Can I Use The Stock Honda Pilot Subwoofer On an AF Headunit

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I'm thinking about getting the Pioneer AVH-X5800BHS headunit for my 2005 Honda Pilot EX but I want to keep costs as low as possible, so can I use the stock subwoofer by tapping into the Sub+ and Sub- wires with some PosiTap connectors or will I have to buy a separate powered subwoofer. Is there an amplifier built in to the car or does the stock headunit amplify the signal inside the unit? I have heard that the subwoofer is 50W. I tried researching this but I got many mixed answers.

SteveRacer · Answer

The AVH-X5800BHS has a 70 watt channel dedicated to a subwoofer.  This is good into 2 ohms, so this should work very well on your Honda Pilot.

AVH-X5800BHS Specifications

Refer to page 54 for wiring information for a subwoofer.  Note that wiring depends on speaker impedance, so in your case you should see if the magnet is labeled, or measure DC resistance with a meter.

If you are unsure about the wiring, you should google or go to Crutchfield to locate a specific harness adapter for your head unit and specific vehicle.  This will not only save a lot of time, it leaves the OEM stock harness intact, in case you ever change again or even change back to stock for resale.

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