Can you connect an AMP to the stock stereo?
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From: SBCAUS
Originally posted by LjN_728
Yea you could hook an amp to a stock HU, but why would u? I'd understand if money was a prob, but if it's not, i'd buy an aftermarket HU with preout because it makes a world of a difference in terms of quality of bass. Let me try to paint a picture. you kno the difference between analog and digital right? Analog is your stock HU, whereas digital is your aftermarket HU.
RCA convertors, of hi-low convertors, are relatively inexpensive. Basic simply ones start from $5 to $25. Get the very basic one because they're all pretty much the same.
If you're wondering which aftermarket HU is good, there's so many. I prefer the pioneer because of it's on/off switch in the HU. Another favorite is the Kenwood HU that offers like 3 preouts, which is good when adding multiple amps.
Hope this bit of info helps!
Yea you could hook an amp to a stock HU, but why would u? I'd understand if money was a prob, but if it's not, i'd buy an aftermarket HU with preout because it makes a world of a difference in terms of quality of bass. Let me try to paint a picture. you kno the difference between analog and digital right? Analog is your stock HU, whereas digital is your aftermarket HU.
RCA convertors, of hi-low convertors, are relatively inexpensive. Basic simply ones start from $5 to $25. Get the very basic one because they're all pretty much the same.
If you're wondering which aftermarket HU is good, there's so many. I prefer the pioneer because of it's on/off switch in the HU. Another favorite is the Kenwood HU that offers like 3 preouts, which is good when adding multiple amps.
Hope this bit of info helps!
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It's not the prettiest, but it'll do the job. =) And if I ever get the money to do the sub then I'll get this:
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I had one in my Z32 and it was plenty for what it was, and left a ton of room to haul stuff in the already cramped trunk. Oh well, bass for later.. necessity now!
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From: 916
Originally posted by LjN_728
Yea you could hook an amp to a stock HU, but why would u? I'd understand if money was a prob, but if it's not, i'd buy an aftermarket HU with preout because it makes a world of a difference in terms of quality of bass. Let me try to paint a picture. you kno the difference between analog and digital right? Analog is your stock HU, whereas digital is your aftermarket HU.
RCA convertors, of hi-low convertors, are relatively inexpensive. Basic simply ones start from $5 to $25. Get the very basic one because they're all pretty much the same.
If you're wondering which aftermarket HU is good, there's so many. I prefer the pioneer because of it's on/off switch in the HU. Another favorite is the Kenwood HU that offers like 3 preouts, which is good when adding multiple amps.
Hope this bit of info helps!
Yea you could hook an amp to a stock HU, but why would u? I'd understand if money was a prob, but if it's not, i'd buy an aftermarket HU with preout because it makes a world of a difference in terms of quality of bass. Let me try to paint a picture. you kno the difference between analog and digital right? Analog is your stock HU, whereas digital is your aftermarket HU.
RCA convertors, of hi-low convertors, are relatively inexpensive. Basic simply ones start from $5 to $25. Get the very basic one because they're all pretty much the same.
If you're wondering which aftermarket HU is good, there's so many. I prefer the pioneer because of it's on/off switch in the HU. Another favorite is the Kenwood HU that offers like 3 preouts, which is good when adding multiple amps.
Hope this bit of info helps!
Also, like everything else in this world, you get what you pay for and one of the reasons the hi/low convertor has a stigma attached to it is because people run out and buy the cheapest one and they get engine noise like you wouldn't believe. I've used the H L C in two of my systems and haven't gotten the dreaded engine noise yet, but I did spend upwards of 20 bucks for each convertor too. Just something to think about. As far as head units are concerned, Pioneer isn't the only deck with an on/off switch, I have an Alpine CDA-7873 and it has the on/off switch, as well as 3 pre outs including a 4volt sub preout. It also has built in hi and low level crossovers, a bass engine, a headroom enhancer, and power and signal distribution dictated by the size of the speaker (which you enter into the deck). It also has a motorized faceplate, angle adjustability, cd text, I could go on and on. Pioneer does have superb graphics though, I do give them that.
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Originally posted by 94uhkord
I disagree with part of your statement. I agree that the sound quality isn't gonna be as good using a stock hu versus aftermarket. I disagree that the bass will suffer, I had a system with a hi/low converter for the bass and it rocked hard...
I disagree with part of your statement. I agree that the sound quality isn't gonna be as good using a stock hu versus aftermarket. I disagree that the bass will suffer, I had a system with a hi/low converter for the bass and it rocked hard...
Well from my experience and others', I came to that conclusion. I take it that you're not running on the stock HU anymore because you stated that you HAD correct? So you can honestly tell me that the bass quality hadn't changed a bit? Nonetheless...aftermarket HU is the better advantage
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From: 916
Originally posted by LjN_728
Well from my experience and others', I came to that conclusion. I take it that you're not running on the stock HU anymore because you stated that you HAD correct? So you can honestly tell me that the bass quality hadn't changed a bit? Nonetheless...aftermarket HU is the better advantage
Well from my experience and others', I came to that conclusion. I take it that you're not running on the stock HU anymore because you stated that you HAD correct? So you can honestly tell me that the bass quality hadn't changed a bit? Nonetheless...aftermarket HU is the better advantage
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Originally posted by 94uhkord
I don't think the quality of the bass is affected nearly as much by the use of a hi/low coverter as much as it is by the dampening factor of the amp pushing the subs.
I don't think the quality of the bass is affected nearly as much by the use of a hi/low coverter as much as it is by the dampening factor of the amp pushing the subs.
Yea i can't disagree with that...amps, to me, make the difference between good and bad bass. That's why if you do it, DO IT RIGHT! :thumbup:
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From: 916
Originally posted by LjN_728
Yea i can't disagree with that...amps, to me, make the difference between good and bad bass. That's why if you do it, DO IT RIGHT! :thumbup:
Yea i can't disagree with that...amps, to me, make the difference between good and bad bass. That's why if you do it, DO IT RIGHT! :thumbup:
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Using an aftermarket head unit with dual RCA outs and external power amps is the best set up. Remember, RCA outs are just unamplified signal, split from the source in the head unit before it hits the output ic. The reason you need high-low level converters from a factory head unit is because that signal comes out already amplified. So you need a circuit of resistors to drop the level into your power amp. The amp ic in your head unit is only about 5 watts RMS, whereas an external power amp can be anything!
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