in the empty slot 2 position in the engine bay fuse box - its there in case you want to fit a tow bar and electrics - which I didn't.
The rear speakers of the Berlingo have no bass - its like the sound of a cheap hand radio - so everyone now seems happy. Also, its nice to get some low frequencies or kick in some more oomph when required - its all pretty controllable from the remote.
When I get a minute I will add some install notes and pictures in case it inspires others who are thinking of doing something similar.
OK so there is a dip in the flooring which puts the sub out of sight but just goes to show the acres of space available under the front passenger seat. A Kenwood KSC-SW11, its an active subwoofer meaning the amplifier and subwoofer speaker is in one box and it comes with all the cables and remote control. The Berlingo has a big thick metal seat frame/bar that goes across the floor which protects the sub from any kicks or stops feet resting on it.
Pull the front seat completely forward and here is the subwoofer in place. In this picture the subwoofer is even lower as I removed the Berlingo hidden under seat false floor so the sub is slightly below the floor level. On the passenger side that compartment is for the wheel changing kit, but its an empty cubby hole on the driver side otherwise and I put it to good use here.
The sub is easy to install into the standard Berlingo car radio system partly because it can take the sound output from the left and right speakers cabling (the Citroen RD4 radios dont have the phono type connectors), and also because I didnt have to worry about drilling or fiddling through the firewall to the engine bay and directly connect to the car battery. Thats because there's a white 8 gauge spare power cable already plumed in the boot of the Berlingo - its activated by inserting maxi blade fuse in the empty slot 2 position in the engine bay fuse box - its there in case you want to fit a tow bar and electrics - which I didn't.
The rear speakers of the Berlingo have no bass - its like the sound of a cheap hand radio - so everyone now seems happy. Also, its nice to get some low frequencies or kick in some more oomph when required - its all pretty controllable from the remote.
When I get a minute I will add some install notes and pictures in case it inspires others who are thinking of doing something similar.
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