Factory Radio Question?
10-03-2005, 04:23 PM
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Factory Radio Question?
Does the Factory Radio have the Plut ins for an amp? im kinda of new to the subwoffer thing and i was wondering if i need somthing to get my amp to plug in to the Radio? thx guys.
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10-03-2005, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Shermen
Does the Factory Radio have the Plut ins for an amp? im kinda of new to the subwoffer thing and i was wondering if i need somthing to get my amp to plug in to the Radio? thx guys.
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No. You will need an inverter.
10-03-2005, 04:54 PM
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what kind of inverter. i mean can i get it at like cirucit city or do i need to go to some car aoudo store.? i alredy have the 10" sub on the SS is their any way i can just splice that wire or do i realy need this inverter?
10-03-2005, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Shermen
what kind of inverter. i mean can i get it at like cirucit city or do i need to go to some car aoudo store.? i alredy have the 10" sub on the SS is their any way i can just splice that wire or do i realy need this inverter?
A line-out converter/or inverter (I forget which it is). Converts regular speaker out-puts into low level in-puts (RCA cables) for the amplifier. Get the best ones you can find, I have seen some very cheap-ones that caused distortion. You need to splice in between the radio and factory amp. Connecting into the wires at the sub will be the incorrect signal.
You will need this set up if you are using an aftermarket amp.
10-03-2005, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by NJBLUESS
A line-out converter/or inverter (I forget which it is). Converts regular speaker out-puts into low level in-puts (RCA cables) for the amplifier. Get the best ones you can find, I have seen some very cheap-ones that caused distortion. You need to splice in between the radio and factory amp. Connecting into the wires at the sub will be the incorrect signal.
You will need this set up if you are using an aftermarket amp.
You will need this set up if you are using an aftermarket amp.
its called a line out converter
can be found at circuit city and best buy
10-04-2005, 05:26 PM
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ok. thx guys but im just gonna say forget it. im gonna get an aftermarket cd player. ware can i get the harnas to make my thumb controlls work? is this the only one out there? http://www.crutchfield.com/S-buM7FKS...8900&I=127SWIX
thx guys
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10-04-2005, 07:10 PM
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I'm not familiar with any other steering wheel control converters, but I just ordered that one for my Alpine. The nice thing about the Alpine is that it plugs directly in to the back of it, so I won't need to mount an infrared eye. The less holes I drill in my car the better, especially since it's a lease.
10-05-2005, 10:36 PM
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Right now, I have the 7998, which is a great head unit. After debating for awhile, I finally jumped on the iPod train, and now I need a head unit to control it. The 7998 will control it, but it just lets you skip through tracks, nothing else. I just ordered the 9855 on Monday, and hopefully it will be here on Friday. With the 9855 I can choose Artists, Playlists and basically every other essential iPod function. It will also let me just plug the PAC in to the back of it. Less wiring is always a plus. Let me know if you have questions, I've got some knowledge on the stock system, and even though it's fairly impressive for factory, it still sucks for wanting loud, clean music.
10-12-2005, 02:12 PM
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From the sound of things, I would ask your friends about a local reputable car audio dealer. I'm sure you don't want to start cutting and splicing wires in your brand new car. Then when you short out something and the dealer tells you to get bent about getting it fixed under warranty, right?
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