what are the disadvantages of having stock stereo hooked up with some sub's??

Question

i have 2 10" kickers cvr's and i have them installed in my stock car cd player would another aftermarket cd player make any diffrence to my bass?? or what this is the only thing i am confused on with my audio system.thankss ppl! plzzz no stupid answers

ok ppl i have an amp already just talking about my head unit only if its ok to use stock stereo/? and what diffrence would aftermarket headunit make>??

Answer 1

It all comes down to the sound quality. OEM stereos typically have a worse S/N ratio when compared to most aftermarket stereos. And most aftermarket stereos have a different and better circuitry in comparison to stock ones. They end up having a cleaner signal. However, as far as the subwoofer is concerned, if you have at least decent subwoofer equipment (sub + amp) then most likely you wouldn't be able to tell much of a difference in the sub's ability to play, if even any difference at all. There are many people who prefer to have a stock unit than an aftermarket simply because of the look.

Answer 2

If you were to get an aftermarket stereo there are some advantages. One would be that there are more controls so you can adjust the bass and other features. Another thing that some aftermarket stereos have are high voltage preouts. What this will do is give your amp a strong signal with less distortion. An aftermarket stereo will most likely sound better than a factory.

Answer 3

NONE. I run the stock deck in my G35 with an audio control DQL-8 which feeds a pair of diamond D9800.2s. One feeds a pair of D9 10" subs, the other feeds CDT ES62 gold components. I don't hear many systems that even come close. The soundstage is awe inspiring, the bass is clean and crisp, and when the nav screen is down you'd never guess that there was a serious system inside.


If you mean hooking subs up directly to the deck, you need an amp.

Answer 4

whiterob is pretty close, but these days you can add a high to low adapter that you can adjust the voltage output to your amp, which will allow you to give a better signal from your factory head unit. Although whiterob is correct in stating that the factory head unit will be better for you in the long run with all the added adjustment features. Then again, it depends on what adjustments your factory head unit already has. Your factory head unit might also have a built in equalizer, which the aftermarket one might not. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, depending on what features each unit comes with.

Good luck in your decision!

Answer 5

Most people would leave their stock unit in the car unless they want to upgrade to "cooler" looks or more features, i don't usually recomend upgrading the stock unit unless you want those upgraded because its a popular item for break-in's all they care about is your aftermarket unit which can grab a pretty decent pocket change. If you're happy with the system, leave it, what they can't see they won't bother. Your amp usually gives you all the adjustablity you will need to use your subs to it's best.

Answer 6

Get an amp with line level inputs, meaning it can take the signal right from an existing car speaker. Tap into the two rear speakers for the line level inputs for the amp, then use the amp to power either a pair of subs or one dual voice coil sub.

Answer 7

I use my factory head (Delco) with my system to keep the thieves away (who wants a Delco???). I have SCV (speed controlled volume), which I like and wanted to keep, so I just added amps and replaced speakers, plus added a 10" sub in an enclosure.

No problems. With the advent of digital music (CD's), you are going to find much less difference in a factory head than with magnetic media (cassettes)

Answer 8

Probably need an amp to drive subs to get decent bass.