I'd like to put a small powered subwoofer in my MINI, either a Bazooka or a Basslink system. But I would like to keep the stock head unit. Does anyone know what I would need to do this?

 

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I couldn't help it. For the earlier models I'm not exactly sure. I check the NAV and Audio forums pretty regularly but for the R56. My advice is to start there.

Universally, you'll need to tap into a speaker signal for the audio signal and power for well power. The battery is in the back on the earlier models, I think, so the power shouldn't be an issue. And you should be able to patch off the speakers levels anywhere. I think the fronst and rears are all full signals on your unlike the R56's.

Good luck.

 

Thanks, I talked to the guys at Best Buy and they said that all they needed was a line converter. So hopefully I'll get this taken care of soon!

 

Does this mean you will be rocking out while motoring?

 

Oh yes. I've actually only been without an aftermarket system since I bought the MINI. I just didn't want to put something as powerful as my old system into a car that small, and I don't think it would have fit...

 

I have some subs in my garage im not using

 

I don't even think you'll need the line converter. Most of the powered subwoofers have speaker-level inputs, since they're designed to get their input by tapping off of the car's existing speaker wires. If you were going with a separate amp for the subwoofer you might need a line-level converter because not all amps accept speaker-level inputs, but both the Infinity Basslink and the powered Bazooka systems do take speaker-level inputs.

 

Exactly ^.

 

I have the powered Bazooka Sub in my boot. Just strapped down so I can easily take it out when need be. Hooked it up myself, and the hardest part is getting to the rear speakers to connect to..Also did some sound-proofing since I had the rear seats and all out anyway..