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Title: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: bobbarley on 06 June 2010, 17:59
http://www.bluespot.co.uk/car-audio.aspx/thb200a-speaker

(http://www.bluespot.co.uk/images/stock/300x300/thb200a.jpg)

Has anyone fitted or had any experience with one of these?  Apparently they're not too OTT and compliment speakers nicely, and the fact you can fit it nearly anywhere and avoid filling the boot up is a maaaasive bonus!
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: bobbarley on 07 June 2010, 17:17
Bump
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: bobbarley on 10 June 2010, 21:04
I'll take the silence as a no then  :grin:
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: Garza on 30 June 2010, 22:18
I have one fitted to the side of my boot, adds a subtle bit of punchy bass. Like you say, nothing OTT or really deep rumbly. I like it becuase it means I've got my whole boot space available still.

If you really want some good deep bass, then this isn't for you... but if it's just to compliment your existing speakers, then yup.
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: Birksy on 13 July 2010, 22:29
I reckon this might be what I'm after I'm just looking to get a bit of crispness rather than real punch and I don't want to spend megabucks..

Did you have any fitting problems?
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: Garza on 13 July 2010, 22:34
Quote from: Birksy on 13 July 2010, 22:29
I reckon this might be what I'm after I'm just looking to get a bit of crispness rather than real punch and I don't want to spend megabucks..

Did you have any fitting problems?

No real problems really, just need to make sure you have something to secure it onto so it fits in the side of the boot.
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: Birksy on 14 July 2010, 16:38
Quote from: Garza on 13 July 2010, 22:34
No real problems really, just need to make sure you have something to secure it onto so it fits in the side of the boot.

Cheers Garza, I'm going to order this. Do I need anything else or is everything supplied?
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: Garza on 14 July 2010, 17:50
Quote from: Birksy on 14 July 2010, 16:38
Quote from: Garza on 13 July 2010, 22:34
No real problems really, just need to make sure you have something to secure it onto so it fits in the side of the boot.

Cheers Garza, I'm going to order this. Do I need anything else or is everything supplied?

ooh I believe it came with all the cables... but it was quite a while ago when I bought it. Best to check with whoever/wherever you're buying it from.
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: Birksy on 21 July 2010, 19:37
Right, I've had one of these delivered now and am planning my install and have a couple of general questions about installing a subwoofer.

1. Does the power need to be taken from the battery (therefore through the bulkhead somewhere) or can it be tapped into the HU power supply?

2. Are there any tricks in getting the wires from the boot to the HU?

3. Does anyone have an accurate wiring diagram for the RCD300? I've been looking at http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/VW-Wiring.pdf (http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/VW-Wiring.pdf) but it seems to be a bit out of date?

4. Are electrical wire connectors (the snap on type) the best way to tap into the existing HU wires?

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: Garza on 21 July 2010, 22:06
Quote from: Birksy on 21 July 2010, 19:37
Right, I've had one of these delivered now and am planning my install and have a couple of general questions about installing a subwoofer.

1. Does the power need to be taken from the battery (therefore through the bulkhead somewhere) or can it be tapped into the HU power supply?

2. Are there any tricks in getting the wires from the boot to the HU?

3. Does anyone have an accurate wiring diagram for the RCD300? I've been looking at http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/VW-Wiring.pdf (http://www.installdr.com/Harnesses/VW-Wiring.pdf) but it seems to be a bit out of date?

4. Are electrical wire connectors (the snap on type) the best way to tap into the existing HU wires?

Thanks in advance.

1 & 2: Yep I took power straight from the battery and ran the power cable through the bulk head through any hole I found that was available.

3 & 4: sorry cant help there
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: bobbarley on 24 July 2010, 22:57
Worth pointing out this sub doesn't need to go in the boot, can fit under a seat if you like.
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: Birksy on 26 July 2010, 22:17
Quote from: bobbarley on 24 July 2010, 22:57
Worth pointing out this sub doesn't need to go in the boot, can fit under a seat if you like.

I did try it under the seat, but couldn't quite get it to fit nicely as the seat has to slide forward (mk5 3 door).

Anyway, I elected to go for fixing the unit to the back of the single rear seat. I took the wiring under the rear seat, fished it though to the centre console (which came out with a few torx screws) and then took it up to the HU.

I spoke to a VW technician mate of mine and he recommended earthing it in the boot and taking power from the ignition fuse box. I'm going to tap into the speaker wires using scotchloks.

That is if I ever get an hour to finish it.   :embarassed:
Title: Re: Blaupunkt THb200A active subwoofer speaker
Post by: bobbarley on 24 August 2010, 00:54
Might have one of these soon fingers crossed.