or do I have to buy the ones from best buy?
2006-12-12 16:09:11 · 9 answers · asked by Kevin S 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
If you are on a budget, then yes, you can. You will need to buy a High to low converter. What this will do, is take the high level outputs (speaker level) of your factory radio, and make them low level outputs (RCA level). There are a few different types, some fancy, some generic. One allows you to adjust the gain levels, or adjust the voltage input levels to your amp. The other will not, it will just give you low level for the input of your amp, then the amp gain will increase your sound. Others will even have a remote turn on bult in, that you can connect directly to your amp, so you don't have to run an extra wire from your head unit. You can install one of these without removing the head unit. All you need to do is use your existing rear speaker wires, and hook them to the high to low converter. Of course, I am assuming you are putting the sub in the back of the vehicle.
Once this is done, you can run your RCA wires from the high to low converter, to the amp. Just make sure your amp is wired correctly and you use the correct type of wiring. If your amp doesn't have a built in crossover, I'd suggest buying a cheapy. I'd suggest a single low pass crossover with some type of bass gain. This will increase the bass response from the sub, making it sound louder.
Now please keep in mind, this can work, but you gain more for your sound by changing out your factory head unit and buying an aftermarket one, but it's not necessary. I started the same way, till I was able to afford something better.
Hope this helps out.
Good Luck!
2006-12-12 20:09:20 · answer #1 · answered by KILROY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My car has the original factory stereo and 4 speakers. I have 2x10" subwoofers. One is a JL Audio (don't know how many watts but it's smaller than the second) and the other is a RF Punch (400 watts). Is it possible to connect them to the stereo without having to replace the stereo (with one with more channels). If so what do I need? Maybe a 4 channel amp? What is the smallest/cheapest amp I would need to get to lift them? I'm not really looking for something that will 'blow me away' or anything. Just something simple.
2016-03-29 05:20:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how the stock head unit is set up. If it came with RCA Jacks then you should be all set. If not then you should go to a car audio store and pick out a decent head unit that fits your needs.
2006-12-12 16:42:54 · answer #3 · answered by Mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all depends on the component supplied by the car manufacturer.
you have to have additional component outlets, power is easy enough to get but cutting into the wires on the OEM equipment from the car is probably unwise. if you cause a short, you might void the dealerships responsibility to warrant electrical problems.
2006-12-12 16:18:01 · answer #4 · answered by tonkatruk_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - it can.
Use amps that have "line level" or "high impedance" inputs. You can wire your factory head "outs" directly into the amp.
This is how I have my system set-up - factory Delco head driving Pioneer amps and Infinity speakers.
2006-12-13 02:03:34 · answer #5 · answered by www.HaysEngineering.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crutchfield offers such integration devices. Personally, I wouldnt stick with a stock head unit.
2006-12-12 16:14:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be cheap take the stock radio out and throw in something that will give you sound
2006-12-12 17:13:57 · answer #7 · answered by romello20000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on what kinda stereo came stock in the car....
2006-12-12 16:11:06 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
line level converters
2006-12-12 16:50:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋