Can you connect an AMP to the stock stereo?
07-06-2002, 08:16 PM
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Can you connect an AMP to the stock stereo?
ok, n00bie question there.... I doubt that a stock stereo would have a hookup but it would be nice to. I could just keep the stocker and get some bass.
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07-06-2002, 10:40 PM
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If you are referring to just adding a subwoofer and amplifier to an otherwise completely stock sound system, the answer is yes. I know this because that is what I have in my integra. A 12" JLW3 and a Koiiler amp hooked up to the stock CD deck. Don't ask me how though, cause I have no idea how it was done. I took it to a shop near where I live.
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hey, there's a lil converter u can get which lets u tap into two of your speakers (most likely back ones would be easiest), and it sends the signal thru this lil box and it turns it into a way to have outputs for an amp.
I have one of these converters layin around cuz I had bought it for hookin up a system to my stock deck, but I ended up never getting subs (poor college kid), until I got my tax return, and i got a deck then to, so i dont need the converter.
I'll sell it to ya, never used, box and everything.
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I have one of these converters layin around cuz I had bought it for hookin up a system to my stock deck, but I ended up never getting subs (poor college kid), until I got my tax return, and i got a deck then to, so i dont need the converter.
I'll sell it to ya, never used, box and everything.
email me
martinz@u.washington.edu
07-07-2002, 09:58 AM
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to simply answer your question, yes.
either use the speaker wire input on the amps, or the RCA converter box, i never remember the actual name of those things.
either use the speaker wire input on the amps, or the RCA converter box, i never remember the actual name of those things.
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Originally posted by WiLL
to simply answer your question, yes.
either use the speaker wire input on the amps, or the RCA converter box, i never remember the actual name of those things.
to simply answer your question, yes.
either use the speaker wire input on the amps, or the RCA converter box, i never remember the actual name of those things.
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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!
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!