stock deck question

nalm · Post by **nalm** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:42 pm

can i hook an amp and sub to my 01 stock deck???

Panhead · Post by **Panhead** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:02 pm

not happening

better off with a aftermarket unit

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 2:40 pm

yes you can... you gotta get the adapters the connect to the stock speaker wire and convert it to rca's. you wont have a remote wire to turn the amp on or off, so you can either leave it on, or ghetto rig a toggle switch. I've got a twelve incher in my trunk that i hooked up with these convertors. werked ok for me, but i plan on changing it later

koreysxt · Post by **koreysxt** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:34 pm

Yes you can -- like CA180 says. Definately get an Line Output Converter. I've never had luck using the Speaker-level inputs on amps.

However, you would be much happier if you spend $100 on a name-brand aftermarket deck.

eastwoodsn352 · Post by **eastwoodsn352** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:41 pm

you would be even happier if u spend ~$250 on a good deck

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:53 pm

these guys are right, it is better to go the extra mile and get an aftermarket unit... things are alot easier with those.

Hell, why not spend $1500 on a flip screen, wit:dvd,vhs, nav, mp3, and a cappuccini maker!

Panhead · Post by **Panhead** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:13 am

CA180 wrote:these guys are right, it is better to go the extra mile and get an aftermarket unit... things are alot easier with those.

Hell, why not spend $1500 on a flip screen, wit:dvd,vhs, nav, mp3, and a cappuccini maker!

hahaha, a cappuccini maker? minus well throw in a mini microwave, a frig. while your at it.

eastwoodsn352 · Post by **eastwoodsn352** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 12:29 am

does this deck have a beer coosie?

atom · Post by **atom** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 6:48 pm

I use the stock deck with my amp using the speaker level inputs and it works very well. The only problem with the stock deck is that it clips when you turn the volume up to a certain point. I only use it because it matches the interior.

Remote wire? Tap the line labeled "radio" going to the fuse box behind your dash. This wire gives 12 volts when the car is running, and nothing when it is not.

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:56 pm

das a good idea, why didnt i think of that?