Does the factory stereo have a line out for a powered sub?

[ianmgull]

Hey all,

Just picked up a 2020 XLT Super Cab. I'm looking into options for small powered subs that might fit under a seat. I'm not looking for anything to shake the windows, just to give me a little low end. Something like this:

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500PWES8/Alpine-PWE-S8.html?tp=99596

So the input for a powered sub like this is either a line level RCA, or powered speaker inputs. Does the stock Sync 3 system have a line out or is using the speaker in the preferred way to integrate a sub like this?

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[Superspirit]

Speaker line in, no sub output on sync 3 but you can use forscan and create line level output but that would be for installing a complete system.

 

[ccasanova22]

Can someone confirm that Forscan can turn the rear channels to line level but keep the fronts speaker level?

I want to add a powered sub or a Stealthbox with a small <300W amp but don’t want to lose the powered outputs for the fronts (don’t want to swap them yet).

Would Forscan allow rear = line level and front = speaker level or is it a global setting?

 

[MountainGoat]

I did this install. No crossover and turned off engine noise in Forscan. Run the power lines to the fuse box and clip in to the rear speaker wires running to the backseat under the door sills, one on each side. Worked great.

The Kenwood I bought even dropped in price $50 from when I bought it.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/supercab-underseat-kenwood-subwoofer-install.15051/

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