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ChrisD90

Member Since: 14 Aug 2013
Location: Middle Earth
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2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

Audio system fuse rating

I am fitting a Focal IBUS20 which includes an ISO loom that allows plug & play installation directly into the LR audio loom (with adaptor).

The manual states that in order to use this method (i.e. drawing the power from the LR audio loom) the general fuse protecting the car stereo must be 20 Amp or above.

Am I correct in thinking that the fuse protecting the stereo in a 2013 Defender is 10 Amps? 2013 Defender 90 HT
Range Rover Evoque

27th Nov 2013 9:09am

K9F

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27th Nov 2013 9:49am

ChrisD90

Member Since: 14 Aug 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 71

Thanks.

Would it be suitable to up-rate this fuse given the above, or would it be better to run a separate supply to the sub? 2013 Defender 90 HT
Range Rover Evoque

27th Nov 2013 10:36am

Baldinho

Member Since: 28 Oct 2012
Location: Surrey
Posts: 123

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Orkney Grey

Mine (an Alpine) has a direct feed from the battery

27th Nov 2013 11:27am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
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I personally wouldn't upgrade it if it isn't that rating already. Mine is 15A and it's that rating for a reason mainly to protect the wiring but also the HU.
You'll get a much better audio quality and power transfer direct from the battery anyway.

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27th Nov 2013 11:40am

ChrisD90

Member Since: 14 Aug 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 71

Yep, I figured as much

Would it also be better to use the 4v pre out for the subwoofer rather than speaker level?
The Kenwood has some useful functions for tailoring the subwoofer output which wouldn't be available using speaker outs... 2013 Defender 90 HT
Range Rover Evoque

27th Nov 2013 11:43am

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19677

Yep, use the pre out RCA connections, much better quality then and easier to fit with less wiring to do.

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27th Nov 2013 1:40pm

ChrisD90

Member Since: 14 Aug 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 71

Thanks again, I'll definitely be taking this route

2013 Defender 90 HT
Range Rover Evoque

27th Nov 2013 2:58pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19677

Hope all goes well.

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27th Nov 2013 3:27pm

ChrisD90

Member Since: 14 Aug 2013
Location: Middle Earth
Posts: 71

Thanks, I'll post some updates on the full audio upgrade as soon as I get chance. 2013 Defender 90 HT
Range Rover Evoque

27th Nov 2013 3:39pm

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