Amp and subwoofer install on the new Li-ion 12/15.5v AMD systems?

[sean48238]

Hello,

Has anyone installed an amp and subwoofer on the new Li-ion 12/15.5v? Just curious if there are any issues with this type of install on the new Li-ion systems?

 

[CpYledomUser1]

I wondered about a similar thing. Has anyone upgraded the sound system at all, and how did it go?

 

[Anish3232]

I also wonder what kind of abuse the Li-ion battery can take from an aftermarket amp. I really wanted to install my JL W6, but ended up selling it.

 

[Vicj]

Actually, they'll give you more output from your amps... even the factory amps. More volts out at all times.
I've done a pretty nice subwoofer upgrade, and I know it will kill the factory piece of crap 12 volt Amp a little early. I've already got an Ohmmu waiting.

 

[Stuart Watson]

Hello,

Has anyone installed an amp and subwoofer on the new Li-ion 12/15.5v? Just curious if there are any issues with this type of install on the new Li-ion systems?

Im shocked that anyone could need an upgrade. I feel it sounds utterly incredible!

 

[thesmokingman]

Im shocked that anyone could need an upgrade. I feel it sounds utterly incredible!

It's probably the best "stock" system I've ever encountered but in the world of pro audio there's still a lot of room for improvement. The car is well damped, the panels don't vibrate much at all with the bass going, so nice. That said, the stock system is fine for me. I've not the desire to swap my old school Soundstream setup from my other car. You can't run ohm halving setups on these cars anyways.

 

[bpobill]

Im shocked that anyone could need an upgrade. I feel it sounds utterly incredible!

You must not have heard any true good sound systems. The Y sounds fine (better than average) but far from incredible.

 

[Stuart Watson]

I haven’t … I’m comparing to cars on the same price bracket … a Merc with Optional HiFi or a BMW with Harmon Kardon.

The Tesla standard MY sound is unquestionably better.

 

[LowlyOilBurner]

I read somewhere Tesla removed speakers from the dash (like the center channel by the windshield) for the 2022 model year? I hope this isn’t the case, I’m actually impressed with the sound stage in my 2020.

 

[Anish3232]

I read somewhere Tesla removed speakers from the dash (like the center channel by the windshield) for the 2022 model year? I hope this isn’t the case, I’m actually impressed with the sound stage in my 2020.

Removed the center speaker. Don’t think anyone can tell a difference. Still sounds great for a factory system.

 

[casper90403]

I agree. Feel like the sound system is perfect. I use to go all out for the audio system in my cars. Perhaps I'm officially an old fart.

 

[LowlyOilBurner]

Removed the center speaker. Don’t think anyone can tell a difference. Still sounds great for a factory system.

I bet I can notice a difference. So let’s see for 2022:

-no center channel
-no matrix headlights for LR model Y
-paid $12,000 for FSD. Have FSD Beta on my 2020 which I won’t have on the 2022 until Tesla “decides” I get it.

We’re doing good here!

 

[sean48238]

I just got my system going. This is not final but it works and I'm not getting any error codes or shutting down the 12v system like I did the first I'm with out the battery. The key is the newer Amd cars require a second battery install to support a higher power systems. I would try anything higher than the nvx boost systems without the second battery install. I am running the main power wire up to the front battery and it's attached the the jump start post with a 30 amp circuit breaker to the second 14v battery in the back. I have a 80 amp breaker on the second battery to the amp. Once I get my jl HD 750/1 back I'll clean up the install and finish everything up. Any questions feel free to ask.

 

[Anxiogenic]

I just got my system going. This is not final but it works and I'm not getting any error codes or shutting down the 12v system like I did the first I'm with out the battery. The key is the newer Amd cars require a second battery install to support a higher power systems. I would try anything higher than the nvx boost systems without the second battery install. I am running the main power wire up to the front battery and it's attached the the jump start post with a 30 amp circuit breaker to the second 14v battery in the back. I have a 80 amp breaker on the second battery to the amp. Once I get my jl HD 750/1 back I'll clean up the install and finish everything up. Any questions feel free to ask.

Wow that's awesome. So from your understanding, the NVX setup would work fine on the AMD Y without an additional battery?

 

[sean48238]

Wow that's awesome. So from your understanding, the NVX setup would work fine on the AMD Y without an additional battery?

I haven't tested but according to them yes. Nvx claims to have tested it!

 

[ftnguyen1]

Not too familiar with the details but i have a Audiocontrol LC1.800 Amp with a JL Powerwedge 10TW3 that i previously had installed in my model 3 sr+. Do you think this would be fine with the new AMD/12v battery system. Shop that previously installed in my m3 said it wouldnt be a problem but id rather not find out the hard way if it is.

Stock sound is decent enough that im not in a rush to upgrade but i do have the parts sitting around gathering dust.

 

[sean48238]

I personally think you will need the battery but I'm no expert. At 800w your probably going to pull up to 70-80 amps. I think that's too much.

 

[sean48238]

Here's the mostly finished install.

 

[ftnguyen1]

Any idea if a budget battery like the following would work well enough?
Kinetik HC600 Blu

Looking for something small and inexpensive if im going to try and upgrade. Will be paying for a shop to install everything and hopefully adding a battery doesnt cost much more.

Thanks

 

[sean48238]

Any idea if a budget battery like the following would work well enough?
Kinetik HC600 Blu

Looking for something small and inexpensive if im going to try and upgrade. Will be paying for a shop to install everything and hopefully adding a battery doesnt cost much more.

Thanks

This all depends on if you have an Intel based car or amd. If it's Intel with a standard 12v system yes. If it's and amd system then you need a 14 Volt battery because the car charges at 15.5 volts.