can i replace the cd player w/o buying amps?

Question

i have been thinking of upgrading my audio system in my 05 pontiac ga. can i just replace the cd/radio w/o buying any speakers/amps or anything like that? anything i should be leery of or complications that can happen when adding things to cars?

How do i know how much power my current speakers can handle w/o a blowout?

i searched crutchfield and this is what it says about my vehicle Because your vehicle is factory-equipped with a special sound system, you will need to purchase an adapter that allows you to keep your factory door chime (needed to keep audible safety warnings functioning) and provides a switched 12-volt power source for your new radio. Crutchfield strongly recommends that you not replace this vehicle's factory radio without using a recommended adapter.

Answer 1

First you have to find out what factory system your car came with, some of the upgraded factory systems like in some gm cars tie in to other electrical systems and can cause problems if removed or replaced. I would check with the pros at your dealership or a reputable car audio shop to be sure.

Answer 2

The adapter ur talking about cost like 70-80 dollars..i have a sony cd player in my 2004 pontiac sunfire with some pioneer speakers..no amp..but yea..u can change the cd player alone as long as u get the adapter for the door chime.i switched the cd player about two months ago and i installed the speakers last weekend...big diffence in sound.

hope this helps..i have a pontiac too :D 2004 pontiac sunfire

Answer 3

you could immediately replace it with the ford equivalent cd participant, that you'll get from the important broking service and pay a fortune or i ought to attempt ebay. you should also purchase a blanking plate and a cd participant. the tape decks in fords are truly tremendous, two times the size of time-honored, and for this reason you want the blanking plate to fill in 1/2 the gap and then the classic length cd participant stacks on suitable of it.ie kenwood, pioneer or the different respectable producer. as stated before the ford cd participant is an same length because the tape so ought to bypass immediately in, desire this facilitates

Answer 4

Look up Crutchfield online or get there number somehow - they will tell you what you need - and no you do not need to change 1000 things to add a new un it..


Good Luck

Answer 5

You only need amps if you are upgrading the speakers. If you want to upgrade the headunit, just put it in and hook it up to your existing speakers, it should be a big deal, quite simple actually. Have fun!!

Answer 6

all CD/radio's (head unit's) have amps in them weak ones but they have em' it will make you speakers sound much better, and yes you can still change it with out changing speakers but once you change it hear the difference in it you will want new speaker trust me they mostly can handle 45-50W you'll be ok with stock speakers if you dicide to change the speakers go with pioneers 3-way,

Answer 7

Yeah it will still make it sound better because it will have more power than your factory radio. Just make sure you get it done at a reputable place.

Answer 8

ALL you need is the new cd player, wiring harness (and i dont know where other guy got his but you can get them for about $10-15) and a dash kit (about $15-20).

Answer 9

yes you can. if you plan on buying amps,be careful that you don't buy an amp that will blow out your speakers.unless you plan on buying speakers that can handle more power.